City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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Kickstart your trip to Amsterdam
The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in Amsterdam. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- See the most famous attractions in the area you would like to explore with your host
- Get tips and advice from your host about things to do during your stay
- Ask any questions you have about exploring Amsterdam
- Walk the streets with a local - you’ll be surprised at how much faster you feel at home
- Ditch the tourist traps and get right into the good stuff that locals also love
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 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 locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
Ah Amsterdam, you dreamy thing. You’ll join one of our local Amsterdam hosts, as they show you their mischievous city in a bespoke experience tailored just for you! Orientate yourself among the Golden Age canals as you take to the cobbled streets - there’s no telling what you might find.
Tulip traders, floating bookstores, monasteries converted into homes, hidden gardens, vinyl stores, and witty streetside attractions are all waiting for you. Don’t be afraid to ask your host questions and take advantage of their local know-how.
Sip on cold brew coffees as you stop by at the Van Gogh Museum, or visit the authentic architectural wonder that is Beginhof. Our host just can’t wait to share their home city with you and soon, we hope, you’ll be feeling at home too once they’ve shared their tips for where to eat, how to get around, and spilled a local secret or two.
P.S. Watch out for the bikes! We’re serious, it’s wild out there.
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Real Stories, Real Connections
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Trish
Nov 2025
This is the ultimate way to view Amsterdam - with a local! Alan was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our tastes. We were taken to lots of hidden gems that you won’t find on your own and given numerous insights along the way. The walking pace was very manageable also. Our time in Amsterdam was limited and Alan created an awesome experience for us! I loved all of it!
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Adele
Nov 2025
The three hour tour of Amsterdam with our host, Daan, was everything we hoped for and more. He is a very personable and engaging guide who genuinely seems to enjoy what he does. We learned so much about this beautiful city through his storytelling and we even made a quick stop to enjoy (and we did) a herring sandwich! We highly recommend taking this private tour and specifically doing it with Daan. A&J
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Adrienne
Oct 2025
Gerg was great and very knowledgeable. He turned my view of Amsterdam around to a great experience.
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Katherine
Oct 2025
Wow! What a great match. Craig was Ike a distant cousin you always knew about in the family, however had not met yet. he welcomed my 15 year old son and I warmly and the rest of the adventure was amazing. Craig got to know us, our interests and steered the showcasing of Amsterdam around that. We felt as though our questions were the guide with Craig filling in with fun anecdotes and ideas and suggestions along the way. We got to appreciate the city though the lens of someone who loves the city and her stories
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Kevin
Oct 2025
Anna , was absolutely fantastic , you have found a very special person , don't let her go - we could ave been any happier , great experience
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Beth
Oct 2025
Daan is extremely personable & flexible.
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