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Discover the vibrant layers of Amsterdam Oost on a walking tour led by a passionate local. From colonial echoes in the Indische Buurt to the multicultural pulse of Javastraat and the reflection-filled paths of Oosterpark, you’ll uncover stories that most visitors miss. This is Amsterdam beyond the canals—real, raw, and rooted in everyday culture.

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Nederlands, Suomi

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 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 In front of KAFFEE café - Amsterdam to start your journey

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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. Cultura de la Ciudad

   En este tour privado, experimentarás y descubrirás Ámsterdam a través de su cultura. Ya sea que se centre en una tradición, una zona especial de la ciudad con una historia que contar, creencias culturales o en torno a una actividad cultural que la transformó en lo que es hoy, ¡este tour será una experiencia cultural que no te puedes perder!

4. Ámsterdam Este

   Tu tour se centrará en Amsterdam Oost, una zona muy animada y especial de Ámsterdam. Gracias a tu guía local, aprenderás y verás cómo esta zona impactó a Ámsterdam, permitiéndote experimentar la ciudad desde una perspectiva diferente.

5. Aspectos culturales destacados

   A medida que te adentres en el tema de tu tour, harás paradas para visitar lugares únicos que te ofrecerán una visión completa de la ciudad. Visita Indische Buurt, Oosterpark, Javastraat y más, y descubre cómo estos lugares culturales emblemáticos forman parte de la vida local, ¡y además tienen una gran historia detrás!

6. Viaje narrativo

   A medida que descubras el lado cultural de Ámsterdam, podrás sumergirte en él gracias a las increíbles historias y la habilidad narrativa de tu anfitrión local. No dudes en hacer preguntas y siéntete como si estuvieras reviviendo la historia en el presente.

7. 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

Owen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tommi)

6 agosto 2025

Our family had an amazing walking tour of Amsterdam with Tommi. His knowledge and detail about the sites in the center of Amsterdam, as well as in the surrounding areas, were simply incredible. Tommi accommodated our special requests into his tour and we ventured out via metro, team and bus to cover some of the lesser known areas. He was gracious with his time and had no issues as we exceeded the allotted tour time. All in all, a great experience and value.A Great Tour and Then Some

Katie

(About local Tommi)

3 agosto 2025

I am a well seasoned traveler and Tommi was hands down the best city guide I’ve ever had. Tommi is so knowledgeable about the city and you can tell he really loves what he does. He was able to tell us about architecture, history, culture, food, and gave us really great tips for our time in Amsterdam. We were able to see some of the popular sites, hidden gems that we would have not otherwise noticed, and also experienced less touristy neighborhoods where locals live. His tour really enhanced my understanding of the city and gave amazing context for the rest of my stay. At first I was skeptical of the cost because it is more than I usually spend on a tour. But I found that this was absolutely well worth the price and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Tommi, for such an amazing day!! Best guide ever

Allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

8 julio 2025

We took a bike tour with Annet as a family (two parents and two teenagers) and it was honestly one of the top highlights of our whole trip. It took a minute to get used to the back-pedal brakes, but Annet's positive and enthusiastic energy helped us get comfortable quickly. She made something that might have felt intimidating—biking through a busy city—feel totally doable and fun. We saw parts of Amsterdam we never would have found on our own and felt like locals weaving through the streets and canals. Best of all, she also happens to be an incredible photographer. She captured some of our favorite photos from the entire trip—honestly, she’s both a tour guide and a professional photographer in one. This tour had all of us engaged (and if you’ve ever traveled with teenagers, you know that says a lot). Highly, highly recommend!

Rosie

(About local Tommi)

8 julio 2025

We hebben een geweldige privé tour gedaan met ons kleine team door het centrum van Amsterdam. Helemaal op maat gemaakt, Tommi dacht ontzettend goed mee met onze behoeften en begeleide de tour in het Engels vanwege ons internationale team. Echt een aanrader, Tommi weet in detail alles te vertellen. Je kan echt zien dat hij van Amsterdam houdt! Ontzettens bedankt voor de tip ervaring. Op en top!!

