10 Tours in Amsterdam That You Shouldn't Miss

August 17, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. Become a Dutch Art Piece Photo Shoot in Amsterdam

Eggertstraat, 1012 SJ Amsterdam, Netherlands Museumphoto
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On this 20-minute photo shoot tour, step back in time over 300 years and get yourself pictured as a Dutch Golden Age masterpiece. Go home with a lovely memory of your stay in Amsterdam. This tour offers you the opportunity to become the Dutch art you see. You get: 2 prints (10x15cm / 5.9x6.9in), original files by email and 1 enlargement (15x23cm / 6.9x9in).

Inclusions: Photo shoot by a professional photographer, Costumes and attributes, 2 prints (10x15cm), Email with original files (4mb), 1 enlargement (15x23)

Exclusions: Frame, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 420gabrieller

Such a cool experience, high quality and so enjoyable. He will really work with you to achieve the best quality picture.

2. Holland Spectacle (Keukenhof Tulips Garden & Giethoorn)

Hotel ibis Amsterdam Centre, Stationsplein 49, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands XALAM TOURS & TRAVELS
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

A unique combination of one tour package that will take you to the top of your imagination that you have never experienced before. Two neatly and beautifully packaged destinations that you will never find from other tour operators in Europe.

Inclusions: Full day trip from Amsterdam, Transport in car / minivan / coach, Canal cruise ticket in Giethoorn, Entry/Admission - Keukenhof (Tulips/ Flowers Garden)

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By Storyteller659430

If you are nature lover and want to spend some times in quietly you can visit this tiny but superb place.

3. Amsterdam Night Photography Workshop with a Professional

Stationsplein, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands Isee Amsterdam Photography Tours
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Not only will you develop your photography skills under the guidance of a highly experienced professional photographer, but we'll also be photographing some unique and very historic locations around Amsterdam. These personally selected locations are the types of places only a local photographer could know. There is no better way to photography this beautiful city than with some one how knows it best!

Inclusions: A camera and tripod will be required during this workshop. If you have your own that's great, but we can also lend equipment to those of you without cameras and tripods.

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Reviewed By Alliwanttodoistravel

David is such an awesome guy, he made the whole shoot experience feel comfortable and enjoyable! He really made us feel at ease. The photos were great! Would highly recommend.

4. Amsterdam Photo Shoot With a Professional

Prinsengracht 277B, 1016 GW Amsterdam, Netherlands Isee Amsterdam Photography Tours
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Not only will you receiev amazing photos made by a highly experienced professional photographer, but you'll also be visiting some unique, historic and secret locations around Amsterdam. These hidden gems of Amsterdam have been hand-picked locations by David himself, they're the types of places only a local photographer knows. There's no better way to be photographed in this beautiful city than with someone who knows it well and understands how to shoot it in a unique way!

Inclusions: You'll Receive at least 20 Fully Edited Photographs from the Shoot

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Reviewed By prmaas

Our host was courteous and really knows the gems in the area we toured. I love the photos I took with his guidance and It was easy to have some that he took sent to us as well. I even used one of the photos as a reference material for an art workshop I did the next day. Love Amsterdam!

5. Luxury Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam

Zwanenburgwal 20, 1011 JC Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam Boats
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Step aboard our atmospheric classic (saloon) boat for a 3-hour luxury dinner cruise! Exceptional sailing experience in Amsterdam on beautiful classic boats. Experience our hospitality and disembark with a smile. With special attention to our guests and with love for our beautiful boats, tasty and honest food and good wine, it is our goal to offer our guests a memorable dining experience.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Amuse + à la carte 3-course dinner, Aperitif, 3-hour cruise

Exclusions: Remaining drinks are not included (available purchase with debit/credit card)

Reviewed By jakubondrusek

We ordered a cruises boat with dinner. It was wonderful experience. The staff „Mr. Wiliam” paid attention to us and answered our questions during the all way. The food was one word delicious. We would like to recommend this trip to everyone, it is experience for whole life.

6. Gamified Drugs Tour (Self-Guided, Amsterdam City Centre)

Amsterdam Centraal railway station, Amsterdam Centraal, Stationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands Poppi Drugs Museum Amsterdam
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Experience this tour at any time, through the convenience of downloading the tour to your mobile phone.The tour starts and ends at Amsterdam Central Station and takes you through the Zeedijk, the Red Light District and via the Dam to the Spuistraat. Discover the city's hidden drug history: the Red Light areas, the places where overdose and murder were rife, as well as the safe spaces that people who used drugs created for themselves.

