The Netherlands · GUIDED

15 Guided Tours in the Netherlands Worth Booking

62 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - Getting to the Stadhouderskade departure docks
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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

1.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17,501 reviews · from $17Our pick

See Amsterdam from its historic waterways on a 75-minute Blue Boat Company cruise. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House area, Westerkerk, the Amstel, Magere Brug, NEMO, and the Museum Quarter while listening to commentary in 19 languages. Add a snackbox, or choose the kids’ option with a Fresh Water Pirate story and booklet.

“everything is great! the captain told me how to use the audio guides, and also gave additional comments on the buildings around us. at the end he congratulated my mother on her birthday. thanks for the reception and the quality of work”

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Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - Meeting the group and starting the walk
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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

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with guides such as Patrick, Manuel, Edwin, or Yoshi, stopping at the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, Dokwerker, Auschwitz Monument, Dam Square, and Anne Frank’s statue. The two-hour tour ends outside the Anne Frank House. Museum entry is not included.

“This was highly informative and insightful tour. It was appropriate for all ages and we really Felt like we got a sense of the history and the neighbourhoods explored. Thank You!”

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Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide - Starting at Main Entrance E
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Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

3.Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

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

Spend 75 minutes exploring the Johan Cruijff ArenA, home of AFC Ajax. Walk beside the pitch, visit the official dressing room, see the dugout and stands, and follow an English or Dutch audio-visual tour at your own pace. Choose a guide for extra stories, with staff such as Chris, Dina, Suzan, and Lopke praised for making Ajax history come alive.

“Was really fascinating walking about and exploring the stadium and seeing things you wouldn’t normally. Im not a massive football fan but i enjoyed it. It was good to have the audio tour that we could listen to as we went around with no rush. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone interested”

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Amsterdam: Royal Palace Entry Ticket and Audio Guide - Entering from Dam Square
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Amsterdam: Royal Palace Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

4.Royal Palace Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,475 reviews · from $15

Walk through Amsterdam’s working Royal Palace at your own pace with an audio guide in eight languages. See the Citizens’ Hall, Atlas statue, Golden Age paintings, Empire furniture, chandeliers, and rooms still used for royal receptions. Choose a shorter or longer route, enter through the priority lane, and visit for about $15 per adult.

“The museum was good-I did self guided as I do not have the bandwidth to wait on others and listen to areas of the museum with less interest to myself, I feel museums have certain points of interest to many. This museum could take 1 1/2 - 2 hrs or as much as entire afternoon. Not really a place for small kids or elderly who have issues with walking in my opinion. This is a very busy museum with little places to sit down and rest-please don’t be the dumb father and son who decided to sit on the stairs and impede people walking up and down the stairs which…”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Meeting at Stationsplein 4
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

5.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans with a live English, German, or Spanish-speaking guide. See a clog-making demonstration, visit Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm, taste Dutch cheeses, and explore the windmill village on your own. The optional canal cruise voucher adds a separate look at Amsterdam’s Golden Age canals.

“Had a great experience at Zaanse Schans. Anna was very knowledgeable about the culture and the area. Made up pronounce a lot of dutch words 😂”

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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES - Brouwersgracht, Jordaan, and the Nine Streets
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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

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

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

Ride through Amsterdam with a local guide on a three-hour tour covering the Western Islands, Jordaan, Museum Quarter, De Pijp, Magere Brug, and the Maritime Quarter. Guides such as Rad, Chris, Carlos, and Miriam lead relaxed rides of about 15 kilometers, with a Vondelpark break, bicycle, stroopwafel, and water refill included.

“We had a great time. Amsterdam is a beautiful city to be like the locals, jump on a bike and go for it. Our guide “Red” was polite, patient and informative. Bikes were easy to use. A must do while in Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar - Boarding near the Jordaan and the Anne Frank House
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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

7.Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,619 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour on an electric boat with a live English-speaking guide and skipper. You’ll pass the Westerkerk, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and the Amstel while hearing city stories. Beer, wine, sodas, cocktails, and sometimes cheese are available to buy, but boat type and sights vary by departure point.

“They were so lovely and helped us rebook for a little later in the evening after we just missed the first tour. Hilarious and informative, would definitely recommend!!”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Beursplein near Dam Square
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

8.Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

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

Walk central Amsterdam with a small group of up to 15 people, following places tied to Anne Frank, the city’s Jewish community, and Nazi occupation. Guides such as Iris, Tristan, Leo, and Madeleine bring context and personal warmth to the story. The tour ends outside the Anne Frank House, with admission booked separately.

