Guided Tours

Amsterdam on foot

Walking tours in Amsterdam

One canal ring, the Jordaan and the hofjes, and the layout clicks into place.

Spring on an Amsterdam canal with houseboats and a bridge

Guided walks

Guided walking tours in Amsterdam

Compare theme and route and open the walk that fits your visit to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group
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Amsterdam: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group

90 min★ 4.9 (8918)

Discover Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District on a 1.5-hour guided tour and choose between multiple language options.

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Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour
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Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

120 min★ 4.7 (4491)

Learn more about Amsterdam’s famously liberal attitudes to drugs and prostitution on a tour of the Red Light District.

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Walking Tour in small group
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Walking Tour in small group

120 min★ 4.9 (4451)

Dive deep into Anne Frank’s story on a tour through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed city centre and the Jewish Quarter, accompanied by passages from…

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Amsterdam: Ganja Walking Tour w munchies
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Amsterdam: Ganja Walking Tour w munchies

120 min★ 4.2 (2140)

Bring up to 4 people on one ticket! Discover Amsterdam’s hidden cannabis culture, boutique spots, local stories, and snacks.

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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour
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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

150 min★ 4.7 (1388)

Start your journey with the best introduction to Amsterdam. Gain a unique perspective on the city, discovering its unique style that combines…

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Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in English or German
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Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in English or German

120 min★ 4.6 (1274)

Discover Amsterdam’s Red Light District in a choice of languages. See the famous brothel windows, coffee shops, erotic theaters, and narrow…

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Amsterdam: N°1 Food & Culture Walking Tour with 10 Tastings
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Amsterdam: N°1 Food & Culture Walking Tour with 10 Tastings

210 min★ 5.0 (1115)

Join a foodie and cultural walking tour in Amsterdam and taste classic Dutch foods while learning about their history.

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Anne Frank's Last Walk & Visit the house in Virtual Reality
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Anne Frank's Last Walk & Visit the house in Virtual Reality

150 min★ 4.8 (723)

** Tour does NOT start at Anne Frank House** **Tour is in English ONLY** Follow in the footsteps of Anne on her last walk through Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour
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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

120 min★ 4.4 (566)

Explore Amsterdam's hidden history on this walking tour, delving into its lesser-known tales, from witch trials to eccentric doctors, revealing…

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Amsterdam: Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour
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Amsterdam: Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour

120 min★ 4.2 (492)

Discover the impactful story of Anne Frank on a walking tour through Amsterdam. Your guide will recount tales of courage & heartbreak, bringing…

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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour
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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

120 min★ 4.8 (305)

Join this small-group walking tour through Amsterdam with your local guide. See famous sights such as the Old Town, Anne Frank House, the Royal…

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For your own group

Private walking tours in Amsterdam

Booked for your group only: you agree pace, start time and emphasis with the guide.

Amsterdam Anne Frank: Small-Group Walking Tour & Local Guide
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Amsterdam Anne Frank: Small-Group Walking Tour & Local Guide

120 min★ 4.8 (14868)

Learn about Anne Frank's life on a small-group or private walking tour. Hear from an expert guide about the writer's life growing up, as well as…

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Amsterdam: Red Light District Exclusive Night Tour
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Amsterdam: Red Light District Exclusive Night Tour

120 min★ 4.6 (381)

Discover Amsterdam's famous Red Light District after dark, explore the narrow streets, and learn about the coffee shop culture and sex work…

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Amsterdam Red Light Tour & Exclusive Sex Worker Meet & Greet
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Amsterdam Red Light Tour & Exclusive Sex Worker Meet & Greet

60 min★ 4.7 (109)

Discover Amsterdam’s Red Light District on a guided tour with local insights. Upgrade for an exclusive Q&A and meet & greet with a sex worker.

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Amsterdam: Private Walking Tour with a Local
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Amsterdam: Private Walking Tour with a Local

120 min★ 4.7 (103)

Skip the typical tour. Discover Amsterdam with a passionate local on a private, personalized walk full of hidden gems, real stories, and…

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Amsterdam: Coffee Shops Walking Tour
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Amsterdam: Coffee Shops Walking Tour

120 min★ 4.5 (57)

Learn about the cannabis culture and history of Amsterdam on a walking tour. Visit one of the city's legendary coffee shops with a local guide.

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Amsterdam: Private Hidden Gems Discovery Tour
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Amsterdam: Private Hidden Gems Discovery Tour

120 min★ 4.7 (20)

Discover the hidden gems of Amsterdam on a private walking tour. Amsterdam is one of Europe's most visited cities, and this is your chance to…

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Amsterdam: Red Light Tour in German/English for groups of 4 or more people
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Amsterdam: Red Light Tour in German/English for groups of 4 or more people

120 min★ 4.8 (10)

On a private tour, you will immerse yourself in the secrets and background of the Red Light District. With a stop at the coffee shop.

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Amsterdam: Introduction walking tour
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Amsterdam: Introduction walking tour

150 min

Get a full introduction to Amsterdam in one day with your guide on this walking tour, which covers all the main sights that the city has to…

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Choosing a walking tour in Amsterdam

Which Amsterdam walk to choose

The canal belt is a set of rings, and walking is how its layout finally makes sense. Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht curve outwards from the medieval core, with the Jordaan just beyond. A first walk that follows one ring and cuts back across the bridges gives you that shape. Later visits divide by theme. The occupation years and Jewish Amsterdam belong to the Plantage and Waterlooplein, hidden-corner walks slip into hofjes behind plain street doors, architecture themes read the gables, and the Wallen and the old churches carry the religion and ghost routes.

Booked ahead, by design

This page lists no free walking tours for Amsterdam. What it compares is booked in advance, which also tends to mean a group small enough to stay together on a bridge and a route that holds to its subject rather than sweeping the centre.

When private is worth it

Pavements here are busy and shared with cyclists, so hearing your guide is a real consideration. Your own group settles that, sets its own start time, and can give one subject the whole route.

Before you book

Quick answers

Is the guide really speaking English?+

Every tour listed here is led live by a guide in English; the card says so. Confirm the language for your date on the tour page before you finish booking.

Where does the walk start?+

Meeting point and start time depend on the tour you choose. They are shown on the tour page and again in your confirmation.

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Pick a walking tour in Amsterdam

Compare today's list and open the tour that fits your visit.