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Amsterdam Custom Tour: Personalized Exploration
4.8
227 Ratings
Amsterdam
Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Amsterdam on a private tour with a local guide. Visit iconic venues, explore the canals, indulge in traditional Dutch food, and customize your itinerary based on your interests.
Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Amsterdam on a private tour with a local guide. Visit iconic venues, explore the canals, indulge in traditional Dutch food, and customize your itinerary based on your interests.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Amsterdam - Experience Amsterdam from the perspective of a local, discovering its picturesque canals, vibrant creativity, and daily life rhythm with a passionate resident as your guide. This is more than just a walking tour—it’s a City Unscripted journey: genuine people, authentic connections, tailored entirely to you.
Before embarking on your…
- Amsterdam - Experience Amsterdam from the perspective of a local, discovering its picturesque canals, vibrant creativity, and daily life rhythm with a passionate resident as your guide. This is more than just a walking tour—it’s a City Unscripted journey: genuine people, authentic connections, tailored entirely to you.
Before embarking on your adventure, you’ll complete a brief online questionnaire to help us design an itinerary that aligns with your interests. Whether you’re intrigued by design, cuisine, history, or hidden gems off the beaten path, your guide will craft a day that feels uniquely yours. Here are some highlights to inspire your curiosity:
- Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) - Stroll through Amsterdam’s historic canal belt, where narrow streets, arched bridges, and gabled houses showcase the city’s heritage and charm. These picturesque waterways set the pace of daily life.
- 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) - Wander through this network of interconnected streets celebrated for its creative energy, design culture, and local spirit. It’s a vibrant mosaic of historic buildings and unique discoveries.
- The Jordaan - Explore a neighborhood renowned for its blend of tranquility and character. Here, tree-lined canals, cozy cafés, and small galleries reveal a slower, everyday side of the city cherished by locals.
- Albert Cuyp Market - Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of this bustling market district, rich with multicultural flavor and energy. Street vendors, local shops, and open-air stalls reflect the city’s diverse character.
- Spui - Discover a relaxed central square surrounded by bookstores, local cafés, and hidden passageways. Just beyond the main routes, quiet spots unveil creative life nestled in the city’s heart.
What's Included
- 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
- 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
This is not a pre-planned sightseeing tour. The host will tailor the day to suit your pace—whether it’s strolling along canal paths, discovering artistic neighborhoods, visiting local markets, or unwinding in a peaceful square. Each experience is designed to align with your interests and curiosity.
Prior to the tour, a brief online questionnaire will be…
This is not a pre-planned sightseeing tour. The host will tailor the day to suit your pace—whether it’s strolling along canal paths, discovering artistic neighborhoods, visiting local markets, or unwinding in a peaceful square. Each experience is designed to align with your interests and curiosity.
Prior to the tour, a brief online questionnaire will be completed to pair you with the ideal local host who will craft your perfect day in Amsterdam.
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Location
STARBUCKS
Damrak
This is a great central meeting point if your hotel is not listed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(227 Ratings)
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Terry_t
Oct 27, 2025
Great tour for a short period of time! - Alan was a terrific Tour Guide! He took us to Markets, historical sites off the beaten path and away from the crowds. We went by Anne Frank house, Rembrandt house, red light district and walked around the canals, bought Dansk souveniers and found local art in the Market. Saw beautiful flowers and plantings along the canals. We stopped for coffee but still managed to see many of our requested interest points.
We would definitely request Alan to guide us should we ever be fortunate to spend more time in Amsterdam Netherlands!
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B8705agpeterh
Oct 17, 2025
A absolute must for you bucket list.. you are in good hands.. highly recommend. - Wendy was nothing short but fantastic ... She first asked what we would like to see and our interests. Then on that advice she gave us a tour (she was very switched on with history of the town) absolute pleasure to talk too. Being in Amsterdam she is always weary of the cyclists and made sure that we weren't accidently run over , always thinking of our safety. Made us very comfortable walking around the town .. Well done Wendy , Peter and Karen down under Australia.
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Marla_k
Oct 11, 2025
Wonderful - We had a great morning walking the city - seeing canals and secret gardens - learning about the city and its charms - our guide was so patient with US being an HOUR late because of traffic and things outside our control - she rolled with it all and we couldn’t be more thankful - highly recommend!
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Lee_r
Oct 8, 2025
Having a private tour is... - Having a private tour is the best way to get around and see Amsterdam. Our tour guide took us to the places we wanted to see, and moved at our pace since I am a very slow walker.
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Daralyn_l
Oct 4, 2025
Amsterdam, we love you! - Alan was an absolute gem! He navigated us through the city with ease. Alan’s walking tour was totally immersive and very authentic.
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Maura_g
Sep 30, 2025
City of Canals - Our guide was punctual besides the rain. As we were a small group of three, we easily walk through the city. We passed by the old part of the city, around the multiple canals and we took amazing pictures. The tour was private, and we were contacted by email, to find out what were our main focus. Decided that we wanted to explore the city, cafes, but our focus was not the Red Light district visit( although we pass through), or visiting the Anne Frank Museum . We visited the Van Stapale cookie shop, when was heavily raining, and it was an excellent decision from our guide. We didn’t have a lot of time in Amsterdam, but went to the flower market, pass by Our lord in the attic house/museum, visited the train station enormous bikes parking lot. One of the things we appreciated visiting was the Tutchinsky theater a jewel to see in Amsterdam, specially in a rainy day at the end of your walking.
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Kevin_s
Sep 30, 2025
Don’t let the rain stop you! - Rainy cold day in Amsterdam but our tour with Elle was wonderful. Amsterdam when cloudy and rainy is still beautiful and gives the city a different look and vibe. Our tour guide was wonderful and showed us the city from a local perspective which is so wonderful. Not a large group mega tour but a personal experience. Ask for Elle who was the best tour guide!!!!
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Marylou_w
Sep 23, 2025
Great tour! - Anna was a wonderful guide. Very thorough with explanations and answering all of our questions. She took us to some of the older parts of Amsterdam and it was a lovely tour. She met all our expectations for this tour.
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199robin
Sep 19, 2025
Great Experience - We booked a private tour with Wendy. She was easy to communicate with before the tour.
She showed us all kinds of hidden areas in the city of Amsterdam.
We really enjoyed her commentary and recommendations for other things to do.
I highly recommend a private tour in Amsterdam to avoid the crowds and to have a more personal experience. We are very glad we took this tour.
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Julie_s
Sep 19, 2025
Book this Tour! - Jan was an amazing local guide who showed me and my friend around Amsterdam. He knew the city inside out! He took us to places like Oude Kerk, Damrak Square, and the Bloemenmarkt, where we saw the famous floating flower market. He was full of interesting facts and stories about Dutch history and culture. It was a great walking tour!
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