15 Best Historical Tours In Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

/ June 4, 2026

1.Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

Small-group Amsterdam food and culture tasting tour with street bites, Bloemenmarkt, Begijnhof, Jordaan stroll, and Dutch history stories.

Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

2.Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

2-hour Amsterdam haunted history ghost walk from Dam Square to Blood Street and the Waag, with spooky stories and strong local guides.

★ 4.5

“Our guide has been a delightfully friendly guy with a good sense of humour. We were a small group so the guide had time to tell us a little something extra every now and then and it was both informative and entertaining.”

488 reviews2 hoursFrom $30by Empire Tours and Productions (Amsterdam)

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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

/ June 4, 2026

3.Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

A small-group Amsterdam food-and-history stroll with pie, Indonesian satay, top Dutch cheeses, fish, and Dutch wine in a speakeasy room.

★ 5.0

“Bo was excellent as our guide. She gave us such good information and was incredibly fun to be with. Our group stayed together after the tour was over to talk and share stories. It was a great day!”

482 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $157.21by Amsterdam Food Tours

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Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

4.Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise

From the Anne Frank House, cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO Canal Ring for about 1 hour with English narration and great views.

★ 4.5

“The boat ride was nice but I was looking for more information about the area. This trip scenic but not informative”

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

“Ester was an amazing guide. We learned so much about the history of the area. Anne Frank house was very moving.”

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

“Excellent service and wonderful meal in a great setting.”

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

“Amazing tour, highly recommend. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was a life long local”

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

“Stein was a great guide — engaging, enthusiastic, and a genuinely strong storyteller. He made the history easy to follow and kept everyone interested throughout the tour. We appreciated his knowledge and the way he shared it. Would definitely recommend.”

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

“Great tour, very educational! The guide was very kind and welcoming.”

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

“We took the tour with Henk on July 9, 2022. He was wonderful and very informative. He has a wealth of knowledge to share. We loved that he told the history of LGBTQ+ with the history of Amsterdam woven through it. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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

“We had a blast with Maria. She was very kind, showed us interesting places and we heard spooky storys. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Maria.”

118 reviews2 hoursFrom $29by RoamWorldTours

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REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center

/ June 8, 2026

13.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

“Unser Guide, die Anne, war super. Mit viel Humor und Fachwissen hat sie uns durch Amsterdam geführt. Die Tour mit ihr war ein Highlight unserer Reise und ihre Tipps für den nächsten Tag waren super.”

102 reviewsFrom $32by Herzblut Amsterdam Stadtführungen

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Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences

/ June 8, 2026

14.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

“The tour itself was alright, great insight into the coffee shop culture (the other detours were probably unnecessary) but I wish our guide gave more sufficient warning over consumption of the space cakes. We were initially told “one each”, but my husband insisted we shared one between us (thank god) and also insisted we head…”

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

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