Amsterdam Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

Get ready for a wild ride through the streets of Amsterdam with our amazing team! We all felt in love with Amsterdam, its charm, beautiful architecture and history. We are happy to show you the city in not typical, more alternative, fun, politically incorrect way. You can expect lots of colorful language, humor that may push the envelope, and, yes, a healthy dose of history thrown in for good measure. So, if you're ready to break away from the norm and experience Amsterdam like never before, then this is the tour for you! No holds barred, no snowflakes allowed!

Lampros S.

Hello to everyone!! My name is Lampros I will be very glad to meet you and show you around the most beautiful city in the world!! With my rickshaw(pedicab), i can show the city of Amsterdam with a unique way!! Βy choosing a pedicab, you ensure a comfortable, safe, fun and fast way to see the city of Amsterdam. I have more than 10 years of experience in the field of pedicab city tour, I I cooperate with many luxury hotels, which trust me to guide their very selective customers. So sit on the comfortable couch of my pedicab and enjoy your ride in the magical city of Amsterdam!!

Sebi J.

Welcome, I'm Sebi and together with Olivier we have the best canal tour experience in Amsterdam. We are two true Amsterdammers who love our beautiful city. After years of captaining on the canals, we started our own company with a historic, now-modernized boat (“Giuliana”) to deliver the ultimate cruise experience. Our rebuilt 100% electric vessel provides the passenger with a comfortable (we have a toilet), safe and environmentally friendly experience with great visibility both on beautiful summer days (open) and in the cold, wet winter days (dry and warm). We cruise with a maximum of 12 passengers on our boat, providing a spacious and personal experience with many bespoke options like food and drinks, sailing routes etc.

Vera H.

Since 2005, we have been providing highly educated, Chinese - speaking guides, tour leaders, hosts and interpreters to companies and individuals. We have a wealth of experience and expertise in tour operating and with Chinese tourists. I have worked for several years co-ordinating representatives and tour managers for a number of operators. I was responsible for educating guides and tour managers as coordinator for the BUAS (Breda) and for the University of Inholland for the Tourism courses. "Tour leading groups is something that has to fit your personality and competencies. You must have a passion for people and adventure and the enthusiasm to inspire a new group every day. Together with these qualities, you must have comprehensive knowledge of the destination and its culture". The Chinese speaking guides of our team all work for us for more then 10 years. The are service - minded and very knowledgeable. Your wish is our command!

Alex R.

As the tour guide I work already 25 years. Within last 15 years I am specialized for the groups and /or individual visits and guides within states of Benelux (The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg ) . My clients are mostly for interested for daily city tours in bigger cities like Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg (city) but not only - "smaller cities" such as Rotterdam, Delft, Volendam, Zaanse Schaans, Den Hague, Waterloo, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, natural tourist attractions, architectural attractions, historical places and religious heritage anywhere else within the area could be organized and guided depending on your wishes.

Diana P.

After many jobs where I couldn't really find my site, one day I decided to study for a tour guide in The Netherlands, the most incredible thing is that I discovered that teaching others this country is not a job is a passion, and when you make your passion your way of life you can never say it's a job. This is why I think I am a good guide, because I enjoy every moment that I am on a tour, and that is noticed by my clients. I did not know the platform, but I have had the opportunity in the past to do tours with citizens of Japan, and the truth is the experience is very positive, very educated people and wanting to have fun. This is why I would love to work with you.

Ed J.

Hi, my name is Ed. I started Kayak in Amsterdam in 2019 to share my passion for this city with people from all over the world. The Amsterdam canals are unique in their beauty and history, and to explore them from your own kayak is a truly magical and unforgettable experience. With our personalized tours you can discover Amsterdam in freedom and at your own pace. We show you the highlights, but also take you to interesting and beautiful places where the big tour boats can’t go. With small groups of maximum 5 people our friendly and experienced local guides will make sure your tour is safe and fun. We are centrally located so your tour along the canals will start right away. Come join us for a paddle that you will remember! Ed

Anne K.

View All Amsterdam Tour Guides

Hi there, my name is Anne and I'm an artist, yoga instructor, social media content creator and tour guide in Amsterdam. I like my life to be filled with different experiences and this is also what I am offering within my tours. I am living in the center of Amsterdam for 37 years and love it! I like the joy and the connection tourists bring to the city. Sharing my enthousiasme and giving you space and opportunity to experience the city and 'her' beauty, are important to me.

New Amsterdam Tour Guides

Anastasia A.

My tours were born from my passion for traveling and studying other cultures, from my avid late-night reading, and from meeting amazing, bright, and talented people from around the world. And, of course, it sprouted from my love for storytelling :). Now, there are 10 of us - guides in the Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Hungary, and Morocco. We are historians, designers, physicists, journalists, sociologists, and art historians. I am thrilled to share my knowledge and show you these fabulous and hidden places from a tourist's perspective. My team would be delighted to accompany you on this adventure full of unexpected discoveries as we travel through the centuries and immerse ourselves in the local culture!

David M.