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

7 julio 2025

Annett was very informative and took us to several interesting places. However we did not understand why her feelings for President Trump were involved in the tour. What does that have to do with the history of Amsterdam? She was obviously wanting us to engage in a discussion about American politics but we were not interested in that. We have our beliefs but we are on vacation and wanting to relax, not argue. And the bottom line is that I and most Americans really don’t care what Annett or anyone else thinks about America, our government or our President.Amsterdam tour 25

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

5 junio 2025

It was an awesome day, spending it with Annet and learning about Amsterdam. We saw so much, we experienced the city in a very intimate way, and had the best photos taken by Annet. We truly wish her the best in all her endeavors. We look forward to having a copy of her photography book coming out soon. Hope to return one day to Amsterdam, and either way, staying in touch. Tak! Bob and BegonyaAnnet is the best tour guide

Ryan

(About local Tommi)

3 junio 2025

Spending the day with Tommi was an absolute highlight of our trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable and brought each place to life with stories and insights we never would have discovered on our own. What really made the experience special was how personal and flexible he was—he adjusted the tour to fit our interests and pace, making sure we got the most out of our time together. Since we had the whole day, Tommi never rushed us. He genuinely took his time, which made everything feel easy and enjoyable. By the end, it felt less like a tour and more like spending the day with a good friend. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful, engaging, and memorable experience!An Unforgettable Experience with Tommi!

JOHN🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Tommi)

1 junio 2025

We had experienced the tourist centres before this trip; Tommi devised and gave us a brilliant tour of the west and south of Amsterdam; His knowledge of the history, architecture and locals' experience of these areas was extraordinary, his telling of the stories well thought out and engrossing; An experience etched in our memories. Everything that we could expect from a "Withlocals" visit. Thank you Tommi, we wish you well and hope to see you again.John & Bridget

Siena

(About local Annet)

29 mayo 2025

Even with the rain, Annet made the tour amazing! Super friendly, full of fun facts, and kept the good vibes going the whole time. Loved every minute!Wander Amsterdam Streets

Rob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

1 mayo 2025

We three adults had a great time riding through various roads and backroads around central Amsterdam with Annet. We’re reasonably accomplished riders but it was most helpful having a guide through all the pedestrian, car and tram traffic! Also the bike had back-brakes instead of hand brakes which took some adjustment for starting and stopping. Annet was informative and very helpful with photographic tips and finding photogenic spots. It’s a unique way to get a different perspective of the beautiful and historic Dutch capital. Afternoon Biking in Amsterdam

Steve and Kathy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tommi)

30 abril 2025

We enjoyed a day with Tommie as our guide in Amsterdam. He was personable and thoughtful and simply full of many aspects of the city. Architectural insights, city history, commentary on events, holiday traditions, good restaurants, and an amazing list of hidden gems, ie special insights that he has observed over the years. He is fluent in 6-7 languages and is a very competent piano player. He made it clear to us up front that he was a high functioning person with asbergers. We felt that disability was never a problem at all. His encyclopedic understanding of Amsterdam was a big plus. His tour was outstanding.Excellent Tour Guide

ERIC🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

29 abril 2025

Annet was fantastic. She took us to all the place we hadn't seen yet and showed us some spots we know we would never have found on our own. She was wonderful to share her knowledge and expertise in photography and we were able to capture some amazing photos of beautiful Amsterdam with her guidance. Thank you Annet!Everything a tour should be and more

Arachely🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tommi)

17 abril 2025

he showed us around, we visited places that we would have to been able seen otherwise We really enjoy taking the bus, the train and tram to different places Tommi was very knowledgeable, he really know the history of his country. Fun day with Tommi

Stephen

(About local Tommi)

16 abril 2025

Tommi did an awesome job of simplifying his vast knowledge of the area for my three kids. He was very enthusiastic and passionate that my kids didn’t want the tour to end. The day after my kids were still talking about how much they liked Tommi and wanted to do another tour with him. Thank you!Best tour guide

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

11 abril 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Amsterdam with Annet. She took us to some more out-of-the-way places, as we requested. She is very knowledgeable about the city and it's history. Being a professional photographer, she pointed out unique photo ops along the way She is very friendly and easy to converse with. Highly recommend!Delightful Walking Tour of Amsterdam

