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15 Sightseeing Tours in Amsterdam to Build a Day Around

27 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 sightseeing tours in Amsterdam justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off 24h or 48h Bus and Boat Option - The bus loop: useful for orientation, limited as a tour
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Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off 24h or 48h Bus and Boat Option

1.Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off 24h or 48h Bus and Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,836 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Use a 24 or 48-hour ticket on Amsterdam’s open-top sightseeing bus, canal boat, or both. Hear commentary in 16 languages, visit Gassan Diamonds, and hop off near Museumplein, Jordaan, Heineken Experience, and the Jewish Cultural Quarter. The boat is especially useful for seeing the city from its canals.

“The route is very good as it takes you around the perimeter of Amsterdam. Loved the commentary. Drivers were all very nice. The diamond tour was a bonus.”

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Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - What the one-hour route reveals
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Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

2.Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 828 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $16

Spend about an hour on a glass-topped Lovers canal boat, passing the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Magere Brug, Rijksmuseum, and more. Choose departure points near Central Station, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, or Leidse Square. The audio guide adds city context, while the enclosed boat keeps you comfortable in unsettled weather.

“Great way to get a quick overview of the city, especially if it is your first time visiting Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise - Canal houses, small waterways, and the Houseboat Museum
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Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise

3.Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 444 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Meet in front of the Anne Frank House for a roughly one-hour cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Ring. Expect views of 400-year-old canal houses, Westerkerk, Centraal Station, the IJ, and the Amstel, with English commentary that may be live or recorded depending on the boat.

“This canal tour was the perfect way to begin our visit to Amsterdam. We enjoyed cruising through the many canals, seeing highlights of the city.”

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Amsterdam: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour - Scharrebiersluis and the first taste of canal Amsterdam
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Amsterdam: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

4.E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Ride an electric bike through central Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Dam Square, the floating Bloemenmarkt, Canal Belt, Skinny Bridge, Vondelpark, Museumplein, and Amsterdam Centraal. Guides such as Rissa, Conny, Christian, and Mark are praised for clear safety advice and lively city stories.

“Conny was an excellent tour guide. She kept us safe in the crazy traffic of Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise - Anne Frank House and the 9 Little Streets from the water
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Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

5.Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

Spend about an hour cruising Amsterdam’s historic canal belt with a live English guide. You’ll pass the Amstel, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, and more. Guides such as Camillo, Jasmine, Lara, and Michel have been praised for clear stories and humor. Drinks are optional, and the boat has a toilet.

“Friendly, knowledgeable hosts, found out lots of new information. The whole family enjoyed this. They have heated seat cushions!”

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Amsterdam: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour - Scharrebiersluis and the first taste of canal Amsterdam
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Amsterdam: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

6.E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Start near Amsterdam Central Station with a safety briefing, then follow your guide by e-bike through Vondelpark, Museumplein, canal streets, Marine Terrein, and Prinseneiland. Guides such as Shakira, Sebastian, Lilly, and Stefan have been praised for clear instruction and careful pacing. The small group is limited to 15 riders.

“We had a great time. Mark was our guide. He kept us safe while riding and was very interesting and informative on all the highlighted stops we made. 😍🙏”

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Amsterdam: 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw - What the two-hour route can include
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Amsterdam: 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw

7.2-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 81 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two hours touring central Amsterdam in a private bike-taxi rickshaw for up to two people. Guide Jan and other Dutch or English-speaking drivers can tailor the route, reach streets buses cannot, and stop for photos. Central pickup is included, and a cover is provided if rain arrives.

“Great morning. Jan on time, checked what we had seen before we set off and tailored the tour to what we wanted”

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Amsterdam: Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour - Through the Jordaan’s Smaller Streets
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Amsterdam: Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour

8.Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $137

Cycle Amsterdam’s canals and neighborhoods on a comfortable customized bike with a local guide. You’ll see Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Rembrandt’s house, Rijksmuseum, Museumplein, and Vondelpark. Guides including James, Stan, and Agapios have led tours in English, Dutch, German, and Spanish.

“Very interesting tour - Felt like i visited a lot of nooks and crannies in Amsterdam”

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Amsterdam: Combo Rijksmuseum & Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - Starting at the Rijksmuseum on Museumplein
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Amsterdam: Combo Rijksmuseum & Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

9.Combo Rijksmuseum & Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 74 reviews · 1 day · from $50

See Amsterdam from a glass-roofed, air-conditioned bus, then visit the Rijksmuseum with a timed entry ticket. You can hop off near Museumplein, Jordaan, the Jewish Quarter, Anne Frank House, and other key stops. Routes change by season, so check the app before setting out.

