Private Tour
A 3-Hour Private Guided Tour Through Amsterdam with a Local
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
A guided tour through Amsterdam with a local. During this tour, I will tell you about life in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and some general history, Show you things you wouldn't find on your own and give you recommendations.
Most importantly, we try to figure out the heart of the Dutch experience through a uniquely Dutch concept we call "Gezelligheid". 'What does that mean?' you may wonder. Well, It's not translatable. 'Gezelligheid' is something one can only experience - and that's what we'll do!
During the tour, I will take you by the must-sees like Dam Square, Red Light District and Rembrandt House, but also some secret places you'll never find alone! We might even get some traditional Dutch treats like "Stroopwafel" or "Bitterballen" if we want to turn up the "gezelligheid" to the max.
If you want to see more of the city, just add hours to the tour and we can adjust it anywhere between 3 and 6 hours.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Here we will see two of the most iconic sites in Amsterdam, that every traveler must see. It's the war memorial on Dam Square, and the Royal Palace right across from it. The square also functions as a place for modern day demonstrations, protests and gatherings which I can tell you all about. Let's see what they have in store for us on our visit!
De Bijenkorf
Our greatest and most luxurious shopping mall. You'll find all the top brands here at the main level, but the others levels have more to offer. I used to come here with my grandma to have some tea and apple pie.
Options
4-hour tour
Enter venue or have lunch: I will get to know you on the tour and will get a feel for what you find interesting and we can enter a venue you'd love!
Duration: 1 hour: Book a 4-hour tour.
Pickup included
3-hour tour
Pickup included
6-hour tour
Duration: 6 hours: In 6 hours we can see almost everything in the city, enter a venue and have lunch at some of the best places in town.
Pickup included
5-hour tour
Enter venue and have lunch
Duration: 2 hours: Book a 5-hour tour!
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see Amsterdam
Marcia A,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide Very knowledgeable and flexible re our itinerary Took us to many venues relevant to our interests
Jan gave us an...
Denyce W,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Jan gave us an interesting overall tour of Amsterdam. We felt it was a touch haphazard but it’s possible we weren’t clear about our interests. That said we covered a lot of ground, along with a variety of interesting social topics. We enjoyed the conversations and hearing the viewpoint of a local.
Good intro tour - Jan is kind and flexible
Allison W,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jan kindly took us as a very last-minute booking. He was very accommodating, flexible and willing to show us so many great parts of Amsterdam, including tasty snacks and a lovely antique shop! We got to know the city a little and we have a better idea of the places we want to see more in depth. A nice introduction to Amsterdam.
Tour with Jan - you won’t regret
Vanessa G,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed our walking tour with Jan, and learned so much. He was also able to accommodate modifications to our route.
Wonderful Walking Tour
Cindy K,
Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Jan is a charming young man with so much information to share. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 1/2 hours with him
Strolling Throudh the Ages
Patrick K,
Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Strolling through the streets of Amsterdam was a very pleasant way to see and learn about a very old city. Jan our guide was extremely knowledgeable, well spoken and attentive to our needs. He presented the history of the city and country in a very interesting way. Really enjoyed our time with him.
Last minute save - a great day in Amsterdam
Sandra B,
Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Jan was an engaging and accommodating guide who tailored our tour to our time and interests. We arrived on our cruise ship 3-hours late and our original tour was canceled. I booked Jan with only 3-hours notice and he was simply amazing! Not only were we able to see all the beauty of Amsterdam, but he took us to a beautiful outdoor cafe for a coffee break and made sure we experienced a stroop waffle at a bakery that has been making them since 1898. Jan saved the day for us and gave us the best possible tour we could have hoped for!
Great Tour Guide - Knowledgeable and Flexible
Rodney P,
May 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Jan was the perfect guide. My wife and I wanted to see some of the highlights of Amsterdam (our first trip), but we also have some limited mobility issues (can't walk for miles in a city that relies on bikes and walking as primary modes of transportation). He talked us through options prior to our visit (very responsive to e-mails), and then he modified even further during the tour to make sure we got to see as much as we could, despite our limitations. Jan knew all of the shortcuts, and he was knowledgeable on the history of Amsterdam. We will take this tour again in the future.
Amazing afternoon with Jan!
casvel L,
May 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Jan ( Yan) was our tour guide. He was on time when he picked us up at the hotel. He’s the perfect person to give us out tour for first time tourists in Amsterdam. He’s very knowledgeable & the 3 hr. walking tour was filled with interesting information. Overall he’s an excellent tour guide &!we’ll recommend him to our friends & family. Thank you for the great experience.
Best guide for an afternoon walk !
richard z,
Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Jan was a fantastic tour guide. It was a great way to spend an afternoon talking exchanging views and ideas. His knowledge is great. He is extremely personable as well. We started at VanGogh and ended at the Jewish memorial. In between we had fresh Stroop Waffel, a cappacino stop, sampled some cheese, took in the flower market, churches, the red light disctrict and more !!! If you got 3 hours in Amsterdam book Jan you will not be sorry !!
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