Top Amsterdam Cultural Tours - page 2

Hop on an e-bike to see the Netherlands the local way, on two wheels. This small-group tour takes you to Zaanse Schans to pedal amid its windmills and the village of Zaandam where traditional wooden houses provide the backdrop. Ample time is included to explore on foot, take photos, and check out stalls selling Dutch cheese and clogs.

Hit three Netherlands signature scenic areas in a group of no more than eight travelers on this action-packed day tour, with an itinerary you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport. Tour a cheese factory and a clog factory and watch a diamond-cutting demo in Zaanse Schans, take pictures at the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), and enjoy a boat cruise and free time in Giethoorn, the Venice of the Netherlands.

Experience three icons of the Dutch countryside—windmills, cheese, and wooden clogs—on a day trip from Amsterdam. Journey to the North Holland towns of Zaanse Schans, Edam, and Volendam, where you can view working windmills at an open-air museum, visit a dairy farm or cheese weighing house, and step inside a clog factory. You’ll travel outside the city aboard a single-decker coach, allowing for a smaller group experience with your professional guide. If option selected, your ticket includes a ticket for a 1-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam.

Escape the bustling city and discover the car-free village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Gain insight into the wetland from your guide as you drive past polders and dams, then board a cruise vessel to admire Giethoorn’s farmhouses, canals, and bridges from a traditional perspective. Enjoy hassle-free transfer to the outlying location with round-trip transport from central Amsterdam.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this full-day tour through the countryside with round-trip transport from Amsterdam. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, including a traditional clog shop, artisan cheese factory, rural windmills, and the village of Giethoorn. Don’t forget your camera: The day also features a boat ride through Giethoorn’s waterways with rare views of the area.

Leave behind the stuffy tour groups and get to know Amsterdam your way with this private tour. Starting from your point of choice, your local guide is at your disposal—do you want to check off iconic spots like the Van Gogh Museum? Prefer to taste your way through Dutch sweets? How about a stroll along the city’s serene canals? Your custom itinerary can include it all.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience of Amsterdam on an exciting bike tour of the dazzling Dutch capital. Follow a professional guide through the quaint waterways and winding cobbled streets of the city and discover an eclectic selection of sights off the conventional tourist trail. Delve into the rich history and 'coffee shop' culture of the city with your knowledgeable guide and get local recommendations from your local guide.

Head to Amsterdam Icebar Xtracold, where you’re treated to a welcome drink plus two Smirnoff cocktails or Heineken beers — your choice —while relaxing in a frosty bar where everything, even your drinking glass, is made of ice! Continue this totally ‘cool’ experience by taking a canal sightseeing cruise on a luxury glass-topped boat. It’s the best way to see Amsterdam’s top highlights.

Avoid the usual! Join the #1 best rated food walking tour and indulge in 10+ tastings at 5 local hotspots in 3 historical neigborhoods: Spui, UNESCO canals & Jordaan. Taste the true Amsterdam, even on a brief visit. Embark on a food adventure with an expert local guide, while we explore Amsterdam's authentic bites like fresh Stroopwafels, Chocolate or a Gouda cheese and wine pairing. 100% local • No big groups! Get personal attention in a cosy group of max 10 food lovers. • Suitable for both young sprouts and wise owls, our journey covers 2.5km (1.5 miles) along Amsterdam’s picturesque canals with pauses at local eateries in the Spui, the Nine streets & the Jordaan. •Food tour with 10+ tastings including a gouda cheese tasting, chocolate, port wine, fresh stroopwafels and more!

Discover some of the Netherlands’ most interesting places on this full-day tour from Amsterdam. A great way to squeeze lots of sightseeing into one day, you’ll start by learning about cheese, clogs, diamonds, and windmills at the historic village of Zaanse Schans. You’ll then swing by Afsluitdijk to learn about flood prevention and land management, before finishing up with a boat cruise around Giethoorn, a picture-postcard village that’s entirely car-free.

See the sights of Amsterdam from a luxury canal boat on a cruise from central Amsterdam. Choose the departure point that is most convenient for you, and board either in front of the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, or Amsterdam Central Station. Aboard an electric boat, you’ll see the sights of the city in an eco-friendly way, passing along the smaller canals that the large boats can’t access. A local skipper and host provide commentary about the sights as you cruise.

