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Did you know that the Amsterdam tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Русский, Español, Français, Hindi, Suomi

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets
• Tastings
• Transport
• Above can be arranged with your host through a personalized offer

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 14 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Entrance of Bistro Berlage - Amsterdam to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. This Experience is YOURS!

   See the landmarks and places in Amsterdam that you pick on a 100% personalized tour. Make this a one-of-a-kind experience that will satisfy your curiosity with the help of a local. All you have to do is tell them your preferences and interests

4. See THE Main Attractions

   What’s on your bucket list? Hop from landmark to landmark admiring them from the outside, and get recommendations from your local host on what’s the best way to enjoy them to the fullest

5. Off the Beaten Path

   What if there’s a way to see the city’s main attraction from a different angle? All of this while avoiding the touristy crowds? It’s possible with a local by your side!

6. Neighborhood Exploring

   Spend some time deep-diving into the neighborhoods of Amsterdam; there’s plenty of treasures to discover! From history, architecture, and local hangout spots, what area would you like to visit?

7. Amazing City Views

   Find the best lookout places in the city where you can spot your favorite landmarks as well as enjoy breathtaking views of the city - a picture-perfect personalized tour

8. All of Amsterdam

   Go on a full-day tour to see the highlights of the city. Pick the places, duration and let a local take you on a journey where you’ll cross the must-sees from Amsterdam off your list

9. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Jennifer

(About local Marten)

19 February 2025

I really appreciate the time and effort of the tour. An excellent way to discover all that Amsterdam has to offer. Great Tour, excellent guide!

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(About local Christa)

25 January 2025

We got into Amsterdam in the morning and booked this walking tour last min for that afternoon. We are so glad we did! Christa was so knowledge about the city’s history and culture. She showed us all of the key spots and many off the beaten path, including great recommendations for museums and other sites. It was a great way to start out in a new city. We had a wonderful time discussing all things Amsterdam and beyond and ended with a tasty beverage. Christa was so personable and friendly — we will definitely be booking more tours with her upon our return. Thanks Christa!!! Awesome city tour!

Jodi🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Olga)

31 December 2024

We had a wonderful time with our local food guide Olga. She brought us to restaurants that serve traditional Dutch food (which was my request) What I liked about the tour is that we were brought to restaurants were locals ate. We had croquettes, stroopwaffels, pancakes, herring fish and a lot more. We even tried a Surinamese-Chinese dish! She not only talked about the food but also tje history that came with it. Truly an amazing experience 🤍 A fun food tour with Olga

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

19 December 2024

Nice local tour, highlights of the city come alive with Helena's narrative!All over the city!

Wendy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Willem)

18 December 2024

Willem was a delight and a wealth of knowledge. He was very open to our interests (we did a private with him) and he took us to off-the-beaten path places. We learned so much! Highly recommend! Wonderful morning with Willem!

Mathias🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Olga)

15 December 2024

Olga was zeer vlot. Ze heeft ons op die 3 uren heel veel geleerd over Amsterdam. Ze gaf veel uitleg en liet ons plaatsjes zien die je nooit zelf had gevonden. Ook liet ze ons verschillende dingen zien die we de dag nadien konden bekijken!Een vlotte gids...zeker een aanrader.

Nick🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Tommi)

6 November 2024

I booked Tommi for a three hour walking tour of Amsterdam, and it turned out brilliantly. Tommi was on time at the meeting point, a good way to start. We walked a short distance to one of the main streets and then on the train station. Even at these first two sights Tommi was full of knowledge and information much more than just the obvious history. We went on to cover many other places of interest before taking a short metro ride and having lunch at a lovely old villa/mansion house. Again, he was very informative and amusing. He also checked in with me a couple of times to make sure we were covering things that interested me. Tommi has absolutely perfect English, and also showed a lot of curiosity as to my background and country (Australia). I would book him again for sure. Tommi is a star

Rebecca

(About local Anna)

28 October 2024

Anna was a wonderful, knowledgeable and accommodating guide. Such good English and knowledge of the city. I wish I could have spent a whole day seeing the beautiful sights and learning the interesting history of Amsterdam. I would highly recommend Anna to everyone!Great Tour

Jeffrey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

26 October 2024

Anna was an excellent choice for exploring the city. She had an in-depth knowledge of the history, arts and architecture of Amsterdam. She had a spirited and engaging personality that kept us stimulated and engaged throughout our tour.Fun in Amsterdam

Timothy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carolina)

