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The 15 Best Amsterdam City Tours

50 tours  ·  from $5

One pass at the whole centre: the ring, the Dam, the Jordaan and the Wallen in a single run. The 15 below compare walking, cycling and boat versions on price, length and how much of the city each really covers.

Amsterdam: Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour - Anne Frank’s House as a Thoughtful Route Stop
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Amsterdam: Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour

1.Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,404 reviews · 3 hours · from $44Our pick

Ride Amsterdam’s quiet lanes with guides such as Brian, Sipko, Peter, or Jessie, stopping in Jordaan, Vondelpark, and Museumplein. You’ll use a well-kept bike, hear local stories, and pause at a café. The group is capped at 12, but city traffic still demands steady cycling skills.

“Peter was such a good guide. Calm, knowledgeable and engaging. Such a lovely way to see the city and get a feel for the major sights. Even in the busy bike traffic, Peter looked after us and kept us together. We had about 12 in our cycle group. Helmets were available if we wanted. Bikes were in excellent condition. thank you peter”

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Amsterdam Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour - Starting beside Centraal Station
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Amsterdam Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour

2.Amsterdam Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Ride through central Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide such as Sierra, Sebastian, Ellie, or Shakira. This 2.5-hour tour covers Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Vondelpark, the Rijksmuseum, Skinny Bridge, Nieuwmarkt, and more. Choose a standard bike or e-bike, with groups capped at 15.

“Fantastic tour, fun and very informative. Shakira was very friendly and helpful. She explained everything we needed to know and we felt very safe on the very busy streets.”

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Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience - Nieuwmarkt and Amsterdam’s eastern story
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Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

3.Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk central Amsterdam for about 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide and no more than 12 people. Expect Dam Square, Nieuwmarkt, canals, gabled houses, the Begijnhof, Jewish Quarter, and Red Light District, with guides such as Sean, David, and John adding history, humor, and local food tips.

“David was amazing! He taught us so much, and he really encourages people to ask questions. I wouldn't hesitate to book with him in the future!”

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Amsterdam: Relaxed City Highlights Guided Bike Tour - Canal houses, old prisons, and the smallest house
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Amsterdam: Relaxed City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

4.Relaxed City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,069 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Ride from near Central Station through Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan, Vondelpark, Museumplein, and the Skinny Bridge with a local guide. You’ll get a safety briefing, bicycle rental, small-group attention, historic stories, and a stroopwafel, all at an easy pace.

“Sid was a wonderful guide, very jovial, informative and open to all questions. The bikes were easy to ride and in great working condition. Yellow color is easy to be seen on the road and to stay in group. A nice little waffle treat at the end was a cute caring plus gesture, thanks Sid :) In overall, we had great fun riding around town while learning interesting facts about Amsterdam. A must-do activity.”

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Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour - Anne Frank House and the Jordaan
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Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour

5.Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Ride a comfortable 3-speed bike through Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide. In 90 minutes, you’ll see the Jordaan, canal ring, Vondelpark, Museum Quarter, Leidseplein, Dam Square, and a slice of the Red Light District. Guides such as Ron, Kim, Skip, and Ari add stories and local tips.

“I had a great experience however the weather was funny. We almost cancelled the tour many times or rescheduled.”

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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour - The Old Church, Chinatown, and Amsterdam’s older side
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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

6.Highlights & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 266 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Old Town with a guide in a group of up to eight. See the Old Church, Chinatown, crooked houses, Dam Square, Royal Palace, Begijnhof, Anne Frank House area, canals, and Flower Market while hearing local stories in English, German, or Spanish.

“Robin was an incredible tour guide and made Amsterdam truly come alive. He is extremely knowledgeable, upbeat, and genuinely enthusiastic, which made every stop feel engaging and meaningful. He shared fascinating history and stories while keeping the tour fun and lively the entire time. One of my favorite parts was visiting places I never would have found on my own, especially the hidden churches, which were such a memorable and special experience. If you want to really understand and feel the city, Robin is the person to tour with.”

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Amsterdam: Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour EN/DE/ES/FR/IT/CN - Starting near Central Station
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Amsterdam: Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour EN/DE/ES/FR/IT/CN

7.Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour EN/DE/ES/FR/IT/CN

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 254 reviews · from $26

Ride through Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide on a small-group tour capped at 15 people. You’ll pass the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Vondelpark, Rijksmuseum, Nine Streets, and Dam Square on a comfortable 3-speed bike, with optional audio support in several languages.

“Reccomend it. Our guide, William, was really a good and friendly guide.”

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Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems - Private & Custom Tour - Walking the historic canal belt
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Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems – Private & Custom Tour

8.Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems – Private & Custom Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $91

Spend 2 to 6 hours walking Amsterdam with a private local host such as Alan, Anna, Elle, or Jan. Your guide shapes the route around your interests, from canals and history to food, design, markets, and quieter neighborhoods. Hotel pickup is available on foot if you stay centrally.

