Where the concierge points people first
City Sightseeing Amsterdam — The hop-on hop-off network. Good for a first afternoon when you want an overview without planning, less good if you dislike commentary through headphones. (52.3760, 4.8965) · Directions ↗
- Mike's Tours Amsterdam (private tours only) — As the name says, private tours only. For a family or small group who want the guide to themselves. (52.3622, 4.8800) · Directions ↗
- Toms Travel Tours - Private tours in Amsterdam, The Netherlands & Belgium — Private tours that go beyond the city, into the Dutch countryside and across into Belgium. Useful if you have a day for further afield. (52.3739, 4.8720) · Directions ↗
- Dutch Food Tours — Food-focused walking tours. The quick way to learn what stroopwafels, herring and bitterballen should taste like when they are done properly. (52.3757, 4.8959) · Directions ↗
The rest of the tour operators in Amsterdam — every one we hold
- Amsterdam Secret (52.3797, 4.8925) · Directions ↗
- Amsterdam VIP Tours (52.3821, 4.9161) · Directions ↗
- Babylon Tours Amsterdam (52.3737, 4.8944) · Directions ↗
- Canal District Amsterdam World Heritage (52.3665, 4.8934) · Directions ↗
- Dutchfoodlover (52.3632, 4.9016) · Directions ↗
- EAZY.amsterdam (52.3667, 4.8890) · Directions ↗
- Fun Amsterdam (52.3650, 4.8983) · Directions ↗
- Kemet Experience (52.3586, 4.9261) · Directions ↗
- Lex and the City (52.3657, 4.9374) · Directions ↗
Amsterdam caps tour groups in the old center
Since April 2020 Amsterdam has banned guided group tours through the Red Light District, and tour groups in the historic center are limited to 15 people. Any operator still selling a big-group walk through De Wallen is not following the rules. In practice this makes private and small-group tours the norm in the center, and it is worth asking any operator how many people will actually be in your group before you book.
Questions people ask
How many tour operators are there in Amsterdam?
NUM's directory maps 13 sightseeing tour agencies in Amsterdam, from hop-on hop-off buses to private guides.
Are Red Light District tours allowed in Amsterdam?
No. Guided group tours through the Red Light District have been banned since April 2020.
How big are tour groups in Amsterdam?
In the historic center, groups are capped at 15 people. Private tours avoid the question entirely.
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