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Is Amsterdam Worth Visiting?

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Top experiences in Amsterdam

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1h 30m

Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour

This 1.5-hour guided bike tour takes you on an intimate journey through Amsterdam’s most iconic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $29 a person

Amsterdam: Red Light District guided tour (TOP RATED)

Start this tour in front of the Amsterdam Voyager Hotel.

4.7★ · 739 reviews
Free cancellation

From $33 a person

Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour (TOP RATED)

Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and coffee shops on this private tour with a local guide.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $34 a person

2h 30m

Amsterdam: Private Introduction Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

Join this city walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam with a private guide.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $34 a person

Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide that shows you Amsterdam during the World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Bestseller

From $38 a person

Small Group Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Hidden Gems

Small Group Bike Tour!

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $46 a person

3h 30m

Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings

Welcome to Ollantay Food Tour in Amsterdam!

Top-rated · 5.0★
Bestseller

From $92 a person

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

During this 120-minute art tour, through the permanent collection in the Rijksmuseum, you will explore how the artists Rembrandt and Vermeer captured the incredible expansion of...

Top-rated · 4.7★
Bestseller

From $87 a person

Grass blows in the breeze beside the windmill-lined water in Zaanse Schans, the Netherlands.

5h 30m

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour

Take a day trip by bus from Amsterdam for a comfortable 5,5-hour break into deep-rooted Dutch tradition, traveling beyond breathtaking countryside with free Wi-Fi and getting...

Bestseller
Free cancellation

From $45 a person

Amsterdam Anne Frank & Jewish Quarter Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

Join this 2 hour walking tour through Amsterdam and learn all about Anne Frank during the Second World War.

4.6★ · 467 reviews
Free cancellation

From $30 a person

2h 30m

Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

Get an insider’s view of Amsterdam on this morning walking tour, the perfect way to experience the city’s must-see sights away from the crowds.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $35 a person

2h 30m

Amsterdam Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour

What sets our Amsterdam City Bike Tour apart is the way we guide it.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $44 a person

Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Heritage Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

Join this 2-hour walking tour and explore the city’s historic Jewish Quarter.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $33 a person

Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

Take an immersive and deeply moving journey of one of history's most poignant stories on this Anne Frank Walking Tour.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $25 a person

Amsterdam Small Group Bike Tour

SMALL GROUPS We offer on a fun, safe ride through Amsterdam, with a maximum of 12 participants per guide. WE ARE THE WORLDS' ORIGINAL CITY BIKE TOUR OPERATOR We've been around...

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $36 a person

Jordaan Food Tour with Dutch Tastings in Amsterdam

Jordaan is the creative hub of Amsterdam, and the locals who call it home make it one of our favourite neighbourhoods in the city.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $127 a person

Enjoy fascinating facts as you cycle, and have a great conversation with our expert guide, who’s ready to answer all your questions!

2h 30m

Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour - Guided in EN/ES/DE/NL

Are you ready to experience Amsterdam like never before?

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $40 a person

10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

Escape the tourist trail!

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $109 a person

Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

Learn more about Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam in this Private Walking Tour Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe place for Jewish...