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Want to see the best of Amsterdam? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Amsterdam!

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

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 17 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 Outside Bistro Berlage - 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 from Royal Palace, Rembrandtplein, De Waag, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Amsterdam so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along 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 experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. 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

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

mcooperman

(About local Marten)

5 June 2025

Marten is great! He walked us through many different city areas and highlights. His enthusiasm for Amsterdam as a historian was clear through the storytelling he wove throughout our tour. This made the tour informative and engaging. Highly recommendedAmsterdam Storytelling

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

5 June 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

Megan

(About local Olga)

4 June 2025

It was our first time in Amsterdam and it was also the day we arrived. We thought it would be a great way to connect to the city. We highly recommend Olga. She brought us to a number places that could easily be missed without such a good guide. Every one of our stops had a compelling story and she gave the city and its history great dimension and depth. We highly recommend her for getting to know Amsterdam. Great walk with Olga

Ryan

(About local Tommi)

3 June 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!

Ben🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Olga)

3 June 2025

I had alerted Olga to the fact that I walk rather slowly using a walking aid. Olga set a gentle pace but nevertheless we covered the principal sights as well as some special corners of central Amsterdam. Olga combined historical facts with fascinating background material. Later in my stay I revisited many of the lesser known places that she pointed out. Thoroughly worth while experience with an excellent guide.A slow walk

JOHN🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Tommi)

1 June 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

Sara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

29 May 2025

Olga was very friendly and gave lots of tips for where is good to eat or drink. She took us to see many parts of central Amsterdam and told some interesting stories. We had a nice time but felt the tour was a bit expensive for what it was.

Siena

(About local Annet)

29 May 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

Mong🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kawika)

27 May 2025

Kawika is a thoughtful, resourceful and knowledgeable guide. He knows Amsterdam and lead us on a thorough route that covered all the neighborhoods we wanted to see. He has insight and knowledge of local history, culture, public policy and provided context that was understandable. It was easy to contact and communicate with Kawika before, during and after the tour. We loved the little known areas he took us to and architectural facts he shared. All of his commercial recommendations were all on point. It was a solid tour.Pleasant Walking Tour

Vivian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

27 May 2025

Elvina showed us the well known buildings and neighborhoods, but also provided fun facts and hidden details about the city. We saw things we would not find on our own. She kept us safe from car and bicycle traffic. A great experience overall!A Personalized Tour!

Stephanie

(About local Olga)

26 May 2025

We enjoyed our Amsterdam tour with Olga. She shared some good places to try food and treats, and even texted us a list of favorite restaurants according to our tastes. The history she shared helped us get a good understanding of Amsterdam that we were able to use throughout our visit. She also showed us some cool and unique sites. Would recommend. A good start to our trip!

Ward

(About local Marten)

26 May 2025

Marten is een uitstekende gids met uitgebreide kennis van historiek en maatschappelijke achtergrond. Hij voelt heel goed het niveau van de groep aan en past zich aan. Hoog niveau van kennis en sociale vaardigheid. een plezier om hem (en zijn mede-gids en partner Pillou) heel de dag te mogen meemaken. Voor herhaling vatbaar! Ik kan hem aan iedereen aanbevelen! Zeer leuke ervaring, Proficiat! Ward Uitstekende gids. Absolute aanrader!

Tracy

(About local Estella)

25 May 2025

Estella shared the history of Amsterdam .. creating visuals of bygone times .. with wonderful glimpses into the life of those who walked these streets over the centuries. Explaining and discussing the relevance of history to the present culture of people and place which we see today as Amsterdam. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and your insights with us. Just a wonderful day. The Tale of Amsterdam - Walk through Time

Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Diana)

24 May 2025

Diana was a wonderful guide. She not only knew general history but interesting and fun facts throughout our tour. She was a very engaging person and quite accommodating to our requests. At the end of our time together she even showed us a delicious spot for lunch. Highly recommend!Fun & Informative

