Things to do in The Netherlands, The Netherlands: The Best Private Tours

January 29, 2022 Matilde Konrad

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1. Become a Dutch Art Piece Photo Shoot in Amsterdam

Eggertstraat, 1012 SJ Amsterdam, Netherlands Museumphoto
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

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. Half day private tour: Amsterdam introduction in one day

Amsterdam, Centraal Station, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Join this half day walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam in one day with a private guide. This tour is perfect for people that want to explore the whole city with one tour. This walking tour will cover all the main sights that Amsterdam has to offer. You will discover the Old town, The Red Light District, the city centre and the Jordaan district.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By derenl2021

Very interesting and exciting tour! Our guide, Jan, showed us all the interesting sites in Amsterdam. He shared much information and even gave us some tips to get some good food, as restaurants are still closed. Very friendly and informative! Great tour and great day!

3. Private Amsterdam Tour: Through the Eyes of van Gogh

Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam Withlocals
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On this amazing private experience, you'll get to know all about van Gogh: from the best stories of his life to his brilliant masterpieces. Hear secret stories and learn about new discoveries of his work. Bonus: don't wait in line with a skip-the-line ticket included!

Inclusions: Private local guide, Skip the line ticket

Exclusions: Hotel pick up, Food & beverages

Reviewed By simkm

Efi did a fab job of keeping 8 of us together on a walking tour of Amsterdam and showing us all the main sights and giving us some great background into the history of this amazing city. Great job Efi - definitely recommend a tour with you.

4. Maastricht Heritage and Nature Tour

Sint Bernardusstraat 37C, 6211 HK Maastricht, Netherlands Maastricht Promotion
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Pleasant and safe tours in languages NL/DE/ENG at 10.30 or 14.30 h. or time-flexible on request ( family or couple, 1,5 mtr. rule - covid-19 - , booking possible up to 3 h. before start). The tour starts at Helpoort, the oldest preserved city gate in the country ( anno 1229 ). We will explore the streets and parks along the old city wall and see parts from the attractive Jeker quarter including a water mill. Partly we walk over the old wall. Then we go to St. Pieters mountain and see the fortress. A nice walk over the mountain brings us to excellent viewpoints : dreamy Jekerdal, the oehoe owl-valley and the spectacular viewing platform limestone quarry/canyon ( also finish Pietertrail ). With a interval at Hoeve Lichtenberg viewpoint and the Slavante terrace & vineyard we walk along the Maria cave and André Rieu castle back to town. The walk is a mix of heritage and nature. You can customize the tour with a walk through the limestone quarry ( extra 50 min. ).

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Reviewed By Cosmopolitan115049

Rene who was born and grew up in Maastricht was very nice and knowledgeable with good English. Highly recommended.

5. Self-Guided Culinary Hunt Foodsteps of Amsterdam with Tastings: Nine Streets

Prinsengracht 178h, 1016 HB Amsterdam, Netherlands 360 Amsterdam
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Step into the foodsteps of the different neighbourhoods with this exciting culinary hunt! You will find the coolest places to eat and taste something special at each food stop! We offer a variety of delicious snacks, and at each place you get a clue to find the next place. In this way you will get to know the neighborhood in a playful but tasteful way. Vegetarian options are also taken into account at almost every spot.

Inclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch

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Reviewed By Randi J

Loved this tour! Our guide was extremely easy to listen to, she knew facts upon facts about the time of the Jewish "roundup". Her heart was full of love for these people!

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. Private 1.5 hour Canal Tour in Amsterdam with your Loved One

Keizersgracht 198, 1015 CZ Amsterdam, Netherlands Rederij Paping
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Would you like to relax after a busy day of sightseeing? Leave behind the chaos of the overcrowded streets and loud bicycle bells. Instead, step aboard our boat and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of Amsterdam’s magical canals! This private cruise is the ideal setting for a romantic evening. You’ll have the chance to slow down and take in views of the historic waterways by night as you travel through the UNESCO-listed Canal District and De Wallen. Imagine sipping a glass of bubbly while sailing into the sunset together. It’s all possible with our customizable itinerary. This is truly an unforgettable experience that you’re guaranteed to cherish forever.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise, Private Tour, Local certified skipper

Exclusions: Food and drinks (may be taken on-board)

Reviewed By harrisonklein

A friend who lives in Amsterdam invited my wife and me on a Rederij Paping cruise to celebrate our friend's birthday. A wonderful experience. Paap (the owner) was our captain and boy does he know the city! He gave us a number of new insights into Amsterdam history and geography without interrupting our enjoyment of the birthday celebration. We traveled on several of the smaller, more obscure canals, and he dropped us off on a canal just a block from where our friend lives so we could continue the celebration. We have been on many canal cruises and this was so much nicer and more personal than the big tour boats. Comfortable boats, nice people.

8. Private City Kickstart Tour: Amsterdam

Café the Schreiertower, Prins Hendrikkade 94-95, 1012 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam Withlocals
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Receive a warm welcome to Amsterdam on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Amsterdam to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find main attractions like Dam Square and Nieumarkt, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Amsterdam is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Reviewed By simkm

Efi did a fab job of keeping 8 of us together on a walking tour of Amsterdam and showing us all the main sights and giving us some great background into the history of this amazing city. Great job Efi - definitely recommend a tour with you.

9. 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.

10. Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Guided Museum Tour - Private 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 the Rijksmuseum will take you through a selection of it’s most important pieces, putting them into context for even the most amateur art lover. Your guide will share the stories behind each must-see work of art and artifact. You will be provided the tickets so you can skip the line and return later if you want to explore further 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 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

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!

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