15 October 2024

We booked Carolina for a Amsterdam Your Way tour. We gave her a challenge since we'd already done a tour of the Jewish quarter earlier in the day and had planned multiple tours the next day as well. She took in all the information and planned an amazing itinerary on the spot!The perfect guide

Paolo

(About local Estella)

15 October 2024

Estella non w’ solo una guida turistica molto appassionata per la Sua città , che ama e conosce a fondo storicamente , e non solo , in quanto abbiamo visitato le zone meno turistiche . E’ anche una persona fine , umana , ed educata , con la quale e’ un piacere stare . La contatterò certamente alla prossima occasione . Estella

Martin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Anna)

13 October 2024

My wife and I enjoyed an amazing 3 hours walking around Amsterdam with Anna. Anna was so knowledgeable of the history of this amazing city, I came away knowing so much more about Dutch history, which was perfect. The tour was amazing and we never felt rushed at anytime during our tour. If we come back to Amsterdam again, we will certainly be booking another tour with Anna. Amazing walking tour of with Anna

cathy

(About local Willem)

6 October 2024

Our tour with Willem was amazing! As a local he shared the rich the history of Amsterdam and took us to secret gardens/courtyards. In addition, we also enjoyed his great sense of humor. Best way to see Amsterdam

Russell🇺🇸 United States

(About local Estella)

26 September 2024

Estella did a wonderful tour. She provided a great overview of the history of the city, plus growing up in Amsterdam she was able give a local perspective of the community. Excellent Tour

Sandra🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Tommi)

25 September 2024

Our decision to take the "with locals" tour was very much a last minute one and we generally don't take organized tours. This afternoon was truly special and memorable. Tommi met us close to Centraale Station and very quickly had sized up what sort of tour he felt that we would enjoy. We learned about the modern history of the Centraale Station and the impact that it has had on the general growth and evolution of Amsterdam along with how it fits into the support of the bicycle as the city's predominant form of transport. All of this in his interactive and fun style of sharing his impressions and love of the city. There were a number of hidden treasures that he shared with us.. that we are sworn to secrecy as they are after all hidden. We left the tour with a great overview of Amsterdam as well as confidence in taking the wonderful transit system that you have. We can only give him the greatest recommendation as an insightful and fun guide as well as remarkable person. Incredible tour, a truly remarkable guide.

Justine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Willem)

20 September 2024

Willem was an excellent guide! We were able to ask him all sorts of questions and he took us where we wanted to go as well as to places we weren't aware of. Willem had a sense of humor as well. We appreciated his recommendations and can't wait to come back to Amsterdam now that we have a better sense of the city, it's history and it's residents! Informative from someone who knows!

Ted🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

31 August 2024

Anna was accommodating, informative and fun. Her English was excellent. Thank you:-)Excellent

Ashley🇺🇸 United States

(About local Estella)

27 August 2024

Estella was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable of the history of Amsterdam and has a background in art as well. Estella was able to customize the tour to meet our needs within the given timeframe. We were able to maximize our tour while gaining Estella’s great local perspective. Estella is a very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating tour guide. I would highly recommend Estella to anyone visiting Amsterdam, either as first timers like us or if you’ve been here before and want some inside info.Excellent customized tour

Andrea🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marten)

11 August 2024

The tour with Marten was very exciting and entertaining. Our expectations were exceeded. Many thanks, Marten!Great experience with Marten

DK🇺🇸 United States

(About local Willem)

9 August 2024

I got to know the center of Amsterdam-like a local - with Willem. He is not just knowledgeable but really listens. We had great conversations as he pointed out historical sites that I really appreciated. 100%Tour custized for me

Marc🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

24 July 2024

Excellent introduction to Amsterdam with Anna. We arranged the tour for our first evening in the city. We enjoyed Anna and her sense of humor, knowledge, perspective and laid back vibe. Thank you Anna for starting our stay in Amsterdam out right !Thank you Anna

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(About local Olga)

22 July 2024

Great tour of Amsterdam!!!!