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

23 May 2025

We spent our first afternoon in Amsterdam with Helena on a 3 hour Highlights and Hidden Gems tour. Helena was great with all of the pre-meeting and planning communications and was helpful with many questions we had prior to our arrival. Our tour was the perfect blend of all of the highlights and many sights we would have never discovered on our own. She helped shape our understanding of what each location meant to the history and current culture of the city. The true “hidden gem” had to be Helena. She is full of energy, outgoing, and extremely knowledgeable of her city and all that it has to offer. A great way to explore the city. Worthwhile Storytelling Adventure

Sean🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

22 May 2025

I strongly recommend this tour as a way in to the city. And give Olga my highest recommendation as guide. She was very knowledgeable, professional, with a good sense of humor and timing, and lots of fascinating tidbits about the city. She showed me many hidden spots that would have been so easy to overlook. I was worried that 3 hours might be long, but she timed it well and filled it with exactly the right balance of history and culture and architecture and art, so that it flew by. And then I was able to go back and explore what she had shown me in more depth on my own. A really great introduction to the city.Highest recommendations

Justin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

19 May 2025

We got it all! Red light dirstict, old historical buildings, canals, stroopewaffles, holocaust memorials, windmills, parks, zoo, local ice cream and beer tasting! Elvina listened to our requests, and adapted to our wants. She was informative and conversational, we loved our tour.Great tour of Amersterdam!

Darcey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

19 May 2025

History aspect of the tour was great, Olga showed us a lot of cool things we wouldn't have known about. Her personality was unapproachable though. She was quite dismissive if we asked questions, kinda giving us a "duh" answer when we asked everyday life questions. Robotic with her story telling. I really like withlocals and this was the first time I am writing a poorer review of someone. For reference we are mid 30 year olds from Chicago. Good history but unpersonable

Diana

(About local Anne)

18 May 2025

Anne is a phenomenal guide. I thoroughly enjoyed walking through the streets of Amsterdam, chatting for three hours. She is very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to my interests. I highly recommend booking a tour with Anne!Three hours well spent

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

15 May 2025

Elvina was a great host. She took my Mom and I across the city and answered our questions. She made sure we were safe around the bikes in the city and had a soft side that was friendly and welcoming. We talked about our home countries throughout the tour and had enjoyable conversation throughout. I would recommend Elvina for a tour!Sweet guide will show you Amsterdam

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Willem)

15 May 2025

Smart! Clever! Flexible! Willem met us at the cruise ship dock and off we went! Lots of wonderful things to see and his explanations are superb. Thank you Willem. You made our day!!!!brilliant cruise ship stop guide!

Kirsty🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Christa)

12 May 2025

Ailsa

(About local Marten)

12 May 2025

Marten was a brilliant guide for the Highlights and Hidden Gems tour. 3 hours of a fascinating, engaging and informative insights into Amsterdam’s history and its people. Highly recommended. We will definitely seek out Marten for another of his tours on our next visit to the city.Highlights and Hidden Gems of Amsterdam

George

(About local Sebastian)

10 May 2025

Sebastian is awesome! From the beginning, it felt like we were hanging out with an old friend and not some robotic tour guide we just met. He was very warm and friendly and insightful about his city. He knows many locals who were very excited to see him (especially Nils and Inge at the tiny house tea shop - so cute!). He told us about many hidden gems both for visiting and for eating. This was absolutely worth it and recommended! Thank you so much, Sebastian!Perfect way to see the city

Donna🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Elvina )

9 May 2025

Alicia was knowledgeable and friendly. She took us on a thorough tour of Amsterdam and always looked out for us because we were looking the wrong way crossing the roads and not being experienced with all the bicycles! Thanks Alvina. Great day

Charlot🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

7 May 2025

We met Elvina at exactly the time scheduled. She was very welcoming and gave us a brief overview of what to expect and off we went! From the touristy areas and red light district all the way to the zoo and all the way to the end of our tour which we whole heartedly agreed to, to the windmill! She is so knowledgeable, so friendly, and had details of Amsterdam and its history that we never would have experienced otherwise. We booked this tour for our first day in Amsterdam and strongly recommend you do the same! We prefer to experience how locals enjoy their home rather than just tourist areas. This experience fulfilled our wish. Thank you so much Elvina! You were our bright spot! The BEST tour guide in Amsterdam!