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

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

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

This two-hour walk links Nieuwmarkt, the Portuguese Synagogue, the Auschwitz Monument, and the National Holocaust Names Monument. Your guide speaks English, German, Italian, or Spanish, with diary passages woven into stories of Anne Frank, Amsterdam’s Jewish community, Nazi persecution, and local resistance. The Anne Frank House is not visited.

“Amazing! Sarah was great, and the company was incredible. Totally recommend!”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks - Magere Brug and the canal houses
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

10.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,573 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

Spend an hour on a small electric boat through Amsterdam’s Canal Ring with a Dutch and English-speaking guide. Hear stories about Anne Frank House, the Jordaan, Magere Brug, and more while enjoying unlimited Heineken, wine, soft drinks, coffee, or tea. Guides vary, with Jack, Michel, Olaf, and Julian among the names praised for lively storytelling.

“We had such a wonderful experience on the Amsterdam canal cruise! Our guide, Julian, was extremely knowledgeable and shared interesting information about the city. The whole tour had a very laid-back and relaxing vibe, which made it even more enjoyable. You could really tell he knew the town well and had a passion for it. Drinks were unlimited and offered generously throughout the trip, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was the perfect mix of learning, sightseeing, and relaxing—I’d definitely recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Amsterdam!”

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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Walking Tour - Dam Square and the Royal Palace
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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

11.Guided Cultural Walking Tour

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

Start beneath the white National Monument in Dam Square for a two-hour cultural walk through Amsterdam’s center. Your English- or German-speaking guide covers the Royal Palace, canal houses, Begijnhof, World War II memorials, and local life, with practical tips on food, bikes, and neighborhoods. Guides such as Alex, Justin, Deborah, and Stefanie are praised for warmth and humor.

“The guide was nice, well prepared and the tour went very well.”

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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

12.Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

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

Walk central Amsterdam with guides such as Eric, Erik, James, or Felix, learning how coffee shops fit into Dutch law and culture. Visit two coffee shops, a Dutch bar, the Royal Palace, Begijnhof, and the Flower Market. The 2.5-hour option includes bitterballen, while afternoon groups also receive a Dutch cheese tasting.

“Isma was great to talk to and informative about the culture of coffee shops and additionally gave great info about the city.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour - Starting in Volendam, where the IJssel Lake meets the dike
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

13.Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,893 reviews · from $39

Leave Amsterdam by modern bus for Volendam and Zaanse Schans, where a multilingual guide introduces fishing-village life, working windmills, Dutch cheese, and traditional clogs. You get guided walks plus free time, with guides such as Eva, Yolanda, Linda, or Rick leading some departures. Windmill entry and meals cost extra.

“This was a fabulous tour. The guide was excellent.”

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From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour - Rotterdam: bold architecture and a working harbor
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From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour

14.Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,765 reviews · from $90

This 10-hour guided trip from Amsterdam visits Delft, Rotterdam, and The Hague by comfortable air-conditioned bus. You’ll see Rotterdam’s cube houses and harbor from land and water, visit Royal Delft, tour The Hague by bus, and explore Madurodam. English and Spanish guides may include Ian, Tony, Dima, Mike, or Marianne, depending on the departure.

“I loved it. The experience was excellent. A comfortable coach. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. An amazing way to get to see many different areas of the Netherlands. Delft is a delightful town to explore. It’s very pretty and home to the famous blue pottery.”

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Amsterdam:1.5-Hour Canal Cruise local Guide, Drinks & Snacks - Starting near the Rijksmuseum and finding the pink shirt
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Amsterdam:1.5-Hour Canal Cruise local Guide, Drinks & Snacks

15.1.5-Hour Canal Cruise local Guide, Drinks & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,535 reviews · from $25

Spend 90 minutes on an open electric boat with a maximum of 24 people, following a pink-shirted Captain Jack crew member through Amsterdam’s canals. Your English-speaking guide, such as Pascal, Oliver, Eric, or Rubio, combines city history with humor while you enjoy Dutch cheese, sausages, sweets, cookies, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“We had an amazing time on the boat tour with captain Erick! He was so pleasant and gave us so many interesting facts about Amsterdam! Really enjoyed it!”

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