Amsterdam Tours

Canal cruises, walking tours of the Jordaan and Red Light District, and museum entry combos for the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh.

About Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the smallest of the major European capitals — most of the central city is walkable in 30 minutes. The 17th-century canal ring (UNESCO World Heritage) is the structural feature; the four main canals (Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht) form concentric semicircles around the medieval center. Most tours we work with use the canals as their backbone: 1-hour open-boat cruises from Central Station, 90-minute private tours that include drinks, evening dinner cruises, and bike tours that follow the canal banks.

If you have one day, the standard high-value pattern is a 1-hour canal cruise in the morning + a 2-hour walking tour of the Jordaan (the working-class-turned-trendy neighborhood west of the canals) + an afternoon at either the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum. Combined museum + canal tickets save 15-20% over individual entries. Bike rental and a guided bike tour are the most-locally-respected ways to see the city; standard rental rates run €15-20/day.

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Amsterdam tours (483 available)

Combo: Rijksmuseum + Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour - Semi-Private (ENGLISH)
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Babylon Tours Amsterdam

Combo: Rijksmuseum + Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour - Semi-Private (ENGLISH)

Discover Amsterdam’s two most celebrated museums on this 5.5-hour, small-group tour. Begin your journey at the Rijksmuseum, home to the Dutch…

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Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour – 1.5 Hours
From €26
Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam

Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour – 1.5 Hours

Amsterdam Essentials Bike Tour (1.5 Hours) See the highlights of Amsterdam’s city center in just 1.5 hours on this fast, fun, and easy guided…

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Amsterdam City Bike Tour
From €37
Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam

Amsterdam City Bike Tour

Over approximately 2.5 hours, you’ll explore the most beautiful and interesting areas of Amsterdam by bike. Ride along iconic canals, cross…

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Rijksmuseum Guided Museum Tour - Private (ENGLISH)
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Babylon Tours Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum Guided Museum Tour - Private (ENGLISH)

Join us for a 2.5-hour private tour of the Rijksmuseum, Holland’s answer to the Louvre and an essential part of any Amsterdam visit. Our expert…

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Combo: Rijksmuseum + Amsterdam History - City Center Guided Tour - Private (ENGLISH)
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Babylon Tours Amsterdam

Combo: Rijksmuseum + Amsterdam History - City Center Guided Tour - Private (ENGLISH)

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Amsterdam’s rich artistic and architectural heritage on this 5.5-hour private tour. Begin your journey at…

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Cozy & Fun Canal Tour from Central Station (incl morning Tour)
From €39
Amsterdam Boat Trips

Cozy & Fun Canal Tour from Central Station (incl morning Tour)

Beleef Amsterdam vanaf het water tijdens een sfeervolle vaartocht van 60 minuten. Onze schipper en host delen onderweg verhalen over de…

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Rijksmuseum Guided Tour - Semi-Private (ENGLISH)
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Babylon Tours Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum Guided Tour - Semi-Private (ENGLISH)

Join us for a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Rijksmuseum, Holland’s answer to the Louvre and an essential part of any Amsterdam visit. With a small…

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History of Amsterdam - City Center Guided Walking Tour – Semi-Private (ENGLISH)
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Babylon Tours Amsterdam

History of Amsterdam - City Center Guided Walking Tour – Semi-Private (ENGLISH)

Join us on a journey through the heart of Amsterdam, where centuries of history, trade, and culture have shaped one of Europe’s most fascinating…

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Combo: Rijksmuseum + Amsterdam History - City Center Guided Tour - Semi-Private (ENGLISH)
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Babylon Tours Amsterdam

Combo: Rijksmuseum + Amsterdam History - City Center Guided Tour - Semi-Private (ENGLISH)

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Amsterdam’s rich artistic and architectural heritage on this 5.5-hour small-group tour. Begin your journey…

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Cruise Like a Local —Explore the canals
From €44
Captain Dave Amsterdam

Cruise Like a Local —Explore the canals

Join an informative, fun, and laid-back cruise where we explore Amsterdam like locals! Our captain offers a spontaneous, non-scripted tour based…

