Amsterdam · AMSTERDAM WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Amsterdam Walking Tours

29 tours  ·  from $6

The centre is twenty minutes across and hopeless to drive, so almost everything worth knowing arrives on foot. These 15 walks cover the ring, the Jordaan, the Wallen and the war years, priced by length with a note on which run after dark.

Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - The Jewish Historical Museum sets the scene
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Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

1.Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,619 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Spend about two hours walking Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a guide such as Patrick, Manuel, Edwin, or Yoshi. See the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, Dokwerker, Auschwitz Monument, Dam Square, and Anne Frank statue before ending outside Anne Frank House. Entry tickets are not included.

“A very meaningful and well-organized tour. The guide was knowledgeable and respectful, and the historical context made visiting the Anne Frank House even more impactful. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Anne Frank’s family story, explained without rushing
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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

2.Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,467 reviews · from $37

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a live guide, tracing Anne Frank’s family story, the Dutch Resistance, and wartime persecution. See the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument, and Anne Frank House façade. Choose a shared or private tour, but note that entry to the house is not included.

“Yoshi was very friendly and very good at explaining the history which kept the whole group interested”

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Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour - Damrak and the holy, profane old harbor
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Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

3.Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Walk Amsterdam’s old center with guides such as Raymond, Jaap, Sergio, and Fernando. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll cover canals, Chinatown, Waterlooplein, the Royal Palace, and the city’s complicated past, with humor, visual aids, and practical tips.

“This was a fabulous tour. Our guide was very funny and also shared a lot of great historic info on the city. This is the perfect way to kick off a visit to Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Beursplein near Dam Square
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

4.Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,722 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Join a two-hour English or German walking tour through central Amsterdam with guides such as Iris, Tristan, Leo, and Gui. Visit Dam Square, former Jewish-community sites, the Anne Frank Monument, and finish outside the Anne Frank House. Entry to the house is not included.

“The tour was brilliant. Iris was so friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the tour and the city of Amsterdam in general.”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour - Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES - Nieuwmarkt and Zuiderkerk: setting the Jewish Quarter
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

5.Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,676 reviews · from $28

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter from De Waag to the National Holocaust Names Monument. Your English, German, Italian, or Spanish guide connects Anne Frank’s diary with the Portuguese Synagogue, Rembrandt’s neighborhood, resistance memorials, Stolpersteine, and Jewish life today.

“Bianca was a wonderful guide! She told the story of Anne and her family beautifully and emotionally. The walking pace was easy and we were able to make an unplanned bathroom stop along the way. There was a lot of historical information pulled together for this tour and it was our favorite part of the visit to Amsterdam. Thank you Bianca!!!”

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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Walking Tour - Meeting at Dam Square and finding your guide
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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

6.Guided Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,384 reviews · from $29

Walk from Dam Square through Amsterdam’s historic center with guides such as Alex, Justin, Deborah, and Stefanie. Expect stories about art, war, colonial history, tolerance, canal houses, and daily life, plus practical tips on food and neighborhoods to explore by bike.

“Justin was really good and we were very happy to explore the streets of Amsterdam, very insightful.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops - Starting at Dam Square and the Royal Palace
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Amsterdam: Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

7.Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,092 reviews · from $27

Walk central Amsterdam with guides such as Eric, Erik, James, or Felix, stopping at coffeeshops, a Dutch bar, Begijnhof, and the Flower Market. You’ll learn about cannabis laws, enjoy optional smoking breaks, and meet a mixed international group. Afternoon tours add Dutch cheese and bitterballen.

“Tour was absolutely brilliant. Our guide Sunil was extremely knowledgeable. Besides giving us a complete rundown on the cafe culture, he also showed and explained many other things about Amsterdam I had no idea about. Thank you Sunil for what was one of the best nights in my whole life. Total LEGEND!!!!”

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Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter - Start with the Jewish Museum
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Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

8.Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,879 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend four to five hours exploring Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter and Anne Frank’s world. You’ll visit the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Museum, and Hollandsche Schouwburg, then join a two-hour walking tour with guides such as Manuel, Claire, or Aneta. Anne Frank House admission is not included.

“Our guide was fantastic! Absolutely loved the tour! Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable and heartfelt. Made the experience truly special.”

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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

9.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 Small-Group Walking Tour - Meeting the guide at Beursplein
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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

10.Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 995 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $20

Walk central Amsterdam in a group of up to 10 with guides such as Rob, Claire, Karl, or Pia. Expect Golden Age stories, Red Light District context, Dutch drug policy, Jewish history, canal views, local tips, and stops at the Flower Market and Begijnhof.

“Rob, our guide, was knowledgeable and gave us lots of information in an entertaining way. He was open to any questions that he answered in a friendly way.”

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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings - Starting at the Flower Market
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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

11.Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 838 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Join Roman or another local guide for a 3.5-hour walk through central Amsterdam. Taste cheese, herring, kibbeling, stroopwafels, fries, bitterballen, grilled cheese, and apple tart while seeing the Flower Market, Begijnhof, Royal Palace, Jordaan, and other city landmarks.

“The tour with Roman was amazing! He is very personal, open, friendly and funny. Without a doubt the best tour guide I ever had. Him as a person, deserves a 5 star review, but the tour was also amazing. We saw a lot of interesting places and every step had a history. He is very knowledgeable and 4 hours went by so fast! I really do recommend Roman and his tour. You can feel his passion for the city and for each and everyone on his tour. Thank you Roman!!”

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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour - Rembrandt’s house and the route beyond the Jewish Quarter
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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

12.Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about two hours walking from the Jewish Museum to Anne Frank House with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Portuguese Synagogue, a Holocaust memorial, Rembrandt’s former home, and the National Monument. Anne Frank House admission is not included.

“Arthur was a great guide. Not so fast paced. Answered all of our questions and explained everything along the way.”

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Small Group Walking Tour - Hello Amsterdam - Dam Square and Damstraat: Amsterdam’s grand starting point
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Small Group Walking Tour – Hello Amsterdam

13.Small Group Walking Tour – Hello Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at Dam Square and walk with a local English-speaking guide through Amsterdam’s canals, dancing houses, bike culture, history, and social customs. Guides such as Danni, Jonas, and Adam use games, stories, and practical suggestions. The tour ends near Anne Frank House and Westerkerk.

“Jonas was a great guide and we really enjoyed this tour of Amsterdam. We also havr great weather which made everything seem that much more beautiful.”

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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour - Spinhuis, where the stories become more human
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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

14.Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk through Amsterdam with a live English-speaking guide and hear eerie tales tied to Nieuwe Kerk, Spinhuis, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and the Waag. Guides such as Sunil, Duncan, and Jan mix ghost stories with city history, architecture, Dutch culture, and practical tips.

“Our guide has been a delightfully friendly guy with a good sense of humour. We were a small group so the guide had time to tell us a little something extra every now and then and it was both informative and entertaining.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour - Starting at the Portuguese Synagogue
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Amsterdam: Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour

15.Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 485 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Spend two hours walking from the Portuguese Synagogue through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, past the Auschwitz Memorial, Rembrandt House, Zuiderkerk, and Anne Frank Statue. Guides such as Stefan, Sunil, Lola, and Duncan add personal stories and wartime context. The tour does not enter Anne Frank House.

“We had Sunil as a guide and there was great rapport from the minute we met up. Sunil's knowledge over the two hours was fascinating and informative, plus a bit of humour thrown in made it an excellent afternoon. The Anne Frank subject expanded into many areas of Holland's wartime experiences, The Holocaust and many other interesting subjects. It was all good. 🍰”

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