Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 5.0
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Amsterdam Your Way: A Flexible Half-Day Journey

Let your curiosity lead the way—no set plan, just local insight, spontaneous stops, and a day shaped entirely around you.

Get one to access major highlights, lots of museums and public transport!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Spend half a day with a host who will create an experience that's fully customized to your interests
  • See Amsterdam’s iconic attractions as well as a few secret spots you won’t find in a guidebook
  • Discover the highlights of the area or neighborhood that you explore through the eyes of a local
  • See the authentic Amsterdam, accessible only through the benefit of having a local host by your side
  • Get to know your host and chat to them about more potential places to visit in Amsterdam

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Think of this personalized experience with one of our hosts like spending the day with a friend. You’ll shop, drink coffee, visit popular attractions and soak up the sights and sounds of the city. Game changer: the city happens to be Amsterdam, a progressive hub of creatives, artisans, bookstores, flower-sellers, and coffee breweries.

The quaint cobbled lanes flank tranquil canals, and dodging bicycles should be a national sport. After ticking off your must-see sights in the city, allow your host to lead you off the beaten track and offer a glimpse into authentic local life in Amsterdam.

They can’t wait to share their home city with you, and although half a day isn’t possibly long enough to see all there is in this bustling urban antiquity, we hope you’ll embrace it all!

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Stacey Jun 2025

Alan was a wonderful tour guide. He did an excellent job of communicating with us. He got to know us and then personalized the tour to our likes and desires. It really made our time in Amsterdam special. We highly recommend!

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Tyler May 2025

This was such a chill, laid back tour perfect for a cloudy, rainy day in Amsterdam. Anna reached out ahead of time to gauge our likes and interests to plan a tour to best suite us! We met at an easy location and she even double checked about what we wanted to see before we started. She was a wealth of information and could answer any questions we had. I appreciated that she took us to see a lot of ‘hidden gems’ as well as some of the more touristy areas. We ended the tour near a really cool theater turned cinema and even ended up seeing a movie when we were done since it was a rainy day - the inside of the theater was beautiful! We also really liked the flower market where we got some great gifts/souvenirs to take back home. Overall it was a great day and an awesome way to see and learn about Amsterdam!

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Ila May 2025
Chukwuka May 2025

Daan was truly awesome. I traveled with my family and a 10 month old kid with a baby stroller. Daan was able to make us feel welcomed and embraced our baby. He willingly volunteered to look after him while we would need to visit the restroom. The tour was amazing, my wife and I enjoyed the beautiful Amsterdam weather, historic places and landmarks. Daan was friendly and accommodating in helping us understand the history of the great nation. He was passionate about his country and ultimately transferred the excitement to us. This is a must have experience when you visit Netherlands. Best wishes.

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Brian May 2025

Great guide! Anna was very interesting and informative. She really made an effort to tailor the tour to our interests!

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Cheryl May 2025

We enjoyed learning about the history of the Amsterdam architecture and seeing many of the old canal houses.

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