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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Amsterdam, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Amsterdam.

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

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 10 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 Under the Rijksmuseum at the main entrance of the museum - 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. City Highlights

   See Rembrandtplein, Flower Market, Rijksmuseum, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Amsterdam so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

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

Cory🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

14 September 2024

Booked this tour with Sebastian as a last minute idea. Had a total blast eith Sebastian he was great guide fun to talk to showed my buddy and I around the city to great spots. We'd absolutely recommend him and I've told others since the trio to bookAmazing time (way overdue review)

Chad🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

13 September 2024

We had a great 4 hour tour with Olga. It was great learning about the history of the city and seeing the highlights. Olga was very nice, professional, and very knowledgeable about the city and surrounding areas. It was also great getting some tips on food and entertainment during our visit. thanks,History of Amsterdam

Angelique🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Sebastian)

10 February 2024

Sebastian was een enthousiaste gids met kennis van zaken. Hij nam ons mee naar allerlei verborgen pareltjes en gaf ons leuke tips en adresjes. Hij heeft ons een aangename dag bezorgd.Sebastian, you rock!

M🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

10 September 2023

Booked 2 tours with Sebastian on the same day. We spent the whole day exploring Amsterdam and enjoying some great food. He was pretty comprehensive and knowledgeable.

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

21 April 2023

Olga was a fantastic tour guide around Amsterdam. She was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable, and the hours just flew by. Highly recommended!!!Wonderful Tour!

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Anna)

2 July 2022

Anna's insightfully knowledge of the rich history of Amsterdam made walking around a fascinating experience. I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend to anybody.

Jim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

5 June 2022

What an absolute treat and delight to spend the afternoon with Helena. She knows how to get around the town. From contemporary street art that I would never have found to the inside story of some of the classic portions of Old Amsterdam. Helena had it all at her command. Great trips on places to dine or grab a beer. There's no way to describe what a wonderful opportunity it is... The best part is - she will customize the experience to be exactly what your group would like for it to be. I've been on a lot of walking tours in many cities around Europe as this one is Tops. Treat yourself to a really behind the scenes look and a lot of laughs and fun. The next time I'm in Amsterdam, we'll be sure to set up a time with Helena to see even more. An Experience Not to Be Missed

russell🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

20 May 2022

Helena met me at my hotel lobby at the prescribed time to begin our tour. She took me to so many places I wouldn’t of seen ordinarily. She’s very knowledgeable, and the kind of person that you feel comfortable with. She becomes much of a friend! We had an enjoyable lunch at a quaint restaurant that she picked out that had excellent food. Helena definitely knows Amsterdam. She was able to provide me with the names of several good restaurants and bakeries that I will go to during the rest of my stay in this lovely city.Helena is a fabulous guide!

Jeanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

20 April 2022

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Louke)

2 December 2019

Only in Amsterdam for a layover. But, our guide, Louke, made want more. We WILL be back. She was the icing on the cake. She arranged a special surprise for my granddaughters birthday. Absolutely, a blast. Walked us through the Street with narratives the entire way. Rode back to airport with us to ensure we didn’t miss our flight. It/ she was exactly the type of guide we wanted.Coming Back

John

(About local Marten)

2 April 2025

With only two days in Amsterdam, we wanted to see a lot and learn about the city in just a few hours. Marten was friendly and extremely knowledgeable and gave us what we needed. We are both happy to have toured with him and would recommend him to anyone. Time well spent

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Marten)

2 April 2025

Brilliant insight thank youGreat

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mayra)

31 March 2025

Mayra was a great guide! The tour was a fun way to start to explore the city! Highly recommend! Great tour!

Clarissa 🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marten)

30 March 2025

Marten ist ein sehr guter Stadtführer, wir haben in drei Stunden viel gesehen und gelernt. Jederzeit wieder gerne! Viel spannende Geschichte gelernt!

Rosalba🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Olga)

30 March 2025

My husband and I had a wonderful time exploring Zaanse Schans with our guide, Olga. From start to finish, she made our experience truly special. Her deep knowledge of the area, combined with her engaging storytelling, gave us incredible insight into the history and culture of this charming village. Olga was not only attentive and professional but also had a warm, cheery personality that made the tour extra special. She made sure we felt comfortable, answered all our questions, and always put our experience first. Her lively sense of humour and enthusiasm made the experience an absolute delightful. Thanks Olga for a truly memorable day!Fabulous day with Olga!

Greg

(About local Arunabha)

27 March 2025

Arunabha was a walking encyclopedia of Amsterdam's history. He was also pleasant, polite and engaging. We had a great personalized tour. Highly recommend him... especially for any history buffs. A great personalized tour of Amsterdam

Kate

(About local Tommi)

26 March 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.

Jeannine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

25 March 2025

Thank you Marten for an amazing tour! While the food was delicious, we all really enjoyed the conversation we had together. We appreciated how you were able to tailor the tour to our interests.

