Private Sightseeing Tours in Amsterdam

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).

Learn how Amsterdam grew from a ramshackle medieval outpost built on the water into an international trading powerhouse and socially inclusive community. On this private walking history tour, see landmarks like the Dutch East India Company House, Red Light District, world's first stock exchange, and Royal Palace as a guide unravels the forces that shaped the city. Ask all the questions you like on this personalized introduction to one of Europe's great capitals.

Experience the best of Holland your way on a custom 7-hour sightseeing tour. Convenient and comfortable transportation takes you from your Amsterdam hotel to the country's most popular and lesser-known points of interest. You decide what to see and set the pace on your private adventure. Visit Durgerdam, Volendam, Edam, and more. Get a closer look at Dutch cultural icons such as windmills, cheese, tulips, and dikes. It's up to you!

See Amsterdam's famous tulip fields the easy way on this private, half-day experience, which includes an entrance ticket and round-trip transportation by luxury car. Begin with a pickup from your Amsterdam hotel and then travel directly to Keukenhof Gardens, where you'll enjoy roughly three hours to explore independently. Wander along tulip-lined pathways; snap photos of hyacinths, tulips, daffodils and anemones in bloom.

Delve deeper into the unique aspects of Dutch history on a private tour of Zaanse Schans, a scenic part of the Netherlands' countryside famed for its windmills, wooden shoes, and cheese factories. Ideal for first-time visitors, this private tour guarantees the undivided attention of your guide and eliminates the stress of car hire and navigation by transporting you between dispersed attractions in climate controlled comfort.

Step back into the rough and tumble years of Dutch explorers, sailors and merchants on a 3-hour, private tour of the East India House and the National Maritime Museum with an art historian guide. Explore the Amsterdam headquarters of the United East Indian Company, and hear stories about the Dutch soldiers and sailors that criss-crossed the globe for years at a time. Discover exhibits of maps, globes and sextants at the National Maritime Museum, where a full-size Indiaman ship and actors bring the 17th-century to life.

Customize what you and your group want to see along Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals on this private, 2-hour boat tour. Choose an afternoon or evening departure, and hear informative commentary from your skipper on top waterfront attractions like the Anne Frank House, the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) and the Rijksmuseum. Soak up beautiful views - without dealing with crowds - enjoy snacks, and disembark at a central city location of your choice.

Exploring the hot neighborhood of De Pijp with a local resident gives you an experience you won't get by following an guidebook. This corner of Amsterdam has evolved from its working class roots to a vibrant, bohemian hangout for locals and visitors. Discover the famous Albert Cuyp market, local boutiques, Middle Eastern eateries and traditional pubs with your guide at your side.

Immerse yourself in Holland's pretty countryside and rich culture on a private 5-hour trip to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Edam from Amsterdam. Venturing north from the Dutch capital, enter a world of lush flatlands, villages and wooden windmills, and learn about the region's significance during the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. View Zaanse Schans' famous windmills, and watch artisans at work at cheese and clog-making workshops. Visit the pretty fishing village of Volendam where some locals still wear traditional dress, and explore medieval Edam, best known for its wax-coated cheese.

Escape the city crowds and discover the Dutch countryside on a private day tour to Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof from Amsterdam. Gain insight into Holland's culture at a clog workshop, cheese farm, working windmill, and as you tiptoe through the tulips, the national flower of Holland. Avoid hidden costs with a pancake lunch and entrance fees included, and relax with seamless round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Step back in time on a 6.5-hour, private tour of Old Holland that includes round-trip transport from your Amsterdam hotel, and lunch in a waterside restaurant. Visit a cheese factory, tour Marken and Volendam with a guide in traditional costume, see a wooden shoemaker's workshop, and taste classic sweets at an old fashioned Dutch bakery.

Discover history, canals and landmark architecture in vibrant Amsterdam on this private 3-hour city walking tour. Accompanied by your own informative guide, stroll around the heart of the charming Dutch capital and see highlights such as Dam Square and the De Wallen red light district. Learn about Amsterdam's World War II history, stop to see the Anne Frank House, and amble through the delightful 17th-century canal district. As you explore, gain insight into the city's culture and history from your guide, and break for a refreshing drink along the way.

Visiting Amsterdam is wonderful, but the crowds and lines can be exhausting. Leave it all behind for a day on this private tour of Zaandam from a unique vantage point - the river de Zaan. Your private skipper will guide you towards views of majestic buildings, working windmills, historic wooden houses and craft shops. Your tour ends at Zaanse Schans, where you can experience life in 18th and 19th century Holland and eat a delicious pancake lunch before the drive back to Amsterdam.

See Amsterdam in a unique light on this private, 3-hour tour of the port city's most notable landmarks, plus tucked-away treasures that most visitors miss. Join up with a local guide to learn the fascinating history behind highlights like the Flower Market, Red Light District and Rembrandt's house, and discover hidden gems that lie off the beaten tourist track for an eye-opening exploration.

Escape the city and create your own itinerary on a private full-day custom tour from Amsterdam. With just your guide and private party, you'll explore the Dutch countryside, replete with windmills and waterways, in order to learn of the Netherlands' history. Opt to sample cheese in Edam; discover the picturesque villages of Marken and Volendam; or snap photos of the windmills in Zaanse Schans. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.  

Kickstart your visit to Amsterdam with this private, 1.5-hour tour of the city's hotspots, culture and can't-miss attractions. Stroll through some of the most interesting areas, like Dam Square and the Red Light District, while a friendly guide shares insight and tips on the best places to shop, dine and explore like a local.

Witness the beauty of Holland's tulip fields in full bloom on a Springtime 2019 tour to Keukenhof Gardens. Departing from Amsterdam with a private guide, travel through the Dutch countryside dotted with windmills, green pastures and spectacular rows of colorful tulips. Your private tour is fully customizable, visit cheese and clog factories, the flower parade (seasonal), Delft Pottery, or Windmills in the countryside. Simply let your guide know where you want to go.

Delve into Amsterdam's unique heritage on a private, 3-hour walking tour led by an art historian guide. Learn about the city's glory days as a 17th-century trading and guild capital, and admire finely preserved examples of Dutch architecture on a stroll through the old city center and along its famous canals. Visit a local spice shop, rest your feet during a quaint coffee break and hear about famous figures and scandals that shaped Amsterdam's culture. Price is per group, based on a maximum of six people.

Discover the stories and secrets of Amsterdam's most notorious neighborhood on a private tour of the Red Light District. Break away from the curious tourist throngs as a savvy local guide ushers you through hedonistic alleyways and past bars and cafes. Learn the history behind the city's famously permissive culture and explore hidden spots beyond the glowing red lights and windows.

Famous for its pretty windmills and colorful houses, Zaanse Schans offers a snapshot of traditional life in Holland. On this tour, begin with pickup at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and head straight there with your private guide. With entry fees included, see clog-making done the traditional way, sample local Gouda cheese, and gain insight into Holland's traditional crafts. You can enjoy a drop-off back at the airport, or head onward to your hotel.