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The 15 Best Guided Tours in Amsterdam

58 tours  ·  from $14

Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - What the boat ride feels like
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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

1.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17,501 reviews · from $17Our pick

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals for 75 minutes, passing the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Magere Brug, Rijksmuseum, and more. You get audio commentary in 19 languages, plus a kids’ version and goodie bag. Choose the snackbox option for sweet and savory treats with a drink.

“everything is great! the captain told me how to use the audio guides, and also gave additional comments on the buildings around us. at the end he congratulated my mother on her birthday. thanks for the reception and the quality of work”

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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

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

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

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: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide - Reaching Main Entrance E from Amsterdam
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Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

3.Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,954 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32

Explore the Johan Cruijff ArenA for 75 minutes, with pitchside access, the Ajax dressing room, dugout, stands, and player-only areas. Choose a self-guided audio tour in English or Dutch, or join a guide such as Lopke, Dina, Suzan, or Chris for extra club stories.

“The guided tour was super good , i learned a lot about the club”

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Amsterdam: Royal Palace Entry Ticket and Audio Guide - From Amsterdam city hall to royal palace
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Amsterdam: Royal Palace Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

4.Royal Palace Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,475 reviews · from $15Best value

Enter Amsterdam’s active Royal Palace with a smartphone ticket and choose a self-guided audio tour in eight languages. See state rooms, Golden Age paintings, Empire furniture, chandeliers, clocks, and the marble Citizens’ Hall. The audio guide offers shorter and longer routes, so you can set your own pace.

“Of course, I like the experience I was greatly impacted by their culture, the history of the foundation, the hiddenness in which they lived and continue to live, knowing a monarchy that worked and works for its country. so many works of art with a whole story behind them that to date are priceless, and that no one does anything like that anymore in this era”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Meeting at Stationsplein 4 near Amsterdam Central
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

5.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22

Take a half-day coach trip from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans, where a guide introduces the windmills, clog making, and Gouda cheese. You’ll taste several cheeses, enjoy free time, and return in time for Amsterdam sightseeing. Add a canal cruise voucher if you want to see the city from the water.

“Easy pick up. Excellent guide. Gorgeous place to visit with plenty of different things to see and do.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES - Starting near Central Station and the Western Islands
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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

6.Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,187 reviews · from $41

Ride through Amsterdam’s main districts with a local guide such as Rad, Chris, Carlos, or Miriam. Expect about 15 kilometers of cycling, canal views, historic landmarks, a Vondelpark break, comfortable city bikes, and a small group capped at 15 people. French and Spanish are available through an optional audio guide.

“This tour is an excellent way to see and learn about Amsterdam. We only had a day in town and the tour let us see so much. Plus Carlos our guide was fantastic! Highly recommended!”

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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar - The live guide and onboard bar
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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

7.Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,619 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Spend about an hour on an electric boat through Amsterdam’s evening canals, with live commentary, city lights, and drinks for sale onboard. Routes vary by departure point, but sights may include the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and the Amstel. Dress warmly.

“This is a great way to see some iconic sights in Amsterdam. The Captain and his mate were knowledgeable and funny. They were engaging the whole time with fun stories and history about 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

8.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

9.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 Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks - What you see along the Amstel
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

10.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,573 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

Spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a quiet electric boat with a live Dutch and English-speaking guide. Expect landmarks such as the Magere Brug, Jordaan, Westerkerk, and Anne Frank House, plus unlimited Heineken, wine, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Boats are open in summer and heated in winter.

“Rainy day so we couldn’t see much, but the guide (Jans?) & skipper were great, kind, and funny. It was also just me & my sister so it felt like a private tour. Very calm ride through the canals and learning some history of Amsterdam.”

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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

11.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

12.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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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour - Volendam and the IJssel Lake dike
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

13.Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,893 reviews · from $39

Leave Amsterdam for Zaanse Schans and Volendam with a multilingual guide such as Eva, Yolanda, or Linda. See working windmills, watch clogs being made, taste farm cheese, and walk Volendam’s dike. The five-hour tour is well organized but free time can feel short.

“This was a fabulous tour. The guide was excellent.”

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From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour - Starting at Amsterdam Central Station
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From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour

14.Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,765 reviews · from $90

Spend 10 hours exploring South Holland by air-conditioned bus, with stops in Delft, Rotterdam, and The Hague. You’ll see Royal Delft, cruise Rotterdam’s waterways, visit Markthal and Madurodam, and hear live commentary in English or Spanish. Guides have included Ian, Tony, Dima, and Marianne.

“Well organise, guide was nice and we enjoy the boat trip in Rotterdam.”

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Amsterdam:1.5-Hour Canal Cruise local Guide, Drinks & Snacks - Starting near the Rijksmuseum
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Amsterdam:1.5-Hour Canal Cruise local Guide, Drinks & Snacks

15.1.5-Hour Canal Cruise local Guide, Drinks & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,535 reviews · from $25

Spend 90 minutes on a quiet electric open boat with a maximum of 24 people. A pink-shirted Captain Jack guide, such as Pascal, Oliver, Eric, or Rubio, shares Amsterdam’s stories while you enjoy cheese, sausages, sweets, cookies, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“We had a really great time on the water. The guides were very friendly and helpful, and they know their stuff. I would highly recommend this trip! Worth the money and time, and it’s such a great way to explore Amsterdam from the water.”

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