5tkfmf2tzj

(About local Tommi)

3 abril 2025

This was our first time using WithLocals and it could not have been a better experience with Tommi. His knowledge of Amsterdam history and passion of the architecture was contagious. He also took us outside of the touristy areas which was nice. He provided great details and answered all of our questions. We took this tour our first day in Amsterdam so he was able to show us how to use the Metro and get around in general. This gave us the confidence to explore the rest of Amsterdam during our stay. We highly recommend Tommi!Tommi was great

Kate

(About local Tommi)

26 marzo 2025

We loved our morning with Tommi. He was on time and asked us what we were looking to get from this. We told him that we were looking beyond the tourist traps and wanted to say local life. Tommi didn't disappoint. He showed us things and told us things we would probably never discover alone. He was so knowledgeable and had plenty to say with every fine detail he showed us. Tommi's love of Amsterdam is infectious and his passion can't help help but rub off on you. Thanks for a great time Tommi and ALL the information you gave us. I would highly recommend Tommi. Best time with Tommi.

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

21 marzo 2025

Annett was very kind and helpful throughout the tour. Much of the art has been moved which may have affected her tour. I wish we learned more about the history of the art itself. At times she would read the plaque, which we could have easily done ourselves. I think I just needed more history and understanding of the art itself. I did learn a lot though and it was a nice experienceOverall great experience

Zach

(About local Tommi)

11 marzo 2025

My wife and I took a highlights and hidden gems tour with Tommi and had a blast. We covered a lot of the city that we would have been apprehensive to check out on our own. Some of our favorite areas ended up being in places we would not have gone without a guide. Tommi provided a lot of historical information coupled with experiences of life as a native and local. We asked a lot of questions and he was ready with detailed answers. He provided many specific stories that are so much more memorable to go along with the general history or facts about the city. We’d highly recommend Tommi to anyone interested in a real conversation about life in Amsterdam or it’s culture. Excellent tour!

David

(About local Tommi)

5 marzo 2025

Tommi is wonderfully knowledgeable about his city and so generous about ideas and further things/places to explore. He has an amazing store of pertinent information and can produce it effortlessly in a snap. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour you put on for us Tommi - thank you so much!Brilliant 3 hour tour by Tommi

x7t8dqdynz

(About local Tommi)

21 enero 2025

Tommi was incredible! He had the most wonderful stories and details and spent WAY more time with us than he needed to. We truly enjoyed every second and we are so grateful for the fun day with him! Thank you, Tommi! WOW!! WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY!

adam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

29 diciembre 2024

Annet was wonderful and patient with us amateur photographers (including our 7 year old). We’ve got some great pictures to keep our memories.Great Family Fun

Chadd🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

22 diciembre 2024

Annet is unbelievably kind and such a wealth of knowledge about Amsterdam! The tour was very organic and relaxed yet we saw so much and I learned all the local experiences of this beautiful city! She also has some amazing ways to take Pictures. Thank You, Annet! Annet is the Absolute Best!

Justin

(About local Tommi)

17 noviembre 2024

Tommi met us in the morning, asked us what we had going on that day, and customized an all day walking tour with us. He gave very generously of his time, was extremely knowledgeable about the city, and made really wonderful selections for things to take us to. I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you are interested in history and learning more about Dutch culture you will not be disappointed. He also knew a lot about architecture, and while we didn't ask for this in advance, we were super happy to get to learn about the history of many of the buildings and the architectural tradition here. What's more, he gave us homework for things to do in our trailing days in the city that weren't the main tourist things to do. 10/10 with great enthusiasm from our whole group. Thanks Tommi!Tommi is the best

Nick🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Tommi)

6 noviembre 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

Donna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tommi)

16 octubre 2024

My tour with Tommi was amazing. I was traveling solo so had a one-to-one tour of the city. Tommi's historical knowledge and attention to detail was invaluable. He was such a pleasure to spend time with roaming around the city and discovering things that were off the beaten path. I loved it. Thank you, Tommi!History of Amsterdam tour

Sam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tommi)

16 octubre 2024

Tommi really was so amazing and I really enjoyed my tour with him. I didn’t know I needed to buy my ticket but he took charge and made sure I was able to get one last minute. It was also very how much he enjoyed the history and it made listening to him more engaging. Passionate about the History

Sandra🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Tommi)

25 septiembre 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.

