Top 15 Private Tours in the Netherlands

1.Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

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

See Rembrandt, Vermeer, and the Rijksmuseum’s highlights with a small-group guide, headphones, and a private English upgrade option.

“Lots of walking; museum can be crowded at times and there may be school groups depending on time of day and day of the week. Guides are excellent and a small group tour give you a more intimate, focused experience and helps you feel apart from the crowds. Well worth the money.”

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2.Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

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

Small-group Van Gogh Museum tour in Amsterdam with reserved entry, expert guides, major paintings, and a full-day admission ticket.

“Anita was a very professional and personal guide with technical knowledge of the material as she guided our family threough the museum.”

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3.Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour

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

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a private guide, learning its history, laws, coffee shop culture, and Old Town landmarks.

“Robin, our guide, was excellent, knowledgeable, and friendly. He provided historic context and information regarding the Red Light district in a professional and interesting way. Very worthwhile tour for those wanting to respectfully see and understand this part of Amsterdam’s past and current culture.”

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4.Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

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

Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a private guide, from the Portuguese Synagogue and Holocaust memorial to Anne Frank House.

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

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

Review of Amsterdam private airport transfers, including pickup timing, vehicle comfort, communication, price, value, and key booking cautions.

“Our driver showed up early, loaded luggage, was so friendly, unloaded us onto a trolley at the airport - a perfect experience. Thank you!”

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

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

Explore Dutch windmills, cheese towns, fishing villages, and Marken on a private eight-hour excursion from Amsterdam.

“Another awesome tour with Enrique. It’s like spending the day with an old friend showing you the Dutch countryside. Learned just the right amount about Dutch history and saw so many iconic sites. Thank you again - this was our second tour with you we’ll do another when we’re back.”

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

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

Compare Dutch masterpieces and Van Gogh’s life on a five-and-a-half-hour small-group museum tour with reserved entry in Amsterdam.

“Our guide Dianna was exceptional in her knowledge of art history and technique. She also brought the works to life with insights into the lives and times of the artists. She made sure everyone in the group had what they needed for a great tour. Excellent experience!”

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

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

Trace Amsterdam’s Jewish history from the Portuguese Synagogue to Anne Frank House, with memorials, local stories, apple pie, and private guiding.

“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with our guide, Inbal. She made the history walk interactive and informative. It was a lesson in the Jewish history that we were mostly unaware of. We wanted to dedicate part of our stay in Amsterdam to honor those from the past that perished as well as getting a more in depth understanding of their immigration story. We also appreciated the various statues and memorials honoring those that challenge the norm. Our Anne Frank “house” tickets were delivered the morning of the walk and we gained access without issue.”

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

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

Review of Amsterdam’s private two-hour canal cruise, with local guides, drinks, flexible routing, historic sights, and practical booking advice.

“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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10.Private Walking Tour through Leeuwarden

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

Explore Leeuwarden with a private 90-minute walking tour covering De Oldehove, royal history, Escher, miniature people, and wartime stories.

“Good guide, but incomplete in terms of interesting places including the waeg not seen then Plenty of restaurants to enjoyAuto-translated”

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

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s candlelit canals on a private 90-minute boat ride with a local skipper, drinks, flexible routing, and historic sights.

“Our guide and tour was a highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. The day was rainy but this boat has a clear top and open sides making the ride pleasant. His knowledge of the area was exceptional and the city is......beautiful!!”

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

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

Explore Zaanse Schans, Edam, Monnickendam, and Waterland on a private Amsterdam tour with windmills, cheese, clogs, and local insight.

“Phillip was an excellent tour guide with vast knowledge of the area. We asked for a tour away from the tourist traps and he delivered. We saw the windmills up close and got a private tour of two of the lumber mills. We had a delightful lunch in the fishing town of Monnickendam. Then visited a traditional cheese farm. We capped off our tour with a visit to village of Waterland and the unique church of Broek. I am not a fan of big tour groups and ear pieces. This was a delightful tour and well worth the money. Thanks to Phillip for an exceptional experience!”

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13.Private Photoshoot for Couple, Family, or Solo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 251 reviews

Book a private Amsterdam canal photoshoot with posing help, local tips, and edited digital images delivered within four working days.

“It was a good experience and turned out all photos were great.Photographer was good.”

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

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

Private Schiphol transfers with flight tracking, clean Mercedes, Tesla, or BMW vehicles, bottled water, and direct service to Amsterdam or beyond.

“Our driver was Guillermo and of course he was friendly, polite and courteous. He answered all our questions about Amsterdam and even texted me a nice list of recommendations on things to seeand where to eat.”

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15.Private Airport Transfer to or from Schiphol Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 15 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Private Schiphol transfer with clear driver contact, 70 minutes of airport waiting time, child seats, and comfortable cars or minivans.

“Very efficient and great service! Our driver met was waiting for us and contacted us upon arrival. He was very friendly and helpful!”

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