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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, Español, Русский, Hindi, Deutsch, Suomi, 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 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 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

Kathy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

12 July 2025

Helena spent 5 hours with us walking all around central Amsterdam and customized the visit to places of interest to us, based on a previous communication. We took lunch mid-journey at a lovely garden. Thanks, Helena! Helena took us everywhere interesting!

Mona 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carolina)

30 May 2025

Carolina is a wonderful guide. She is very knowledgeable as well as highly personable. Her suggestions for places to eat and other things to do were great! When the weather turned rainy and cold, she even made sure we had transportation back to our hotel. Overall, it was an excellent experience and we recommend her highly.Carolina is terrific!

Helen

(About local Estella)

12 May 2025

Is Stella gave us a great, leisurely, personalized five hour tour of Amsterdam. It was everything we hoped for.Great intro to Amsterdam

David

(About local Estella)

10 April 2025

Absolutely fantastic experience on this tour. Estella felt more like meeting a friend than a stranger. She was not only knowledgeable but made the whole experience fun. She brought in her own experiences but was also interested in us. We got on perfectly as she listened to what we wanted as well as showing us hidden gems we would have otherwise walked passed. Cannot recommend highly enough. Rock n Stroll

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

Jeanette🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Olga)

31 July 2025

We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Olga. Her in depth knowledge of Amsterdam was amazing & gave us a real insight into this wonderful city. She was a caring & respectful guide. I would always recommend her.Olga is the BEST!

Katharina🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Arunabha)

31 July 2025

We had a wonderful time with Arun. Great experience

Rick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

31 July 2025

Elvina provided my wife and I a wonderful tour of Amsterdam. We’ve been there twice before but only did our own self-guided tours of the city. Elvina showed us parts of the city we hadn’t seen before and shared with us a lot of the rich history of Amsterdam. She also took us to some delightful culinary stops. Great tour! I highly recommend it!!Great tour of Amsterdam!

Stephany

(About local Helena)

30 July 2025

Helena was wonderful. She's knowledgeable, professional and fun! We'd recommend her highly. Wonderful experience

Margaret🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

30 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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

Daniella

(About local Anne)

26 July 2025

Anne showed us so much of Amsterdam. She was knowledgeable and interesting so we came away with a really good idea of places we wanted to explore more later in the week. Our family (2 adults, 3 teenagers) were all engaged throughout. Would recommend.Friendly tour tailored for the family

Rebecca

(About local Marten)

24 July 2025

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

Emily

(About local Kawika)

24 July 2025

Kawika could not have made our introduction to Amsterdam more wonderful. From the moment we met up his kind, calm demeanor made us feel comfortable and welcomed. Rather than having a script to go off of, he was a wealth of fun facts that helped us see this city in enlightening & unexpected. His love for this city infused our tour with energy, curiosity, and wonder. We felt comfortable asking him questions about Amsterdam and broader Dutch history, as well as how to navigate the city like locals. We could not recommend him more highly! Absolutely book with him! An Absolute Gem!

Dawn

(About local Marten)

24 July 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!!

Kiki🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

22 July 2025

Olga was prompt and we got right into our tour. She explained things to us with enthusiasm and expertise. Warm smile and good sense of humor. Won’t come back to Amsterdam without booking her! Professional. Charming. Knowledgeable.

Nisha

(About local Olga)

19 July 2025

We met with Olga the day we arrived in Amsterdam. She was an exceptional tour guide and a perfect introduction to the city. Her deep knowledge and engaging storytelling brought the history and culture of Amsterdam to life. Highly recommend!Excellent kickstart tour

Jennifer

(About local Elvina )

18 July 2025

Thank you. We had such a great time! Thanks so much for making it great!Great time!

Nick

(About local Arunabha)

16 July 2025

Arunabha was without a doubt the most intelligent, educated, well versed, knowledgeable, impressionable, kind young man I’ve ever had as a guide. Showed us the most important areas to see. Stepped out of the way of regular everyday tour guides in order to speak Directly to us about what we were looking at & gave a brilliant history of it. He has studied & knows what he’s talking about! Linda. 7-15-25. Amazing

Tina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Diana)

16 July 2025

Diana is very educated and shared so much great information and sites around the city. We really enjoyed our time with her. She had something in mind for all ages of our children which was perfect and entertaining. I definitely recommend Diana for a tour with children! Amazing!

Malissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

16 July 2025

Wonderful overview of the city, walk-through many different neighborhoods, and Olga was very knowledgeable about all the surroundingsDelightful guide

Titus🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

15 July 2025

Elvina was knowledge and provided insight to various locations. She was thoughtful and considerate. She provided an interesting afternoon experience!

