Cultural & Theme Tours in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Rijksmuseum Private Guided Tour for Kids and Families (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

If you are a family of an art and history lover you don't want to miss the Rijksmuseum with a kid-friendly private guide on this 2.5-hour tour. Explore the Dutch National museum and discover more than 8,000 works of art, incuding masterpieces by Van Gogh & Rembrandt. Meet the guide at entrance and learn about the history of the Musum from the Middle Ages until today, then head inside and see at the treasure of Dutch art, one of the greatest of the world. You will have the opportunity to look at the works of world-famous artists, such as the “Night Watch” by Rembrandt and the self-portrait of Van Gogh, and at beautiful works by less-known masters. Stop at the marvelous Delft Blue Pottery collection and at the Cuypers Library, the largest and oldest art Library of the Netherlands. Both the children and the adults will learn and enjoy the visit with activities and games planned by the guide and get and original insights about the local culture.

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Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam (opens in a new tab)

1 min – 30 min

Experience your Amsterdam vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest, and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date, plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours, and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties. There is no need to book or to be present at a specific time or date. The Audioguide can be downloaded and used immediately, it never expires, and any date/time indicated here is not binding!

Amsterdam on Bicycle GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game (opens in a new tab)

2 h – 3 h

The tour should last about 2.5 hours, maybe something more, depending on how quickly you move, how long you spend on a break, and how much random craziness happens on your tour. You’ll be looking at three different types of Amsterdam: Medieval, Golden Age, and Modern Amsterdam. Note: A bike-mounted phone holder is required for this tour. The main part is cycling. Please be aware of your surroundings and let the app guide you without interacting with your phone on the way.. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

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Amsterdam Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone (opens in a new tab)

1 h – 2 h

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. This activity is ideal for families or for travelers who want to explore the city at their own pace. During this tour, you’ll learn fun facts about the city’s history. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this activity, you will be guided through the following 9 locations: De Otter Mill, Anne Frank House, Western Church, Royal Palace, Old Church & Waag, Begijnhof, Munttoren, Skinny Bridge, Rijksmuseum Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument. So, are you ready to explore Amsterdam?

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Amsterdam Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Amsterdam is famous for many things, including being the largest city in the Netherlands, for its coffee shops and the lingering smell of cannabis in the air, the Red Light District and many more that makes this city one of the most cosmopolitan and liberal of the world. But there is more to this city than that. Once a fisherman’s village, it became a powerhouse of commerce that influenced even New York, once called New Amsterdam. Follow our footsteps to discover the deeper roots of this magnificent city, to be surprised on every corner and leave with a sense of wonder. You will learn about: 12th century origin Dutch Golden Age Trade and Finance Artistic heritage The elaborate canal system First and Second World War Anne Frank

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Skip-the-line Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 h – 5 h

Optional: transfers and private tour of the Rijksmuseum. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Stedelijk Museum Tour Book a 2-hour guided tour of the Stedelijk Museum with skip-the-line tickets. See works by Vincent van Gogh, Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, Andy Warhol, and more. 3-hour: Stedelijk Museum Tour & Transfer Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of the Stedelijk Museum with skip-the-line tickets. See works by van Gogh, Picasso, Kusama, Warhol, and more. 4-hour: Stedelijk Museum and Rijksmuseum Tour Book a 4-hour guided tour of the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum with skip-the-line tickets. See works by Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer, van Gogh, Picasso, Kusama,Warhol, and more. 5-hour: Stedelijk Museum and Rijksmuseum Tour & Transfer Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour guided tour of the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum with skip-the-line tickets. See works by Rembrandt, Hals, Picasso,Warhol,and more.

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Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café (opens in a new tab)

2 2 min

Enjoy complimentary entrance to more than 13 clubs in Amsterdam for 2 days. Choose your favorite club, including exotic Club Prime, techno club Panama and house club Escape. Dance the night away at Club Smokey, Club Amsterdamned, Club Hartje and Club Candela. Visit the biggest club in the centre of Amsterdam, Club Escape. Hear crazy music at the Bubbels Bar and discover the first silent disco club: Hush. Discover which clubs in Amsterdam best suit your mood. You will never be bored with this ticket! Ladies get a free make-up touch-up at Douglas. Visit Hard Rock Café and benefit from 2 for 1 on all cocktails. You can also go to the biggest casino of Amsterdam, Holland Casino. Party harder, spend less! Enjoy a VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam! No waiting in line, just enjoy a delicious meal at this American dining experience as a true VIP. Visitors will receive a 'Rockstar Dinner' and top-notch service at this All-American themed café which is know. all around the world.

