Top Amsterdam Historical Tours

Bypass the lines at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and admire van Gogh’s works with your very own private guide. Gain priority access and explore the highlights of the museum, home to the world’s biggest Vincent van Gogh art collection. Let your guide introduce you to sublime masterpieces such as ‘Sunflowers,’ learn the significance of some lesser-known paintings, and see pieces by artists who influenced his style, such as Gauguin and Monet. A perfect introduction to the museum and the great artist’s life and work.

Immerse in the world of Jewish Amsterdam during World War II on this small-group walking tour with a local guide. Exploring in a group no larger than 15, see sights from a still-operational synagogue to the Auschwitz Monument to the spots where Jewish people were sent to their fate—and learn about Anne Frank's story, her family, and how her diary became one of the bestselling books of all time.

Enjoy a wide-ranging introduction to Amsterdam’s highlights and history on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide right in the heart of the city, and set off on foot. You’ll see highlights like the Royal Palace and the Red Light District, will learn about the city’s origins and key moments in its history, will admire its UNESCO-listed center, and more.

Spend less time waiting and more time admiring the masterpieces of the Rijksmuseum on a skip-the-line tour. Designed with time-pressed travelers in mind, this tour takes you right to the heart of paintings by European masters such as Rembrandt, and Hals, and offers insight into European art history that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebooks. Plus, a maximum of 14 travelers means that you’ll plenty of opportunities to ask you guide questions.

Finished touring Amsterdam and want to see more of Holland? Don’t miss this full-day tour featuring the highlight attractions of the Netherlands. Visit The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government, and watch how the blue-and-white Delft pottery is made. Admire the experimental architecture of Rotterdam, get on board on a Rotterdam Cruise for stunning city views and explore the miniature park of Madurodam.

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.

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.

Start this tour in front of the Amsterdam Voyager Hotel. From here you will walk to the famous Amsterdam Red Light District. First part of the tour leads through the old town area and Amsterdam's Chinatown. Here you get a insight of the history of Amsterdam and the area.  Then walk to the center of the Red Light District where the guide will tell you everything about the prostitution, coffeeshop culture and history of the Amsterdam Red Light District. Your guide will tell you how it is working as a prostitute in the Red Light District, the liberal laws and tell you many interesting facts. Your guide will also tell you about the coffeeshop culture of Amsterdam. Learn where the name “coffeeshop” comes from and some of the weird laws we have on the consumption and production of soft-drugs.

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.

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.

Experience typically Dutch landscapes of fishing villages, windmills, and craftsmen’s shops on an award-winning small-group tour from Amsterdam. Visit restored windmills in Zaanse Schans, and walk the dikes and harbor of Volendam, a pretty port lined with bright houses and sailboats. Sample locally-make cheeses and Dutch schnapps, and enjoy time to choose a restaurant for lunch.

Relish the delectable bites and cultural highlights of Amsterdam’s sophisticated Jordaan district on a food and walking tour. With an expert epicurean guide, visit local foodie hotspots to sample smoked sausage, creamy Gouda, pickled herring, and more. Enjoy an alternative experience of Amsterdam as you discover places off the conventional tourist trail. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 12 fellow food-lovers.

Get a flavor of Amsterdam’s famous alternative culture on a walking tour with a local guide. Stroll through Amsterdam's narrow lanes and squares and dip into smart shops to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, savor delicious local snacks (own expense), and learn about the history and culture of the city. Upgrade to include more stops, food tastings, and neighborhoods.

Explore one of Belgium’s most incredible cities on this Bruges day trip from Amsterdam. Journey in the comfort of a coach and relax as you listen to information about the city’s sights from your guide. Have ample time to explore the churches, canals, and shops on your own, snap photos of the iconic windmills, and sample famous Belgian chocolates on this tour that showcases the best of Bruges.

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.

Gain an overview of the rural Holland region on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken, with hassle-free round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam. See the Zaanse Schans windmills up close, visit an Edam cheese maker, and sample fresh fish in Volendam, with historical insights and real-time commentary provided by your guide.

Discover the delights and history of Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside on a 3-hour, small-group trip from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn how these waterside factories helped drive the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. Numbers are limited on this tour for a small-group experience.

Take advantage of the close proximity of European countries on a day trip to Bruges from Amsterdam. Ideal for travelers who want to see more of Europe in less time, this tour saves you the hassle of planning by taking care of transport. A guided walking tour of Bruges' UNESCO-listed Old Town will give you a good overview so you can later explore the city independently at your own pace. No visit to Bruges is complete without a chocolate tasting which is also included in this tour.

Get a fascinating introduction to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour small-group tour with included admission tickets. Uncover the major works and interesting lesser-known pieces of this troubled, 19th-century Dutch artist. Gaze at the legendary *Sunflowers* and admire other masterpieces as your guide sheds light on the different periods of his work and what inspired him. You can upgrade to the private option for undivided attention.

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.

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.

Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and coffee shops on a walking tour with a local guide. Explore the cobbled lanes of the famous area, plus Zeedijk Street and Chinatown, and see red-lit windows, sex shops, and erotic theaters. Your guide separates facts from fiction about the area’s past and the legalization of prostitution in 2000.

Take a day trip out of the city and visit Holland’s famous windmills in the countryside around Amsterdam. On this tour you’ll see the canals and greenery of rural life in the Netherlands, and learn about the rich history of the area. Stroll around the historic village of Zaanse Schans and see the old shipyard, important here since the 17th century. In Volendam or Marken, see how wooden clogs are made!