Amsterdam Port Guide

Taste selected classics like Gouda cheese, crispy fries, fried fish, herring, grilled cheese, the famous stroopwaffle, and apple pie or pofertjes on the Ollantay Food Tour. We will explore the city and fill our bellies with the best food Amsterdam has to offer including these highlights.

Explore iconic canals on a cozy small-group cruise aboard the historic 1911 salon boat Sophie, which is limited to 12 guests for a personalized journey. Amsterdam native Boudewijn Metzelaar, or "Captain Bow," serves as your host six days a week, with a trusted friend stepping in on Saturdays.

This food-centered adventure reveals Dutch culture through a variety of traditional and new oriental and western flavors melded with the nationalities that migrated here throughout history. Travelers can kick back, put their feet up, and smile while experiencing this adventure where diverse flavors are blended beautifully.

This 5.5-hour semi-private combo tour for up to 8 people includes skip-the-line entry to both the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum with an engaging expert guide. It is the most popular group introduction to the museum collections, Van Gogh, and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age.

Skip the crowds on this non-standard 2-hour intimate cruise aboard the Giuliana, a unique 100% electric, 100+ year-old boat featuring a toilet, heating, and inside and outside areas. Led by a local captain as your personal guide telling real stories without scripts, the tour for max 10 guests includes quality drinks and Dutch bites for a truly different experience.

Join your fun and enthusiastic guide, David, for a wonderful 3-hour walking tour to see highlights like Dam Square, lovely canals, picturesque back streets, beautiful canal houses, hidden gardens, and brown cafés. This gentle stroll explains how Amsterdam transformed from a fishing village into a global power.

This non-standard four-hour cultural immersion into Amsterdam combines visits to the Jordaan, UNESCO-listed canal belt, and Old City Centre with two curated local encounters. Guests will learn how trade, migration, and history shaped the city on a tour many call their best travel experience ever.

This exclusive 2-hour private tour led by an expert art historian offers Van Gogh aficionados an in-depth journey through the world’s most extensive collection of the artist’s work. You will explore his life, artistry, and inspirations, including why he began painting at 27 and the influence of his beloved.

Experience the "Orange Ocean" at the heart of SAIL Amsterdam during this private boat tour through historic canals as magnificent tall ships and 800 other vessels create a maritime spectacle. Your captain shares tales of maritime adventure and historic vessels during this celebration of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary.

Step aboard for an unhurried one-hour cruise through UNESCO-listed canals to see landmarks, quiet waterways, and lively neighborhoods from the water. Your skipper shares local insights, stories, and practical tips tailored to the group's mood and curiosity about history.

This Queer Gay Historical Tour explores 400 years of gay history, discussing how Amsterdam became a gay capital with the world’s first homo monument in 1987 and gay marriage in 2001. It covers gay emancipation, 17th-century life for sodomites, the transition to modern LGBT identity, and the importance of language.

During this 20-minute photo shoot, you will step back 300 years to become the Dutch art you see and get pictured as a Dutch Golden Age masterpiece. You will receive two 10x15cm (5.9x6.9in) prints and original files by email as a lovely memory of your stay in Amsterdam.

Discover the heart of Amsterdam on a private 2-hour walking tour that skips big crowds to show you historic squares, hidden courtyards, and canals with a guide just for you. You can see the highlights and hidden corners of the old city center at your own pace with time for questions.

This activity does not provide an entrance ticket or access to the Anne Frank House but explores the history of Amsterdam’s Jewish population, which dropped from 80,000 to 12,000 after WWII. It details how the Netherlands had the highest percentage of Jewish victims in Western Europe, including a young person.

This private boat tour features a historic luxury boat built in 1912 that holds floating monument status and previously served as transport between East and West Germany. Unlike other operators, this experience provides an intimate setting for your own group to enjoy the boat's unique history.

Hop on board Amsterdam's Best Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour for an unforgettable experience with B, featuring insider access and tastings at three top breweries with an expert guide. Whether with mates, a date, or someone great, you'll enjoy the ultimate craft beer experience in the city’s booming scene.

Sit back on a comfortable boat past highlights like the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Nine Streets, and Magere Brug while learning about the city’s history and hidden gems. This journey includes a complimentary refreshing drink to help you unwind as you enjoy the stories and culture.

Create three different cocktails and learn the fine art of bartending during this workshop at an Amsterdam distillery. You will also get a peek behind the scenes and learn everything you need to know about botanical rum.

This small-group tour for max 10 participants features a ferry ride and cycle through Amsterdam North to the Waterlands to see cows, old-school windmills, and farmers' signs offering fresh ice cream or milk. You will discuss water and land management, the Dutch obsession with bikes, and how they used these paths.

Join Kral Services for an unforgettable tour of the vibrant 17th and 18th-century village of Zaanse Schans to see timeless windmills, traditional crafts, a cheese factory, and Volendam. This experience allows you to immerse yourself in authentic Dutch history and culture while exploring these beautifully preserved historic sites.