---
title: "Private Amsterdam Tour: Old Town & Canals"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 110
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 120
duration_max_minutes: 360
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/private-amsterdam-tour-old-town-canals/
---

# Private Amsterdam Tour: Old Town & Canals

## Overview

Explore Amsterdam your way on a private walking tour designed for first-time visitors. With a local guide and a flexible route, discover the city’s historic center, canals, neighborhoods, and local stories at a comfortable pace.
Choose a 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-hour tour. Meet your guide at your central Amsterdam hotel or in the city center. Depending on the duration, you may explore the Old Town, Begijnhof, Nine Streets, Jordaan, the Anne Frank House neighborhood, and the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt.
Shorter tours focus on the historic center, while longer tours cover more neighborhoods and may include time for coffee or lunch. The route can be adjusted to your interests. Admission tickets, food, transportation, and canal cruises are not included.

- Private route tailored to your interests
- Choose from four tour durations
- Central Amsterdam hotel pickup available
- Get local tips for the rest of your stay

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 11 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €110 per person for the 2-hour tour option; other options up to €252
- Duration: 2h–6h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: localtours.agency
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 11 start times between 09:00 and 19:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.98 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 50.

- 5 stars: 49 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour tour | €110 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 2 hours: Best for travelers with limited time who want a compact introduction. Pickup included |
| 3-hour tour | €164 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours: Best for first-time visitors who want the essential city highlights and one local neighborhood. Pickup included |
| 4-hour tour | €192 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 4 hours: Best for visitors who want a more relaxed pace and additional neighborhood stories. Pickup included |
| 6-hour tour | €252 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 6 hours: Best for travelers who want a deeper, almost full-day introduction. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Meet up at a centrally located Amsterdam hotel upon request
- Local recommendations for restaurants, cafés, shopping, museums, and the rest of your stay
- Personal attention from a local guide
- Route adapted to your interests and preferred pace
- Private Amsterdam walking tour for your group
- Choice of a 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-hour experience

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Museum and attraction admission tickets
- Public transportation or taxi costs
- Optional gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Dam Square** (pass by, no stop) - Begin in Amsterdam’s historic center and get an introduction to the city’s development, architecture, and most important landmarks. Discuss your interests with your guide before setting off on your personalized route.
2. **Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder** (pass by, no stop) - Explore the narrow streets of Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhood and see the exterior of one of its most unusual hidden landmarks: a secret Catholic church built inside a 17th-century canal house. An interior visit may be possible if requested, but admission is not included.
3. **St. Nicholas Basilica** (pass by, no stop) - Admire Amsterdam’s main Catholic church and hear how religion and trade influenced the city. Depending on opening hours and your interests, you may be able to step inside briefly.
4. **Begijnhof** (pass by, no stop) - Leave the busy shopping streets behind and enter one of Amsterdam’s most peaceful historic courtyards. See one of the city’s oldest wooden houses and hear about the women who once lived in this secluded community.
5. **9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)** (pass by, no stop) - Walk through this charming district of boutiques, cafés, galleries, and historic canal houses. Receive personalized recommendations for shopping, coffee, Dutch treats, and places to return to after the tour.
6. **Anne Frank House** (pass by, no stop) - Visit the neighborhood surrounding the Anne Frank House and hear an introduction to its wartime history. Museum admission is not included and must be reserved separately in advance.
7. **The Jordaan** (pass by, no stop) - Explore one of Amsterdam’s most atmospheric neighborhoods, known for picturesque canals, small streets, hidden courtyards, independent businesses, and a strong local character.
8. **Amsterdam Canal Ring** (pass by, no stop) - Walk beside Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals and learn how merchants, trade, and ambitious engineering shaped the city. See historic canal houses, distinctive facades, bridges, and hidden gardens.
9. **Museum Quarter** (pass by, no stop) - Travelers selecting a longer tour may visit Amsterdam’s cultural district, home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, elegant architecture, and Museumplein. Museum tickets are not included.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11 start times between 09:00 and 19:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Your host will be waiting for you by the entrance of Starbucks. Prior to the experience, the host will contact you to make sure you recognize each other.

Ends: The tour is personalized; depending on the wishes of the guests, it will end within the city center of Amsterdam.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €220 | €110 |
| 4 | €360 | €90 |
| 6 | €480 | €80 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date.

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