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Discover Amsterdam through the lens of architecture and design on this inspiring city walk. From the medieval weight of De Waag to the quiet elegance of Begijnhof and the historic charm of Nieuwmarkt, you'll uncover the stories etched into the city’s buildings and streets. Led by a passionate local, this tour reveals how Amsterdam’s design legacy continues to shape its modern identity.

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Nederlands, Suomi, Deutsch, Русский

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 5 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 Café De Zon - 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. Diseño y arquitectura en Ámsterdam

   Tu tour se centrará en el diseño y la arquitectura, un tema cultural muy importante en Ámsterdam. Gracias a tu guía local, aprenderás y verás cómo impactaron 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 Begijnhof, De Waag, Nieuwmarkt 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

Rebecca

(About local Marten)

14 septiembre 2025

It's often hard to please 8 people, especially when those 8 people have varying degrees of interest in art. That was not a problem with Marten's tour of the Rijksmuseum. Martin set the stage by telling a brief history of the Netherlands. He continued the lesson with a walk through the museum providing historical context to the painting styles and content of the art we viewed. Marten was very knowledgeable. He encouraged questions and engagement by the group. By the end of the tour, everyone in our group was a budding art historian. Choose Marten for your Rijksmuseum tour, and your group will think you are almost as clever as Marten for having done so. History and Art Merge with Martin

Pauleen🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Tommi)

13 septiembre 2025

Tommi was a very good guide and he knew a lot about the history of Amsterdam. He had an excellent way of explaining the history. The only problem that we had was the extra walking that Tommi took us on to see a park that was outside of downtown and really didn't pertain much to the Dutch history. I walk with a cane and had a hard time walking at the end of the tour.exploring Amsterdam

Javier🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Anna)

12 septiembre 2025

Anna is a very knowledgeable person and always open to hear about the interest of her clients. Thank you Anna. We enjoyed our visit very much Great experience

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

11 septiembre 2025

We had a great time with Anna at the Rijksmuseum. My friend and I have been there many times, so Anna customized our tour to focus on unique things that we haven't seen before or that we wanted to learn more about. Our two hours went by so quickly! We will definitely book again to explore areas of the museum we wish to learn about more in depth. Thank you Anna!Rijksmusem Expert

Shane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

9 septiembre 2025

Sebastian did a fantastic job! Very knowledgeable and let us go at whatever pace we wanted to. Very friendly guy and excellent tour guide!Great Tour!

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

7 septiembre 2025

Anna provided us with an entertaining, informative tour, complete with modified jazz hands to annoy the bees! Awesome Anna!

Gabi and Kasia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

6 septiembre 2025

maria🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Marten)

6 septiembre 2025

Perfect ride!

Rashed

(About local Anna)

6 septiembre 2025

Anna was an excellent guide on our bike tour – professional, knowledgeable, and made the experience both smooth and enjoyable.Amazing bike tour!

Moritz🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sebastian)

4 septiembre 2025

This was our first withlocals tour, but we both think it's very great if the tour guide speaks your native tongue. Sebastian can speak Dutch, English and German. He welcomes you very warmly and is very interested in getting to know his guests and accomosates for their personal background. It was a real pleasure to have chats with him, learn from his past, walking his tour through seemingly the whole of Amsterdam – in retrospect we were impressed on how many places we've been. His approach was structured well, e.g. he introduced topics at the beginning and showed us them in reality in the course of the tour. We tasted some specialities, got recommendations and loved his future-oriented approach and that we could really talk about different topics and not just get oberwhelmed by information. Only at the beginning he told us three dates which could be repeated to really remember them ;)Very personal, open and generous

Kristine

(About local Marten)

3 septiembre 2025

Marten was extremely knowledgeable answered all our questions . We would definitely book him again I highly recommend marten you can see that he loves sharing his knowledge yet friendly and even accommodating because of our limited time thank you Marten

Thomas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marten)

2 septiembre 2025

Marten has been a great host, source of many wonderful stories and anecdotes on the history of Amsterdam and the Netherlands and could adapt perfectly to the diverse needs of our family, fluently switching between English and German. Thank you so much for an inspiring afternoon.Wonderful experience