Cecile🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Christa)

6 May 2025

Christa showed our friends from USA and us beautiful parts of Amsterdam. Sweet lady with humor. Had a great afternoon with her and our friends loved it. Choose Christa

Unknown

(About local Marten)

5 May 2025

Excellent guide, féru d'histoire et d'anecdotes, sympathique et cordial. Il connait très bien la ville et l'histoire du pays. Il est intéressé et intéressant eu égard aux religions, à la sociologie et à la politique. Il sait s'adapter rapidement aux besoins de ses clients. Belle visite.Excellent guide !

Lynn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

4 May 2025

Marten was the perfect companion for our historical tour of Amsterdam. We saw and heard a wealth of fascinating information—so much so that I would have continued the tour for several hours! We asked for an “insider’s” tour and Marten did not disappoint with his many stories and historical insight. He was flexible in terms of starting and ending points, which was a bonus, considering I have some mobility issues. We highly recommend Marten!Engaging and knowledgable tour guide

Judson

(About local Marten)

2 May 2025

Marten was very knowledgeable, and flexible. We booked a tour well beyond what we needed. We booked a 5-hour walking tour with Marten. He realizing this created a tour that he met our needs. He is obviously passionate about Amsterdam and its people. He was very accommodating and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour, because there are many things that you see that you don't know what it is. Marten explains things that otherwise you would know nothing about. My recommendation is 3 hours would be more than sufficient. Martin Will taylor the tour to your wantsFlexible, knowledgeable, passionate

Milan🇷🇸 Serbia

(About local Elvina )

2 May 2025

Elvina was our tour guide on a city walk tour. Walking around and getting to know the city much better was our goal when we booked this tour, personally for our family we prefer someone who is easygoing and she was just that. Easy going and superb exploring

Mary

(About local Arunabha)

1 May 2025

Arun picked us up at our hotel for our 3 hour walking tour. He taylored the tour to our interests, needs, and walking speeds. He is very knowledgeable about the different areas of the city and he pointed out good places to eat and other actvities and places to visit on our own along the way. We felt this was a great introduction to the city center! Wonderful walking tour of Amsterdam!

Carol

(About local Christa)

1 May 2025

Christa was very professional yet personable. She told us things about Amsterdam that we would have never known and took us to places we wanted to see along with the Tulip Museum and Cheese Museum and neighborhoods.Great Experience

Joanne

(About local Olga)

30 April 2025

We only had one day to spend in Amsterdam so we thought the best way to get the most out of our visit was with a walking tour. Olga met us right at the designated time and gave us a wonder tour of the various parts of the city, telling us about the history and the landmarks. It did not feel rushed, Olga was very thorough and knowledgeable and a fantastic story teller. She even pointed out some of her favorite eateries, of which we tried one after the tour was ended. It did not disappoint. Olga even made our reservation for an evening canal cruise. Perfect Private Walking Tour of Amsterdam

Arvin🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Marten)

30 April 2025

Marten was very accomodating from the very beginning. He introduced himself at first glance and was very prompt. He made the tour very light. We didn't even feel that we were having a tour at all. Thanks again Marten!BEST TOUR GUIDE IN AMSTERDAM

ERIC🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

29 April 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

David🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Estella)

29 April 2025

We had an amazing 3-hour tour of Amsterdam with Estella. As a true Amsterdammer, she brought the city to life with stories and local insights we wouldn't have come across otherwise. She customized the tour to match our interests and gave us excellent restaurant recommendations, which was so helpful with so many options in the city. The pace was relaxed, and the whole experience felt fun and personal—like exploring with a local friend. We’d definitely recommend a tour with Estella to anyone wanting a fun, laid-back way to get to know Amsterdam. Thanks again Estella!

Peter

(About local Willem)

23 April 2025

Willem got us off to a great start for our stay in Amsterdam. A bit of history, culture, and how to navigate the city. Willem was friendly and personable (in a Dutch sort of way).First visit to The Netherlands

Joe🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Olga)

21 April 2025

Olga was super flexible and accommodating for our tour. She met us at our hotel and started into a great tour experience. We had a three hour walking tour and we took a short rest and enjoyed the sunny day about half way through the tour. Olga is super knowledgable and works hard to share information that is beyond the history, to help you really understand the city and it's less popular attributes. She also provided some outstanding recommendations for restaurants, bars, and other activities.Extremely Knowledgable and Passionate!

