Amsterdam · TOURS

The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Amsterdam

450 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Meeting the coach near Amsterdam Centraal
Amsterdam Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Volendam, Marken & Edam Trips, Zaanse Schans & Windmill Trips

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

1.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32Our pick

See Zaanse Schans windmills, Edam cheese, Volendam, and Marken on an affordable, guide-led day trip from Amsterdam.

“Our trip today with Bea was absolutely beautiful. She was so informative and patient with the group, she shared lots of super interesting information about the places we stopped at without it being long and boring like on other tours. Would 10000% recommend for you !”

Check availability →Read our full review

Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - The Portuguese Synagogue and Amsterdam’s Jewish life
Amsterdam Tours, Anne Frank & Jewish Heritage Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Amsterdam

Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

2.Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,619 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Explore Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, Nazi occupation, and Anne Frank’s story on a thoughtful two-hour walking tour. Anne Frank House entry is not included.

“We traveled with a family of 10, ranging in age from 18 to 58. Everyone said that this was their most favorite thing that we did during our time in Germany, Belgium and Amsterdam. Patrick was an amazing guide; knowledgeable, with the appropriate gravitas for the subject, kind and accommodating.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Starting near the Portuguese Synagogue
Amsterdam Tours, Anne Frank & Jewish Heritage Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide - Choosing between a guide and the self-guided audio tour
Amsterdam Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

4.Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,954 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32

Review of the Johan Cruijff ArenA tour in Amsterdam, with Ajax dressing rooms, pitch access, transport tips, pricing, and guide options.

“booked this as my partner is a massive football fan! we enjoyed the fact you could do a self guided tour which meant you could spend as much time walking around as you wanted. all the staff were so lovely, friendly and helpful! thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian - Warmoesstraat and the Condomerie
Amsterdam Tours, Red Light District Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian

5.Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,623 reviews · from $28

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a German, English, or Italian guide, covering sex work, coffeeshops, history, and local rules in 1.5 hours.

“The tour guide was amazing and super informative. He had a great passion for the city. He’s amazing 10/10. He was so dedicated, he stood in the rain without an umbrella and never cut the tour short. Again amazing. He stayed professional and had a great sense of humor”

Check availability →Read our full review

Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - The first look at the windmill village
Amsterdam Tours, Cheese, Dutch Cheese & Clog Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zaanse Schans & Windmill Trips

Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken - Volendam: harbor views, cheese, and a commercial stop
Amsterdam Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Volendam, Marken & Edam Trips, Zaanse Schans & Windmill Trips

Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

7.Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,572 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Review of Amsterdam’s 5.5-hour windmill, Volendam, and Marken tour, with practical advice on value, crowds, walking, and the all-inclusive upgrade.

“There were too many people on the tour. It was impossible to see the windmill workings or the clog maker demonstration because it was too crowded.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES - From AmsterBike to the Western Islands
Amsterdam Bike Tours, Amsterdam Tours, Bike Tours in Amsterdam, City Tours, Cycling Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

8.Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,187 reviews · from $41

Cycle Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan, Museum Quarter, De Pijp, and Magere Brug with a local guide on a relaxed three-hour city tour.

“This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Amsterdam. The guide was informative and flexible in terms of guest requests. Multiple stops to learn about the city and get photos in. It's a great way to see more of Amsterdam then you would on foot. We loved it! Recommending it to all my friends.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour - The coffee shop stop and Dutch drug policy
Amsterdam Cannabis & Coffeeshop Tours, Amsterdam Tours, Coffee Experiences, Red Light District Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

9.Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,134 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a local guide, tracing its canals, coffee shop culture, narrow streets, and complex history.

“Katy was friendly and knowledgeable giving us lots of information not just about the red light district and coffee shops, but on Amsterdam in general and her experience of living in the city. We would highly recommend her”

Check availability →Read our full review

Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour - Our Lord in the Attic and Chinatown: tolerance with limits
Amsterdam Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Amsterdam

Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

10.Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

See Amsterdam’s old center, canals, Red Light District, markets, and royal palace on a lively, low-cost walking tour.

“Gianni was a great guide. Super fun to be around and very knowledgeable. He explained everything in detail and had maps and visual aids to help us better grasp the concepts. The walking pace is perfect for everyone and his way of explaining things makes the tour very engaging. The waffle tasted great and I felt very welcomed overall.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour - Starting in central Rotterdam
1-Hour Experiences, City Highlights & Sightseeing Tours, Rotterdam Tours, Sightseeing Tours in Rotterdam, Tour Reviews, Tours

Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

11.1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,299 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Ride Rotterdam’s amphibious Splash Bus through the city and onto the Maas River, with skyline views, lively commentary, and family-friendly fun.

“It was something totally different, and a unique way to see the port of Rotterdam, with the opportunity to sit at the front for a short while made it extra special.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan - Spui, old bars, and a hidden garden
Amsterdam Canal Cruises, Amsterdam Food Tours, Amsterdam Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Amsterdam, Jordaan & Hidden Gems Walks, Tour Reviews, Tours

10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

12.10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,020 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Taste Gouda, herring, stroopwafels, chocolate, poffertjes, and local drinks while walking Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan, and Nine Streets.

“My first ever tour and absolutely loved it, would highly recommended this. Amazing tour guide learnt a lot of history and got to try amazing food and drinks and the plus side we where in a group of amazing people from around the world that made the experience perfect”

Check availability →Read our full review

Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise - Starting at This is Holland in Amsterdam
Cruises & Boat Tours, Keukenhof & Tulip Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zaanse Schans & Windmill Trips

Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

13.Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,819 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Combine Keukenhof’s spring flowers with a peaceful windmill cruise, flexible garden time, and easy coach transport from Amsterdam.

“From start to finish, our day was really well organised and ran smoothly. Every single member of staff we encountered were polite, friendly and added to our day in a positive way.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Beursplein beside the bronze bull
Amsterdam Tours, Anne Frank & Jewish Heritage Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

14.Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,722 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk through Amsterdam’s wartime history and Anne Frank’s world with a small group guide, ending outside the Anne Frank House.

“Leo was an amazing tour guide and we learned so much from him!! The city is incredible. We did think we would be going into the house, but we were mistaken. Overall, a wonderful experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour - Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES - Meeting at Waag in Nieuwmarkt
Amsterdam Tours, Anne Frank & Jewish Heritage Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

15.Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,676 reviews · from $28

Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with diary passages, WWII history, memorials, and resistance stories in English, German, Italian, or Spanish.

“An excellent & informative tour. Lili was enthusiastic about the subject & she made Anne Frank’s story come to life by reading extracts from Anne’s diary. Well worth taking this tour if you want to learn about the Jewish history of Amsterdam & Anne Frank”

Check availability →Read our full review

Scroll to Top

Explore Amsterdam

Pick a canal, a gallery or a dyke road.