“Gerg was a welcoming and warm guide to meet me at my hotel and walk me through the key handful of neighborhoods of my interest as a first time visitor to Amsterdam. Perhaps a little more in depth information/details spent at each spot could have been provided making the tour more informative. As a general guide he was very helpful and kind to text me a list of places we walked through.”

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Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour - Centraal Station and the city’s front door
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Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour

9.Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk central Amsterdam in a group of no more than 10, from Beursplein to Dam Square, with stops at Centraal Station, Nieuwmarkt, the Jewish Quarter, Begijnhof, and more. Guides including Laura, Jacob, Claire, and Ilya mix city history with stories and practical tips. Add a one-hour canal cruise if you wish.

“This is a great way to learn about the city of Amsterdam. Our guide, Jacob local to Amsterdam gave a great overview of history, culture, architecture, geography and so much more. We were q small group and he got to know a little about each of us. Thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour of about 3 hours. Easy location to find for the starting point. We covered a lot of the old city and canal area, too.”

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Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour - Guided in EN/ES/DE/NL - Starting at Oosterdoksstraat near Central Station
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Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour – Guided in EN/ES/DE/NL

10.Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour – Guided in EN/ES/DE/NL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride through Amsterdam with a guide such as Rissa, Ellie, or Constanza, stopping at canals, museums, parks, Jewish heritage sites, and quieter islands. Bikes and optional helmets are provided. The small group, capped at 15, helps you handle the city’s busy bike lanes with more confidence.

“Biking in Amsterdam can be intimadating. I bike 5,000+ miles per year and in biking around Amsterdam it was more apprehensive than riding in a 20 mph pace line hack home. That being said our tour guide was great and the history narrative was outstanding.”

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Amsterdam: Cultural Highlights in English/German/Italian - The Golden Era at Beurs van Berlage
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Amsterdam: Cultural Highlights in English/German/Italian

11.Cultural Highlights in English/German/Italian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend two hours walking 3 to 4 kilometers through Amsterdam’s center with a guide such as Deborah, Josh, Justus, or Marina. You’ll connect Dam Square, the Golden Era, Anne Frank, LGBTQ+ history, the Jordaan, and the 9 Streets, with practical food and sightseeing tips along the way.

“It was a great introduction to Amsterdam. Found out lots we didn't know and filled in the gaps on things we'd heard about. Justin took his time and explained the sights to us as we gently walked around. The group walking at the pace of the slowest person.”

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Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot - Rembrandtplein and stories beyond the statue
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Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot

12.Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend 2 to 3 hours with a private local guide such as Olga, Timo, Anna, or Willem. Walk or cycle past Amsterdam highlights, medieval Begijnhof, the Flower Market, Rembrandtplein, and the old Jewish district, with a local snack included.

“This was a private tour and as such I had expected more of a plan in what we would see. The guide was very enthusiastic and full of energy. There were too many ad hoc decisions as what to show us next. I feel we trudged and trudged along in a haphazard way. Stopping for a coffee break at the beginning was nice. But a quick (lunch) break would have made more sense. I have 3 suggestions to make: 1. A few visuals would have been good (maybe some 8x10 inch pictures in a plastic hoes, instead of cell phone photos. 2. A break in the middle with the opportunity…”

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Amsterdam: Explore the City Highlights by Bike - Oosterdoks eiland and Marineterrein
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Amsterdam: Explore the City Highlights by Bike

13.Explore the City Highlights by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 160 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46

Ride from Oosterdoksstraat through Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan, Museumplein, Vondelpark, and past the Anne Frank House. Your English-speaking guide sets a comfortable pace, shares local stories, and explains how to handle the city’s busy bike lanes. Dutch bikes, rain jackets, and helmets on request are included.

“Rafal, our guide was absolutely brilliant. Great tour, very informative”

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Amsterdam: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour - Starting behind the public library
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Amsterdam: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

14.E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Ride an electric bike through Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide such as Rissa, Conny, Christian, or Mark. In 2.5 hours, you’ll cover Dam Square, the flower market, Canal Belt, Skinny Bridge, Vondelpark, Museumplein, and Centraal Station without exhausting yourself.

“This was just simply brilliant. Our guide Stephan was so much fun. His knowledge was impeccable. The bikes were excellent the route was stunning and we had so much fun. I would do this tour again and again. Just brilliant.”

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E-Bike Tour, Amsterdam's Highlights and Hidden Gems - Prinseneiland and the Jordaan: a gentle start
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E-Bike Tour, Amsterdam’s Highlights and Hidden Gems

15.E-Bike Tour, Amsterdam’s Highlights and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Ride through Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan lanes, Prinseneiland, Museum Square, and Vondelpark in a group of up to 15. Guides such as Rafa, Conny, and Sierra add local stories and steady traffic guidance. Confirm the e-bike option before arrival, since bike types may vary.

“We had a great tour of Amsterdam by Rissa. She was knowledgeable and very sweet. We learned a lot and took several photos.”

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