The Netherlands · HISTORY TOURS IN AMSTERDAM
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 14 history tours in Amsterdam worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste Dutch classics, explore Amsterdam’s landmarks, and hear lively local stories on a small-group food tour led by Roman.
“Roman was a wonderful guide. He took us to great spots for food and made it so much fun. I highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Amsterdam after dark on a two-hour ghost walk through Dam Square, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and the city’s darker past.
“Really enjoyed the walk. The guide gave us a great history of Amsterdam. He was very knowledgeable about Dutch past and what drives the Dutch. Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 hours”
Taste Dutch classics, Indonesian satay, farmhouse cheese, herring, wine, and bitterballen while exploring Amsterdam with a small group.
“Katrina was amazing. We had so much fun with her. By the end of the tour it felt like we were old friends having dinner together.”
See Amsterdam’s canals, historic houses, churches, Centraal Station, and the IJ on a short, affordable sightseeing cruise.
“We enjoyed the boat ride. We had a one year old with us who had a good time as well. It was the perfect weather.”
Explore Amsterdam’s old center, canals, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and Dutch treats on a relaxed two-hour walking tour.
“Mike was an excellent guide! Very engaging, friendly and knew lots about Amsterdam. We were a small group but that worked out better! Highly recommend”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, WWII memorials, and Anne Frank sites with a private guide, apple pie, and possible Anne Frank House tickets.
“Rain or shine. Most of your outside and standing. Very knowledgeable. Engaging and accommodating and enthusiastic.”
Review of Amsterdam’s 3-course meal in a restored 1885 first-class station dining room, with menu details, value, access tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We never would have known of this restaurant other than through Get Your Guide. Nice ambience and we enjoyed our experience The food quality was uneven. All of my courses were very good but my wife thought her meal tasted like mediocre quality of an American diner restaurant. By pre-purchasing the meal, it was cheaper than ordering the courses separately at the restaurant. Our waitress seemed harried and never brought the wine that I ordered.”
Explore Amsterdam’s Old Town, canals, Dam Square, Anne Frank House, and Flower Market with a small-group local guide.
“The tour guide was lovely and enthusiastic whilst showing us around. Very knowledgeable and provided lots of information. Very happy with the tour and would recommend the tour guide.”
Review of Amsterdam’s Anne Frank and Jewish History Walking Tour, with route details, guide quality, value, practical tips, and who should book.
“Learned about the frank family but also how they related to what was happening with war and Germany.”
Explore Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, wartime landmarks, and Holocaust memorials on a sensitive, guide-led two-hour walking tour.
“Aaron was excellent! Being a history major with a specialty in European history he was able to add so much to the tour.”
Explore Amsterdam’s LGBTQI+ past with Henk, from the Gay Monument to Café ’t Mandje, in a thoughtful two-hour walking tour.
“Henk is a great ambassador for Amsterdam and the LGBTQ community. Personable, funny and intelligent, his sharing of stories and history is nicely interwoven. I have participated in LGBTQ walking tours in NYC and Vancouver, and Henk's tour is one of the best.”
Explore Amsterdam after dark on a two-hour ghost walk through old streets, canals, crimes, hauntings, and the city’s darker past.
“Our guide, Maria, was outstanding. She brought the material to life in a very enjoyable tour that blended a walking tour of Amsterdam with ghost stories and dark history. We loved the mix of general and dark history!”
Explore Amsterdam’s Jewish quarter and Anne Frank’s wartime story on a two-hour Italian walking tour, with the Anne Frank House ticket separate.
“Molto interessante, coinvolgente, ho scoperto cose che non conoscevo”
Ride Amsterdam’s restored Lijn 30 tram to Amstelveen, with punched tickets, bells, whistles, historic stops, and a nostalgic return trip.
“The line on which the tramway travels is not very interesting, and there's not much to see, which is a pity because the tramway itself is well maintained.”
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