Private Amsterdam Tour: Old Town & Canals

5.0 (50 reviews) 2–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore Amsterdam your way on a private walking tour designed for first-time visitors. With a local guide and a flexible route, discover the city’s historic center, canals, neighborhoods, and local stories at a comfortable pace.

Choose a 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-hour tour. Meet your guide at your central Amsterdam hotel or in the city center. Depending on the duration, you may explore the Old Town, Begijnhof, Nine Streets, Jordaan, the Anne Frank House neighborhood, and the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt.

Shorter tours focus on the historic center, while longer tours cover more neighborhoods and may include time for coffee or lunch. The route can be adjusted to your interests. Admission tickets, food, transportation, and canal cruises are not included.

Private route tailored to your interests
Choose from four tour durations
Central Amsterdam hotel pickup available
Get local tips for the rest of your stay

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At a glance

Duration: 2–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: localtours.agency

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meet up at a centrally located Amsterdam hotel upon request
Included: Local recommendations for restaurants, cafés, shopping, museums, and the rest of your stay
Included: Personal attention from a local guide
Included: Route adapted to your interests and preferred pace
Included: Private Amsterdam walking tour for your group
Included: Choice of a 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-hour experience

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Museum and attraction admission tickets
Not included: Public transportation or taxi costs
Not included: Optional gratuities

Itinerary

Dam Square

Passing by

Begin in Amsterdam’s historic center and get an introduction to the city’s development, architecture, and most important landmarks. Discuss your interests with your guide before setting off on your personalized route.
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

Passing by

Explore the narrow streets of Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhood and see the exterior of one of its most unusual hidden landmarks: a secret Catholic church built inside a 17th-century canal house. An interior visit may be possible if requested, but admission is not included.
St. Nicholas Basilica

Passing by

Admire Amsterdam’s main Catholic church and hear how religion and trade influenced the city. Depending on opening hours and your interests, you may be able to step inside briefly.
Begijnhof

Passing by

Leave the busy shopping streets behind and enter one of Amsterdam’s most peaceful historic courtyards. See one of the city’s oldest wooden houses and hear about the women who once lived in this secluded community.
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)

Passing by

Walk through this charming district of boutiques, cafés, galleries, and historic canal houses. Receive personalized recommendations for shopping, coffee, Dutch treats, and places to return to after the tour.
Anne Frank House

Passing by

Visit the neighborhood surrounding the Anne Frank House and hear an introduction to its wartime history. Museum admission is not included and must be reserved separately in advance.
The Jordaan

Passing by

Explore one of Amsterdam’s most atmospheric neighborhoods, known for picturesque canals, small streets, hidden courtyards, independent businesses, and a strong local character.
Amsterdam Canal Ring

Passing by

Walk beside Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals and learn how merchants, trade, and ambitious engineering shaped the city. See historic canal houses, distinctive facades, bridges, and hidden gardens.
Museum Quarter

Passing by

Travelers selecting a longer tour may visit Amsterdam’s cultural district, home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, elegant architecture, and Museumplein. Museum tickets are not included.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your host will be waiting for you by the entrance of Starbucks. Prior to the experience, the host will contact you to make sure you recognize each other.

End point

The tour is personalized; depending on the wishes of the guests, it will end within the city center of Amsterdam.

Pickup points

Hyatt Regency Amsterdam
Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Kimpton de Witt by IHG
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
The Hoxton, Amsterdam
Pulitzer Amsterdam
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
W Amsterdam

Hotel pick-up is available upon request within the city center. Please select your hotel from the provided list. If your hotel is not listed, please inform the host of your preferred pick-up location via email.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

2-hour tour

Duration: 2 hours: Best for travelers with limited time who want a compact introduction.

Pickup included
6-hour tour

Duration: 6 hours: Best for travelers who want a deeper, almost full-day introduction.

Pickup included
4-hour tour

Duration: 4 hours: Best for visitors who want a more relaxed pace and additional neighborhood stories.

Pickup included
3-hour tour

Duration: 3 hours: Best for first-time visitors who want the essential city highlights and one local neighborhood.

Pickup included