Deon🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local jan willem)

21 April 2025

Jan Willem is an engaging and highly knowledgeable Amsterdam local. Clearly a very experienced guide, well prepared, and a wealth of information at every turn, from the history to the quirky. A fascinating storyteller and great to spend time with. We can highly recommend him. Great guide!

Melinda

(About local Marten)

20 April 2025

We did two tours with Marten while in Amsterdam. The first was a city tour where he gave us a lot of background on the history of Amsterdam. He showed us a lovely neighborhood not far from the city center but much less busy and chaotic which we returned to after the tour because we liked it so much. We also did a tour at the Rijksmuseum with Marten which was really enjoyable. The museum is very large and may feel overwhelming so I really appreciated Marten's approach to showing the history of Amsterdam and the Netherlands through art. Overall, would highly recommend Marten. He was fun person to chat with and super knowledgeable. Thank you Marten!! Great time in Amsterdam with Marten!

Pam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Arunabha)

20 April 2025

Arun gave us a wonderful walking tour of Amsterdam. We scheduled it for our first day in the city- to get acclimated and to keep mov on g before the jet lag took us down! It was just the right length and Arun was extremely knowledgeable about the city and its history. Highly recommend!

Stephen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

18 April 2025

Sebastian was the most wonderful and informative tour guide, going way beyond our expectations! He put together an excellent route, though out the older and newer parts of the city. He was very knowledgeable of the old/new city history and food scene, which was an important part of our tour. He took us to sample different local foods and left us with many recommendations, all of which, we thoroughly enjoyed! We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thanks again, Sebastian! Steve & Theresa CardonaGreat tour of Amsterdam!

Stephen

(About local Tommi)

16 April 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 April 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

Sam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

10 April 2025

We enjoyed our tour with Olga. She was very knowledgeable about the city’s history, answered lots of questions, and shared excellent advice on dining and snack locations. Great Intro to Amsterdam Tour

Andrew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

9 April 2025

My wife and I had limited time in Amsterdam, as we were only staying 1 day and flying out the next afternoon. Not really knowing what to do or see, we booked this tour. Olga did an amazing job walking us around the main areas and then off the beaten paths where there is a more local vibe. She showed us several preferred location where you will get local prices and food / drinks - to include a bar, a bakery, and a cheese / bread shop. You also get away from the tourist areas which is what we prefer to do. It was a wonderful time and we highly recommend this for anyone staying in Amsterdam - if you have a longer stay, do this tour early on and you can ensure you get them most out of your trip. Thanks again!Great Local Gem Tour with Olga

Sarah

(About local Arunabha)

8 April 2025

We had a great time with Arunabha- he was knowledgeable, friendly and good with the kids. My only constructive feedback is this tour would have been more accurately named "Basic tour of Amsterdam" or "Highlights of Amsterdam." There weren't really any hidden gems. We got pretty much the exact same tour on the canal cruise we took. As a guide, he was great and we were not disappointed. If you are looking for something different than a basic tour I am sure he can accommodate if you send him a message beforehand. So to sum it up we really has a great time and liked him a lot, just wanted some more "hidden gems", meaning more locally known spots we wouldn't necessarily see or know about. Great basic tour of Amsterdam

Carolyn

(About local Marten)

6 April 2025

Marten was full of stories, interesting facts and funny anecdotes as we walked around parts of Amsterdam that I doubt we would have gotten to on our own. Marten was prompt, and our time with him seemed to fly past - an indication of how absorbed we were, as we reimagined an Amsterdam of old or projected into the future of where the city is going. A totally enjoyable afternoon spent in his company. We would recommend both Marten and this tour for a fuller understanding of both Amsterdam and the Dutch people.Funny and educational

Dwight

(About local Olga)

6 April 2025

Olga was super fun, and the pacing of the tour was great. Learned so much!