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7. Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Semi-Private Guided Tour

Cobra Café, Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands Babylon Tours Amsterdam
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The 5 to 5.5 hour semi-private (8 guest maximum) guided museum combo tour includes entry to both Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum so you can skip the line and learn about the museums’ collections with one of our engaging expert guides.Join our most popular group tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age. This intimate tour with a maximum of 8 people in each group will take you on an artistic and historical journey through the 18th and 19th centuries. 

Inclusions: Skip-The-Line Semi-Private Museum Tour, Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum, Professional Tour Guide, Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break), All Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Temporary exhibitions NOT included , This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Reviewed By TomohawkKC

I had a last minute opportunity to go to the Van Gogh Museum and really wanted to get the full flavor of the museum during my visit. I scheduled a private tour and had the great opportunity to be paired with Marjoke. Her knowledge of Van Gogh and his works were unmatched. I had an amazing tour with a great guide and person. Highly recommend!

8. Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Plus Snacks and Drinks

Keizersgracht 401, 1016 EK Amsterdam, Netherlands Rederij De Wester
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Do you want to experience Amsterdam in a more authentic way? Step aboard on our beautiful large luxury sloop with enough space for everyone and discover the city like a real explorer. We’ll welcome you on our stylish, electric sloop with unlimited drinks and delicious Dutch snacks and we will also stop at one of Amsterdams best boat catering to pick up real Amsterdam 'bitterballen'. So lean back, relax en listen to our amazing stories about the secrets of Amsterdam. During our tour there is always a lot of interaction between the guests and our captain, because we always have a maximum of 12 guests aboard. This guarantees you a personal and amazing experience in the historical city of Amsterdam. You will cherish memories that you won't forget. Of course children are welcome! Did you know that in 2019 Amsterdam experience cruise became one of the most popular and best reviewed Airbnb experiences? We are currently number 3 in the world with the most positive reviews and bookings

Inclusions: Taste the original Amsterdam ‘bitterballen’. Freshly sliced Dutch cheese, stroopwafels, and many more snacks., Vegetarian or an allergy such as gluten? let us know so we can arrange the right snacks for you, Open bar, we’ll provide you with enough drinks. Beer, special selected wines by our wine merchant, soft drinks, water, 0.0% beer, and Dutch jenever, homemade glühwein, and hot chocolate., Soda/Pop, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By estherbergvanden

We made a two hours cruise. The boat was very luxury, cosy, clean and comfortable. Drinks and food was also good. We made really nice memories!

9. Max 8 guests Dutch food & history walking tour in the Amsterdam Jordaan area

Café De Prins, Prinsengracht 124, 1015 EA Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam Food Tours
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Get the full introduction to Amsterdam and Dutch food on a leisurely food walking tour of the 17th century 'Jordaan' area with a small group of maximum 8 guests and 8 high-quality food stops. Our experienced Dutch guides have lived and worked in Amsterdam for years and each has their own stories and experiences to share with you. So if you not only want to enjoy delicious tastings but also dive deeper into Amsterdam, its history, culture and community, this is the right tour to book. For us, a tour is not about walking around a place and pointing out things. Instead, we strive to make you feel truly welcome in Amsterdam and have a great, interactive and fun day out with your guide and fellow guests. We respect the Amsterdam community of which we are a part and try to do this by, for example, keeping the groups small, avoiding the busiest places and times and working together with local food entrepreneurs with whom we have had a good relationship for years.

Inclusions: 8 tastings together representing a big meal, (non)alcohol drink at 3 food stops, (non)alcohol drink at 3 food stops, (non)alcohol drink at 3 food stops, Online guidebook with all tastings, locations and more food and drink tips for Amsterdam

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Reviewed By Rie U

Due to the situation around COVID19, we went on a private version if the Dutch Food Tour XL. It was a great experience. Many tastings and High quality food in all places. Our guide Rudolph was good company and had a really good feeling for including our teen children.

10. Skip-the-line Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Private Guided Tour

Cobra Café, Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands Babylon Tours Amsterdam
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This 2 to 2.5 hour private guided tour of Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, will bypass the lines and you will discover the major works of art inside the world's biggest Van Gogh collection. Your personal guide walks you through such masterpieces as Sunflowers as well as lesser-known works by Van Gogh and the artists who inspired him. Your ticket is valid for the whole day, so you can follow your introduction to the great artist's life and work with further exploration of his art on your own.

Inclusions: Skip-The-Line Guided Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), All Entry Fees

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Reviewed By 686krisa

Wow. Throughout Amsterdam & Italy this tour took the cake. It was the best tour we've ever been on. Victoria was SO knowledgeable, helpful, friendly. We would do it Again and Again. It was worth every penny. We had a canal tour to take that evening & were in a hurry & she even helped us figure out how to get there. Thanks Victoria! We visited in September of 2018.

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