Amsterdam
Must see Amsterdam with a local
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
5.0
(25)
Must see Amsterdam with a local
Walk past some of Amsterdam's top sites in a day, from the Rijksmuseum to Dam Square, and a sprinkle of hidden gems on an experience tailored to you
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get to know the real Amsterdam with a local, avoiding the tourist traps but seeing the highlights
- Tick off your ‘must see’ famous sites in a day
- Get recommendations on Dutch delicacies at places that are loved by locals
- Soak up the history of the city by chatting to locals or engaging your host in conversation
- Get tips from your host (over a coffee or beer, perhaps) for the rest of your stay in Amsterdam
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Anybody who has been to Amsterdam will agree that the city is so much more than the sum of its parts; it’s a feeling! While you might be unable to tick off every sight in a single day, one of our friendly Amsterdam hosts can help you tap into its addictive energy!
Join them on a personal experience of the city in a way that blends tourist musts and local gems. You might want to cruise on the canals, visit the Anne Frank House, gawk in wonder at the Van Gogh Museum, or stroll through the medieval city center. Still, we’d also encourage you to allow your host to pull you away from the sights and enjoy some downtime in a quiet, authentic Amsterdam neighborhood.
We recommend the Jordaan neighborhood - it’s quaint and vibey, and the architecture is spectacular! With coffee in hand, take to the streets! The tulips are blooming, and the city is waiting.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Patrick,
Mar 2025
We took this tour immediately upon our arrival from the US, in part to keep ourselves awake and fight jet lag. We had filled out a questionnaire about our interests and Anna meet us at our hotel to embark on our tour. Anna was very knowledgeable and took care to try to show us both the key sights and also the areas we were most interested in (we love going off the beaten path and seeing how the locals live). We even visited a local grocery store. Even with a 6 hour tour, Anna made it fun and interesting, including for our 15 and 17 year olds. Highly recommend!
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Olivia,
Jan 2025
This tour was lovely and catered to my likes/dislikes with more added to it. I did schedule a 6 hour tour and I think it could have been done in 4 hours. I will say, it was nice to see a few extra things and go at a slow pace. My guide, Wendy was very pleasant and knowledgeable. If you have doubts, please do not and book the tour!
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Simon,
Sep 2024
Duane took the time to source a great gluten free cafe to suit our dietary needs, Croque Madame, which had great sandwiches and cakes. Duane also has an extensive knowledge of Amsterdam which made the tour extremely interesting as well as indicating nice restaurants for future meals.
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Laurel,
Sep 2024
Walking around with Alan was just like walking around with a friend. We loved exploring with a local, who took us to so many great stops we wouldn’t have gone to otherwise.
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Carol,
May 2024
Fantastic tour! Wendy was very flexible and met us at the port. We had a great time and loved the city. Very informative! Def recommend!
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Carol,
May 2024
Wendy was a fantastic tour guide! Very thorough and flexible. Definitely catered to exactly what we wanted to do! Would definitely use Wendy and Cityunscripted again
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