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The 15 Best Tours in Amsterdam

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Four days or a long weekend, the problem is the same: a small city with more booked into it than anywhere else in the Netherlands. The 15 below are the ones that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - The Amstel, Carré, and the Skinny Bridge
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31,825 reviews · from $21Our pick

Spend an hour on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring aboard a classic covered wooden boat. An onboard host such as Sofia, Noa, Jessie, or Albert shares local stories as you pass the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Jordaan, Skinny Bridge, and more. Choose the drinks and Dutch cheese option when booking.

“Highly recommend this tour, it was so fun and relaxing and you get to see some lovely views of the city. Our tour guide was wonderful and had a great sense of humour.”

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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - From the canal ring to the Rijksmuseum
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

2.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour in a small group, with live commentary, electric engines, and views of the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Jordaan, and 15 Bridges. Boat style and refreshments vary, so check your selected departure and package carefully.

“Four people paid extra money for unlimited drinks, but there was no alcohol left, and each of us was only able to have one drink.”

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Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket - The four ingredients and the brewing story
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Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket

3.Heineken Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30,055 reviews · from $28

Spend 1.5 hours at Amsterdam’s former Heineken brewery, tracing the brand from 1867 to Formula 1 and football sponsorships. You’ll see brewing displays, ride Brew U, practice pouring a draft, sample Heineken, and finish with two drinks. Audioguides are available in six languages.

“Nice and get to know the history of Heineken. Those who are not beer lovers I would say go for other options.”

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Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket - Arriving at the Rijksmuseum by tram
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Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket

4.Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,535 reviews · from $31

Spend a full day exploring Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum at your own pace. Your timed ticket covers the permanent collection, cloakroom, and WiFi, but not a guide or multimedia tour. See The Night Watch, The Jewish Bride, Delftware, Asian art, clothing, and 800 years of Dutch history.

“So big. So overwhelming. 5 hours needed with kids up to 10 year olds. Lockers are there for free.”

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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine - From Westerkerk to the Nine Streets
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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

5.Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22,925 reviews · from $18

Spend an hour on a covered, fully electric boat with a live English-speaking skipper and hostess. Cruise past the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Old Harbor, and Jordaan. Choose the basic tour or add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“The crew was very welcoming. We hadn't booked for the cheese and wine but were given the option to upgrade on board. A very nice experience with the guide Rose giving an all round very knowledgeable information and tips.”

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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks - Prinsengracht and Westerkerk: Amsterdam’s Classic Canal Face
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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

6.Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19,696 reviews · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals after dark with Blue Boat Company, using an audio guide in 19 languages. You’ll pass the Skinny Bridge, Westerkerk, Central Station, the Amstel Hotel, and Rijksmuseum. Add a snack box with wine, beer, soft drink, cheese, nuts, chips, popcorn, and stroopwafels.

“The boat trip was so lovely, we got to see lots of sites and escape the rain for an hour or so. The tour was super interesting and beautiful.”

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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

7.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17,501 reviews · from $17Best value

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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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack - What you see on the first stretch of the route
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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

8.Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16,101 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for 90 minutes from the Rijksmuseum or Central Station. Your captain, such as Roland, Oliver, Joe, or David, shares city history while you enjoy unlimited Heineken, wine, and Dutch snacks. Boats are open in mild weather and enclosed with heat when conditions require it.

“The boat was nice and was, in fact, heated. The tour guide was knowledgeable and happy to share; however, from the back, we could not quite hear because there is no microphone. We were often unsure when he was talking or not so our group did talk over him at times and we were scolded. Additionally, the covers for the windows are very cloudy so you can’t actually see much out of them to view the city. I think this is a fine excursion, but don’t expect it to be a place to have fun with your friends - it is very much an educational, everyone must listen and be…”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Starting at Amsterdam Central Station
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

9.Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15,931 reviews · from $43

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. Expect windmills, Dutch cheese, fishing villages, and traditional crafts. Guides such as Francesca, Luca, and Tony have earned praise for lively commentary, while the all-inclusive option adds a boat ride, working windmill, clog-making, and a Marker house.

“Such great value for money, definitely worth doing this tour! We had so much fun. Loved seeing all the villages, the cheese tasting and Stroopwafel was awesome a great bonus. The whole tour was just amazing, we had excelled guides, Lucas, Luca they brought all the vibes and our bus driver Peter.”

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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite - Setting off through the historic canal belt
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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

10.Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,046 reviews · from $22

Spend 1 to 1.5 hours cruising Amsterdam’s canals with a local skipper and host. Pass the Skinny Bridge, Hermitage Museum, Amstel Hotel, Anne Frank House, and Maritime Museum while hearing lively English commentary. Choose unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and a small snack.

“Best crew! Highly recommended especially if you insist to have the tour from an open boat.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Starting near Amsterdam Centraal
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

11.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32

Spend eight hours beyond Amsterdam with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Expect windmills, a clog-making demonstration, cheese tasting, fishing villages, reclaimed land, and a comfortable coach, with guides such as Bea, Holly, Carly, and Juan often leading the day.

“Bianca was a great guide, we had a really nice driver as well, and the bus was very comfortable! I loved all of the stops, and got some cheese to take with me! (It has an excellent shelf life!). Pay attention to times you need to meet back up, because we lost a few people on our tour. 😂 There were several stops, I loved all the homes and shops, we had plenty of time for lunch, which was delicious! The demonstrations were fun to watch, and informative. I wish we had more time at the first stop at the windmills. There wasn’t enough time to see all the shops.…”

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Amsterdam: Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks - Arriving near Rembrandtplein
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Amsterdam: Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks

12.Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14,562 reviews · 45 min · from $26

Step into Amsterdam’s Icebar near Rembrandtplein for a welcome cocktail, winter jacket, gloves, and two drinks served in ice glasses. The room is kept at minus 10 C and built from 35 tons of ice. Your ice-room visit lasts up to 20 minutes, with a warm lounge before and after.

“All the staff where so friendly! I will be back xx”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise - Starting near Central Station
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

13.City Centre Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12,827 reviews · from $18

See Amsterdam from the water on a one-hour cruise departing near Central Station. Admire Golden Age merchant houses, churches, bridges, and the Magere Brug while listening to commentary in many languages. Captains such as Simon and Mo may add personal stories and humor.

“The captain Simon was amazing entertainer and guide. I recommend this to anyone visiting Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof Ticket and Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer - Finding This is Holland behind Amsterdam Central Station
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof Ticket and Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer

14.Keukenhof Ticket and Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,799 reviews · from $40

Take a comfortable coach from This is Holland in Amsterdam to Keukenhof, with your official garden ticket supplied at check-in. Explore tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, pavilions, restaurants, and walking paths at your own pace, then return on any shuttle departing about every 30 minutes.

“we went on the last day. it was crowded and some of the flowers already wilted but still very picturisque and had a good walk.”

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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

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

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

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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