“Easy, quality transport. Brilliant and informative guide, unfortunately not on all buses. Value for money”

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Amsterdam: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Boat and XtraCold Icebar - Red Line: museums, the Jewish Quarter, and Jordaan
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Amsterdam: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Boat and XtraCold Icebar

10.24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Boat and XtraCold Icebar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 1 day · from $52

Use one 24-hour ticket to explore Amsterdam by hop-on hop-off canal boat, with GPS commentary in 18 languages, Wi-Fi, and a route map. At your booked time, enter the XtraCold Icebar, borrow a thermal coat, and enjoy three drinks in a room kept as cold as minus 10 degrees Celsius.

“Boat driver was really friendly and very informative. Ice bar staff very friendly, would be helpful if the coats zipped up”

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Amsterdam: Private Pedicab Historical Sightseeing Tour - Zeedijk and the edge of Chinatown
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Amsterdam: Private Pedicab Historical Sightseeing Tour

11.Private Pedicab Historical Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours Top rated

Ride through Amsterdam’s historic center in a private pedicab for two hours with local guide Bram. See Dam Square, Zeedijk, Chinatown, the Jewish quarter, Skinny Bridge, the Amstel, canal houses, and Museumsquare. Hotel pickup, drop-off, blankets, and live commentary in English, Dutch, or German are included.

“Bram knew a lot about Amsterdam. I could tell that he really loves his city.. The pedicab experience was unique and we were able to go down streets that were inaccessible to cars. A wonderful experimenter that you must do!”

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Amsterdam Open Boat Sightseeing Canal Cruise - Starting at Stadhouderskade 501
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Amsterdam Open Boat Sightseeing Canal Cruise

12.Amsterdam Open Boat Sightseeing Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Set out from Stadhouderskade 501 on a 75-minute open-boat cruise for up to 10 people. Your English-speaking captain guides you past the Canal Ring, Westerkerk, Amstel Hotel, NEMO, Rijksmuseum, Centraal Station, and A’DAM Tower. The open design gives wide views, but bring rain gear and arrive ready for changing weather.

“We took the 8:15 cruise and I'm glad we did. It was nice with out the glare of a high sun. I like this over the closed in cruises so that you can get that full 360 degree view without any obstructions.”

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Amsterdam Sightseeing Tour + Hidden Gems + Tastings + PDF guide - Rembrandtplein and the first view of the Amstel
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Amsterdam Sightseeing Tour + Hidden Gems + Tastings + PDF guide

13.Amsterdam Sightseeing Tour + Hidden Gems + Tastings + PDF guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $287

Spend about 2.5 hours walking from Rembrandtplein to Dam Square with a private guide such as Ana or Sasha. See the Amstel, Tuschinski cinema, Begijnhof, Royal Palace, and lesser-known sights, with Dutch cheese and stroopwafel tastings included. Herring is optional and costs extra.

“Wow!! this is a great tour and the guide, Sasha, was amazing!! He was able to answer all our questions and provide us with so much information. This is a great way to see the city!! I highly recommend this tour and hope you get Sasha as a guide, but I am sure they are all good. Even if you don't have much time in Amsterdam, this is a must tour.”

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Sightseeing Tour and Canal Cruise - Giethoorn and its quiet canals
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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Sightseeing Tour and Canal Cruise

14.Giethoorn Sightseeing Tour and Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $330

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn in a private Mercedes with an English or Dutch-speaking driver. Take a one-hour canal cruise, enjoy lunch, wander during free time, and possibly steer a small boat yourself. The driver is not a professional guide, so plan to explore independently.

“Absolutely wonderful day trip to Giethoorn. The “small group” ended up being my wife and myself. We were met by our driver, Sander, who was fantastic- friendly, interesting and informative. He drove us in a luxurious Mercedes “Executive Taxi” which was extremely comfortable. The included canal cruise was great, showing all around the village. So happy we chose this tour!!!”

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Amsterdam Independent Sightseeing by Pedal Boat - Checking in at one of two central piers
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Amsterdam Independent Sightseeing by Pedal Boat

15.Amsterdam Independent Sightseeing by Pedal Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews

Take a private pedal boat through central Amsterdam for about 1 to 1.5 hours. You steer your own route, pause near sights such as the Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum, and share the boat with up to four people. Expect a fun workout, limited instruction, and a refundable €20 deposit per boat.

“Une autre façon de visiter Amsterdam, très bon moment ! Accueil parfait 👌 En plus le gars parler français c’était impeccable parce qu’au début on croyait que l’on allez pas pouvoir ouvrir une petite binouze et finalement Amsterdam est la ville de la défonce donc que du bénéf Vive Amsterdam BINBINKSS”

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