The Netherlands · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in the Netherlands

38 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Dutch old towns are small, flat and hostile to cars, which makes them ideal on foot. The 15 below cover Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and the rest, priced by length, with a note on which run after dark.

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

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

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

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: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Walking through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter
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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

2.Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,467 reviews · from $37

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with guides such as Jonas, Manuel, Martina, or Yoshi, learning about Anne Frank, her family, the Dutch Resistance, and wartime persecution. See the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument, and Anne Frank House exterior. Choose a shared or private tour, but note that entry to the Anne Frank House is not included.

“Wonderful tour, especially for first day being in Amsterdam to get to know the history and get an idea of the town, people and layout.”

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Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour - Damrak, the harbor, and the Red Light District
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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

Walk Amsterdam’s old center with guides such as Raymond, Jaap, Sergio, and David, learning how water, trade, religion, war, bikes, and Dutch tolerance shaped the city. This English tour lasts about 2.5 hours, covers major sights, and costs $5.93 per person, with tipping left to you.

“Carl was a great tour guide and really likes what he does. Try to avoid busy times as streets get filled with people 😁”

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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

4.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

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

6.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

7.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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Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter - Enter the Portuguese Synagogue by candlelight
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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

Spend four to five hours exploring Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter and walking through the city’s wartime story. Your tour includes the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Museum, Hollandsche Schouwburg, and a two-hour guided walk connected to Anne Frank. Guides such as Manuel, Claire, Arthur, and Aneta are praised for clear, sensitive storytelling. Anne Frank House admission is not included.

“Excellent tour guide. Great content, great pace. Wove the Anne Frank story and Jewish history. Highly recommend.”

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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

Spend about 2.5 hours walking central Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide and no more than 12 people. See Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Nieuwmarkt, canals, gabled houses, Begijnhof, the Jewish district, and parts of de Wallen. Guides such as Sean and David tailor the talk to your interests and offer food and bar tips.

“We signed up for this tour after the similar tour we had tickets for with Snurk Tours was canceled due to “not filling up”. As it turned out, we were the only 2 people on this tour and this company still gave us a 2.5+ hour tour! We appreciate this tour company (WOW) going over and above to keep their commitment. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and as a former professor he was very good at explaining Amsterdam’s history and culture. This was our first day in Amsterdam and both of us came away from the tour feeling like we have a very good understanding of Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour - Beursplein and Dam Square: Amsterdam’s center of power
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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

10.Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

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

Walk central Amsterdam with a local guide such as Rob, Claire, Karl, or Pia, visiting Dam Square, Zeedijk, the Jewish Cultural District, Begijnhof, and the Flower Market. Expect history, humor, frank talk about prostitution and drug policy, plus practical tips for exploring on your own.

“Very informative and fun even in the rain. Claire made it interesting and factual.”

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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings - Starting beside the Flower Market
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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

11.Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Spend 3.5 hours walking central Amsterdam with Roman or another English or French-speaking guide. Taste eight Dutch staples, including herring, kibbeling, cheese, bitterballen, stroopwafels, fries, grilled cheese, and apple tart, while seeing the Flower Market, Begijnhof, Royal Palace, Westerkerk, Anne Frank House, and Jordaan.

“Roman was amazing! He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best food tour possible. He provided umbrellas, bottled water, hand sanitizer, and even brought cleaning supplies to clean the tables we ate on. I had so much fun on this tour and even made a friend! Roman recommended a traditional Dutch-Indonesian meal at Mama Maka at the Hyatt in Amsterdam and loved it. I highly recommend this tour! 10/10! Merci Roman!”

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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour - Meeting at the Jewish Museum
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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

12.Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

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

Spend about two hours with a private English-speaking guide in Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter. Meet beneath the 360 orange umbrella at the Jewish Museum, hear stories at the Portuguese Synagogue and Holocaust memorial, pass Rembrandt’s house, and finish outside Anne Frank House. Anne Frank House admission is not included.

“Arthur was a great guide. Not so fast paced. Answered all of our questions and explained everything along the way.”

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Small Group Walking Tour - Hello Amsterdam - Damrak’s dancing houses and the true-or-false game
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Small Group Walking Tour – Hello Amsterdam

13.Small Group Walking Tour – Hello Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at Dam Square and finish near the Anne Frank House after a two-hour walk through Amsterdam’s historic center. Your English-speaking guide covers canals, bikes, Dutch culture, slavery, tolerance, and LGBTQ+ history, with games and local tips along the way. Groups are capped at 15, and guides may include Dani, Danni, Jonas, or Adam.

“Danni is a great story teLLer! She was amazing, LiveLy and she even had games for us which everybody from our group enjoyed. I wish the waLking tour was Longer, maybe 3-4 hours.”

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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour - Meeting at Dam Square after dark
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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

14.Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk through Amsterdam’s darker past on a two-hour English tour led by guides such as Sunil, Duncan, Jan, or Julia. Starting at Dam Square, you’ll hear stories tied to Nieuwe Kerk, Spinhuis, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and the Waag. Expect strong city history, humor, and ghost tales rather than nonstop scares.

“I got to see a side of Amsterdam I haven’t heard about. Not only ghost stories but tales of the history of the city and how it came to be 10/10”

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Amsterdam: Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour - Starting at the Portuguese Synagogue
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Amsterdam: Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour

15.Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 485 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Follow an English or Spanish-speaking guide from the Portuguese Synagogue through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, past Holocaust and Auschwitz memorials, Rembrandt’s house, Zuiderkerk, and the Anne Frank Statue. Guides such as Stefan, Sunil, Lola, and Duncan bring the wartime story to life. This is an outdoor walking tour and does not include Anne Frank House entry.

“Julia was a very informative guide who kept a steady but not too fast pace for this walking tour. Only thing that could be improved on is the guidance to the location to find the meeting point. It was difficult to find.”

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