Band of Brothers in Holland and Belgium (opens in a new tab)

2 days

We will follow Easy company in Holland and Belgium. We will visit the 101st dropzones near Eindhoven and the Island, and find the sites shown in episodes : "Replacements" and "Crossroads". In Belgium we will go to the Bastogne area shown in episodes: "Bastogne" and "The Breaking Point" During the tour we will extensively cover the Market Garden operations and the Battle of the Bulge to put the actions of Easy company in perspective. This tour is fully customisable according to your wishes.

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Zaanse Schans Windmills & Giethoorn Tour from Amsterdam (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour our most beautiful places in Holland: Giethoorn and the Zaanse Schans. First you will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil. Your driver/host will take you to the unique wooden shoe factory where you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs. There is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and some nice souvenirs as well. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free! Your next stop will be Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice. You will have a guided canal cruise in a large boat or you can choose to drive a small boat by yourself. Please inform your driver/host what you prefer.

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Red Lights & Green Smoke: The Real Amsterdam Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 h

This isn’t your grandma’s city tour—unless your grandma’s into coffeeshops and scandalous stories. We’re talking Amsterdam unfiltered. A private, locally guided dive into the city’s most misunderstood icons: coffeeshops and the Red Light District. Think fewer boring facts, more "wait, what?!" moments. This is the culture behind the reputation—how Amsterdam became the world capital of chill, and why there’s more to the Red Light District than neon lights and bachelor parties. Expect Vibes, Not Lectures In two hours, get quirky history, wild legends, and cultural insight—minus the tourist traps. Your guide (aka your cool Amsterdam friend) leads you through Zeedijk and other hidden gems, plus coffeeshops that helped shape a movement. 100% Private. 100% You. No crowds. Just you and a guide who adapts to your pace and questions. Want more weed talk, less window chat? Stroopwafels? Let’s go. Real People. Real Stories. Let’s walk, talk, and vibe through the real Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam: Small Group Day Tour to Brussels and Atomium w/ Pickup (opens in a new tab)

11 h

Travel to the exciting EU and Belgian Capital Brussels and landmark of EU Atomium from Amsterdam in one day with a small group. Begin with a smooth hotel pickup, drive around 2.5 hours to the iconic attraction and Belgium's most famous monument Atomium, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, currently a world-renowned science museum. The Winter Wonders and Christmas Market 2026 in Brussels runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Arrive in Brussels around midday and discover the magnificent Grand Place, one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval squares. Explore the city’s historic charm and vibrant atmosphere, then enjoy free time to savour Belgian delights—from famous waffles, chocolate, and local beers to cosy cafés and sophisticated Flemish cuisine. The relaxing day tour allows you to have sufficient time to get to know Brussels on an in-depth level.

Amsterdam: Maritime Museum Private Tour for Kids & Families with Local Guide (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Discover 500 years of Dutch maritime history at the Hetscheepvaart National Maritime Museum on this 2-hour private, guided tour. With over 400,000 objects on display and the chance to step onboard one of the three ships outside at the jetty, there's something here for the whole family! Meet at the entrance then enjoy learning about the rich history as you take in one of the largest and most notable maritime collections in the world. Expect to see paintings, models of ships, navigational instruments, maps of the world showing famous voyages and more. The museum has multimedia and interactive games to keep kids entertained, as well as a section dedicated to how we have viewed whales through the centuries, The Tale of the Whale. On the East Indiaman Amsterdam ship parked at the jetty, a replica of the famous ship that got lost on its first voyage in 1749 you can explore it up close and visit the Dutch Golden Age on a Virtual Reality journey. It's fun for people of all ages!

