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The 15 Best Amsterdam Walking Tours

68 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Amsterdam gives up its detail at walking pace: the hoisting beams, the leaning facades, the courtyards behind the doors. These 15 are compared on route, group size and price.

Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - The Portuguese Synagogue and Amsterdam’s Jewish life
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Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

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

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

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.”

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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Starting near the Portuguese Synagogue
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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

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

3.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.”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Beursplein beside the bronze bull
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

4.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!”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour - Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES - Meeting at Waag in Nieuwmarkt
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

5.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”

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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Walking Tour - Meeting at the National Monument on Dam Square
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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

6.Guided Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,384 reviews · from $29

Explore Amsterdam’s story on a two-hour cultural walk from Dam Square, with canal houses, Begijnhof, local tips, and an English or German guide.

“Stefanie was really funny and she knows a lot about the city. The walking was for about 2 hours, but with several stops so I was not feeling tired at all after the tour.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops - Starting beneath the Royal Palace
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Amsterdam: Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

7.Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,092 reviews · from $27

Explore Amsterdam’s coffeeshop culture, Dutch history, Begijnhof, local snacks, and practical cannabis tips on a small-group walking tour.

“Eric was such a lovey guide and made it so fun! He had some really great information and was able to easily switch between English and German to the two separate groups on the tour! It was very impressive and I highly recommend this :)”

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Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter - Step inside the Portuguese Synagogue
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Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

8.Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,879 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $75

Explore Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter, Holocaust museums, Portuguese Synagogue, and Anne Frank sites with a guide in a small walking group.

“Claire W was an outstanding guide. Her passion for the topic was apparent and lent depth to presentation. She was through and detailed and brought the Jewish quarter to life for us.”

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Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience - Dam Square and the Royal Palace
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Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

9.Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

See Amsterdam’s canals, courtyards, Dam Square, Jordaan, and Red Light District with a local guide in a small group of 12 or fewer.

“Outstanding walking tour. Tour guide (Sean) had great information on history of the city, its formation, its architecture and weaved through stories as we weaved in and out of the canals and corridors. Really a great tour.”

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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour - Beursplein and the making of Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

10.Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 995 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $20

Review of Amsterdam’s $20 small-group walking tour, covering Dutch history, the Red Light District, canals, local tips, and key sights.

“Fun! Ilyan has a dry sense of humor and loves foreshadowing. An excellent introduction to Dutch history and a fun time!”

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Anne Frank's Last Walk & See Anne Frank House in Virtual Reality - Leidseplein and the city around Anne Frank’s story
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Anne Frank’s Last Walk & See Anne Frank House in Virtual Reality

Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings - Meeting at Vijzelstraat and entering the Flower Market
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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

12.Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 838 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Taste eight Dutch specialties while walking Amsterdam’s Flower Market, Jordaan, Begijnhof, and Royal Palace with a lively local guide.

“Roman was very knowledgeable, funny and very thorough and thoughtful! He always made sure that everyone’s safe and the tour did not feel hurried. He would always ask how everyone’s doing and made sure to make everyone comfortable! He remembered all of our names! And we had wonderful food and he shared amazing stories! Highly recommend!”

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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour - The Portuguese Synagogue and a community recalled
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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

13.Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $157

Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a private guide, visit memorials and landmarks, and finish outside Anne Frank House in two focused hours.

“We had a private tour with Josephine. She was super friendly and so knowledgeable we should have brushed up on our history but honestly we left with so much rich history. Seeing the bricks of the 102 thousand Jews that died was jaw dropping we will never forget it. We definitely recommend.”

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Small Group Walking Tour - Hello Amsterdam - Dam Square and Damstraat: Amsterdam’s main stage
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Small Group Walking Tour – Hello Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour - Meeting at Dam Square and the Nieuwe Kerk
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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

15.Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Explore Amsterdam after dark on a two-hour walking tour of ghost stories, old prisons, Blood Street, Begijnhof, and the Waag.

“Really enjoyed the walk. The guide gave us a great history of Amsterdam. He was very knowledgeable about Dutch past and what drives the Dutch. Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 hours”

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★ 5.0Amsterdam City Center Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl MaxFrom $5930 reviews
★ 4.0Amsterdam Walking Tour and Cruise with Drinks and Cheese TastingFrom $7130 reviews
★ 5.0Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking TourFrom $3031 reviews
★ 4.5Amsterdam Highlights Walking TourFrom $432 reviews
★ 5.0Exclusive Cheese Walk & Dutch Wine DiscoveryFrom $12632 reviews
★ 4.6Amsterdam Old City Private Walking Tour33 reviews
★ 4.8Guided Off-The-Beaten-Track Walking TourFrom $4634 reviews
★ 4.9City walking experience with a localFrom $2834 reviews

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