4.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

I am the team leader of a group of professional guides. Each of us arrived to the Netherlands with our suitcases full of dreams, under different circumstances, and with different motivations. After some years working in the Tourism Industry, we decided to use that knowledge to start our own company. Our goal is taking advantage of our experience, and improve the weakness of the “traditional” Tour Operators. In 2017 our company was born willing to provide visitors a unique experience. There is not a better planner than a guide who knows the city and can make the best out of your time in the city. I believe that your memories are the most important part of the trip. We like to have a direct contact with our customers from the start, and tailor making your experience with the highest quality standards. Our team has been showing the best of the country over 10 years. My goal is to show you the heart and soul of the Netherlands. We love to see you smiling and enjoying each part of your trip with us. Always in a friendly and responsible environment, showing you the traditions and the Dutch way of living.

Walda B.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

All my tours are custom made and in your own pace. I’m a private guide in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden, The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam, Schoonhoven, Gouda, Utrecht, Nijmegen, Den Bosch, Nuenen and Maastricht. Please tell me your preferences and I’ll prepare the perfect tour for you.Please feel free to personalize this offer, it’s YOUR TOUR! I’m an art historian and a professionally trained tourguide with more than 25 years of experience. I receive five star reviews only for my custom made tours.

Popular Amsterdam Private Tours

Full day tour Amsterdam with your own art historian

8 hours

Visit Amsterdam with your own private art historian: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House, city walk and a private canal cruise on an antique salon boat. Please note: all my tours are custom made and in your own pace. Please feel free to personalize this offer, it's YOUR TOUR!

FROM$1,200/ per group

Walda B.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

All about the Netherlands

5 hours

If you think of the Netherlands you think of its cheeses, or maybe its windmills, or why not its famous wooden shoes or its wonderful and colorful tulips. And why not get to know it all in one day? Of course, with the help of a certified guide, it is possible. Get to know the essence of this beautiful country from the hand of an expert.

FROM$607/ per group

Diana P.

Amsterdam out of the beaten track tour

Start your journey with a private tour. It is the best introduction to Amsterdam. A unique vision of the city which has a unique style of combining history with pure entertainment.

Politically incorrect Tour - Amsterdam

2 hours 30 min

Get ready for a wild ride through the streets of Amsterdam! This isn't your typical, boring, politically correct tour. Think of it as the unapologetically bold and hilarious tour of the city. Expect lots of colorful language, humor that may push the envelope, and, yes, a healthy dose of history thrown in for good measure. So, if you're ready to break away from the norm and experience Amsterdam like never before, then this is the tour for you! No holds barred, no snowflakes allowed :)

All about History, Architecture, Traditions & Anecdotes.

When you come to Amsterdam, the first impression is always how many bicycles, but after this tour you will understand the why of the way of being of the Dutch the why of their traditional dance houses, the why of their channels and their religion, in addition to why their Culture is so open to others. I will explain in a simple way a different and unique Amsterdam, symbol of freedom and understanding.

FROM$216/ per group

Diana P.

Amsterdam all in one day

8 hours

If you think of Amsterdam, surely the first thing that comes to mind will be its canals, or perhaps its peculiar houses, or its most famous beer (Heineken or the painter Vincen Van Gogh or Rembrandt. The truth is that to know all this first-hand, you will need at least 7 hours from an expert, and this is the tour that I offer you.

FROM$355/ per group

Diana P.

LGBTQ Amsterdam Private City Walk Tour

2 hours 50 min

Dutch gay policy and the historical place of the first gay mariage. Meet the points where you can find and experience love adventure, find plenty of bars marked with rainbow-colored flags, visit and lay down the flowers on monument dedicated to all WW2's victims who paid the highest price, by their own lives, just because they couldn't resist their own nature and had other sexual affinities.

FROM$360/ per group

Alex R.

Jewish Amsterdam and Anne Frank House Tour With Local Guide

View All Amsterdam Private Tours

3 hours 30 min

Discover the "Jodenbuurt" (the Jewish Quarter) and most famous and important buildings for Amsterdam's Jewish community through centuries. Hear the story about its suffering but also about heroic resistance supported by local Amsterdam's citizens during the WW2 years. Let me tell you more about the history of Jewish communities in the Netherlands hear more about economical importance and influence of Jewish investments on development within Golden Ages of Mokum within 17th century.

FROM$450/ per group

Alex R.

New Amsterdam Private Tours

Van Gogh Museum: secret of the green sun

2 hours

Delve deeper into the life and works of Van Gogh during this tour that reveals more about the painter than you’d learn if exploring the Museum alone. You will see how Van Gogh's personality, technique, and palette changed over time. Remembering the artist's fascination with Japanese prints, we will see through examples how this exotic aesthetic influenced his lines and choice of compositions. And together with you, we will discuss the influence the artist had on the art of the 20th century.