Durga 🇮🇳 India

(About local Olga)

7 July 2024

Olga is very professional and good at what she does. She was able to give us an authentic view and experience of the citybest way to see amsterdam

Terry

(About local Olga)

6 July 2024

Olga gave us a great overview of Amsterdam with many little stops that we could not have found on our own. Great organization with a lot of diversity. And a really nice person!Great tour with many secret gems

Richard🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Anna)

17 June 2024

Had a great tour seeing the main sites of Amsterdam with Anna.Great tour in Amsterdam

Michael🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Marten)

6 June 2024

Martin is an excellent guide. So enthusiastic about Amsterdam, its history and its people. Learnt a lot about the city and enjoyed the whole experience with Marten. Met us at our hotel and spent 3 very informative hours with him. Thanks Marten. Excellent guide

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Willem)

4 June 2024

An accomplished writer, Willem gave us an thorough tour around 17th century Amsterdam architecture complete with a soiree through the red light district. Amusing and fun. Knoweldgeable and professional

Kristin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

4 June 2024

Olga was very easy to get a hold of from the start. She provided restaurant ideas that we tried and definitely loved. She was very knowledgeable and we were able to see many places that we would not have seen on our own. Even after the tour she was willing to answer my questions and provide tips. We enjoyed our time learning about Amsterdam with Olga and would definitely recommend any tour with her. Thank you for making our time in Amsterdam memorable.Hidden Gems

Jarrad🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sebastian)

3 June 2024

I had an awesome time on Sebastian's tour of Amsterdam! He's super friendly, really helpful, and knows so much about the city and the Netherlands. His passion for Amsterdam is contagious, and he shared tons of cool facts and stories. Sebastian made sure everyone felt welcome and answered all our questions. The mix of history, personal stories, and hidden gems made the tour special. If you want a fun, informative, and memorable tour of Amsterdam, go with Sebastian. Highly recommend!Amazing Amsterdam Tour with Sebastian

Celia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

21 May 2024

Olga made our day perfect. Great 3 hour walking tour. We enjoyed seeing many different areas of this beautiful city. Weather was nice. Wear comfortable shoesBeautiful day in a beautiful city

Claudia

(About local Sebastian)

12 May 2024

Dankeschön, Sebastian, für diese wunderbare Führung mit allem, was wir uns gewünscht haben: Geschichte, Gesellschaft und vor allem Insidertips - es war kurzweilig, spannend und so interessant. Amsterdam mit Hintergrund - cool! Wir haben gar nicht gemerkt, wie die Zeit vergangen ist👍🏼👍🏼Führung durch Amsterdam mit Insidertips

Michele🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

26 April 2024

Sebastian was simply amazing. We were a private tour with 4 adults and 5 teens. He was able to engage everyone with his historical information and cool facts for the kids. I can’t recommend him enough! If I we had more time, I would have inquired about another tour in one of the surrounding cities. Amazing 3 Hour Tour

Stephen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Estella)

21 April 2024

Despite the variable weather, my wife, eldest daughter and I had a wonderful time with Estelle, seeing some of the interesting sights of Amsterdam and learning about the history and culture of the city. Estelle was an excellent guide - informative, interested and full of some great stories. Would recommend very highly - nearly 4 hours flew by (our booking was for 3).A fabulous afternoon

Mohammed🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Olga)

10 March 2024

I have been in Amsterdam 2 days before I met Olga, i did liked Amsterdam, but when i met Olga for a street photography, its that moment i knew i haven’t seen or knew anything about Amsterdam! Olga made every single thing so exciting, driving your imagination to capture the moment while she explains every each corner of Amsterdam!! Olga thank you very much for your kindness and time The great walk

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

30 January 2024

We had a wonderful tour of Amsterdam with Anna. She is super knowledgeable about the city and we enjoyed a pleasant stroll along the canals soaking up the history. I highly recommend a tour of Amsterdam with Anna - this is a very worthwhile way to spend a few hours exploring Amsterdam's best sites, while learning a ton about how the city has grown and developed over the years. Thanks so much for a great day Anna!Great Tour Exploring Amsterdam

Derek🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Christa)

8 January 2024

We had a wonderful time with Christa! She is an open-minded, friendly person with exceptional English and German skills. We ended up having the tour in German. Although I have been to Amsterdam 5-6 times in my lifetime, Christa managed to show us areas of Amsterdam that I had yet to see. I can highly recommend Christa as a tour guide! If I could give more then 10 hearts I would!. Experience Amsterdam with a True Local!

Briel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

26 December 2023

We had such a wonderful time with Olga, who really went above and beyond on our tour. We had an 8-hour layover in Amsterdam, and I reached out to Olga to ask if it would be possible to schedule a tour with her in that window and make sure we still got back to the airport with plenty of time to catch our next flight. One small thing...our flight landed at 6am! Olga responded immediately and said we could take the train into Amsterdam (super easy) or she could meet us at the airport. We took the train in, met up with her seamlessly at. 7am, and she took us on a 3-hour tour that was a highlight of our trip even though we only spent a few hours in Amsterdam. Olga shared a ton of interesting facts, clearly loves the work she does and the city she does it in, and we are so glad that we found With Locals and booked Olga. We highly recommend her - thank you thank you Olga. And have an AMAZING time in South Africa and then hurry back to share Amsterdam with more visitors!! Olga went above and beyond - book her!

