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Historical
Amsterdam
Tours

Logo Historical Amsterdam Tours

Historical
Amsterdam
Tours

History | Art | Architecture

Explore Amsterdam with a private guide

Explore Amsterdam’s rich history at your own pace with our private walking tours.

Experience Amsterdam Like a Local:  Benefit from the knowledge and enthusiasm of our Dutch historian guides.
They’ll bring Amsterdam’s stories to life, share fascinating local legends, and point out hidden details you might miss on your own.

Discover Hidden Gems:  Go beyond the usual tourist spots and uncover the charming secrets Amsterdam holds.
We’ll tailor the tour to your interests, ensuring a unique and unforgettable experience.

Comfortable Exploration:  Our tours are designed for a leisurely pace with plenty of stops for photos and insightful commentary.
Explore Amsterdam on your terms, without the crowds.

Create Lasting Memories:  Book your private walking tour today and embark on a historical adventure through Amsterdam’s vibrant past.

Amsterdam’s history whispers secrets around every corner. Uncover them with our passionate local guides.

These Dutch history buffs weave captivating tales, transforming facts into stories you won’t forget.
Delve into the Golden Age, Amsterdam’s Financial or Maritime history, or uncover wartime narratives.

Book your private tour and let a local unlock Amsterdam’s soul for you.

Our guided tours in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a beautiful, historic city. We have different types of tours available. Book your private guide in time and enjoy a private tour.

Amsterdam City Tours

2,5 hours | Incl. visit canal house

2,5 hours | Set sail for adventure!

Amsterdam History tours

2,5 hours | Incl. visit bank vaults

3 hours | The story of an ocupied city

Amsterdam Art tours

2,5 hours | Incl. museum ticket

3 hours | Incl. Rembrandt House Museum

Our most popular tours

Our guides

Explore Amsterdam at your own pace with our private walking tours led by seasoned storytellers: Maarten, an expert in Amsterdam’s art and architecture, Tijs, who brings the city’s rich history to life, and Edgar, with an insider’s perspective on Amsterdam’s hidden gems.

Imagine uncovering Amsterdam’s secrets with a passionate local who can tailor the tour to your interests. Forget large groups and guidebooks – experience a personalized journey through time.

Historical Amsterdam Tours Private Guide Tijs

Tijs

Owner | Guide

Tijs is a seasoned traveller. He loves to show people around his beloved hometown, so he founded Historical Amsterdam Tours in 2015. He is happy to share his passion for Amsterdam with you.

Historical Amsterdam Tours Private Guide Edgar

Edgar

Guide | Art Historian

Edgar’s endless knowledge about Amsterdam keeps surprising us. He is an art historian, which makes him the ideal private guide to guide you along the canals and around the museums of Amsterdam.

Historical Amsterdam Tours Private Guide Maarten

Maarten

Guide | Art historian

Maarten has a degree in art history and literature, a beautiful combination for a tour guide. Maarten can tell you passionately about Amsterdam, the city he knows like the back of his hand.

Our reviews

  • star rating  Excellent bespoke tour of highlights of the Rijksmuseum. Edgar Foley was a great and knowledgable guide! He put the history of Dutch Art in the Golden Age and... read more

    ColinP975
    May 31, 2023

    star rating  Surprised and Delighted - What a wonderful tour - we thoroughly recommend it. Tijs was knowledgeable, full of interesting stories and extremely courteous and polite. A fascinating tour and to be able... read more

    emmaH205UX
    March 27, 2023

    star rating  We made this tour as we prefered to get a more real-live impression of Rembrandt than just looking at his paintings in the Rijksmuseum. And Tijs fullfilled this expectation absolutely.... read more

    muellerrike
    May 23, 2022
  • star rating  Tijs was an excellent tour guide - funny, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable. The private tour was a fantastic experience and made the museum so much more accessible to someone who... read more

    Hbf99
    May 16, 2022

    star rating  Edgar took my colleagues + I on a tour of multiple areas of Amsterdam and shared so much history + culture with us when we walked.

    I remembered so... read more

    chrisfolwell
    May 11, 2022

    star rating  A brilliant tour with a great guide - Edgar took my colleagues + I on a tour of multiple areas of Amsterdam and shared so much history + culture with us when we walked.

    I remembered so... read more

    Chris F
    May 11, 2022
  • star rating  A very relaxed and experienced guide. Willing to talk and answer questions. The best investment knowledge is to buy high and sell low

    Mickiewicz K
    August 4, 2021

    star rating  A very relaxed and experienced guide. Willing to talk and answer questions.
    The best investment knowledge is to buy high and sell low

    mickiewiczk
    August 4, 2021

    star rating  A very relaxed and experienced guide. Willing to talk and answer questions. The best investment knowledge is to buy high and

    Mickiewicz K
    August 1, 2021
  • star rating  We’ve lived in Amsterdam for 10 years and finally took the time to learn more about the fascinating history. The financial tour did not disappoint - learning about both the... read more

    Ramela S
    July 20, 2021

    star rating  We’ve lived in Amsterdam for 10 years and finally took the time to learn more about the fascinating history. The financial tour did not disappoint - learning about both the... read more

    RTJS
    July 20, 2021

    star rating  We’ve lived in Amsterdam for 10 years and finally took the time to learn more about the fascinating history. The financial tour did not disappoint - learning about both the... read more

    Ramela S
    July 1, 2021
  • star rating  Tijs is one of the people that makes us wish the day to have more than 24 hours! 🙂 Not only a guide who makes the fascinating Amsterdam even more... read more

    RafaTraveller
    December 22, 2020

    star rating  Tijs is one of the people that makes us wish the day to have more than 24 hours! 🙂 Not only a guide who makes the fascinating Amsterdam even more... read more

    RafaTraveller
    December 1, 2020

    star rating  Tijs is one of the people that makes us wish the day to have more than 24 hours! 🙂 Not only a guide who makes the fascinating Amsterdam even more... read more

    A Tripadvisor Member
    December 1, 2020

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