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Private Tour: Amsterdam's City Highlights and Hidden Gems

5.0(15 reviews)Amsterdam, NetherlandsOperated by Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Are you short on time but still want to get a sense of what Amsterdam is all about? This is the private tour for you. In this intriguing walking tour we share our quirkiest stories, the interesting history of Amsterdam, and some of the city’s most iconic places. The cities most famous highlights and hidden gems.

If possible we pick you up from your hotel to walk into the old city center. We will stroll through the quaint streets of the canal district. Visit the heart of the city at the famous Dam Square & got lost in the old working class are Jordaan.

From there we make our way through the more quiet streets to the river Amstel. We continue to the Magere Brug (The Bridge of Love) with lovely views of the Amsterdam boat scene. At one of the more hidden squares in the canal district we sit down for a refreshing drink under the trees.

After a short break we will pass the Jewish Quarter & end in the oldest part of town nearby Nieuwmarkt.

No additional costs on this tour.

What to expect

4 hours9 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Begijnhof

    Begijnhof 1, Amsterdam, 1012 WS, The Netherlands

    15 minutes

    The beautiful secret courtyard in the heart of the city center.

  2. Dam Square

    Dam road, Amsterdam, 1012, The Netherlands

    10 minutes

    The heart of Amsterdam where it all started over 700 years ago.

  3. Red Light District (De Wallen)

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    30 minutes

    See the busy and famous red light district around the oldest church and canals of Amsterdam.

  4. Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    30 minutes

    Walk over the famous Canals surrounding the old city center. See the beautiful canal houses next to the canals where the rich merchants lived.

  5. The Jordaan

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    30 minutes

    Dive into the old working class area and see how the poor Amsterdammers lived.

  6. Westerkerk

    Prinsengracht 279-281, Amsterdam, 1016 GW, The Netherlands

    20 minutesAdmission not included

    The Famous Westerkerk. Not only the church for the rich merchants, but also the church Anne Frank could see from her hiding place. When lucky we can make it to the top of the tower.

  7. Anne Frank House

    Westermarkt 20, Amsterdam, 1016 DK, The Netherlands

    Admission not included

    We will walk over the Prinsengracht and see the canal house where Anne Frank and her family were hiding during WW2.

  8. Centraal Station

    Stationsplein, Amsterdam, 1012 AB, The Netherlands

    10 minutes

    The entrance into the city is via this 130 year old classical building by the famous architect Cuypers.

  9. Magere Brug

    Amsterdam, 1018, The Netherlands

    10 minutes

    Go over the Amstel river via the Bridge of Love and learn how important the river is for Amsterdam.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

Pickup locations251

The operator lists 251 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Waldorf Astoria AmsterdamHerengracht 542-556, Amsterdam, 1017 CG, The Netherlands
  • Mister Highland HotelRokin 71, Amsterdam, 1012 KL, The Netherlands
  • Travel HotelBeurstraat 23, Amsterdam, 1012 JV, The Netherlands
  • Rosalia's InnUpstairsKloveniersburgwal 20, Amsterdam, 1012 CV, The Netherlands
  • Royal Plaza HotelNieuwendijk 23, Amsterdam, 1012 LZ, The Netherlands
  • Melrose HotelElandsgracht 92-94, Amsterdam, 1016 TZ, The Netherlands
  • Old NickelNieuwe Brugsteeg 11, Amsterdam, 1012 AG, The Netherlands
  • Hotel Notting HillWesteinde 26, Amsterdam, 1017 ZP, The Netherlands
  • Princess Hostel AmsterdamI Overtoom 80, Amsterdam, 1054 HL, The Netherlands
  • Max Brown Hotel Museum Square, Part of Sircle CollectionJan Luijkenstraat 40-46, Amsterdam, 1071 CR, The Netherlands
  • PC Hooft HotelPC Hooftstraat 63, Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, 1071 BN, The Netherlands
  • Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamOudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, 1012 EX, The Netherlands
  • Pulitzer AmsterdamPrinsengracht 323, Amsterdam, 1016 GZ, The Netherlands
  • NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon PalacePrins Hendrikkade 59-72, Amsterdam, 1012 AD, The Netherlands
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City CenterRusland 17, Amsterdam, 1012 CK, The Netherlands
  • Wittenberg By CoveNieuwe Keizersgracht 760, Amsterdam, 1018 VL, The Netherlands
  • Nova Hotel AmsterdamNieuwezijds Voorburgwal 276, Amsterdam, 1012 RS, The Netherlands
  • Hotel Y BoulevardPrins Hendrikkade 144/145, Amsterdam, 1011 AT, The Netherlands
  • Hotel Park PlantagePlantage Middenlaan 26, Amsterdam, 1018 DE, The Netherlands
  • Van Gelder HotelDamrak 34, Amsterdam, 1012 LK, The Netherlands
  • Hotel RoemerRoemer Visscherstraat 10, Amsterdam, 1054 EX, The Netherlands
  • NH Amsterdam LeidsepleinStadhouderskade 7, Amsterdam, 1054 ES, The Netherlands
  • King HotelLeidsekade 85-86, just off of the famous Leidseplein, Amsterdam, 1017 PN, The Netherlands
  • Monet Garden Hotel AmsterdamValkenburgerstraat 76, Amsterdam, 1011 LZ, The Netherlands
  • The Times HotelHerengracht 135 - 137, Amsterdam, 1015 BG, The Netherlands
  • Warehouse ApartmentsOude Brugsteeg 18, Amsterdam, 1012 JP, The Netherlands
  • Kimpton de Witt by IHGNieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, Amsterdam, 1012 RC, The Netherlands
  • Mauro MansionGeldersekade 16, Amsterdam, 1012 BH, The Netherlands
  • Boutique Hotel OosteindeOosteinde 15-17, Amsterdam, 1017 WT, The Netherlands
  • Hotel RembrandtPlantage Middenlaan 17, Amsterdam, 1018 DA, The Netherlands
  • NH Amsterdam CaransaRembrandtplein, 19, Amsterdam, 1017 CT, The Netherlands
  • Linden HotelLindengracht 251, Amsterdam, 1015 KH, The Netherlands
  • W AmsterdamSpuistraat 175, Amsterdam, 1012 VN, The Netherlands
  • Singel Hotel AmsterdamSingel 13-17, Amsterdam, 1012 VC, The Netherlands
  • Swissotel AmsterdamDamrak 96, Amsterdam, 1012 LP, The Netherlands
  • The TorenKeizersgracht 164, Amsterdam, 1015 CZ, The Netherlands
  • Renaissance Amsterdam HotelKattengat 1, Amsterdam, 1012 SZ, The Netherlands
  • Inntel Hotels Amsterdam CentreNieuwezijds Kolk 19, Amsterdam, 1012 PV, The Netherlands
  • Ibis Styles Amsterdam Central StationMartelaarsgracht 10, Amsterdam, 1012 TP, The Netherlands
  • Ibis Amsterdam Centre StoperaValkenburgerstraat 68, Amsterdam, 1011 LZ, The Netherlands
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

What's included

Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Souvenirs and gratuites

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Adult (4–120)

Additional information

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • For this Private Tour we will pick you up at your hotel and start from there.

Languages

Guide
English, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Product code
65356P13

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 515 reviews
  • 515

Ratings aggregated from Viator (5) and Tripadvisor (10).

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