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15 Small-Group Tours in Amsterdam Worth Your Time

58 tours  ·  from $20

All 15 small-group tours below can be booked today. Each entry carries the price, the length and who it suits, and the first one is first for good reason.

Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Meeting at Beursplein and setting the tone
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

1.Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,722 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

Spend two hours walking from Beursplein through Dam Square, former Jewish neighborhoods, wartime landmarks, and the Anne Frank Monument. Guides such as Iris, Tristan, Leo, and Madeleine connect Anne’s diary to daily life under Nazi occupation. The tour ends outside the Anne Frank House, with entry booked separately.

“Iris our guide clearly has a passion and deep affection for Anna, Otto and the Frank family! Superb walking tour ! Highly recommend ❤️”

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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks - Bitterballen, stroopwafels, and the open bar
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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

2.Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,526 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72Top rated

Board an electric sloop at Keizersgracht 401 for a two-hour cruise through Jordaan, the Amstel, the Red Light District, and the eastern canals. A captain such as Stan, Storm, Erik, or Charley guides up to 14 people while you enjoy bitterballen, cheese, stroopwafels, and drinks including beer, wine, hot chocolate, and jenever.

“Better than all the stuffy sit at a table for 4 cruise. This was absolutely great. Gentleman knew alot”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Meeting near Amsterdam Central Station
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

3.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans in a small group of up to 16. Your guide leads you through the village, a clog workshop, Molen De Kat paint mill, and a cheese farm. Expect about 2.5 hours at the site, with indoor demonstrations, cheese tasting, free time, and round-trip transport.

“Learned so much about the past and present history of the people who live and work in Amsterdam. David, our tour guide, was extremely personable and very knowledgeable. He interacted with the whole group and made the experience joyful.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour - Walking into Zaanse Schans
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

4.Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,160 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Travel from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans in a small group with an English-speaking guide such as Sharon, Callum, or Santiago. Walk through the historic village, watch wooden clogs being made, taste Dutch cheeses, and enter a working windmill. The three-hour format gives you a useful taste of the area without taking your whole day.

“great tour, our guide is was very friendly and gave us a lot of information, time to explore and entertained all our questions about the the tour subjects and the Netherlands in general.”

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Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade - The two-hour route through the permanent collection
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Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

5.Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

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

Meet at Cobra Café on Museumplein for a two-hour guided tour of the Rijksmuseum’s permanent collection. Guides such as Clare, Martina, Daniel, and Wybe focus on Rembrandt, Vermeer, Dutch Golden Age art, and the stories behind the paintings. Groups are capped at 15, with an English private upgrade available.

“Highly knowledgeable art historian and fine artist giving the tour, wasn’t expecting that! Excellent tour!”

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Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience - Starting near Dam Square and the old center
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Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

6.Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Spend about 2.5 hours walking central Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide from WOW Tours. You’ll see Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Nieuwmarkt, canals, gabled houses, the Begijnhof, Jordaan, and de Wallen. Guides such as Sean and David are known for history, humor, local tips, and adapting the walk to the group.

“Easy paced, informative. Guide really knowledgeable and gave best insights. Was a very good tour, enjoyable and guide also gev some great tips about the City”

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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour - Beursplein and Dam Square: Amsterdam’s opening scene
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Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

7.Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 995 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $20Best value

Walk central Amsterdam with guides such as Rob, Claire, Karl, Toni, and Laura, hearing clear stories about the Golden Age, canals, prostitution, drug policy, and wartime history. The 10-person limit keeps questions easy, while stops at Dam Square, Begijnhof, the Flower Market, and Zeedijk help you get oriented for the rest of your visit.

“Richard was great and very knowledgeable. It was brilliant to hear all about the history of the city.”

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Amsterdam Canal Tour by Open Boat – 90 min Small Group Experience - Setting out beside the Amstel
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Amsterdam Canal Tour by Open Boat – 90 min Small Group Experience

8.Amsterdam Canal Tour by Open Boat – 90 min Small Group Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 812 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Spend 90 minutes on Amsterdam’s canals in an open boat limited to 12 people. Captains such as Gus, Eddie, Aaron, João, and Jo mix city history with local stories as you pass dancing houses, De Wallen, De Waag, the Seven Bridges, the Botanical Gardens, and the Skinny Bridge. Drinks are available onboard, and blankets, heated seats, and a rain canopy help with cool weather.

