---
title: "Private City Kickstart Tour: Amsterdam"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 81
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 166
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en, nl]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/private-city-kickstart-tour-amsterdam/
---

# Private City Kickstart Tour: Amsterdam

## Overview

Receive a warm welcome to Amsterdam on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Amsterdam to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. 

Discover where to find main attractions like Dam Square and Nieumarkt, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Amsterdam is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: At the entrance of the NH Collection…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 19 start times: between 09:00 and 18:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €81 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 166 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Withlocals
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Dutch
- Start times: 19 start times between 09:00 and 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.89 from 166 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 162 of 166.

- 5 stars: 156 (94%)
- 4 stars: 6 (4%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- Local Tips and Tricks
- City Orientation
- Private Tour
- Local Guide

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Dam Square** (20m) - Amsterdam's most important square, located in the historical city center, is a busy place for locals and tourists alike to see the variety of monuments located close by.
2. **Nieuwmarkt** (20m) - The lively nightspot and market square Nieuwmarkt is located in the old city centre just east of the Red Light District and has long been a centre for commerce and socialising.
3. **Red Light District (De Wallen)** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
4. **Bloemenmarkt** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
5. **Rembrandtplein** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
6. **Dutch National Opera & Ballet** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 19 start times between 09:00 and 18:00
- 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

At the entrance of the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
- Private tour: only you & your local guide

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €162 | €81 |
| 4 | €172 | €43 |
| 6 | €186 | €31 |

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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