Rob

(About local Carolina)

24 March 2025

I have been to Amsterdam a number of times but have never been on a walking tour before. Really enjoyed learning more about this fabulous city with the help of the lovely and knowledgeable Carolina. We would highly recommend.Great way to spend a 3 hours in Amsterdam

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

21 March 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

Phillip🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Olga)

20 March 2025

We had a great time with Olga. We learned a lot of history of Amsterdam and the culture whilst eating delicious food! Lovely Tour of Amsterdam with amazing food

Liz

(About local Olga)

19 March 2025

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Olga was extremely knowledgeable about the city as well as how, where and what they eat! My teenage daughter and I had a lovely time learning not only about the food of Amsterdam but lots of interesting history of the city as well. Olga is fun, knowledgeable and a great guide. The tour with her was worth every Euro. Amazing taste and tour of Amsterdam

Larese

(About local Arunabha)

16 March 2025

Arunabha was a fantastic guide. We got a bit turned around and ended up at the wrong location. Arunabha waited for us and gave us the full experience. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about Amsterdam, the red light district and even the connection between New York and Amsterdam. The tour seemed tailored made for us. No question went unanswered. I would 100% recommend. New York to New Amsterdam

Clara

(About local Carolina)

14 March 2025

Caroline was the nicest most knowledgeable tour guide. She had answers for all my questions, was funny and I loved that she spoke Spanish which made the tour even more fun knowing we could speak in both languages. Amazing Walking Tour of Amsterdam!

William 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mayra)

14 March 2025

My wife, daughter, and I had the privilege to go on a Ten Tastings food tour with Mayra and we had a fantastic time. Mayra arrived promptly at the meet point with a friendly smile and then we began the tour, not only enjoying the food, but also learning much about the history and culture of Amsterdam. We found her to be a great conversationalist who is very knowledgeable and interesting. Mayra was very considerate about our personal preferences and always had options to suggest, which was greatly appreciated. She has a great spirit that made our time together fun, and I will highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in taking a tour with her.Mayra is an amazing tour guide!

Melody

(About local Olga)

11 March 2025

Olga was right on time and was pleasant to walk with! Loved to hear about the hidden spots and recommendations. We learned about the cookie place and place to taste Genevers. I would highly recommend a walking tour with Olga and ‘With Locals’ This was my first time doing a walking tour and will totally use this in other cities because of the positive experience. Olga recommended a couple restaurants- we went to one and it was FANTASTIC!!!!A Broader view of Amsterdam

Zach

(About local Tommi)

11 March 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!

Eleanor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

11 March 2025

Sebastian was great and full of history and fun facts. He showed us both new and old Amsterdam, explained the origins of many traditions and was great with adults and kids. We all had a great time with him! Great restaurant rec too, thanks Sebastian! Great walking tour of Amsterdam!

Per

(About local Marten)

11 March 2025

Martin is a great guide, during our tour at the Van Gogh museum we learnt a lot and had a great time!Van Gogh museum

Lena

(About local Marten)

9 March 2025

Wir waren eine deutsch-niederländische Gruppe im Alter von 12 bis 60 Jahren und alle hatten viel Spaß. Marten hat es geschafft, anhand der Ausstellungsstücke die Geschichte und Kunstgeschichte der Niederlande und Europas sehr schön zu veranschaulichen, mit interessanten Analogien zur Gegenwart. Vielen Dank!!Sehr interessant!

Eric

(About local Helena)

9 March 2025

We’ve taken 50+ tours over the years and there are many very good tour guides and a few who should do something else for a living but on rare occasions you find someone who truly has found their calling and Helena is one of those tour guides. My daughter & I wished to see what Amsterdam is known for (not the museums..we did that too) but we felt strange as two women alone exploring the sex and drug trade. Helena was super friendly, extremely knowledgeable and showed us the good, bad & the ugly up close but also highlighted so many topics related to the prime topic … it was like we were having our own private master class where she explained and answered even our most ridiculous and curious questions all the while expanding the tour to include many current & historical facts. She is that rare gem of what a tour guide should strive to be…first class! We absolutely LOVED our tour! Helena is an AWESOME tour guide!

David

(About local Tommi)

5 March 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

Jana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Estella)

4 March 2025

We enjoyed our tour with Estella. We scheduled the tour for when we first arrived in Amsterdam to get an overview of the city so that we could decide what we wanted to explore further on our own. Estella did a great job with that and we enjoyed hearing the history of the city as well as her personal stories and experiences. Great overview of Amsterdam

Kim🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Arunabha)

26 February 2025

Wow, what an incredibly knowledgeable guide Arunabha is. There are no facets about the red light district that he does not know. We spent a very enjoyable and informative few hours walking the area where we learnt all about it's rich history as well as what life is like there today and what the future may hold. Arunabha is easy to talk to and answered all our questions. Very Knowledgeable Guide

Alice Anne🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Marten)

21 February 2025

We booked the highlights & hidden gems tour with Marten. We would recommend. Marten was very friendly & very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our time with him very much. He knew a lot about the history of Amsterdam too. Superb walking tour

David🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Sebastian)

19 February 2025

My family of two adults and three teenagers took a walking tour of Amsterdam with Sebastian in February 2025. Before the tour, Sebastian was very easy to communicate with and flexible with the arrangements. From the start of the tour Sebastian made an effort to understand what we were interested in and what type of tour we would like. He gave us a good mix of local knowledge, history, culture and interesting facts. The tour covered a lot of ground but moved at a comfortable pace. Our kids needed a food break before the planned stop and Sebastian had no problem changing things around to keep everyone fueled up. I would highly recommend Sebastian as a tour guide.Perfect Personalised Tour

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!

