Explore Amsterdam your way on a private walking tour designed for first-time visitors. With a local guide and a flexible route, discover the city’s historic center, canals, neighborhoods, and local stories at a comfortable pace. Choose a 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-hour tour. Meet your guide at your central Amsterdam hotel or in the city center. Depending on the duration, you may explore the Old Town, Begijnhof, Nine Streets, Jordaan, the Anne Frank House neighborhood, and the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt. Shorter tours focus on the historic center, while longer tours cover more neighborhoods and may include time for coffee or lunch. The route can be adjusted to your interests. Admission tickets, food, transportation, and canal cruises are not included. - Private route tailored to your interests - Choose from four tour durations - Central Amsterdam hotel pickup available - Get local tips for the rest of your stay
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $177.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:25 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 209 of the next 330 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Begin in Amsterdam’s historic center and get an introduction to the city’s development, architecture, and most important landmarks. Discuss your interests with your guide before setting off on your personalized route.
Explore the narrow streets of Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhood and see the exterior of one of its most unusual hidden landmarks: a secret Catholic church built inside a 17th-century canal house. An interior visit may be possible if requested, but admission is not included.
Admire Amsterdam’s main Catholic church and hear how religion and trade influenced the city. Depending on opening hours and your interests, you may be able to step inside briefly.
Leave the busy shopping streets behind and enter one of Amsterdam’s most peaceful historic courtyards. See one of the city’s oldest wooden houses and hear about the women who once lived in this secluded community.
Walk through this charming district of boutiques, cafés, galleries, and historic canal houses. Receive personalized recommendations for shopping, coffee, Dutch treats, and places to return to after the tour.
Visit the neighborhood surrounding the Anne Frank House and hear an introduction to its wartime history. Museum admission is not included and must be reserved separately in advance.
Explore one of Amsterdam’s most atmospheric neighborhoods, known for picturesque canals, small streets, hidden courtyards, independent businesses, and a strong local character.
Walk beside Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals and learn how merchants, trade, and ambitious engineering shaped the city. See historic canal houses, distinctive facades, bridges, and hidden gardens.
Travelers selecting a longer tour may visit Amsterdam’s cultural district, home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, elegant architecture, and Museumplein. Museum tickets are not included.
Hotel pick-up is available upon request within the city center. Please select your hotel from the provided list. If your hotel is not listed, please inform the host of your preferred pick-up location via email.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Amsterdam Tour: Old Town & Canals lasts about 2–6 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $126 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $177. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Children aged 4–12 pay from $34, adults from $126. Infants go free.
It can: 209 of the next 330 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel pick-up is available upon request within the city center. Please select your hotel from the provided list. If your hotel is not listed, please inform the host of your preferred pick-up location via email. Pickup points include Hyatt Regency Amsterdam.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
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Anna was incredible and really gave us a tour that covered the topics we were looking for along with some hidden Gems. The time flew by!
Thank you for your lovely review! I’m so glad you enjoyed the hidden gems and exploring the topics that interested you.
Anna’s tour was a highlight of our trip. We especially appreciated her knowledge, warm personality, and offering tours with customizable durations and itineraries.
Thank you so much, Ray! It was a pleasure meeting you and showing you around. I’m delighted you enjoyed the tour and truly appreciate your kind words. I hope to welcome you back again someday!
This was an excellent tour of Amsterdam. Anna was fantastic. She gave us a lot of great information about the history and culture of the city. She has a lot of great hidden gems. Anna also provided great information on restaurants and sites to explore during our visit. I would recommend taking this tour early on during your stay so you can use these recommendations. We took the three hour tour and I feel it was a nice length of time to explore.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour and found the history, hidden gems, and recommendations helpful. It was a pleasure showing you around Amsterdam, and I hope to welcome you back again someday!
Anna was fabulous & catered our walk to the things we like. Seeing the city through the eyes of a local, walking the not so populated streets, seeing the amazing architecture, fantastic restaurants & cafes to visit and the beautiful Vondel park. It was an extremely pleasant 3 hour walk around Amsterdam & we would highly recommend Anna.
Nikki, thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really glad you enjoyed the walk and that we could focus on the parts of Amsterdam that matched your interests.
Anna is a fantastic guide! She is extremely knowledgeable and did a great job of tailoring the tour to our circumstances and adjusting on the fly as she learned more about our interests. This was a great way to get introduced to Amsterdam!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Kate! I’m really happy you enjoyed the tour and that I could tailor it to your interests on the go. It was a pleasure showing you around Amsterdam and helping you get a great introduction to the city.
Anna helped us navigate around Amsterdam and avoid the red district and sketchy zones. Provided history and insights into everyday life and recommendations appropriate for teens. Along with helping us pick tulips and cheese as souvenirs.
Thanks so much, Sarah! I’m really glad the walk felt helpful for your family. It was a pleasure showing you a different side of Amsterdam, sharing some everyday local insights, and making sure the route and recommendations worked well for the teens too. Happy you enjoyed the tulips and cheese stops as well!
Anna was our guide. She communicated with us prior to the tour to get our preferences. We learned the history of the city and got to see some amazing things we would not have seen on our own, as well as getting a feel for the city while walking through it.
Thank you so much! I loved tailoring the tour to your interests. I’m glad you enjoyed exploring the city's history and discovering its hidden gems together.
A great localized tour experience with Anna. She has very good language and is well versed with all hidden gem places of the town. All her suggestions and recommendations were top notch.
Thanks for your wonderful feedback! I’m delighted you enjoyed the tour and the local spots, showing you the city was a real pleasure.
Anna is a charming, friendly person who clearly loves Amsterdam. She customized the tour to meet our interests. It was a pleasure to spend time with her.
Thank you, Joseph! It was a pleasure showing you around Amsterdam. I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour and our time together.
Hanna was very knowledgeable, very friendly and very professional. She showed me a side of Amsterdam where the Dutch live and play away from the touristic areas which is exactly what I wanted. I will recommend her to my friends!
Dear Patricia, thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure showing you the local side of Amsterdam, and I’m so happy to hear it was just what you were looking for. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and I’d be delighted to welcome you or your friends again anytime.
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