“Great experience!! I would recommend. Small group boat trip with cosy blankets and hot pillows to resist the wind”

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Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group - A 1928 Saloon Boat With Room for Conversation
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Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group

9.Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 618 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for 90 minutes aboard a heated 1928 saloon boat with up to 12 people. Captain Dave, Tony, Gisella, or another local skipper shares personal stories and history rather than reading a fixed script. Coffee, tea, juice, and a Dutch treat are included.

“Cozy, small group experience. Took many wonderful pictures. The captain gave us a very authentic introduction to Amsterdam.”

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Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam - Rotterdam: postwar energy and bold architecture
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Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

10.Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 599 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Travel from Amsterdam in a group of up to eight to see Rotterdam’s modern architecture, Royal Delft pottery, Delft’s historic center, and The Hague’s Peace Palace and Binnenhof. Guides such as Alex, Andy, Alix, and Nico have led this English-language tour, which mixes short walks, commentary, and free time.

“Highly recomended. Exellent guide. Friendly. Full of knowledge. Very interesting places. Highly recomend”

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Amsterdam Small Group Canal Cruise inc Snacks/Drinks Winter - Meeting at Keizersgracht 401
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Amsterdam Small Group Canal Cruise inc Snacks/Drinks Winter

11.Amsterdam Small Group Canal Cruise inc Snacks/Drinks Winter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 520 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

Spend two hours on a cozy, heated sloop through Amsterdam’s canals with an English-speaking captain such as Storm, Stephan, Erik, or Charley. Expect open views, canal houses, bridges, Dutch cheese, stroopwafels, hot bitterballen, wine, beer, gin, hot chocolate, and mulled wine. Evening departures add reflections from the city lights.

“The canal cruise with Captain Storm was an unforgettable way to experience Amsterdam’s canals in a small, intimate setting. The boat was cozy and comfortable, offering a relaxed atmosphere away from the crowded tourist cruises. Mr Storm was very knowledgeable, sharing history and local stories with humor while staying super friendly and attentive to everyone on board. Drinks and Dutch snacks, including local specialties, were plentiful and added a nice extra touch to the experience. Overall, it felt more like being shown the city by a local friend than being on a typical tour, and is highly recommended.”

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Small Group Walking Tour - Hello Amsterdam - Dam Square and Damstraat set the city’s stage
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Small Group Walking Tour – Hello Amsterdam

12.Small Group Walking Tour – Hello Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at the National Monument on Dam Square and walk through Amsterdam’s center with a local guide such as Dani, Jonas, or Adam. Expect canal views, dancing houses, Dutch culture, bike facts, thoughtful discussion of slavery and tolerance, and practical food and shopping tips. The small group is capped at 15 people.

“A really good tour. Our guide Dani made the walk fun and interesting with different games to learn interesting facts.”

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Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain - Towers, old defenses, and Amsterdam’s layered past
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Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain

13.Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Cruise Amsterdam’s canal ring aboard the Drift Away, a compact boat limited to 12 people. Captain Jack, also identified as John or Fokko in tour details, guides you through the Jordaan, Amstel, maritime quarter, Red Light District, and smaller canals. Enjoy indoor or outdoor seating, drinks, snacks, blankets, and a flexible route from Singel 5.

“Our boat tour was excellent, even despite the rain. Our captain made a good gin & tonic and took our group through a cool tour of Amsterdam’s canals. The boat was nice and covered so the rain didn’t affect us.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour - Starting at the Portuguese Synagogue
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Amsterdam: Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour

14.Guided Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 485 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Follow an English or Spanish-speaking guide from the Portuguese Synagogue through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, Auschwitz Memorial, Rembrandt’s home, Zuiderkerk, and Anne Frank’s statue. Guides such as Sunil, Stefan, Lola, Julia, and Duncan bring wartime history to life, but Anne Frank House admission is not included.

“The tour was fascinating, varied and very moving. Our guide was knowledgeable, a great storyteller and very flexible in response to what interested us most. This was outstanding value - highly recommend! I’m”

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Amsterdam's Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group - Holysloot and the famous apple pie break
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Amsterdam’s Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group

15.Amsterdam’s Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Leave Amsterdam by bike for the flat Waterland countryside, where dikes, farms, fishing villages, and low-lying polder fields tell the story of Dutch water management. Your guide leads a group of no more than 11 to Holysloot for optional apple pie, Ransdorp’s old tower, and Krijtmolen d’Admiraal. Bikes and helmets are included.

“Easy cycling, Benjamin was a great guide, very friendly, fun and informative trip. Scenic route with lots of wildlife. Good apple pie!”

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