Attractions: Waterlooplein

With FreeDam Tours you'll explore Amsterdam on a tip-based sightseeing and storytelling walk led by a super-local guide. As you move through the city, your guide will pair beautiful sightseeing with engaging stories, using pictures and maps to bring the places to life. The approach blends visual aids with personal insight so you get a clear overview of Amsterdam in a single tour. Along the way you will learn how freedom and tolerance have shaped the city and its people throughout the ages. The tour covers history, modern life, culture, art, fun facts and personal stories to give an insider’s perspective on everyday life in Amsterdam. It is designed to challenge preconceived ideas, and many guests say they never look at the city the same way afterwards. The tour is tip-based, so you can tip your guide directly for the experience you receive.

Experience Amsterdam at your own pace with a personal audio guide delivered straight to your phone. The tour includes 100 audio stories that bring the city to life as you walk past iconic sights like the Royal Palace and Dam Square, and as you uncover quieter corners and hidden gems. The commentary blends factual notes with vivid soundscapes and voice narration to make each stop feel immersive. As you move through the city, you’ll wander neighbourhoods such as the trendy Jordaan and the bustling Negen Straatjes. This self-guided walking tour lets you explore without a group or fixed schedule, so you can pause, resume and choose how long to linger at each place. The guide works directly from your browser, so no app download is needed, and you can start from wherever you are. It’s suitable for solo travellers, couples and families who prefer a flexible way to learn about Amsterdam while walking its streets.

On Sherpa's Amsterdam food tour you join a small-group walking experience that pairs Dutch tastings with the city's culture and history. Your local guide will lead you off the beaten path through historic neighbourhoods and the UNESCO canal ring, moving like a friend who knows every great spot. As you move through the canal belt the route will finish near the Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Along the way you'll sample local classics such as aged Gouda, bitterballen, fresh herring and hand-cut fries, with drinks ranging from milk to wine and beer. Every bite will come with context: you’ll hear why herring is eaten with onions and pickles, how Surinamese and Indonesian flavours became Dutch staples, and what 400 years of canal-trade history taste like today. The tour keeps numbers small (maximum 10 guests) and you’ll find there is enough food to replace a meal. You’ll be joining a Sherpa Food Tour, part of Sherpa’s global collection of High-Fidelity Local Experiences for curious travellers and passionate food lovers.

In Amsterdam you'll take a guided walk that centres on Anne Frank and the wider Jewish experience during the Second World War. Meeting your guide at Waterlooplein, you will move through the Jewish Quarter and pass key sites such as the Portuguese Synagogue and the former Jewish Council headquarters. Along the way you'll see historical monuments and buildings that still bear traces of the war and learn about collective actions and hardships, including the February strike and the severe hardship of the hunger winter. As you walk, the guide will explain how life changed under Nazi occupation and point out the many hiding places in the city where families such as the Franks were forced to flee. You will hear the story of Anne Frank and her family, what they endured during this dark period, and the history of her diary—how it was published by her father after the war and went on to become one of the best-selling books of all time. The tour offers a focused, human-centred account of wartime Amsterdam and the people who lived through it.

This Amsterdam Sunset Cruise takes you along the city’s iconic canals as the sun goes down, bathing historic architecture and charming bridges in a warm, golden light. As you move through the waterways, you will see the canals and the facades that line them while a live guide shares stories and facts about Amsterdam’s landmarks, giving context to what you’re passing. The cruise includes an open bar with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, and you will be seated on a spacious, comfortable boat with cosy seating. Along the way you’ll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere that suits a romantic evening, a night out with friends or a group celebration.

In historic Amsterdam you will step into the world of Rembrandt on a private walking tour that follows the places where the artist lived, worked and was laid to rest. As you move through the city, you’ll explore the homes, markets, churches and streets connected to the people he painted — merchants, guild members, family and neighbours — and see how those settings shaped his portraits and scenes. Along the way, your guide, an expert in Golden Age art and a longtime Amsterdam resident, will share rich insights into Rembrandt’s life and work and into the Dutch Golden Age and its lasting impact on the city. The experience is always led by the same passionate Dutch local you can read about in the reviews, which ensures a consistent, personal and in‑depth journey. You’ll gain a local’s perspective on how Rembrandt’s legacy still resonates in today’s culture, connecting past and present through the story of Amsterdam’s most famous painter.

When you explore Amsterdam’s Jewish history you’ll see why old Amsterdammers still call the city Mokum, a Yiddish word meaning “place.” As you stroll through the old Jewish quarter you’ll pass monuments and mansions, the market at Waterloo Square and several synagogues, including the famous Portuguese Synagogue (the Esnoga). Along the way you’ll learn how people here lived, worked, loved and traded until the Nazi occupation brought that world to an end. You’ll hear about both tragedy and resistance, about those who survived and the postwar city that received them. As you move through the streets you’ll also follow the story of how the community slowly came back to life and how its presence continues to shape Amsterdam’s identity — influencing language, place names, folklore, science, trade and a wider philosophy of life.

