15 Best Historical Tours In Amsterdam

“No canal boats could leave from the departure point because of the Pride Parade in the canal. Viator should have known not to schedule a trip on that date and time. How do we get a refund?”

444 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $18.71by Amsterdam Circle Line

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Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private Jewish history walk in Amsterdam with Anne Frank House ticket help, memorials, canals, and apple pie breaks.

★ 5.0

“Inbal was a delightful story teller, with deep knowledge and insights into the Jewish history experience”

307 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $95.58by Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences

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Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

/ June 4, 2026

6.Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

Three courses in Amsterdam Central Station’s 1885 First-Class waiting rooms, with historic architecture, big flavors, and Damrak views.

★ 4.5

“Very lovely and patient staff. Spoke a range of different languages. Catered to customers needs and helped us tremendously. Food was amazing and definitely worth the price you pay. Portion sizes were massive.”

292 reviewsFrom $61by Grand Café Museum Restaurant 1e Klas

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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

7.Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

2-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Old Town, Dam Square, canals, and the Flower Market with stories that explain the city.

★ 4.8

“We enjoyed the tour and the guide was very good. Definitely recommend it!”

266 reviews2 hoursFrom $32by Trigger Tours

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Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

8.Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

A 2-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish WWII sites, ending by Anne Frank House with a local guide’s context.

★ 5.0

“Iris has amazing knowledge of WWII history and the Frank family's experiences leading up to their going into hiding in the Annex. She did a great job outlining the steps leading to their precarious state of affairs. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon on this tour and highly recommend it.”

259 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $29.02by Breeze Guided Tours

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Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter and History Guided Tour

/ June 4, 2026

9.Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter and History Guided Tour

A 2-hour Amsterdam Jewish Quarter walk that explains daily life under Nazi rule, highlights major memorials, and ends at Anne Frank’s House.

★ 4.7

“Very informative and interesting tour that not only educated you on Amsterdams Jewish community, but highlighted the grim reality of WWII living in the Netherlands. We visited areas steeped in interesting facts and history.”

210 reviews2 hoursFrom $23by Trigger Tours

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Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Heritage Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

/ June 6, 2026

10.Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Heritage Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

Jewish Quarter heritage walk through Amsterdam’s WWII past, from a Sephardic synagogue to deportation sites, ending by Anne Frank House.

★ 5.0

“5 Star Tour. Aaron is a European history cyclone on two legs. We learned so much. Incredible depth and full of human anecdotes. Best tour guide we have ever had.”

149 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $29.52by Trigger Tours

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LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

/ June 7, 2026

11.LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

Join Henk on a 2-hour LGBTQI+ history walk through Amsterdam, from the Gay Monument to Bet van Beeren in a small group.

★ 5.0

“Such an amazing tour!! Definitely a highlight of our week in Amsterdam. Henk is so knowledgeable and passionate about preserving and teaching the history of the LGBTQI+ community in Amsterdam. Henk is a kind and empathic person, and a great and knowledgeable guide. His sense of humor and warmth combined with his commitment to preserving…”

123 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $42.33by Special Amsterdam Tours

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Amsterdam: Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

/ June 7, 2026

12.Amsterdam: Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

Two hours of haunted alleys and canal-side disappearances from Nieuwe Kerk to the Weeping Tower, guided in English for $29.

★ 4.8

“Maria was very informative about the whole experience”

118 reviews2 hoursFrom $29by RoamWorldTours

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Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences

/ June 8, 2026

13.Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences

A small-group alternative history walk in Amsterdam, mixing Begijnhof, Dam Square, flower stalls, and smart shops with legalization context.

★ 4.0

“AMAZING! Great and funny tour guide that knew so much information. Loved the tour. We went to a bar for a quick drink and yummy treat, then headed to a coffeeshop. The tour guide is helpful and rolls your joint for you if you are inexperienced :P This was just an overall fun tour. Loved…”

102 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $42.05by Oranje Umbrella Tours

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REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center

/ June 8, 2026

14.REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center

2.5-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, historic center, and Grachtengordel with a German-speaking guide.

★ 4.7

“Es war ein echtes Erlebnis - vielen Dank! Natascha hat mir so viele Kleinigkeiten zu Amsterdam und so viele Neuigkeiten näher gebracht - es war sensationell. Ich hatte allerdings auch das Glück, alleine "geführt" zu werden, da aufgrund des schlechten Wetters an diesem Tag die anderen Interessenten abgesagt hatten. Vielen Dank nochmals für ein unvergessliches…”

102 reviewsFrom $32by Herzblut Amsterdam Stadtführungen

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