Tours with locals Amsterdam

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top Amsterdam tours & experiences

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

City Unscripted Original

Amsterdam 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.

$127.53 per person

3 hours

(250)

City Unscripted Original

Amsterdam Your Amsterdam, Your Story: A Flexible Full-Day Experience

The Amsterdam you want to experience in a day! See the main sites, taste the diverse food scene or go off the tourist trail. It's totally up to you!

$300.11 per person

8 hours

(86)

City Unscripted Original

Amsterdam Dutch design: shopping experience

Shop like a local in the trendiest shops discovering unique Dutch designs or browse hip markets in cool neighborhoods. Your shopping-savvy host will t

$127.53 per person

3 hours

(35)

City Unscripted Original

Amsterdam Ultimate Amsterdam food experience

From strooppwafels, herring, and Dutch cheese to surprising Indonesian dishes, try some of the best local foods in the bohemian Jordaan district

$180.18 per person

3 hours

(31)

Explore De Pijp: Amsterdam’s chic neighborhood

City Unscripted Original

Amsterdam Explore De Pijp: Amsterdam’s chic neighborhood

Explore Amsterdam's hippest neighborhood full of chic and unique independent shops, boutiques and cafes and a street market from 1905

$127.53 per person

3 hours

(40)

City Unscripted Original

Amsterdam A night in Amsterdam with a local

Explore beautiful Amsterdam after dark, guided by your host! From walking along charming canals to mingling with the locals at a bar, it's up to you!

$188.37 per person

4 hours

(34)

City Unscripted Original

Amsterdam Explore Keukenhof, the garden of Europe

Bountiful blooms, boat rides and acres of color in the Garden of Europe.

$379.67 per person

7 hours

(30)

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The best Amsterdam private tours & experiences with locals

With its gabled buildings, cozy coffee shops, and iconic canals, the laid-back “Venice of the North” is creativity at its coolest. Our tours by locals in Amsterdam let you experience this artistic city beyond the Van Gogh Museum and the provocative red-light district. You won’t miss out on the top attractions, but you might see them from a different perspective – from a tiny hidden garden or a hole-in-the-wall bar. Discover the soul of the city on our tours with locals in Amsterdam, with a like-minded Amsterdammer leading the way. From floating flower markets to charismatic neighborhoods, see the Amsterdam that only reveals itself to the people who call it home.

Meet some of our Amsterdam local hosts

Wendy

Amsterdam

Always hunting hidden gems and lekker local eats in Amsterdam’s quiet corners.

Jan

Amsterdam

Coffee lover with a thing for deep chats, cool buildings & hidden stories.

Alan

Amsterdam

Your go-to for food, photos, shopping, and laid-back city adventures you'll love!

Annet

Amsterdam

Photography lover with a knack for hidden gems and soulful city stories.

Shahin

Amsterdam

Amsterdam history buff and canal-side café lover with deep local insight from the Jordaan to the Plantage.

Marcio

Amsterdam

Museum District local who loves Vondelpark afternoons and private canal cruises.

Lurel

Amsterdam

Architecture buff with deep knowledge of Amsterdam’s historic city center.

Anna

Amsterdam

Lively host uncovering hidden gems and soaking up Amsterdam’s vibrant energy.

Anna

Amsterdam

Food lover, art fan, and shopper who knows where to find local hidden gems.

Lawrence

Amsterdam

History and art lover with deep insights into Amsterdam’s past and present.

Discover Amsterdam beyond your guidebook

The most incredible experiences in Amsterdam are so much more varied than a top-10 list could even begin to suggest. Between the city’s seven diverse districts and locals to match – ranging from the ultra-trendy streets of restaurant-lined Amsterdam-Oost to cool, creative Amsterdam-Zuid – the city’s unique culture can only fully be celebrated through snapshots of local life. On our Amsterdam tours by locals, you won’t need to get caught up in the tourist traps because no experience is off-limits. You’ll get the nuanced portrait of Amsterdam’s personality that no guidebook could ever paint.

Tourist admiring the sunset along a canal in Amsterdam

An Amsterdam tour to suit your travel style

Whether you’re an architecture aficionado who wants to see as many of the city’s historic landmarks as possible, a nature-lover ready to explore some of the most beautiful flower gardens in the worlds, or a fanatic foodie whose must-sees are markets and cafés, our tours with locals in Amsterdam will be personalized to you. Amsterdam has something for everyone, and in our network of likable locals, we have someone who shares your passions and can show you the best their city has to offer. Whatever your interests are, we’ll find the perfect friend to slot in with your travel style.

Tourist exploring the main attractions of Amsterdam on a private tour

From highlights to hidden gems

In a city with more iconic attractions than you could squeeze into a month, we know you want to see as many as possible. Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, City Unscripted tours with locals in Amsterdam will let you explore several of the city’s top sights on a whirlwind experience of its must-sees. But more than that, our tours with locals in Amsterdam give you authentic snapshots of the local lifestyle and priceless glimpses into the city’s secret side – the local haunts, lesser-known landmarks and hidden gems that make it so loved by the people who call it home.

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Latest reviews from our guests

**Maria made our Amsterdam trip.** We booked the Jordaan walking tour through City Unscripted and honestly weren't sure what to expect — but Maria exceeded everything. She clearly loves Amsterdam and it shows. She didn't just walk us past landmarks and recite facts; she brought the city to life with stories, local insight, and genuine warmth that made it feel like we were exploring with a friend, not following a tour guide. Traveling with family, she had a great sense of pace and kept everyone engaged the whole time. By the end we felt like we actually *understood* the city — not just that we'd seen it. If you're visiting Amsterdam, book Maria. Don't overthink it.

27 May 2026

Matthew J
Maria made our Amsterdam trip. She did not just walk us past landmarks and recite facts — she brought the city to life with stories, local insight, and genuine warmth that made it feel like we were exploring with a friend, not following a tour guide. Traveling with family, she had a great sense of pace and kept everyone engaged the whole time. By the end we felt like we actually *understood* the city, not just that we would seen it. If you are visiting Amsterdam, book Maria. Do not overthink it!

27 May 2026

Matthew J
Dan was very good to meet our needs

8 May 2026

Jean-Jacques l
Craig arrived on time, actually a little early. He was friendly and personable. He had a wealth of knowledge about Amsterdam and the Netherlands. He definitely customized our tour to meet our needs. We very much enjoyed our time with Craig and would highly recommend him to others.

22 April 2026

Linda G