Private Tour
Custom Private Amsterdam Tour: Local Highlights and Hidden Gems
Overview
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A day in Amsterdam is at your disposal, you lucky thing. Make the most of it with one of our hosts in a customized experience of the city. Visit iconic venues like the Anne Frank House or Van Gogh Museum, or stroll The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) that connect the city’s main waterways. Perhaps you’d like to take in traditional Dutch architecture whilst cruising down the famous Herengracht canal? But wait, did someone mention food? Stop at a street vendor for some traditional Dutch sweets, pop in to a local eatery or visit a food market.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
Your Local Host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Your Local Host may also suggest adjustments or new routes if they feel that there is something just around the corner that you may enjoy, or perhaps if the weather affects your itinerary.
Although you will see the main attractions in the area, your Local Host will also help you to discover the places, things and stories that you won’t find in a guidebook and that make the city unique.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
2, 3, 4 or 6 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Amsterdam
See Amsterdam through the eyes of someone who calls it home—uncovering hidden courtyards, vibrant neighborhoods, and stories that never make it into the guidebooks, all with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a journey shaped entirely around you, filled with authentic encounters and meaningful discoveries. Before your experience begins, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to craft a personalized itinerary based on your interests. Whether you want to stroll along scenic canals, sample Dutch delicacies, explore quirky local hangouts, or uncover hidden gems far from the tourist trail, your host will design a day that feels truly your own. Here are a few highlights and local favorites that might feature in your experience:
Van Stapele Koekmakerij
The best way to get to know the local cuisine is by eating it! Warm chocolate cookies from Van Stapele Koekmakerij, anyone? They’re famous for a reason! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Options
4-hour Amsterdam Walking Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
3-hour Amsterdam Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
2-hour Amsterdam Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
6-hour Amsterdam Walking Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
222 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
City of Canals
Maura G,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was punctual besides the rain. As we were a small group of three, we easily walk through the city. We passed by the old part of the city, around the multiple canals and we took amazing pictures. The tour was private, and we were contacted by email, to find out what were our main focus. Decided that we wanted to explore the city, cafes, but our focus was not the Red Light district visit( although we pass through), or visiting the Anne Frank Museum . We visited the Van Stapale cookie shop, when was heavily raining, and it was an excellent decision from our guide. We didn’t have a lot of time in Amsterdam, but went to the flower market, pass by Our lord in the attic house/museum, visited the train station enormous bikes parking lot. One of the things we appreciated visiting was the Tutchinsky theater a jewel to see in Amsterdam, specially in a rainy day at the end of your walking.
Don’t let the rain stop you!
Kevin S,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Rainy cold day in Amsterdam but our tour with Elle was wonderful. Amsterdam when cloudy and rainy is still beautiful and gives the city a different look and vibe. Our tour guide was wonderful and showed us the city from a local perspective which is so wonderful. Not a large group mega tour but a personal experience. Ask for Elle who was the best tour guide!!!!
Great tour!
MaryLou W,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Anna was a wonderful guide. Very thorough with explanations and answering all of our questions. She took us to some of the older parts of Amsterdam and it was a lovely tour. She met all our expectations for this tour.
Book this Tour!
Julie S,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jan was an amazing local guide who showed me and my friend around Amsterdam. He knew the city inside out! He took us to places like Oude Kerk, Damrak Square, and the Bloemenmarkt, where we saw the famous floating flower market. He was full of interesting facts and stories about Dutch history and culture. It was a great walking tour!
Easy walking tour
William W,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great walking tour with Elle. Walked to most of the central city areas. Good overview. You can customize to let them know what you would like to see.
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