Maxine

(About local Marten)

18 February 2025

kasweetman

(About local Arunabha)

17 February 2025

Arunabha provided a vast amount of information on the history of Amsterdam, Netherlands, vis a vis the invasion by Nazis and many perspectives on the resistance. He was knowledgeable about the role of the Dutch Empire and its impact on Indonesia and other former “colonies”. Thanks for a great tour.Informative tour, amazing.

Nikolay

(About local Anna)

16 February 2025

Anna is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We had a simple request—to see the city and learn about its history—and she delivered beyond our expectations. She took us through the main sights and shared historical insights, including lesser-known facts that made the experience even more special. Anna was always approachable and could answer any question we had. A nice touch was when she treated us to a delicious local specialty. She also tailored the route based on our preferences, making the tour feel personalized and engaging. Highly recommended!Anna - a knowledgeable and friendly guide!

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

15 February 2025

Marten not only loves his city, Amsterdam, he also loves his country, and the culture. His enthusiasm drives his tour but he also made it interactive, picking up on the subjects we were most interested in. We learned a lot about Amsterdam and the role of the Dutch in world. We wish we had more time!Loves His City

Adam

(About local Olga)

4 February 2025

This was my first time using Withlocals and Olga has set the bar high! Her knowledge on local culture and food was exceptional. Each stop on the tour was picked out with purpose as it related to culture and history. It was exactly what I was looking for and she helped me learn much more about the Dutch. Her own love for travel also made it easy to talk to her during the tour. I highly recommend her and would definitely choose her again for a future booking!A great tour!

Armand🇫🇷 France

(About local Arunabha)

3 February 2025

Arunabha is a great guide. We had a good experience with our Withlocals guide. The tour was authentic, personalized, and truly enriching, allowing us to discover the city from a good perspective. Our guide was full of interesting stories. Thank you for this great experience and insightful conversations.Nice round of Amsterdam

Mary

(About local Marten)

27 January 2025

From the start of our four hour tour, Marten exceeded our expectations in every way, and our expectations were high to begin with. He is not just a guide; he is a true historian with an infectious enthusiasm for his city. Marten didn't just recite facts; he brought history to life with captivating storytelling. In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable, he is witty, engaging, insightful and clearly passionate about sharing his love of Amsterdam with others. My husband and I learned so very much and had tons of fun while doing so! We'll always be grateful to have had Marten as our guide! He clearly loves what he does and what is better than that?!! An unforgettable tour!!!

Kamilah

(About local Olga)

27 January 2025

I had a good time with Olga on my personalized tour and I discovered not only places, but a lot of the history I would have known nothing about otherwise. Olga explained everything well and in an engaging way that I was able to remember and rave to friends about. My first trip to Amsterdam was all the more meaningful because of the knowledge I gained and Olga's suggestions on places to visit based on my interests. The hidden gardens and peeks at the beautiful interiors of the houses they were a part of was a huge plus. I would absolutely recommend the 'Highlights and Hidden Gems' tour with Olga for anyone who is visiting and wants to get a bit more out of their trip and experience a local's perspective.Enhanced my first trip to Amsterdam

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

26 January 2025

We had the pleasure of experiencing the Rijksmuseum with Marten as our guide. Marten shared not only the wonderful art with us he gave us the history of the art styles and how they evolved through time. It was information that we would not have thought about if we were on our own at the museum. I recommend having Marten as your guide if you are interested not only in the art but also in history. I’m so happy that we chose Marten to be our guide.Rijksmuseum With Marten

Francois🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marten)

23 January 2025

Marten is an excellent, humorous guide who perfectly engaged with our group of international managers. His tour was interesting, entertaining and filled with funny anecdotes. Excellent guide for an international group

olaffee🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Estella)

22 January 2025

Estella was an amazing guide, learned a lot about the historic Amsterdam. Lots of small details and facts, can 100% recommend!Wonderful tour through historic Amsterdam

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(About local Tommi)

21 January 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!

Jeremy

(About local Olga)

19 January 2025

We had a lovely morning with Olga. Anyone who likes cookies as much as us (and knows the best place to go in Amsterdam to get them) was always going to be a hit! Olga clearly loves Amsterdam and her enthusiasm for the city made it a most enjoyable 3 hours. We wanted to find out the background to the city as well as what to do and where to eat during our stay and she didn't let us down! After our walk we spent the next 3 days doing all the things Olga recommended and this certainly made out trip very special. So if you want a guide who knowledgeable and engaging, Olga is the one for you!Olga is great!