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Arunabha)

16 December 2023

We had a nice day, and covered most of central Amsterdam with Arunabha. We had asked for a tour from more of a cultural perspective. Arunabha was able to contextualize some of the things that we had seen in previous walks on our own and give us a an engaging, social history of the Netherlands. I don’t know how much he deviated from his normal talk for us, but we certainly saw some things that I don’t think we would have noticed or understood without him. He even took us to one of his favorite lunch spots! I always enjoy that about these Withlocals tours.Fun Overview of Amsterdam

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

20 November 2023

Our day in Amsterdam was extremely informative and fun! Olga was filled with facts and sights that are not in the guidebooks. She was very accommodating with our 9 year old and modified the tour accordingly. I highly recommend going early in your stay since Olga had a lot of recommendations for food, drink, etc. We adjusted our itinerary to take advantage of Olga's hidden gems.Incredible!

Corina🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Willem)

17 November 2023

Willem was the perfect host! I got a fabulous insight to Amsterdam's history - exactly what I had been looking for.

Merylle

(About local Olga)

23 October 2023

We had an enjoyable time with Olga. she arrived on time and took us to many interesting places that we would not have normally found if we had done this on our own. Throughout she was knowledgeable, amiable and happy to explain the history of each location. We would recommend taking a tour with Olga.Enjoyable walking tour Amsterdam

sally

(About local Olga)

16 October 2023

We had an excellent tour with Olga. Can't recommend it enough. Super interesting and great fun!Thank you Olga

Sandra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Arunabha)

14 October 2023

Our group of 6 American 60somethings had a great evening with Arunabha, navigating the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam on a tour of the old town and the red light district. He was very knowledgeable about the past and current history of the city. He was an entertaining storyteller as well. Thanks Arun!Amsterdam After Dark

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

14 October 2023

My 20 year old son and I spent the afternoon with Helena and it was wonderful. She was relaxed, easy going and full of information and ideas of things to show us. It was raining and windy on and off all afternoon, but we truly loved out time with Helena. We would recommend her to anyone and hope to use her services again when we return to Amsterdam!Amazing afternoon!!

Unknown

(About local Olga)

1 October 2023

We were very impressed with Olga. She was right on time to meet with us. She knows so much about the city and it’s culture. She took us to some “hidden” places. We will highly recommend Olga to our friends. Excellent experience!

Sean🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

29 September 2023

Anna is a fantastic tour guide. I used her on my visit in 2019 and again in my most recent trip. She is very pleasant and delightful to spend time with. She is extremely knowledgeable about everything Amsterdam, and presents her prodigious knowledge in a very enthusiastic manner. I intend to travel to Amsterdam again and I will certainly book her again for any tours I take.

Paul🇺🇸 United States

(About local Estella)

28 September 2023

Estella was amazing . She was SO knowledgeable and had all the history. We learned so much. This tour made our time in Amsterdam more enjoyable. Her guidance was so much appreciated. Fun in Amsterdam

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

28 August 2023

Our bike tour with Sebastian was a standout experience during our Amsterdam trip. From the get-go, his communication was top-notch, answering any questions we had before the tour. What made our day truly special was how Sebastian tailored the tour based on our preferences. Instead of a generic route, we explored corners of Amsterdam that matched our interests, making it feel like a one-of-a-kind adventure. Sebastian's knowledge about the city is impressive. As we pedaled through the streets, he offered insights into Amsterdam's history, culture, and architecture. The stops for coffee and the herring tasting gave us an authentic taste of local life, both literally and figuratively. Beyond the information, Sebastian was just great to be around. His approach was both professional and personable, making the hours fly by. If you're heading to Amsterdam and want a mix of culture, food, and exercise, do yourself a favor and book a bike tour with Sebastian. Highly recommended!Bike Tour with Sebastian: Adventure Time

Rita🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

20 August 2023

Bettina🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Olga)

13 August 2023

Olga was fantastic. We learnt so much about Amsterdam - it was like a 3D lesson in history and linked to the present day, with some incredible hidden gems. Highly recommendGreat stories, hidden gems