Amsterdam · HISTORICAL TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 historical tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A small-group Amsterdam food and culture tasting with Dutch bites, flower and courtyard stops, and story-driven history from guide Roman.
“This tour was fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone for a first day in Amsterdam or if you were like me coming for just one day on a cruise ship we got to hear great stories and visit fun local places to try all of the specialties. Roman was a 10Read more”
UNESCO Kinderdijk entry ticket with two museum mills, pumping station access, and an included boat ride through the polders.
“Much cheaper to go this route than through the cruise port! We were able to do everything inside of this area. I highly recommend it.”
Hop on a 65-year-old heritage tram in The Hague all day for $18, with 10-language audio and stops at Parliament, Peace Palace, and Scheveningen.
“We really enjoyed the hop on hop off team ride. It was a great way to see The Hague and get our bearings. Some more detail in the audio would have been good.”
Cruise Rotterdam Harbor on historic Nehalennia. See Erasmus Bridge, cranes, ferries and more, with audio in Dutch, English and German.
“this is a very nice experience. you can sit down comfortably at the table, both inside the boat and outside, and watch the passing-by landscape while enjoying refreshing drinks. the tour guide offers interesting pieces of information all throughout the trip. the boat isn’t going too fast, so you have a lot of time to appreciate the view and take pictures.”
A 2-hour Amsterdam ghost walk mixing true dark history and spooky storytelling, starting at Dam Square with stops at Nieuwe Kerk and Waag.
“Duncan was a fantastic guide through Amsterdam. His local knowledge is so thorough and he has a clear passion for history. If you can take a tour with him, you’ll come away more informed and enlightened about the fascinating history of this city!”
A small-group Amsterdam food and history walk with Dutch classics, high-end cheese, speakeasy wine, and a New York tie-in building.
“My friend and I had a wonderful time on this tour and our guide Mark was knowledgeable, friendly and interesting. Dutch food is another story, but it’s really not about the food, it’s more about the context in which the local foods came about (which is why one of the stops is an Indonesian place). So while the food wasn’t mind-blowing (although certain items were fab such as the apple pie), I still thought the tour was worth it. The first stop was probably the best and most unique, although all of the places are local and family owned, which is nice. However, please keep in mind that if you…”
50-minute electric boat cruise in Leiden with bilingual skipper stories, quiet sailing, and covered heated comfort when weather turns.
“Beautiful and definitely worth for someone who’s visiting Leiden and wants to get a grasp of the city history and important buildings. Guide was very nice and prepared.”
One-hour English canal cruise from the Anne Frank House, gliding past UNESCO canals, bridges, churches, and modern waterfront for under $19.
“Great fun and a lot of history. The captain was very friendly and funny. I highly recommend booking this trip”
2-hour walking tour from Dam Square through UNESCO canal sights and Golden Age stories, ending with Dutch food tasting.
“Very interesting, good mix of historical & cultural facts, never too dry. The guide Alfred, being a stand-up comedian helped!”
Private 3-hour Amsterdam walk through Jewish WWII sites to Anne Frank House, with pie, optional tram, VR if sold out.
“Kaleigh our guide was extremely knowledgeable and well spoken. It was a fantastic tour and well worth the price.”
Dine in Amsterdam Central Station’s restored 1885 first-class waiting rooms with a 3-course lunch or dinner, historic views, and great value.
“Food hot, good choices, staff are efficient, quick, helpful,”
Two-hour small-group Amsterdam highlights with a local guide, Old Town stories, Anne Frank area, canals, Flower Market, and Dam Square.
“The guide Robin was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts about Amsterdam.”
2-hour guided walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, with WWII context, stops like Anne Frank House and Auschwitz Monument, from $23.
“I would recommend booking on Sunday morning, not much people, it was great, thanks again!”
75 minute guided canal cruise in Gouda on an authentic barge, through historic trade routes and Museum Harbour. $18, Dutch/English.
“Fijn om op deze manier de stad te ontdekken, onze gids deed heel erg haar best om ons een en ander bij te brengen. Het was niet zo evident om het allemaal goed te volgen omdat je in de boot zelf weinig zag van de omgeving. Dus als ze verwees naar een gebouw bijvoorbeeld aan de rechterzijde, dan kon je dat niet zien, vonden we toch een beetje jammer.”
Amsterdam ghost walking tour with a live English guide, dark canal stories, executions, and disappearances. 2 hours from $29.
“Amazing tour! The stories were incredibly interesting and the guide was super knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions.”
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