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Jewish Amsterdam Walking Tour with Portuguese Synagogue (opens in a new tab)

2 3 h

Join a small-group walking tour and discover 400 years of Jewish history in Amsterdam, from the Golden Age to the Holocaust. Designed for travelers of all backgrounds who are interested in history, culture, and meaningful storytelling. The experience includes entry to the Portuguese Synagogue, offering access to one of the city’s most impressive historic sites, along with visits to key landmarks that bring the story of Jewish Amsterdam to life.

Keukenhof & Zaanse Schans: Private Tour From Amsterdam (opens in a new tab)

7 h – 8 h

Enjoy a full day immersing yourself among the beautiful flowers at Keukenhof Garden, one of the largest and most spectacular flower gardens in the world. Also, enjoy the Dutch countryside filled with windmills and silent canals. Get to see how world famous Dutch cheese is made and get to try them yourself. And, visit a clog factory to discover the secrets of this typical Dutch shoe - Enjoy a day away from the crowded city of Amsterdam - Get a private tour to the Keukenhof flower Garden. - Visit the beautiful Dutch village filled with Dutch Windmills. - Visit a wooden show factory - Witness interiors of one of the windmills & see how it actually functions. - Visit a local cheese producer where you can learn about Gouda and Edam cheese. - Enjoy free time to explore by foot, enjoy some beer or chocolate, or shop for souvenirs. - The tour is customisable. So if you have other wishes, I can try to accommodate it within the tour time.

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Explore Amsterdam’s Art and Culture with a Local (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h 30 min

This Experience is provided by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Amsterdam as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Amsterdam and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Amsterdam. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Amsterdam is! Who is a Local? A Local is someone who is passionate about sharing authentic experiences based on their interests.

Private 2 Day Market Garden tour (opens in a new tab)

2 days

Experience Operation Market Garden over two private days with Dutch historical researcher and storyteller Martin van Elmpt of Tour Guides for You. Starting from Amsterdam, Eindhoven or another agreed location, we follow the operation from the 101st Airborne landings and Hell’s Highway to Nijmegen, Arnhem and the British airborne battle. Using original photographs and the landscape itself, we connect the military decisions with the stories of the men who fought here. Because we have two days, there is time to go beyond the standard highlights and explore locations that match your interests, whether Easy Company, British or American airborne units, XXX Corps, bridges, museums or lesser-known battlefield sites. This is a private historical journey, adapted to your pace and knowledge. If you have a family connection, specific soldier or unit, tell me in advance: where possible, I can build that story into the route. It’s your day, your journey—the idea behind Tour Guides for You.

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Anne Frank story, Jewish District Amsterdam, WW2 (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h 10 min

GENERAL Your tourguide is a local Dutch Guide (something special in Amsterdam as most guides active in Amsterdam are not dutch) specialized in Jewish history in Amsterdam. We will tour the Jewish District were we talk about Jews arriving at Amsterdam since the late 16th century. Further we highlight the Anne Frank story and the Holocaust. This tour is a great add on in case you already had Anne Frank House tickets or a great alternative if you were unable to buy Anne Frank House tickets. For our 2 hour walking tour focus will be on WW 2 and the holocaust that affected Amsterdam's Jewish community traumatically. A visit to the Anne Frank House museum is NOT included. Next to Anne Frank and her family many other aspects of daily Jewish and general life during the war will be highlighted. How could things go more wrong in Amsterdam compared to other West-European countries? Who dared to stand up for Amsterdam's Jewish community? How could you escape your fate? Hope to see you soon!

Amsterdam City Centre Private Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 h

This tour is unique because you learn everything about my city where I am born and raised in a nutshell. Not only about history, but also about what's going on now and about Amsterdams future.

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Sightseeing Tour in Amsterdam (opens in a new tab)

4 h

Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour in the beautiful city Amsterdam. You wil be picked up in a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan by a professional driver. He will stay standby during the tour.

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Private Coffeeshop Tour in Amsterdam Centrum (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min – 2 h

Travelers join a local guide for a walking tour through Amsterdam's historic streets and enjoy some of the local culture of Amsterdam first hand. Hear all about the do's and don'ts of the shops, become enthralled with the city on any of the delightful terraces, and even get personal recommendations from your guide!

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