Marc🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

1 septiembre 2025

We had an incredible experience in Amsterdam with our guide Anna. From the very beginning, she made us feel welcome and comfortable, and her knowledge of the city’s history and culture was outstanding. Anna has such a natural way of weaving together stories from the Jewish Quarter to the Holocaust memorials to the little hidden corners that most tourists would never find on their own. She knows her way around and is an expert guide! Anna balanced the day beautifully, mixing important historical stops with local experiences and tastings (including the best fries and apple pie we’ve ever had!). She also took us to some wonderful spots for local shopping and even helped us negotiate with merchants so we could get the right items at fair prices, something we really appreciated. Anna’s passion for Amsterdam shines through, and her warmth made it feel like we were exploring the city with a friend rather than just a guide. We left with unforgettable memories and a much deeper appreciation for the city thanks to her. Highly recommend booking a tour with Anna it will truly make your visit to Amsterdam special!Wonderful tour- must go back again!

Ralf🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marten)

31 agosto 2025

Marten ist ein großartiger Guide. Sehr flexibel, sehr informativ, voller Humor, einfach toll. Immer wieder!Grossartig!

Christoph🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sebastian)

31 agosto 2025

Sebastian was a great fun guide and showed us how Amsterdam still recuperates land, as it did since its beginnings. We had great stops in most modern quarters, Westerpark, Jordaan, Dam and Redlight district and learnt about architecture and how the city evolved. Sebastian was generous with time and a great storyteller. Very recommendable.From today’s challenges to A’dam beginning

Jamie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

30 agosto 2025

Anna was wonderful! Friendly and knowledgeable. A real treat!Great experience

Cindy

(About local Anna)

29 agosto 2025

My husband and I enjoyed our 3 hour walking tour in Amsterdam with Anna. We scheduled it the first morning in Amsterdam and was able to cover so much in the 3 hours. We weren’t sure if we would be able to complete our list since my husband was using a motorized scooter to get around but Anna made sure we got to all the spots we wanted to see and finished our walk at a gluten free restaurant so we could enjoy lunch before our next visit to Anne Frank Museum. We enjoyed all the history of Amsterdam that Anna shared with us and highly recommend her for everyone. A great walking tour in Amsterdam

Marcia 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

28 agosto 2025

Marten did an excellent job ! He helped us navigate our hotel’s neighborhood after a wonderful tour! Thank you MartenKnowledgeable Marten

Marcia 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

26 agosto 2025

We had the best time with tour guide Anna today…my husband had twisted his knee but Anna came up with a way to have folding stools in front of paintings at The Rijks Museum..called a tea party…she was so knowledgeable and professional, thanks Anna!In praise of Anna

Michelle 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

22 agosto 2025

Marten gave us a great walk around with priority on what we wanted to see! We learned a lot and would recommend him to others as wellgreat walking tour

Asok

(About local Anna)

22 agosto 2025

Anna was on time, very flexible and accomodating and also amazingly knowledgeable about Amsterdam and the Netherlands. She is very well read and speaks English fluently. She guided me through Amsterdam showing and talking me though the history as well as all the cultural aspect of the city and people. I would highly recommend Anna if you are looking for someone to show you around the city. Amazing host and super knowledgeable guide

Julia

(About local Marten)

21 agosto 2025

We learned a lot about Van Gogh during our two hour at the museum. He has an interesting perspective and a deep knowledge of the artist and history. Very informative afternoon with Marten

Tara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

20 agosto 2025

We had a great day with Marten. He really made Amsterdam come alive for us. He is so knowledgeable and fun we had a great time and would definitely recommend him! Fun and informative

Ian🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Anna)

18 agosto 2025

We had a great walk around Amsterdam with Anna, some of the reasons I would recommend her would be: - Very good communication before the meeting, - keen to know in advance what we wanted from the tour, very personalised - very knowledgeable - very professional Thank you Anna!A great experience with Anna

Christi🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Marten)

18 agosto 2025

Due to an unavoidable last-minute change in our plans, we asked Marten to do a much faster tour of the museum than originally planned, but he was totally up to the task! We got through the highlights and learned a lot in a short amount of time. Quick but effective

Constance🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

17 agosto 2025

Marten took 5 of us on a private walking tour of Amsterdam... he was great! Knowledgable, witty, professional, & gave us a great explanation of historical events and results as we viewed some historical sites. Highly recommend and would defiantly hire him in the future... Thank You Marten, you exceeded all expectations. Exceeded all expectations!

