Sightseeing Tour Amsterdam:
Main Highlights + Secret Locations + 3 tastings + One‑Day Amsterdam Itinerary (PDF)

Of course, on our sightseeing tours Amsterdam, we’ll see all the must‑see highlights:

• The Royal Palace and Dam Square;
• De Nieuwe Kerk, where royal inaugurations and wedding ceremonies take place;
• The National Monument dedicated to the victims of World War II;
• The Rembrandt Monument;
• The “floating” flower market;
• The medieval Begijnhof;
• Amsterdam’s oldest house;
• The stall with the best herring in Amsterdam;
• The historic Munttoren tower;
• Delftware—traditional Dutch blue‑and‑white pottery;
• The Beurs van Berlage (Amsterdam Stock Exchange);
• The former prison;
• The leaning canal houses;
• Examples of Northern Renaissance and Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) architecture;
• Europe’s most luxurious cinema, and much more!

There’s even more to come. On our group tours Amsterdam, we’ll also show you our favorite secret spots that guidebooks don’t mention, like a hidden chapel, the living clock, the mouse city, the spot where Ocean’s Twelve was filmed, and the church where electronic music plays.

On our small group tours Amsterdam, we’ll tell you:

• What’s the difference between Holland and the Netherlands?
• How do the Dutch manage to live below sea level, and how does that shape their lives?
• How was Amsterdam founded, and how did it become one of the richest, most influential, and freest cities in the world?
• How did the tiny Netherlands grow into a vast colonial empire, and how do people today view that colonial past?
• Why does Amsterdam have so many canals?
• How did the Netherlands become the most bicycle‑friendly country in the world?
• Is there a Dutch cuisine?

But that’s not all. Want to know how to peek through the windows of the Royal Palace? Where did the green parrots in the city come from? Who steals bikes from the locals? How can you become a nun and still have a personal life? What is happening in Dutch cathedrals or former prisons? Why is our national color orange? Why are there no curtains in those big windows? We’ll cover all of that.

After our sightseeing tours Amsterdam, we’ll also recommend what you absolutely must see in Amsterdam and the Netherlands, where to have dinner, and how to spend your evening. And we’ll email you a detailed itinerary for our perfect day in Amsterdam—though there’s so much in that plan it could easily fill several days.

But of course, on our sightseeing tours Amsterdam, we won’t just look and listen. Together we’ll do plenty of fun things:

• We’ll taste cheese, waffles, and, if you like, the city’s best herring or eel.
• We’ll decipher what the old façade signs hide.
• We’ll meet the famous Amsterdam's sweetheart.
• We’ll experience the passage of time firsthand.
• We’ll try to find the secret chapel.
• We’ll meet the local “mafia” and come out unscathed.
• We’ll come up with a few ways to get rich quickly, and much more.

Of course, you can’t cover everything in two hours, but with our Amsterdam group tours, that’s just the beginning! We’ve got loads more private tours in Amsterdam and beyond, from farm visits to foodie trips, street‑art walks, and so much more. We dreamed them up with a lot of love. Why don’t you come along?

“…Nastya is not only an excellent guide but also a highly erudite person. Her speech is brilliant and beautifully phrased. The selected sites for the tour are not trivial…” (Igor, USA)
“…Route was planned wonderfully… I’m a tour guide myself, and picked up a few things too…” (Ekaterina)
“…A meticulously planned tour that combines historical facts, everyday-life information, and interesting gastronomic spots. Huge thanks for the very warm memories of that day!” (Ekaterina)
“…One of the best narratives I’ve experienced after visiting around 50 countries…” (Sergey, USA)
“…seeing the city from the inside through the eyes of such an emotional and engaging storyteller means falling in love with the city without options…” (Olya)
“…This was an amazing tour… so many relevant points from historical, religious, economic, and current day, that it was a little bit like drinking from a fire hose… highly recommended by my wife and me.” (John, USA)
“…interesting and informative for both an adult and a child…” (Ksenia)
“…Fantastic tour! Alex was very friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. He made sure that everyone feels included and… managed to hold the group together and tailor to everyone’s needs. I’ve lived in Amsterdam for years and learned many new interesting facts…” (Julia, The Netherlands)
“…Great tour into the history of Amsterdam from the time it was founded, understanding the reasons why it became such a great city… Highly recommended!!!” (Sasha, Israel)
“…Your work is very valuable and dear to us!!!!…” (Oxana, Ukraine)
“…thank you for the wonderful organization… Especially grateful for such an amazing guide!…” (Elena M, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
“…A wonderful tour… shows the city’s real beauty, not just a promotional poster…” (Irina, Germany)

Here are some wonderful reviews from people who joined our group tours in Amsterdam. We’re incredibly grateful for these kind words—they truly give us the energy to keep creating new routes and experiences. Many of our guests come back to explore more with us, and we have already become good friends. We’d love for you to be one of them. See you in Amsterdam!

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