Best Private History Tours in Amsterdam — Our Top 5

1.Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter from the Portuguese Synagogue to Anne Frank House, with memorials, history, apple pie, and private guiding.

“This tour went way beyond our expectations. Kaleigh has a beautiful personality and has so much knowledge to share about the area’s history and the German occupation of Amsterdam. It was like getting a fascinating walk-through lecture from the best history teacher of all time. My two teenage girls fell in love with her and it felt like we gained a new family friend.”

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2.Private Boat Tour Amsterdam – 90 Min incl. welcome drink on historic saloon boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $265

Review of Amsterdam’s private 90-minute saloon boat tour, with canal views, a welcome drink, local stories, flexible routing, and practical booking tips.

“We had a wonderful trip through the canals. Carl pointed out lots of points of interest; taught us a few things about the culture and customs. We went to the restaurant he recommended for dinner and it was also excellent. He was very attentive and had our drinks of choice at the ready every time our glasses were empty!”

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3.Amsterdam Private Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $156

Review of Amsterdam’s private 2-hour walking tour, covering Dam Square, Begijnhof, Bloemenmarkt, Nieuwmarkt, and local history.

“Our private tour with Henk was fabulous! Henk is super knowledgeable about Amsterdam’s history and took us to historical sites/important landmarks that we definitely would have missed on our own. The walking tour also helped us get familiar with the layout of Amsterdam which helped us navigate the city a bit easier thereafter. Overall, it was a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it!”

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4.Historic Amsterdam 2-Hour Private Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 2 hours

Review of Amsterdam’s private two-hour tour, covering Dam Square, canals, Red Light District, Flower Market, guides, price, and practical tips.

“Great walking tour of all of the highlights and history of Amsterdam!”

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5.Private Anne Frank and Jewish History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $336

Review of Amsterdam’s private Anne Frank and Jewish history tour, with Holocaust sites, resistance stories, apple pie, and Anne Frank House access.

“Our Guide Chris was fabulous! He was very knowledgeable about the city and history!”

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