The Netherlands · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in the Netherlands

227 tours  ·  from $4

These are flat cities built for feet, and the good routes cover ground a boat cannot. The 15 below cover Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Delft and Utrecht, priced by length with a note on which run after dark.

Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - Start near the Jewish Museum
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Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

1.Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,619 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Spend about two hours walking from Amsterdam’s Jewish Museum area through the Portuguese Synagogue, Dokwerker, Auschwitz Monument, Dam Square, and Anne Frank’s statue. Guides such as Patrick, Manuel, Edwin, and Yoshi use photos and local context to explain Jewish life, Nazi occupation, resistance, and Anne Frank’s story. Anne Frank House entry is not included.

“Was not helpful in getting a refund even though it was raining and had just booked 1 hr before. They asked me to contact the local provider and did not help in getting my refund”

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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Starting beside the Portuguese Synagogue
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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

2.Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,467 reviews · from $37

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a live guide and connect Anne Frank’s family story to the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument, Dutch Resistance, and Anne Frank House façade. Choose a shared or private tour in English or other listed languages.

“Jonas was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. It was one of the best walking tours that I have ever experienced.”

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Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour - Beurs van Berlage and the city built on water
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Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

3.Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours with FreeDam Tours exploring Amsterdam’s old center in English. Guides such as Jaap, Raymond, Sergio, and David bring history, humor, visual aids, and local tips to stops covering canals, tolerance, trade, war, bikes, and the royal family.

“Carl was a great tour guide and really likes what he does. Try to avoid busy times as streets get filled with people 😁”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Beursplein and Dam Square
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

4.Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,722 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk central Amsterdam with a small group of up to 15 people and a live English or German guide. Hear Anne Frank’s story alongside accounts of Jewish life, persecution, resistance, and survival, then finish outside the Anne Frank House. Entry is separate.

“Leo was an amazing tour guide and we learned so much from him!! The city is incredible. We did think we would be going into the house, but we were mistaken. Overall, a wonderful experience!”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour - Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES - Meeting at De Waag in Nieuwmarkt
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

5.Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,676 reviews · from $28

Follow Anne Frank’s story through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with guides such as Valentina, Josh, Julia, and Emilia. Hear diary passages beside the Portuguese Synagogue, Auschwitz Monument, and Holocaust Names Monument. Choose English, German, Italian, or Spanish, and expect 2 to 3 kilometers of walking.

“Julia is a really nice guide, the visit is well constructed and intimate.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Walking Tour - Starting at the National Monument and Dam Square
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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

6.Guided Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,384 reviews · from $29

Walk central Amsterdam with an English- or German-speaking guide, visiting Dam Square, the Royal Palace, canal houses, the Anne Frank Monument, Begijnhof, and more. Guides such as Alex, Justin, Deborah, and Stefanie mix history with local advice, food tips, and plenty of time for questions.

“Charlotte was a great guide. Very informative and interesting.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops - A Dutch Bar and the Social Side of the Tour
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Amsterdam: Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

7.Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,092 reviews · from $27

Join a 45-minute to 2.5-hour English, Dutch, or German walking tour from the Royal Palace through central Amsterdam. Visit coffee shops, a Dutch bar, Begijnhof, and the Flower Market while learning about cannabis rules, medical use, and local culture. Guides may include Eric, Erik, James, or Felix.

“Jans was a great guide and so much fun! A he was so enthusiastic and we could tell he loved his city. He took us to some pretty cool coffee shops. It was a very small group so that was really nice too.”

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Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter - The Portuguese Synagogue and its candlelit interior
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Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

8.Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,879 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend about four to five hours in Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter and on a two-hour Anne Frank walking tour. Visit the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Museum, and Hollandsche Schouwburg. Guides such as Manuel, Claire, David, and Aneta bring strong historical context.

“Claire W was an outstanding guide. Her passion for the topic was apparent and lent depth to presentation. She was through and detailed and brought the Jewish quarter to life for us.”

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Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience - Starting near Beursplein and Dam Square
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Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

9.Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk central Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide in a group capped at 12. See Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Nieuwmarkt, canals, gabled houses, Begijnhof, Jordaan, and de Wallen, while guides such as Sean and David add history, humor, and practical food tips.

“We signed up for this tour after the similar tour we had tickets for with Snurk Tours was canceled due to “not filling up”. As it turned out, we were the only 2 people on this tour and this company still gave us a 2.5+ hour tour! We appreciate this tour company (WOW) going over and above to keep their commitment. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and as a former professor he was very good at explaining Amsterdam’s history and culture. This was our first day in Amsterdam and both of us came away from the tour feeling like we have a very good understanding of Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour - Starting at Beursplein and entering the old center
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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

10.Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 995 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $20

Walk Amsterdam’s historic center with a guide such as Rob, Claire, Karl, or Pia. In 2.5 hours, you’ll cover Dam Square, Zeedijk, Begijnhof, the Flower Market, and more, with stories on trade, Dutch culture, prostitution, drug policy, and World War II.

“Our guide was Richard and he gave us one of the best walking tours we had in Europe. He took us along the historical areas of Amsterdam and gave us tips on the best places to eat. Totally recommend this tour.”

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Anne Frank's Last Walk & See Anne Frank House in Virtual Reality - Leidseplein gives you the city before the story narrows
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Anne Frank’s Last Walk & See Anne Frank House in Virtual Reality

11.Anne Frank’s Last Walk & See Anne Frank House in Virtual Reality

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 957 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Walk from Max Euplein through Leidseplein, the Jordaan, Prinsengracht, and Westerkerk while learning about Anne Frank and wartime Amsterdam. Guides such as Kees, Michael, David, and Zarah lead the route, which ends with a furnished Secret Annex VR tour and a coffee, tea, soda, or beer.

“Our guild was a native who was so knowledgeable about their history and Anne Franks life. The VR was so interesting. We were told that unlike the current actual home, the VR version had been furnished with things from Anne Franks life and era. It gave a good perspective on what it was like when Anne Frank lived there. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings - Starting at Vijzelstraat and the Flower Market
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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

12.Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 838 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Join Roman or another local guide for a 3.5-hour walk through central Amsterdam, tasting cheese, herring, kibbeling, stroopwafels, fries, bitterballen, grilled cheese, and apple tart. You’ll pass the Flower Market, Begijnhof, the Royal Palace, Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House, and the Jordaan.

“What an amazing experience. This is a must-do when you are in Amsterdam. A great combination of food and local culture. So glad we found this!!”

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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

13.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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Small Group Walking Tour - Hello Amsterdam - Damrak and the dancing houses
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Small Group Walking Tour – Hello Amsterdam

14.Small Group Walking Tour – Hello Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at Dam Square and walk through Amsterdam’s old center with a local English-speaking guide. Expect canal views, dancing houses, bike culture, slavery history, Dutch family life, and the Homomonument. Guides such as Dani, Jonas, and Adam use stories and games to keep the pace lively.

“Danni is a great story teLLer! She was amazing, LiveLy and she even had games for us which everybody from our group enjoyed. I wish the waLking tour was Longer, maybe 3-4 hours.”

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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour - Spinhuis: Punishment, Fear, and Women’s Stories
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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

15.Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk through Amsterdam’s darker past with an English-speaking storyteller. Expect royal crypts, witch trials, a former women’s prison, a haunted nun at Begijnhof, Blood Street, and the Waag. Guides such as Sunil, Duncan, Jan, and others blend ghost stories with city history, architecture, and local tips.

“We had a wonderful time on our tour with guide Duncan. He was very knowledgeable on the history of Amsterdam, while sharing some excellent stories about it’s haunted past. Highly recommend!”

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