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Amsterdam Light Festival Ticket • Air BnB best verkochte winter boot tour
From €41
Amsterdam Boat Trips

Amsterdam Light Festival Ticket • Air BnB best verkochte winter boot tour

Beleef het Lichtfestival vanaf de gracht! Vaar met ons mee tijdens de 14de editie van het Amsterdam Light Festival, van 27 november 2025 t/m 18…

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Cozy and Fun Boat Experience
From €39
Amsterdam Boat Trips

Cozy and Fun Boat Experience

Beleef Amsterdam vanaf het water tijdens een sfeervolle vaartocht van 60 minuten. Onze schipper deelt onderweg verhalen over de geschiedenis,…

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Private Lunch or Dinner Cruise
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Private Boat Tour Amsterdam

Private Lunch or Dinner Cruise

Experience a romantic dinner, a peaceful business lunch, or a cozy meal with friends and family aboard the elegant, historic Salonboot Delphine or…

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Rondvaart met Hollandse kaas en drankjes
From €44
Amsterdam Boat Trips

Rondvaart met Hollandse kaas en drankjes

Beleef Amsterdam vanaf het water tijdens een sfeervolle vaartocht van 60 minuten. Terwijl je geniet van een drankje en een selectie Hollandse…

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Evening Cruise - starts from Anne Frank House
From €26
Flagship Amsterdam

Evening Cruise - starts from Anne Frank House

Enjoy and relax during the evening cruise as you sail into the Amsterdam night. Duration 1 hour About During our 60-minute evening canal cruise…

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Grand Dutch Food & History Tour - Shared Experience
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Amsterdam Food Tours

Grand Dutch Food & History Tour - Shared Experience

Enjoy a high-quality food walking tour that brings Dutch cuisine, history, and culture together as you stroll through the Jordaan and along…

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Hello Amsterdam - Introduction Walking Tour - offered in English
From €29
Who Is Amsterdam Tours

Hello Amsterdam - Introduction Walking Tour - offered in English

Picture this: you land in Amsterdam, stretch your legs, and think, “Okay… where do I even start?” This tour is your answer. It’s a lively 2-hour…

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Hello Amsterdam - Introduction Walking Tour (iAmsterdam) - offered in English
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Who Is Amsterdam Tours

Hello Amsterdam - Introduction Walking Tour (iAmsterdam) - offered in English

Picture this: you land in Amsterdam, stretch your legs, and think, “Okay… where do I even start?” This tour is your answer. It’s a lively 2-hour…

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Shifting the Frame: a Rijksmuseum guided tour
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Badass Tours

Shifting the Frame: a Rijksmuseum guided tour

Discover untold stories in this private tour of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum (Bonus: tickets included!) Amsterdam’s world-famous Rijksmuseum has it…

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Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour - Private (ENGLISH)
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Babylon Tours Amsterdam

Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour - Private (ENGLISH)

Vincent van Gogh is one of the world’s most beloved artists, known for creating some of history’s most recognizable masterpieces. His vivid…

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Amsterdam Luxury Boat Canal Cruise – starts from Anne Frank House
From €25
Flagship Amsterdam

Amsterdam Luxury Boat Canal Cruise – starts from Anne Frank House

Jump aboard one of our legendary canal cruises and discover Amsterdam's canals from a 100% electric boat. It depends on the season whether you…

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LGBTQ+ History Tour
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Badass Tours

LGBTQ+ History Tour

Our Amsterdam pride tour covers the spectrum of gender identity and sexual orientation Why did the world’s first legal gay marriage happen in…

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Morning Cruise— Before the hustle and the bustle!
From €41
Captain Dave Amsterdam

Morning Cruise— Before the hustle and the bustle!

Morning Cruise—A Perfect Start to Your Day! Join us for a peaceful journey through Amsterdam’s quiet canals. Our captains share fun stories about…

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Early Morning Cruise —Canals all to ourselves
From €41
Captain Dave Amsterdam

Early Morning Cruise —Canals all to ourselves

Early Morning Cruise—Canals all to ourselves! Imagine gliding through empty canals in the early morning at 8:00 or 8:30 AM, with the city still…

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