Step into the Rijksmuseum with your little explorers on a playful, story-filled adventure made just for kids. From dramatic scenes in The Night Watch Gallery to pirate tales in the Ship Model Room and doll-sized mysteries in a 17th-century home, art comes to life at every stop. With games, riddles, and hands-on fun, this tour turns a world-famous museum into a wonderland of imagination.
Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Amsterdam have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Bruges and be back in Amsterdam the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.
Hop on a bike as the locals do and explore different urban farms in and around the city of Amsterdam. This experience will support a local NGO dedicated to organic vegetables, building communities and reducing emissions. Book now and we will donate 15% of the total booking value to Cityplot Amsterdam to support their mission and support the locals involved.
Did you get the taste? You can be an urban farmer yourself during this experience and find out first-hand how to grow food in the middle of Amsterdam.
East Side Stories: A Walking Tour of Amsterdam’s Hidden Side
53 reviews
2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Amsterdam
Discover the vibrant layers of Amsterdam Oost on a walking tour led by a passionate local. From colonial echoes in the Indische Buurt to the multicultural pulse of Javastraat and the reflection-filled paths of Oosterpark, you’ll uncover stories that most visitors miss. This is Amsterdam beyond the canals—real, raw, and rooted in everyday culture.
Discover Amsterdam’s beauty from the water! Enjoy a 90-minute canal cruise past the city’s most iconic sights while sipping a refreshing drink. Relax on board, take in stunning views, and uncover the stories behind Amsterdam’s rich history and vibrant culture.
Rolf was a great guide! He really gave us a full history of Rembrandt and Vermeer and having him made our experience at the Rijksmuseum perfect. It was exactly what we were looking for!
Rembrandt & Vermeer tour
Leonie
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A trip on Amsterdam’s smaller canals
Had a lovely trip with Vanessa on her comfortable boat exploring the canals (including the smaller ones inaccessible to the bigger tourist boats) and the Amstel river. She embodies why we like “With locals” so much as it felt like the trip was with a friend rather than a tour guide. We were super impressed by her relaxed but expert boat skills. A fantastic trip and recommended.
History tour on charming private canal boat with a drink
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Insiring garden bike tour
Naomi designed a beautiful garden tour. From local neighborhood gardens to an elementary school garden we learned how people are gardening to improve the diversity of the insects and plants that can improve the quality of life for all. Gardens become a safe place for children to gather and learn how to locally produce food and beauty. Thank you Naomi for showing us this side of Amsterdam!
Green Gears: Amsterdam’s Urban Farming Cycle Tour
Georgia
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Perfect tour of secret green spaces
Jaffie was the perfect guide - took us to so many beautiful urban gardens throughout the city which we would have never known about otherwise. So interesting to hear about housing and development in the city. Highly recommended !!
Green Gears: Amsterdam’s Urban Farming Cycle Tour
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A great experience!
A wonderful, personalized tour suitable for a family (2 adults and 2 teenagers). Very informative, relaxed and good fun. Would recommend.
History tour on charming private canal boat with a drink
smtalbott
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Best Amsterdam Canal Tour!
Vanessa’s tour was an absolute JOY!
Beautiful boat - just the perfect size to get into the smaller canals - and very enjoyable conversation with our family of four - it was informative, friendly, and fun!
Highly recommended!!!
History tour on charming private canal boat with a drink
Jeroen
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Very cool view of the city
I booked this trip with a group of colleagues from different countries. Vanessa took us through the old city and all the old canals in about 1 1/2 hours. Definitely the quickest and coolest way to show Amsterdam to my colleagues. Much preferred from the larger tourist boat attractions. Thank you Vanessa!
History tour on charming private canal boat with a drink
Christina
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Custom peaceful amsterdam boat tour
Vanessa gave us a great tour through the grachten of amsterdam at dusk. It was perfectly tailored to our needs and very private and informative.
History tour on charming private canal boat with a drink
Christophe
About local
Rolf is an amazing guide
Rolf is a very good storyteller, he'll not only provide all the information you expect from a guide but do it in a way that will make you remember it, considering the passion he has for the topic. Thank you very much Rolf!
Rembrandt & Vermeer tour
Robin
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Wonderful personalised canal tour
Vanessa was a delight! She was friendly, knowledgeable and interacted well with my kids. She personalised the tour and was sure to point out landmarks and discuss history that interested everyone. She had great suggestions of attractions and sights that might interest us. Her boat is lovely and gave us a wonderful perspective of Amsterdam.
History tour on charming private canal boat with a drink