Volker

(About local Sebastian)

17 agosto 2025

Ganz ganz tolle Kommunikation. Also kein eintöniger monolog mit Fahne und Mikro, sondern einfach genial. Unbedingt Sebastian buchen! Nicht von der Stange.

Claudia🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marten)

16 agosto 2025

We had the most amazing experience on the local food tour in Amsterdam! Marten was the perfect guide – super fun, warm, and full of energy. His incredible knowledge about Amsterdam’s history, culture, and all the hidden gems he showed us made the tour truly special. Every stop had its own story, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the food was absolutely delicious. Marten guided our tour in German, which made it even more personal and enjoyable for us. He explained everything with so much passion and detail, and managed to create a very welcoming and lively atmosphere – it honestly felt like exploring the city with a good friend. This tour was both authentic and unforgettable, and we left with happy memories (and full stomachs!). We can wholeheartedly recommend Marten – thank you so much for such a memorable day in Amsterdam!A perfect mix of history and amazing food

Peter🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Marten)

16 agosto 2025

Enjoyed Marten’s humour, care and historical perspective.Fun experience

Bill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

13 agosto 2025

Anna provided us with a comprehensive look at the Rijksmuseum and its collection through the history, culture and politics of Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Based on her selection of paintings and objects to discuss, we came away with a much more complete understanding than we would have had exploring the museum on our own.The Complete Picture

David

(About local Sebastian)

13 agosto 2025

Sebastian was wonderful. He was very welcoming and knowledgeable. He took us around the city and explained the rich history of everything we were seeing including the changing geography and expansion of Amsterdam over time. He also gave us great insight into a lot of Dutch culture and gave us great tips for local restaurants and other attractions to see while we were here. We took a canal tour later and it was great to be able to connect the different sights, locations and architectures we saw from the canals to the information Sebastian had shown us earlier. We highly recommend the tour AND Sebastian!Fantastic tour of the city

Hannelore🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marten)

12 agosto 2025

Wir haben sehr interessante Stunden im Museum verbracht. Absolut empfehlenswert, da sehr kompetent und gute Auswahl der Exponate!Tolle Führung

Jeff and Cheri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

11 agosto 2025

If you want someone enthusiast and knowledgeable about Amsterdam, you cannot do better than Sebastian. He was very generous with his time, answered all of our questions and shared with us about the history, economics and culture of Amsterdam. Sebastian’s love of this city bubbles out of him. I would definitely recommend hiring Sebastian for a private tour. You won’t be disappointed! Private Tour with Sebastian

Zane🇱🇻 Latvia

(About local Anna)

11 agosto 2025

Thanks, Anna! We really enjoyed the tour and got a great historical review of Amsterdam, also you have an amazing humor! Amazing tour

Janice🇹🇼 Taiwan, Province of China

(About local Marten)

7 agosto 2025

Marten is undoubtedly the most passionate and enthusiastic tour guide we have ever met, brimming with love for Amsterdam. Walking through the streets of Amsterdam with Marten and listening to his detailed accounts of the city's history and culture has given us a deeper understanding and appreciation of Amsterdam's past and present. We are deeply grateful to Marten for the wonderful and unforgettable three hours he spent with me and my family in Amsterdam. We hope to return soon for another visit.Wonderful tour in the city of Amsterdam

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(About local Anna)

7 agosto 2025

We had difficulty locating Anna, which was quite stressful. There was no designated meeting point in the museum and she had no distinctive feature to identify her. eg: yellow umbrella! Eventually, through the chat on your website we found each other but it was not easy. Anna was very informative, she obviously knew the subject matter well and gave us a comprehensive tour, which we very much enjoyed and learnt from.