Sue🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Tommi)

20 septiembre 2024

Tommie took care of all the details. We travelled by public transportation seamlessly through many parts of Amsterdam. He showed us so many interesting places that we would never have known to go. The historical detail and storytelling was very impressive. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Amsterdam.A pleasant day in Amsterdam

Jim

(About local Annet)

10 septiembre 2024

Lucie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Annet)

17 agosto 2024

Annet is a guide and an incredible photographer with a keen eye for capturing the smallest details of everyday life. She is someone truly exceptional, and I have a huge admiration for her.From the story teller

Dawn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tommi)

21 julio 2024

Tommi was an outstanding tour guide! His generosity with both his knowledge and time truly set him apart. With an exceptional grasp of Amsterdam's history, he brought each landmark to life. Tommi's intelligence shone through as he shared the city’s history, and his kind and modest demeanor made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for an enriching and memorable historical tour, I highly recommend Tommi!If you enjoy history - book with Tommi

Amanda🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Annet)

14 julio 2024

Annet brought us to the quieter Amsterdam to capture some beautiful scenes and sights. Was super helpful taking photos of us and teaching us how to take scenic photos with IPhone! Super got to understand Amsterdam a bit more like a local. Was a great start to our trip.Amsterdam with professional photographer

Diana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tommi)

30 junio 2024

Timo was absolutely fantastic, impressing us with his deep knowledge of the city's history and culture while keeping the tour engaging and fun for our kids. His ability to weave in interesting facts with silly, entertaining anecdotes made the experience unforgettable for the whole family. We couldn't have asked for a better guide to show us around Amsterdam!Timo 12/10

jason

(About local Annet)

30 mayo 2024

exuberant. exciting. "wonderful," as she would say! you will be in very good hands plus she takes awesome pictures. a true joy and wonderful way to see a miracle of a city. Yesterday's Amsterdam Tourist

Cathryn

(About local Annet)

14 abril 2024

Anne is a wonderful guide! We requested a tour featuring street art and she showed us an area of Amsterdam we would never have found. We saw a variety of street art plus some art being installed. My favorite part was seeing a mural at the beginning and watching another artist spray a different design on to it. I had a great time!Street art tour

Tina Zoe🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Annet)

4 abril 2024

My father and I booked Annet for a trip on bike around Amsterdam. And it was amazing. Annet was brilliant, funny, sweet and knew a lot of facts about Amsterdam. And she was very considerate towards my father, since he is almost 80 years. We will definitely book Annet again when we return to Amsterdam.Best guide in Amsterdam

ann🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Tommi)

22 mayo 2023

Timo heeft ons het grootste deel van Amsterdam laten verkennen. op een aangename manier wandelden we door de stad en kregen we de verhalen van Amsterdam en de legendes te horen. het was een leuke dag.zeer interessant

cemcneely56🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

24 abril 2023

We enjoyed spending our morning with Annet taking photos of Amsterdam. She had some pointers that I didn't know about taking iPhone photos. Annet showed us parts of Amsterdam that I haven't taken photos of before. So, the tour was enjoyable.Snap the City, Magical Amsterdam

Crystal🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

19 marzo 2023

I want to thank Annet for taking me through the streets of Amsterdam and sharing some of her photo secrets. I had a great time learning about photography with my iPhone and thinking about things from a different perspective. Thank you for sharing! Fun photo Tour of Amsterdam

Pierre🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Annet)

15 noviembre 2022

es waren zwei sehr interessante Stunden die viel zu schnell vorbei gingen, Annet ist ein toller, offener und freundlicher Mensch der sich sehr gut in Amsterdam auskennt. Fotografiern, fachsimpeln und schöne Orte / Momente erleben - einfach TOP. Annet ist eine Spitzen-Fotografin die ihr Wissen gern weitergibt.Magic Moments with Annet

jessica.daigle2001🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Tommi)

8 octubre 2022

I highly suggest a tour of Amsterdam with Timo (Tommi). He knows so many cool stories and details about the city, and the places he takes you are spots only someone who really knows and loves Amsterdam would know. The pace is easy, and he takes you for a local snack as well. Our group really enjoyed our tour, and we are still talking about the interesting things we learned from Tommi. Best tour guide for Amsterdam!

