Amsterdam

15 Best Amsterdam Private Tours

Amsterdam’s best private tours: canal boats with your own skipper, custom city walks and countryside drivers for the windmill belt.

1.Van Gogh Museum Tour w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Discover Van Gogh's masterpieces on this small-group Amsterdam tour with reserved entry, expert guides, and insights into the artist's life and work.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“A wonderful 2 hours with Jacopo. We learnt about Van Gogh the person and his art. Jacopo showed us through his painting, how Van Gogh lived, his relationship with father, brother Theo and other painters like Gauguin and Millet. What was surprising was how Van…”

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2.Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

Explore Amsterdam's Jewish history on a private walking tour featuring Anne Frank House views, Holocaust memorials, and hidden stories.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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3.Amsterdam Airport & Non-Airport Private Transfer to City Center

Reliable private transfer from Amsterdam Airport to city center for $58. Enjoy professional drivers, clear communication, and comfort—ideal for stress-free arrivals.

★ 4.5

“The driver was fantastic and nice enough to wait for us whilst there was long extended wait times through passport control! Thank you!”

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4.Boutique Amsterdam Food Tour – private and shared tour options

Discover authentic Dutch flavors on this 3.5-hour guided food tour through Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, featuring local delicacies, historic insights, and cultural stories.

★ 5.0

“Dirk was an incredible host and provided a great education of Amsterdam, its neighborhoods, and food! I’ve been on many food tours during my travels, and this was definitely one of the best!”

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5.Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Private Guided Tour With Reserved Entry

Discover Amsterdam's masterpieces with a private guided tour of the Rijksmuseum, featuring skip-the-line access, expert guides, and tailored insights for art lovers.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful museum and our tour guide was very knowledgeable with the different paintings and architecture. Would recommend Frank D for anyone who is needing a tour guide.”

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6.Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken

Discover the Dutch countryside with this private day trip from Amsterdam, visiting windmills, charming towns, and authentic villages—personalized and accessible.

★ 5.0

“Might be the best tour we’ve taken. The perfect pace over the course of about 8 hours. We saw so much and it was all gorgeous. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable!!”

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8.Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

Experience Amsterdam's iconic canals on a private 90-minute cruise with live guide, drinks, and customizable routes—perfect for a relaxing evening.

★ 5.0

“We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to have a gentle but informative cruise through the canals of Amsterdam. Our driver Alex was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaged in giving us a thoroughly enjoyable tour, and we got to see a lot of the…”

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9.Highlights of Holland Private Guided Tour from Amsterdam

Discover Holland’s iconic windmills, charming villages, and Dutch traditions on a private guided tour from Amsterdam, offering personalized insights and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Philip was an absolutely wonderful guide for our day trip to visit the windmills, cheese and clog making demonstrations and a beautiful tour of the outskirts of Amsterdam! He got us exclusive access to a windmill that doesn’t normally allow tourists. It was fascinating seeing…”

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10.Private transfers from or to Amsterdam Schiphol airport. (AMS)

Enjoy a smooth, private transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam for about $74.48. Reliable, clean, and praised for friendly service—perfect start to your trip.

★ 5.0

“Great experience. Good communication. Driver texted us to keep us updated. The van was clean and comfortable.”

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11.Custom Private Amsterdam Tour: Local Highlights and Hidden Gems

Discover Amsterdam with a personalized private tour, exploring local neighborhoods, hidden courtyards, and iconic sites tailored to your interests.

★ 5.0

“Anna was a wonderful guide. She spent the by one to pay attention to what we care about and share details of the city we found exciting. Her depth of knowledge was wonderful, sharing life in the city today and its history. Highly recommend.”

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12.Rijksmuseum Semi-Private Guided Tour

Explore the Rijksmuseum with a knowledgeable guide in a small group, viewing masterpieces from Rembrandt, Vermeer, and more, with skip-the-line access.

★ 4.5

“We had a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny. He showed us some of the treasure and had the history behind a lot of the art. Loved it.”

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13.Private tour to Zaanse Schans &Volendam: Cheese, Windmills, clogs

Discover the Netherlands’ highlights on this private tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam, featuring windmills, cheese, clogs, and charming villages—tailored for your pace.

★ 5.0

“Great out of the city tour- not too long- about 5 hours. Our guide was fantastic! Very informative! Gave us plenty of history about Amsterdam and surroundings”

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14.Amsterdam Private Food Tour with Local Including 6 or 10 Tastings

Discover Amsterdam's flavors on a private food tour with local guides, tasting Dutch classics and international dishes over 3 hours, personalized to your preferences.

★ 4.5

“Our guide, Mayra, was a delight and oh so knowledgeable. I’ve been to Amsterdam a number of times and have never tasted it quite like this! We’d recommend this to everyone.”

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15.Private City Kickstart Tour: Amsterdam

Discover Amsterdam with a personalized 1.5-hour private tour, exploring top sights like Dam Square and the Red Light District with insider tips.

★ 5.0

“Our tour was fantastic. Saw a lot and had detailed information from our guide. He seems to thoroughly enjoy showing people around and was a fountain of information. I highly recommend this tour and our guide.”

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More Amsterdam Private Tours

5.0Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot2 to 3 hours (approx.)$151.23 4.4Amsterdam: Private Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Tour2 hours$25 5.0Amsterdam Rijksmuseum PRIVATE TOUR with a Local Private Guide$141.87 5.0Amsterdam Canal Photoshoot with Private Photographer30 minutes (approx.)$70.17 4.8Amsterdam: Private Canal Tour1 - 2 hours$157 4.5Private Tour: Amsterdam City Walking Tour and Canal Cruise3 hours (approx.)$199.62 4.9Amsterdam: Private Romantic Canal Cruise w. Prosecco/Snacks 4.9Amsterdam: Private Guided City Tour by Pedicab1 - 2 hours$118 5.0Amsterdam PRIVATE Bike Tour With Locals: Bike & Local Snack Included2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$170.52 4.5Private Airport Transfer to or from Schiphol Airport15 to 45 minutes (approx.)$86.11 4.5Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour2 hours (approx.)$123.36 5.0Private 10 Taste Amsterdam Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan4 hours (approx.)$223.73 4.6Amsterdam: Canal Belt Private Beer Boat Tour1.5 hours$235 5.0Private Romantic Canal Cruise Amsterdam with Bubbly and Snacks$128.99 4.9Amsterdam: Private Romantic Evening Boat Tour with Prosecco$279 4.7Amsterdam: Private Walking Tour with a Local2 - 6 hours$64 5.0Treasures of Amsterdam: Coffeeshops & Red Light District Private Tour2 hours (approx.)$95.54 5.0Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Private Tour from central Amsterdam, Airport or Port3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$157.22 4.5Amsterdam Private Boat Tour with Unlimited Drinks1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$235.32 5.0Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum Private Guided Tour Including Admission2 to 3 hours (approx.)$216.02 5.0Panoramic Private City Tour in Amsterdam3 hours (approx.)$693.91 5.0Private Boat Tour Amsterdam – 90 Min incl. welcome drink on historic saloon boat1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$265.49 5.0Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfer by Luxury Van25 minutes (approx.)$98.96 4.5Royal Experience – Private Tour in World’s Oldest Diamond Polishing Factory50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$26.12