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

Lucas

(About local Anna)

6 agosto 2025

Anna was an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging guide — her storytelling brought the history and architecture of the city to life in such a vivid and memorable way. From the charming canals to the hidden gems, every stop was filled with insight and passion. A lovely surprise during the tour was a delicious chocolate treat, which added a sweet touch to an already wonderful day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to truly connect with the heart of Amsterdam!A fantastic experience in Amsterdam!

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

5 agosto 2025

I cannot say enough good things about our time with Sebastian! His enthusiasm, knowledge and love of his city and country was truly a pleasure to experience! My 16 year old son and I had a great time learning about the history of Amsterdam, while walking the streets of the city. Doing so through the lens of a local gave what we learned so much more value. Sebastian was a wealth of information, kept my teenager engaged, has a love of his city and country that was palpable and set a pace we could all enjoy. It was obvious to us that he does this because he truly enjoys sharing his city and knowledge with others. I highly recommend hiring him if you’re looking for an experience steeped in history and present day knowledge with someone who is so engaging. My son and I both felt like we were visiting a dear old friend! Thanks for making us feel right at home Sebastian! Jennifer and TateFabulous Morning with Sebastian

Drew

(About local Marten)

4 agosto 2025

Marten was one of the very best tour guides my wife and I have ever had. He was patient, curious, and accommodating to our special interests. We had a blast learning from this great history teacher and would highly commend others to do the same. A wonderful tour guide and history teacher

Katharina🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marten)

4 agosto 2025

Interesting tour from new to old Amsterdam with a lot of stories on the way.Insights from a local

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

Franz🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Marten)

3 agosto 2025

Merten hat uns von der Geschichte Hollands, das Gebäude und den vielen Kunstwerken darin erzählt und uns an Hand der Kunstwerke die Besonderheiten der Kultur, des Erfolgs von Holland gezeigt! So bleibt die Führung nicht nur wegen ein paar Gemälde für uns positiv in Erinnerung! Empfehlenswert auch für Familien mit Jugendlichen! Herzlichen Dank MertenTolle Führung durch das Reichsmuseum

Otmar🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marten)

2 agosto 2025

Margaret🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

30 julio 2025

Sebastian was an amazing tour guide, and his bike tour was a highlight of our vacation. His first priority was our safety, and my family and I felt comfortable following his lead through the city. He was knowledgeable about the history of the Netherlands and Amsterdam, and we stopped at several notable locations along our route. I highly recommend Sebastian for any of the tours that are offered.Amazing Amsterdam Bike Tour

Katharina🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Marten)

28 julio 2025

We had great time with Marten. He told us many background things about this city. Thank you for a wonderful start here in Amsterdam Great view of Amsterdam

Geraldine🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sebastian)

26 julio 2025

Sebastian was a great guide and took much time for us. We had 3 hours biking, showing me the hihlights, explaining Amsterdam's history, having a bubble tea, Sebastian showing where to go swimming tomorrow, where to have a great Suriname dinner. Really a great moment!Perfect afternoon!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

26 julio 2025

Sebastian has a genuine love of Amsterdam and for telling stories about his amazing city. Our walk - which exceeded the time we expected - flew by with stories about The Netherlands history, water and land usage, contemporary life, and useful recommendations for our time here. He took us to places we'd never go (or find) as well as listened to us about the things we wanted to try - as such, for instance, we had both Suriname cuisine and fresh herring. Highly recommend Sebastian, which was more like taking a walk with a very knowledgeable friend through Amsterdam than merely hiring a guideFantastic experience

Rebecca

(About local Marten)

24 julio 2025

Marten was a fun and easygoing host - we really enjoyed his insights into Dutch culture and the delicious food.Fun afternoon

Dawn

(About local Marten)

24 julio 2025

Our Amsterdam tour with Marten was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the city’s rich history to life with fascinating stories. The mix of historical landmarks and hidden gems gave us a well-rounded view of Amsterdam. Marten's passion for the city was clear, and his friendly, professional approach made the experience even better. The tour was well-paced and informative. Highly recommend this tour—and especially Marten—for anyone wanting to truly appreciate Amsterdam.A great way to see Amsterdam!!