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Top 15 Private Tours in the Netherlands

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Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade - Entering the Rijksmuseum and getting organized
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Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

1.Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,547 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Cobra Café for a two-hour tour of the Rijksmuseum’s permanent collection. Guides such as Clare, Martina, Daniel, and Wibe focus on Rembrandt, Vermeer, Dutch art, and the stories behind the works. Choose a small group of up to 15 or upgrade to a private tour.

“The perfect solo day trip. Sylvia my tour guide was so informed and gave me such great knowledge I felt like such an art aficionado by the time we were done!”

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Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private - Starting at Cobra Café near Museumplein
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Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

2.Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,437 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173Top rated

Meet near Museumplein for a 2.5-hour Van Gogh Museum tour limited to eight people. Your guide follows Vincent’s life through works such as The Potato Eaters and The Bedroom, with reserved entry included. Private upgrades are available, but temporary exhibitions cost extra.

“Our guide Tea was amazing. She gave us interesting details and walked us through the life and progression of Van Gogh’s work. I absolutely loved how she also read us excerpts of the letters to his brother. I can not recommend enough!”

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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour - Int Aepjen, one of Amsterdam’s last wooden buildings
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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour

3.Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 763 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District and Old Town with a private English-speaking guide such as Ben, Robin, or Saskia. In about two hours, you’ll cover Dam Square, the Waag, Int Aepjen, the smallest house, and the Condomerie, with optional visits to the Erotic Museum or a coffeeshop.

“Ben was very knowledgable and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our red light and coffee shop walking tour with him!”

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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour - Rembrandt’s Amsterdam adds a wider frame
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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

4.Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $157

Walk from the Jewish Museum to Anne Frank House with a private English-speaking guide. Expect Jewish Quarter stories, the Portuguese Synagogue, Holocaust memorial, Rembrandt landmarks, Dam Square, and an outside view of Anne Frank House. Anne Frank House admission is not included.

“We had a private tour with Josephine. She was super friendly and so knowledgeable we should have brushed up on our history but honestly we left with so much rich history. Seeing the bricks of the 102 thousand Jews that died was jaw dropping we will never forget it. We definitely recommend.”

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Amsterdam Airport & Non-Airport Private Transfer to City Center - Communication is often the best part
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Amsterdam Airport & Non-Airport Private Transfer to City Center

5.Amsterdam Airport & Non-Airport Private Transfer to City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 521 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Book a private, air-conditioned ride from Amsterdam Airport or another pickup point to your city address. Your driver tracks airport flights, sends text updates, waits up to 60 minutes after landing, and handles luggage. Vehicles fit groups of up to eight, with child seats available on request.

“Driver was on time and professional. Made the airport experience easy. Thanks………………………………………………………..”

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Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken - Zaanse Schans: windmills with working machinery
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Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken

6.Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Dutch windmills, cheese towns, fishing villages, dikes, and wooden houses. Guides such as Enrique, Juan, and Tirso are praised for clear storytelling and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup is included in central Amsterdam, while food and drinks cost extra.

“It was a perfect day of touring with Juan! He did a great job of showing us the signts and providing history of the area. The time in Zaanse Schans was amazing. We were able to get there before alot of the bigger bus tours and crowds to make it more enjoyable. It was also great to see the surrounding areas including Edam and Volendam. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a day trip from Amsterdam.”

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Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private 8ppl Max - Rijksmuseum: Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Dutch daily life
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Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private 8ppl Max

7.Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $288

Spend about 5.5 hours with a guide and no more than seven other people, touring the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Guides such as Cecile, Diana, Anna, Maria, and Paola have led strong art-focused visits, with reserved admission, a break between museums, and a final stop at Van Gogh.

“Van Gogh and Rikjsmuseum are two of Amsterdam's biggest and most important museums. Anna Nikolaeva, our very knowledgeable tour guide, not only highlighted the more famous works of art by the famous artists, but gave her own unique perspective on many of these masterpieces, and challenged us to see, feel, appreciate and imagine beyond what was painted on canvas. We love Van Gogh and Anna made us even love our tour more. Excellent way to see these attractions!”

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Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour - Starting at the Portuguese Synagogue
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Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

8.Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend three hours walking from the Portuguese Synagogue through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, Plantage, WWII memorials, Dam Square, and Westerkerk. Guides such as Chris, Kaleigh, Guido, and Inbal bring the history to life. Anne Frank House entry is included when tickets are available, with virtual reality as the backup.