Diane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

5 octubre 2022

Wonderful walking tour with Annet. Communicating with her through the app before hand was super easy and she was responsive. I’ve been to Amsterdam before but first time doing a tour and it was great as Annet was super knowledgeable and shared history and information and suggestions we would have never known on our own. And she was awesome at giving us some tips and tricks for taking photos. Super happy and would recommend to everyone!Great Tour!

Kyra🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Annet)

21 agosto 2022

We hebben deze experience gedaan samen met onze dochters van 11 en 8 jaar. Annet weet de hele groep te betrekken en de opdracht leuk en uitvoerbaar te maken voor iedereen. Als locals hebben we Amsterdam weer op een hele nieuwe manier ontdekt. De iphone fototips nemen we mee ! Amsterdam vanuit een nieuwe hoek

Sue🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Annet)

17 junio 2022

Booking was a pain and all messages go through central box, so responses were slow . Tour was fabulous. Met on time. Great tour and helpful instructions. We had a wheelchair participant and no issues. Guide was pleasant and friendly. Highly recommend The actual tour fantastic

Leonie🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Annet)

24 agosto 2020

Samen met mijn 12 jarige dochters heb ik een workshop bij Annet gevolgd. Dit bleek een perfecte match, want mijn puberdochters doen niets liever dan met hun iPhone rondlopen en Annet speelde hier perfect op in. Ze is heel laagdrempelig en sluit goed aan bij de uitgesproken en onuitgesproken wensen van ons alle 3. Het was gezellig en gemoedelijk, maar bovenal leerzaam. We zijn uitgedaagd en konden gedurende ons 4 dagen durende verblijf in Amsterdam al het geleerde in de praktijk brengen. Met als resultaat een heleboel mooie en verrassende foto's. Praktisch, leerzaam en heel erg leuk!!Deze workshop is een echte aanrader!

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

14 octubre 2019

Last week I did a solo tour with Annet and it was the highlight of my two days in Amsterdam. We first met for coffee to go over my goals before hitting the streets. Soon after Annet was taking me to several locations throughout the city and teaching me so much along the way. Not only did I learn so much about the history of Amsterdam she taught me so much about photography. My friends and family couldn’t believe that I took such amazing pictures. I spent my second day in Amsterdam shooting all over the city. Thanks Annet for teaching me so much and giving me the confidence to do this on my own.

Amir🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Annet)

15 agosto 2019

It was a pleasure having Annet with us and giving us pointers on how to frame our shots and settings to use for our mobile phones. We managed to have wonderful shots of the windmills in Zaanse Schans and beautiful Amsterdam. We had 2 young kids with us and she was great with them. I would highly recommend her for anyone that wants to fully utilize their phones to capture the beautiful sights of Amsterdam! Amsterdam and Zaanse Schans Tour

Julie🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Annet)

2 mayo 2019

All I can say is : just go ahead and dare to do it. Annet was very flexible, we only scheduled our date in the morning of. She responded very quickly. She is full of information, relaxed and down to earth, yet knowing her shit. We had a great few hours together and learned so much. I will do something else with her again. The price is very fair. Love doing something with locals. I think I am going to start making dinners at home after this experience. 10+. Thanks AnnetIphone photography class in A’dam

Deb🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

26 septiembre 2018

Annet was kind enough to put together a private photography walking tour/class for me to accommodate both my time and budget. We met at a cafe where she assessed my ‘goals’ for the class - - - what I would like to practice, learn, see - - - and then we hit the streets and neighborhoods of Amsterdam. Annet has a wonderful “eye”, she is a good and patient instructor, she knows her city intimately and finds the right light and locations to help you capture great images. Her knowledge of iPhone photography and being able to be discreet to capture great moments was incredible. Highly recommend any time you can get with Annet. Thank you!Fantastic one on one photograp with Annet!