Escape the airport: see Amsterdam on your layover
Escape the airport: see Amsterdam on your layover
Escape the airport: see Amsterdam on your layover

What you'll do

Beat the layover blues and make the most of your time in a new city – even if it is only for a few hours. Join one of our hosts in a personalized experience of Amsterdam where they’ll enable you to see the city through the eyes of a local who knows it inside out!

Tailored to fit your time, budget and interests, see some of Amsterdam’s most famous attractions, or relax in a park, taking in the historic architecture. Having a host by your side means you’ll skip the tourist traps and drive into what really matters – stroopwafels of course (Dutch waffles).

Whether you’re staying for a night or stopping off for a shorter period of time, there is plenty to entertain, from iconic museums and lazy canal cruises to food markets boasting traditional Dutch treats and fresh produce.

Whatever your preference, make the most of your time with a host that can’t wait to show off their city.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 5 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Don’t waste your layover in Amsterdam waiting at the airport, get out and explore the city with a host to help you maximize your time
  • With a host’s savvy, you’ll get exactly want out of your day, be it shopping, eating, exploring or ticking off some famous sights
  • Squeeze in some sightseeing and visit the city's highlights without stressing about getting lost
  • Swap airport food for a wholesome meal at a local eatery
  • Allow your host to personalize an experience that fits your schedule and whets your appetite for Amsterdam

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized itinerary
  • 5 hours with a host (includes travel time)
  • Your host will meet you at the airport
  • Transfers to and from the airport
  • Walking experience once in the city center

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs other than airport transfers
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    An awesome 5 hours overview of Amsterdam! Anna Aksionova was my tour guide for a 5 hours visit of Amsterdam and I really enjoyed it She was very well educated of the places and history of Amsterdam. I will remember this tour for a very long time!

    December 2020

    Sebastien L

    I met Sebastian at the airport and we went on a city adventure. Exploring the cultural and historic parts of Amsterdam as well as chatting on the way as if we old friends. I found out that Sebastian due to his business is interested in the cannabis industry, so we decided to get educated on the subject at the Museum of Cannabis. That provided us with a lot of useful and elaborate information on the subject. To finish the tour we went on the highest tower of the city to take over the edge swing. Since we both enjoy a bit of adrenaline we also took a VR experience. The few hours we spent together were informative, very social, and lots of fun!

    December 2020

    Anna A

    We had a super stressful travel day and was having a really hard time finding her at the airport as we were not familiar with the meeting spot and did not realize there was only one! In retrospect, it was very easy to do - just keep walking out and there it is. Anna was able to calm our nerves and warmly invite us to her beautiful city!! She was compassionate and kind and did amazing with our special needs son. She was knowledgeable, flexible, kind, and fun!!! She planned an AWESOME itinerary and we just loved our quick visit. Getting back into the airport and collecting our stored luggage was a breeze. My apologies for arriving so stressed and thank you for welcoming us regardless :)

    December 2019

    Elizabeth C

    My City Unscripted layover tour was wonderful! My guide Lawrence was on time and ready to go. We made the best use of the short time I had in Amsterdam. We were able to cover everything I asked for and more. I would definitely use City Unscripted again.

    November 2019

    Michael M

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