FROM$380/ per group

Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans

4 hours 30 min

As if descended from pastoral postcards, it is shrouded in the smells of freshly mowed grass, spices and chocolate! But can you imagine that the mills are still working and making a profit? And have their own language? And that some millers have science degrees? And why do ghosts live in some of the mills? Find out! We'll also take a look at how people live in the Dutch province, taste cheeses, waffles, chocolate beer, turn into anise liqueur fans and enjoy every minute of this amazing day!

FROM$460/ per group

Your Own Amsterdam: Private Walking Food Tour in Amsterdam

National cuisine is perhaps the most exciting way to get to know a country. And definitely the most honest. Why herring has become the most famous national dish? Why smoked eel has caused riots? How can you change the world for the better with chocolate or beer? How not to get lost in the abundance of cheeses and choose the best? Why oysters became a joy for mushroom pickers? All this - and much more - we will not only discuss, but we will also taste it!

FROM$400/ per group

Magical Amsterdam!

2 hours 30 min

This tour is created in celebration of the intriguing miracles and grand historic events, the old part of Amsterdam has to offer! You will hear about independency, equality, commerce and the triumph of the common individual. In this tour, stories about famous people and infamous events go along with a stroll through the historical streets, canals, marketplaces and courtyard.

FROM$140/ per group

Anne K.

Your Own Amsterdam. Le Vieux Côté

Notre visite se déroulera dans les quartiers les plus beaux d'Amsterdam, avec les maisons les plus étroites, des ruelles tordues, des cours et jardins cachés, une vieille porte avec une maison de gardien presque comme un jouet, un abri pour lépreux, un marché aux puces, et des temples de presque toutes les religions. Nous nous promènerons le long du paisible quai pittoresque, résoudrons les énigmes des enseignes et chasserons les "espions".

Your Own Amsterdam. Trésors inattendus de la ville

Nous avons rassemblé les principaux symboles d'Amsterdam, mais l'itinéraire le long des façades et monuments n'est pas le seul à transmettre l'atmosphère de la ville. Pour nous, les petits ponts, les cours confortables, les gens sympathiques savourant du bon vin, les chapelles mystérieuses et les marchés de livres sont ce qui vous donnera la meilleure impression de la ville ! L'atmosphère d'Amsterdam est empreinte de joie et de bonheur, tout comme notre visite!

Your Own Amsterdam. Jordaan

Explorez l'un des quartiers les plus branchés d'Amsterdam. Éloignez-vous des sentiers battus pour découvrir le côté plus local de la ville avec des cafés, galeries d'art et marchés moins connus. En suivant les Jordaniens, trouvez la meilleure tarte aux pommes, une cathédrale cachée, des meubles de designer, et découvrez les secrets des vieux 'cafés bruns'. Pas d'aristocrates ni de figures historiques, mais la vie des citoyens ordinaires.

Your Own Amsterdam. The Old Side

Our tour will take place in the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Amsterdam. Here you can see the narrowest houses, crooked alleyways, hidden yards and gardens, an old gateway with a nearly toy-like keeper's house, a leper shelter and a flea market, and also temples of almost all religions. We will walk along the quiet picturesque embankment, solve the riddles of facade boards, hunt for "spies" and of course try herring and oysters and drink mint tea in an unusual place.

View All Amsterdam Private Tours

Popular Amsterdam Private Cars

Your Own Holland. Keukenhof's Tulip Paradise

6 hours

Just like any miracle, Keukenhof is a wonderful and short-lived fairy tale. But one walk through this blooming Edem is enough to evoke images of a madly blooming paradise garden for years to come. We will pick you up from your hotel in Amsterdam. Along the way, you'll make a few stops at blooming fields, with the opportunity to visit a tulip farm. Finally, you'll reach the splendid destination - the Keukenhof! We'll buy your park tickets in advance, so you don't have to wait in queues.

FROM$1,300/ per group

Day Trips from Amsterdam

North Holland

Amsterdam Tour Reviews

Holly M.

5 / 5

Apr 11, 2024

Politically incorrect Tour - Amsterdam

2 hours 30 min

Apr 11, 2024

“Awesome Andy”

We took our two teens on the politically incorrect tour in Amsterdam with Andy and it was a lot of fun. We walked all over the city where she shared fun facts and history with us. We saw so many things, it felt longer than the couple of hours we spent together. Very personable and a lot of fun to hang out with. Thanks for showing us around, Andy!

Andrea K.

(1 reviews)

Thank you again Holly!!

Victoria M.

4 / 5

Apr 5, 2024

Amsterdam out of the beaten track tour

Apr 5, 2024

“Last minute booking of a guide”

I had booked this guided tour on behalf of my husband and son. They were in Europe and I was in Canada. My communication with David was good, I had asked for a profile of the guide and was directed to TripAdvisor (unable to find him). Go with Guide makes it difficult to communicate as they only release information at the last moment. There was a bit of confusion with starting point, they did meet up. I was told that Rob was their best guide who had deep knowledge around politics and the war, my family members said the tour was fine, top line, they were hoping for a bit more depth. I am thankful that David was able to help me out at the very last moment.

Karen B.

5 / 5

Apr 27, 2023

Full day tour Amsterdam with your own art historian