Explore Amsterdam the traditional way, by cruising through the city's canals. This cruise has a modern touch by taking you out onto the water in an electric-powered boat. As you make your way through Amsterdam, past the Hermitage Museum and more historic buildings, your skipper-guide will fill you in on the history of the city.

Experience the best of typical Dutch culture on a half-day tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. With a knowledgeable guide, observe traditional cheese-making processes and taste some real Dutch farmer cheese; marvel at the exterior of a working windmill; try on some authentic wooden clogs for size; and admire the quaint and colorful architecture of Zaanse Schans village before returning to Amsterdam by comfortable coach. Gain fascinating insight into the unique culture of the Netherlands on this educational tour. If option selected, the tour includes an open departure ticket for a 1-hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise.

Discover the truth behind the famous Amsterdam Red Light District on a private 2-hour tour, a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves in the Netherlands’ capital. As you stroll along the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring, you’ll pass Oude Kerk (Old Church) and explore Chinatown. Plus, stop to sample three Dutch specialities, including cheese, kroket (croquette), and stroopwafel (thin waffles).

Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter is a significant city landmark with a unique past, but fully appreciating its World War 2 history can be difficult on a self-led tour. Gain insight into the experience of Anne Frank and other Jewish residents on a walking tour, and benefit from included admission to the Jewish Historical Museum and National Holocaust Museum for a deeper understanding of the city’s Jewish heritage.

Get an intimate glimpse of the Netherlands' cycle-loving capital on this 2.5-hour bike tour. Stay clear of the crowds as you cruise through areas such as Jordaan and Vondelpark, and benefit from your small-group guide's personalized attention and insights as you pass by landmarks including the Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum. Cycle hire comes covered in the price.

Absorb the canal-front sights of Amsterdam on a leisurely 75-minute sightseeing cruise. Take a seat in a comfortable, glass-topped boat, and enjoy the views as you glide along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals and listen to the informative audio commentary of passing attractions. And if you have children, the kid's ticket comes with a goodie bag and a free audio story that follows Sjonnie the Amsterdam mouse on an adventure through the city.

Concentration camps sprung up across Europe in the 1930s, including near Amsterdam. On this small-group tour, you’ll visit the WWII Nazi camp Vught, witnessing the barracks, crematorium, reconstructed watchtowers, and more first-hand. In addition to an audio tour, your guide provides valuable insight into this somber time and place in history, where Nazis tooks 31,000 prisoners—not that long ago.

Embark on a captivating two-hour guided walking tour, and allow yourself to be transported into the mesmerizing world of Van Gogh at the renowned Van Gogh Museum. Prepare to be enthralled as you immerse yourself in the museum's permanent collection and witness the sheer brilliance of Van Gogh's iconic paintings. Marvel at the profound introspection conveyed in his self-portraits, tracing the evolution of his artistic style. The vibrant and vivacious "Sunflowers" series will leave you breathless. Not to miss out on the Almond Blossom and the Yellow House! Our knowledgeable guides will bring Van Gogh's art to life, sharing invaluable insights into his life, struggles, and artistic genius. Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to explore the Van Gogh Museum

Visit three of the Netherlands’ most interesting cities in one day on this guided tour from Amsterdam. Led by a local expert, this full-day tour of The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam offers travelers a fascinating overview of each city as well as a select few attractions. Highlights include Binnenhof & Ridderzaal—a 13th-century Gothic castle that is still used as a parliament building—Delft Markt, and the 14th-century Old Harbour in Rotterdam.

Discover Amsterdam from a fresh perspective with this canal sightseeing tour. Climb aboard an electric boat and cruise through the famous canals of Amsterdam. Relax over a drink and traditional Dutch snack while exploring some of the oldest parts of the city. Learn about the history and architecture of Amsterdam from your guide during the tour.

Amsterdam’s Red Light District has long been a place of intrigue for visitors to the canal city, but there’s much more than first meets the eye. Led by a local insider, this adult-only walking tour takes you off the tourist trail and offers a safe and entertaining way to explore some of the best (and most x-rated) sights in De Wallen, while answering any questions you may have.

Discover one of the darkest chapters of Amsterdam’s history with this Jewish Quarter walking tour. Combining visits to some of Amsterdam’s most important memorials with an in-depth history lesson about Nazi occupation, WWII, and the Holocaust, this small-group tour offers insight into the resilience of Amsterdam’s Jewish community. You’ll also learn about Anne Frank and her diary, before ending the tour outside the Anne Frank house museum (entry not included).