Kerri🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sebastian)

15 July 2025

Sebastian was fabulous. He was prompt, professional and very down to earth. We felt like true locals as it rained during our bike tour, but we continued on and just rode around anyway! It was a truly memorable experience. He pointed out all the things we were interested in and spent an extra half an hour with us. He was really engaged in the tour and we would recommend him to all!Best bike tour

Michael 🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Kawika)

15 July 2025

We really enjoyed our two day Amsterdam tour with Kawika. He is very knowledgeable and was helpful and sensitive to our wants and needs. He managed to reconfigure our tour due to airline delays and still made our stay in Amsterdam most enjoyable and interesting. His artistic insight and general artistic knowledge are exceptional and really added to the artistic aspect, and he listened carefully to us and curated a bespoke tour suited exactly to what we wanted and could manage. In addition to all that, he is a very nice person who is passionte about Amsterdam and his work. We highly recommend him, he is delightful. Mike and Abigail (65 year old couple)Delightful guide

Dana

(About local Helena)

15 July 2025

Helena asked in advance what we would like to gain from our time with her, and she designed a tour that was perfect for us! While walking through the old city streets, through tiny alleys and wide plazas, Helena pointed out so many details and hidden wonders that we would never have known about. Her enthusiasm and love for the city was contagious - we look forward to visiting Amsterdam again and learning more! Thank you Helena!Loved seeing Amsterdam with Helena!

Kathryn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

14 July 2025

Olga met us on time and took us all around the city pointing out places to return to for various types of food, unique places in the city such as the new underwater bike parking space, and historical places, explaining the history of Amsterdam such as the tilted buildings and the development of the canals. We learned a lot and enjoyed her story telling about it all. Good history and local information

Paige🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

14 July 2025

Sebastian was a really fantastic guide— the route he chose was perfect and it showed us parts of the city we never would have seen otherwise along with the city centre. he’s also a history expert who explains things in a very interesting way — we learned quite a bit and it was fascinating. He is very safe cyclist who never rushes the experience. Highly recommend taking his tour!! Perfect way to see Amsterdam

Aida🇲🇹 Malta

(About local Diana)

14 July 2025

I booked a Private Amsterdam Canal Cruise to celebrate a family reunion. Diana had been highly recommended by various local colleagues. I couldn’t have been luckier. We soon realised we were in the hands of an expert guide. Diana is a knowledgeable, warm and entertaining host who managed to pitch her stories and keep all three generations totally involved. As we sailed along the beautiful canals in Rocco's beautiful boat she was able to share not only a brief history of Amsterdam, its art and architecture but also to capture the spirit of the NetherlandsAn unforgettable experience.

Rosemary🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Elvina )

12 July 2025

Elvina took our lead as we expressed that we preferred less touristy areas and more genuine neighbourhoods and experiences. We loved the Plantage area with all its greenery and plant life, the brewery and the holocaust memorial.

Rob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

11 July 2025

Sabastion did a great job…. He showed us many details that we never would have found on our own…. Very well worth the time when you first arrive as then you know when and where to go to get the most out of your holiday.Sabastion was Great!

Jennifer

(About local Elvina )

10 July 2025

Thank you. We had such a great time! Thanks so much for making it great!Great time!

ANNA

(About local Helena)

9 July 2025

We had a great day discovering Amsterdam with Helena! She had planned the ideal tour for our family making sure that everyone enjoyed it and felt involved . We started from the old part of the city and gradually discovered the modern side, visited parts of Amsterdam which we would never know on our own..we had a break for delicious apple pie and ended on a ferry ride across the city! Helena was extremely helpful and provided us with information about the history, culture and important sites of Amsterdam. Discovering Amsterdam

Jim & Cheryl🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

8 July 2025

We had a lovely tour of Amsterdam with our tour guide Elvina. We had never taken a "Withlocals" type of tour before. The experience of being shown around Amsterdam on a private tour with someone who did not deliver a rehearsed speech was our favorite outing in Amsterdam. Elvina made us feel like we were old friends of hers visiting her in Amsterdam. She took us to interesting places with lovely stories and asked us entertaining questions to include us in the tour experience. We would highly recommend her for a fun, informative, personalized walking tour of Amsterdam. Our next trip abroad will definitely kick off with a WithLocals tour!

Allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kawika)

8 July 2025

We spent a morning with Kawika on a World War II walking tour of Amsterdam, and it ended up being so much more than just a history lesson. While he covered the WWII material thoroughly and thoughtfully, he also wove in broader context about the city and the people. Kawika made an effort to get to know our family—what we’d seen so far, what we were curious about and shaped the experience to fit us perfectly. Rather than delivering a scripted tour, he made it conversational, responding to our questions and observations as we went. It felt organic, not rehearsed. He’s warm, personable, and so knowledgeable, never overwhelming. We truly enjoyed spending the morning with him. Time flew by, and both of our teenagers wished the tour had lasted longer… which says everything. We’d recommend him without hesitation.HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

8 July 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 July 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!!

Julia 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Arunabha)

7 July 2025

Our group of 4 had a wonderful tour with Arunabha. We covered many steps and Arunabhas history of Amsterdam and Australia was amazing. He even taught us things about Australia that we didn't know! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the little things that were in plain sight but which we would have totally missed if we hadn't had a guide. Do yourselves a favor and book a tour! 3 hour tour of Amsterdam

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

7 July 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

chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Olga)

5 July 2025

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Olga was the perfect guide. Her knowledge of the history of Amsterdam is extensive and she shared this in a very interesting & accessible way. Thoroughly recommend her. Fun & informative