Amsterdam Highlights & Hidden Gems

Discover the best of Amsterdam on a private tour that takes you beyond the touristy spots. Explore hidden gems, hear captivating stories, and indulge in a local treat. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Palace Amsterdam - The Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) on Amsterdam’s Dam Square is one of three palaces still in use by the Dutch royal family.
What's Included
  • Bike Rental - if you book ‘Private Highlights by Bike - 2.5h’ option
  • Experience without the crowds
  • PRIVATE multilingual local guide
  • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
  • 1 local drink or snack
  • PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance to attractions - we will visit them from the outside
  • Helmet or e-bike rental - applicable for the option “Private Highlights by Bike - 2.5h”
Additional Information

This is more than your average city exploration; this is a unique glimpse into the best of Amsterdam! Discover Amsterdam through a City Tour that offers you the ideal overview, featuring city landmarks, undiscovered treasures, engaging storytelling, and a local delicacy - this tour brings it all to you!
Say goodbye to mass tourism and overcrowboarding;…

Location
Starbikes Rental
De Ruijterkade
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Juliestubblefield
Oct 27, 2024
Annet was a magical... - Annet was a magical guide…. Our private tour of Amsterdam couldn’t have been better. Her photography tips and knowledge of the area (and her big beautiful heart ) blessed us.
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Kristynv2015
Oct 24, 2024
Look no further.. - My husband and I travel the world. Ian was the greatest guide we have ever had. Our time flew by with mesmerizing stories of his city, both personal and passionate! He and his wife have a very deep, rich connection with their beloved Amsterdam and it was an honor to witness this through him. Please do not look any further. If you want a true insider's guide to Amsterdam, its people, its stories and mostly its HEART- Ian is your man! We will never forget you Ian!
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Janet_p
Aug 13, 2024
Great tour - Loved Arjun’s international perspective during the tour. Brought buildings to life with the back stories.
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Lisa
Aug 6, 2024
A tour of Amsterdam with Helena is definitely the highlight of our European vacation. It was the very best day. - We had an amazing day with Helena. First, she was so flexible in starting and ending our tour where the cruise ship docked and where we needed to be at the end. But it was so much more. Her knowledge of Amsterdam was impressive- the history, the architecture, the food, the drinks. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer. Our tour included all the places we wanted to see and then more.
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Lindab
Jun 25, 2024
Amsterdam through a different perspective - Temi show us aspects of the city that were off the beaten path, extremely interesting and memorable. Temi had deep knowledge of the history and events of the places he featured on the tour. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a thorough and thoughtful guide. Detailed everything to our needs.
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Kimo111111
May 25, 2024
Amsterdam with Ian - Ian was the highlight of our Amsterdam trip. As the "Mayor" he was funny and informative of all the tour aspects and all information about Amsterdam. Really enjoyed the time and he has our highest rating. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Suzanne_f
Mar 22, 2024
A comprehensive walking tour - Timo was a wealth of knowledge and little known facts. The tour was comprehensive and tailored to our interests. We highly recommend!
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Melissa_s
Dec 28, 2023
Fantastic overview of Amsterdam - Marten was an excellent guide. He gave us a wonderful walking tour (despite the rain) of Amsterdam. He had teenagers of his own, so was very comfortable engaging with them. His wealth of knowledge spanned from history to food to cultural nuances that we never would have learned without him. An excellent way to spend half a day to orient yourself in the city.
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Craig
Sep 6, 2024
Canceled on short notice - Tour guide contacted 2 days prior and said she would not be able to make it. However it seems it was not actually “canceled” until a few hours before so no replacement guide could be found and we missed out on the experience.
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Zeeshan_k
Jun 23, 2024
Extremely disappointed because of our guide - We had an extremely disappointing experience with our guide, Christa. I strongly advise against booking her as she exhibited a snobbish attitude and seemed to have a chip on her shoulder. We were running late for the experience and had informed her of our delay. Upon arrival at the meeting point, I started the conversation by apologizing for being late. However, she responded in a threatening tone, stating that if it had been another guide, they would have canceled the tour. I offered to shorten the tour by 30 minutes, but her rude reply was, "OF COURSE I will shorten it." Ultimately, we cut the tour short by 1 hour and 30 minutes, and she spoiled the experience from the outset. Courtesy demands that if I am paying for the tour and apologizing for the delay, she should have been polite. As a family, we travel very frequently and this was not the first time we have had a late start to a tour. In the past, our guides have always been accommodating, often going out of their way to ensure a good experience. During the tour, Christa walked ahead of us several times, and after about an hour, we decided to call it off and sat down for a meal instead. In summary, please ensure you check the identity of your host when booking. If it is Christa, I strongly urge you to request a different guide or even consider canceling the tour altogether.
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From $43
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).