You will begin with access to the Jewish Cultural Quarter, where you can explore the Jewish Museum & Junior, the Portuguese Synagogue, the National Holocaust Museum and the Hollandsche Schouwburg at your own pace. Entrance tickets for these venues are valid for one entire week, so you may spread your visits over several days and take time with the exhibits that interest you most. After you have seen the Quarter, you will join a live walking tour led by a professional guide that looks at Amsterdam during World War II through the eyes of Anne Frank. As you move through the city, the guide will explain how life changed for Jewish residents and place Anne Frank’s experience in its local historical context. The guided walks start in front of the Jewish Museum for the English-language tour, and in front of the Portuguese Synagogue for tours in Italian, Spanish, French and German. The two parts of this product are separate: self-paced entry to the Quarter’s venues and a scheduled guided walking tour in your chosen language.

On this self-guided city neighborhood tour, you’ll discover the hidden gem that’s the Jewish Quarter in Amsterdam. Along the way, you’ll listen to an audio guide to delve deeper into its rich history, culture and traditions. During the tour, you’ll visit the Portuguese Synagogue to explore its timeless beauty and see the 17th-century interiors aglow with candlelight. Additionally, you’ll be able to take in the Dockworker Statue and the Auschwitz Monument. You’ll also wander along Henri Polaklaan Street, where you’ll encounter the National Holocaust Names Memorial. Thanks to the audio guide, you can learn about various historic bridges in the city as you cross the Piet Meerburg Bridge. Finally, you’ll conclude your journey at the Waterlooplein Market.

This bike tour of Amsterdam focuses on the city's dramatic nineteenth‑century transformation. After a long period of stagnation, the country awakened and surged forward, moving out of slums and outdated technology into one of the world's most advanced economies. As you ride, you'll explore how that surge reshaped everyday life: the social contrasts and stratification of the time, the technological and economic breakthroughs, and both the admirable achievements and the darker events that shaped the era. The narrative will link those nineteenth‑century changes to the world we live in now. By covering almost the whole city centre, the tour takes you to a myriad of places that cannot easily be seen on foot. Along the way you'll encounter locations that illustrate the period's contrasts and learn how different neighbourhoods and developments fit into the larger story of national renewal. If you'd like to continue your exploration, Snurk.Travel also offers other tours in the Netherlands — from food and street art to museums, countryside and balloon trips.

On this private walking tour through Amsterdam’s historic Old Town you will explore a cultural landscape shaped by centuries of European civilisation. As you move through the streets you’ll encounter Oude Kerk, which reveals medieval origins and ancient architectural heritage, and Centraal Station, a grand example of classical design and urban transformation. Along the way Dam Square will reflect political history and cultural evolution, while the Royal Palace will show baroque architecture and a royal legacy. Westerkerk will stand out as a symbol of religious and architectural heritage. You will walk near the Anne Frank House and have a quiet moment to reflect. The Tulip Museum highlights botanical traditions within Dutch cultural identity, and the port reveals Amsterdam’s role in global trade and the growth of civilisation. The programme and exact attractions may vary depending on booking date, time and crowd conditions, so each visit may offer a slightly different route and experience.

Enjoy a private walking tour through Amsterdam’s historic centre where you will move through a cultural landscape shaped by centuries of European civilisation. Along the way you will pause at the Royal Palace to see its classical architecture and learn about royal heritage. Dam Square will show you contrasts of political power and urban transformation, while Waterlooplein Market presents a lively, local setting rooted in long-standing tradition. You will also walk along the Amstel River and sense the city’s enduring cultural legacy and architectural elegance—features whose historical depth is older than the United States. As you travel between these authentic spaces, your guide will share stories that link past and present so you gain a clear sense of how history and daily life continue to shape Amsterdam. The exact programme and attractions may vary depending on booking date, time and crowd conditions, so each visit may offer a slightly different experience.

This guided walk through Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter is led by an expert guide and focuses on the neighbourhood’s history and heritage. You will begin at the Jewish Historical Museum, where exhibits trace centuries of Jewish life in the city. As you move through the area, your guide will share stories of both triumph and tragedy that have shaped the community. You will stroll along cobbled streets and pause at Wertheimpark to pay respects at the Holocaust Memorial. Along the way you’ll browse the eclectic stalls of Waterlooplein Market and encounter a mix of well-known landmarks and lesser-known corners of the quarter. The tour brings together historical context, personal stories and the area’s cultural highlights to give you a clear sense of the Jewish Quarter’s past and present.

From the 16th and 17th centuries, Amsterdam was considered by many to be like a European Jerusalem because of the relative freedom of worship it offered. On a route through the old Jewish quarter, you will explore that history and the neighbourhood’s cultural landmarks as you move through the canals and streets that shaped the city’s Jewish community. Along the way you will pass Waterlooplein, where the monument to Spinoza stands, and continue toward the Amsterdam Zoo area, the site of the National Holocaust Memorial. In the Hermitage area you will encounter The Shadow Canal Monument, and on the Nieuwe Herengracht canal you will see the impressive Portuguese Synagogue. The route brings together more than 45 points of interest connected to Jewish life and culture in Amsterdam, offering a concentrated overview of the community’s history, memorials and notable sites.

Step into Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter on an immersive walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. As you move through the streets, you’ll encounter notable architecture such as the Portuguese Synagogue and the Hollandsche Schouwburg. Along the way, your guide will share historical context and personal narratives that bring the area’s buildings and monuments to life. You’ll also trace the footsteps of Anne Frank and hear about the hidden house whose rooms are evoked in her diary. The tour explores the nuances of daily life in the Jewish Quarter, its cultural contributions and the community’s resilience. Throughout, you’ll be shown intriguing monuments and buildings and offered historical insights that deepen your understanding of this complex neighbourhood.