Cultural & Theme Tours in Amsterdam

Get a true local perspective on Amsterdam's history, liberal culture, and hidden hotspots on a small-group walking tour led by a guide born and raised in the city. With a maximum of eight people, you'll have plenty of space to ask questions while exploring vibrant neighborhoods like the Joordan, 9 Start Canals, and often-overlooked Prinseneiland. It's a great way to start any visit to Amsterdam away from the usual tourist track.

Amsterdam's famous Red Light District is high on the must-see list for first-time visitors, but it can be hard to know where to start without a guide. Discover the best bars, clubs, and coffee shops on this 1.5-hour evening walking tour, pass unique sights such as the world's first condom shop and the Erotic Museum, and learn more about Amsterdam's free-spirited culture.

Ticking off Amsterdam's family-friendly attractions can be costly. Save money with a combo ticket for 2 of the city's top attractions, and visit at a time of your choosing with 2 months' validity included. Pose with celebs at Madame Tussauds and delve into the city's dark history at the Amsterdam Dungeon, before unwinding with a complimentary drink.

Get acquainted with Dutch culture on a private 2-hour walking tour of Amsterdam. While listening to informative commentary from your guide, you'll visit iconic locations like Dam Square and the Red Light District. Relish the freedom to customize the itinerary of your tour according to your interests; choose to visit places connected to Rembrandt, the city's oldest buildings or Amsterdam's renowned 'coffee shops' to gain an alternative perspective of the Dutch capital. This private tour ensures you'll receive personalized attention from your guide while discovering the best of Amsterdam.

Learn about Amsterdam's Jewish history with this private tour. You'll visit what was once the Jewish Quarter, with its old Synagogue and former Jewish theater (Hollandse Schouwburg) before heading to the Anne Frank House via tram. Here you'll have the option of going inside to see where the famous diarist hid until she was finally captured during WWII.

Learn about the history of Volendam and get insight into the life and house of people a hundred years ago. Look inside a typical fisherman's house and get an explanation of how the people lived back then. The newest VR technology will take you back in time to 1916, when Volendam still was a small fishing village and overwhelmed by a dramatic sea flood. Enjoy a digital 360 degrees view around you, in a world of more than 100 years ago. Hear and see the wild sea and feel the fear of the fishermen. Visit this impressive experience that you will never forget and that is suitable for any age and all weather conditions. Explore the old-harbour village of Volendam. Experience Volendam is directly situated on the picturesque harbor of Volendam.

Get an insider's look at Jewish history and diamond production in Amsterdam on a 4-hour tour. Visit the top attractions of the Jewish Cultural Quarter and enjoy free admission to the National Holocaust Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, and more. Multilingual audio guides are available for a more immersive experience. Observe the diamond polishing process at family-owned Gassan Diamonds and have a complimentary glass of champagne and gift after the tour.

Experience what it's like to wear to world-famous, traditional costume and get photographed in Volendam! Receive a great reminder of your unforgettable day in Volendam.

Amsterdam's Red Light District is world-renowned, but it can be hard to gain intimate insight into the working industry on a self-led tour. Discover the history of the Holland's prostitution laws and learn about the everyday experiences of the red light workers with a behind-the-scenes walking tour led by a local guide, and see the area's window brothels, strip clubs, and landmarks from a unique perspective.

Discover the buzzing nightlife, legendary coffee shops and racy reputation of Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District on this 1.5-hour night walking tour. Wind your way through the streets of Amsterdam's most iconic neighbourhood and embrace the weird, wonderful and wacky! Along the way, see oddities like the world's first condom shop and the Museum of Prostitution; weave through colorful Chinatown; and snap photos of Amsterdam's scenic canal ways.

Day-time tours of Amsterdam's red light district only provided half the story. Discover De Wallen after nightfall on an evening walking tour, and gain intimate perspective of the city's liberal laws on marijuana and prostitution as you explore brothels, coffee shops, and bakeries, pausing along the way to sample Dutch delicacies including croquettes and stroopwafels. Learn about the area's history and benefit from the personalized attention of your small-group guide.

Get a flavor of Amsterdam's famous coffee-shop culture on a 2-hour walking tour, led by a local guide. As you stroll through the narrow lanes and squares, dip into Amsterdam's liberal coffee shops and learn about the history and relaxed attitude to cannabis in the city. Visit two bohemian coffee shops to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, savor delicious local snacks (own expense), visit a hidden medieval courtyard and more. Upgrade to a 3-hour tour to take in more coffee shops, the vibrant Reguliersdwaarstraat area, and sample some delicious local cheeses.

Holland's legal prostitution industry is a talking point for many visitors, but it can be difficult to form an opinion on a simple walking tour. Benefit from the exclusive opportunity to meet with a window worker, and hear first-hand her experiences working in Amsterdam's Red Light District. Go on to explore the area by foot with your local guide to gain an intimate perspective of the area's history and sex work landmarks.

Enjoy a rare and unique experience of Amsterdam during a Red Light District tour with some of the Netherlands' most famous sex workers. Having worked in the Amsterdam Red Light District for 50 years, your sex worker guides promise to provide local insight into the area that you won't find in the guide books. Plus, you'll explore on foot for a more intimate glimpse into the the world-famous canalside district.

With its working windmills, historical houses, and artisanal workshops, the open-air museum village of Zaanse Schans provides insight into the history and culture of the Netherlands, while the A'DAM Lookout observation deck allows for a panoramic view of the modern cityscape of Amsterdam. See both on this tour from North Amsterdam, which includes a mix of guided commentary and free time to explore on your own.

Satisfy your curiosity about Amsterdam's notorious Red Light District safely in the company of a German-speaking guide and small group. Learn how the neighborhood came to be the heart of the city's sex industry, and hear the details of what goes on behind the the famous red-lit cabins rented by prostitutes. Depending on your comfort level, you can opt to watch a famous peepshow or grab a drink in a Dutch bar.

Enjoy personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour of the Dutch countryside from Amsterdam. You'll spend the day in the company of a guide who provides all navigation, transportation, and commentary on the sights; you'll be able to relax and enjoy the experience as all the details are arranged for you. Highlights include a Dutch cheese tasting, views of the windmills at Zaanse Schans, and a stop in the fishing village of Volendam.

Escape the city and discover the famous Keukenhof gardens and Royal Diamonds factory on a day tour from Amsterdam. Wander through the garden and admire its seasonal blooms, before transferring to Royal Diamonds for insight into the diamond crafting process. Avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included in the price, and travel to the outlying locations with ease with round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam.

Leave the crowded tourist boats behind and explore Amsterdam's hidden corners in a small open boat. Cruise the narrow canals of the city center, and see beautiful views of the Amstel River and the 7 bridges. Ride in comfort and luxury in all types of weather with pillows and blankets provided on chilly days. Purchase drinks on board the boat (your expense).

Venture out of the bustling city of Amsterdam and visit the quaint village of Zaanse Schans on a 3.5-hour private tour. See wooden houses, the bakery museum, a cheese factory, and much more as you stroll around the 18th-century village. Then head to the village of Volendam to visit the Irene Hoeve Farm where they make delicious Gouda cheese and traditional Dutch clogs before heading back to Amsterdam.