“Chris was amazing! He certainly knows his history which was so awesome! Turned us on to some really cool spots - places and things we never would have discovered on our own! 10 out of 10!!!”

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Amsterdam 2-hour Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks - The central canal belt and Amsterdam’s Golden Age
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Amsterdam 2-hour Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

9.Amsterdam 2-hour Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $151

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals in a private boat with a local skipper such as Paap, Mark, Cynthia, or Hans. Expect live stories, drinks, flexible routing, and views of Jordaan, the Golden Bend, Seven Bridges, the Amstel, the harbor, and more.

“The cruise was so peaceful and calming. We brought snacks on board while we cruised the canals. Highly recommend a private tour over a group tour.”

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Private Walking Tour through Leeuwarden - Oldehove, Leeuwarden’s famous tower
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Private Walking Tour through Leeuwarden

10.Private Walking Tour through Leeuwarden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Leeuwarden’s historic center with a private English-speaking guide such as Zenon or Leonie. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Oldehove, Miniature People Leeuwarden, Princessehof, and sites tied to the royal family, M.C. Escher, and the Second World War. Hotel pickup is available at selected hotels.

“Very informative and gave us a wonderful view of Leeuwarden. Our guide, was excellent. I loved the royal connection explanation. The slight drizzle was refreshing.”

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Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks - From Prinsengracht into Jordaan
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Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

11.Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Take a 90-minute private electric-boat cruise from Prinsengracht with a local skipper such as Paap, Lucas, Deep, or Alex. Expect live stories, drinks, blankets, and a flexible route through Jordaan, the canal belt, the Golden Bend, Reguliersgracht, and the Amstel.

“Great private experience. Lucas was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Beautiful scenery. Love Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages - Edam: cheese, seafood and a quieter old town
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Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages

12.Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $362

Spend seven hours with a private guide such as Philip or Teun exploring Zaanse Schans, Edam, Monnickendam and Waterland. See a working windmill from inside, taste Dutch cheese, watch wooden-shoe making and enjoy hotel pickup in Amsterdam.

“Philip, our very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, took us into several villages outside of Amsterdam where we had the opportunity to see many windmills and even were able to go inside a couple to see how they work. It was a beautiful drive in the countryside with cattle, sheep, goats, canals, cheese shop, wooden shoe making demonstration, cute houses. Philip was an excellent communicator with a great personality. He personalized the tour to our wishes and he answered all our questions. His life experiences added to the quality of the tour.”

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Amsterdam: Private Photoshoot for Couple, Family, or Solo - Meeting your photographer and setting the style
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Amsterdam: Private Photoshoot for Couple, Family, or Solo

13.Private Photoshoot for Couple, Family, or Solo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 251 reviews

Meet a private photographer in Amsterdam for a 15 to 50-minute shoot through canal streets and bridge viewpoints. Choose candid, classic, or artistic images, get posing and outfit advice, and receive edited digital photos within four working days. Photographers include Yang, Zoey, Luxin, Leah, and Jin.

“Photographer was really friendly, patient and professional. We enjoyed everything and we felt comfortable with him. Definitely we can recommend this to everyone to have a great Amsterdam experience and memories.”

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Private transfers from or to Schiphol (AMS) airport Amsterdam - What the private vehicle experience is like
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Private transfers from or to Schiphol (AMS) airport Amsterdam

14.Private transfers from or to Schiphol (AMS) airport Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Meet an English-speaking driver in Schiphol’s main hall, then ride in a private Mercedes, Tesla, BMW, or similar vehicle to your chosen address. Flight monitoring, bottled water, luggage help, and flexible drop-off make this a calm start or finish to your Dutch trip.

“Okan was prompt, ready, and waiting for us as soon as we landed. The transfer was seamless. Would highly recommend. I’m traveling with my daughter, and she and I felt very safe getting to our hotel from airport.”

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Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems - Private & Custom Tour - Starting near Damrak and the old center
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Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems – Private & Custom Tour

15.Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems – Private & Custom Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $91

Spend 2 to 6 hours walking Amsterdam with a private English speaking host. Your online questionnaire helps shape the route around history, food, design, markets, or quieter corners. Guides such as Alan, Anna, Elle, Jan, and Aarre have led relaxed, personal city introductions.

“Highly recommend Jan for this experience. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny! He took us on a loop around all the notable sites in Amsterdam proper. We’ll be back and would ask for Jan again!”

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