Private Day Tour of Amsterdam's Old Town Highlights by Car
Overview
Discover the best of Amsterdam in only one day on a private tour by car with a Local Guide! See highlights of the Old Town, Jordaan, Flower Market, and more. Optional: see more and visit St. NIcholas Basilica, Rijksmuseum and the Top-Rated 360° Skydeck.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests.
3-hour: Old Town Highlights Tour by Car
Book a car tour of the Old Town and see highlights such as the Dam Square, Royal Palace, Floating Flower Market, Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Begijnhof, and more.
6-hour: Old Town & Rijksmuseum Tour by Car
Book our extended car tour tour to visit the Rijksmuseum and St. Nicholas Basilica, and see the Dam Square, Anne Frank House, Flower Market and more highlights of the Old Town.
7-hour: Old Town, Rijksmuseum & Skydeck Tour by Car
Book a full-day car tour to visit the Amsterdam's Top-Rated 360° Skydeck, Rijksmuseum and St. Nicholas Basilica, and see the Old Town, Dam Square, Anne Frank House, and more.
What's Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Top-Rated 360° Skydeck (7-hour option only)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Skip-the-line tickets to Rijksmuseum & free admission to St. Nicholas Basilica (6 & 7h options only)
- Private Car Tour of the Old Town and Top Attractions of Amsterdam
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Rijksmuseum (in 3-hour option)
- Free admission to St. Nicholas Basilica (in 3-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Top-Rated 360° Skydeck (in 3 and 6-hour options)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Amsterdam
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oude Kerk
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dam Square
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jordaan
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Amsterdam
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Begijnhof
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rijksmuseum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Nicholas Basilica
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
A'DAM Tower
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Sydeck and Rijksmuseum, and entry to St. Nicholas Basilica is not included in the 3-hour tour.
- The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 11 am to 4 pm, Monday and Saturday from 12pm to 3pm. Interior tours during masses and scheduled events are limited, so if the Basilica is closed at the time of your tour, we may replace it with a visit to the Westerkerk or a similar attraction instead.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Top-rated Skydeck allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- Due to city regulations, guided tours are not allowed to pass through the Red Light District, so you will see the Oude Kerk from a nearby street.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more.
- Due to local transportation regulations, groups larger than 7 people will be split into 2 (or more) vehicles during transfers.
- There will be 1 guide per 15 people, so if you book a tour for more than 7 people the guide will travel in only one of the cars and give commentary for the whole group during stops at the attractions.
- For larger groups, not everyone will travel with a guide on board. Don't worry, as there will be many stops on this tour so you will have many oppotunities to chat with your guide. Both the guide and your English-speaking drivers will be happy to answer your questions in the car.
- In Amsterdam, the rule is that a licensed guide can show a group of 1-15 people. For 16-30 people we will provide service of 2 licensed guides. For 31-45 people we will provide the service of 3 licensed guides.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Top-Rated 360° Skydeck (7-hour option only).
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Rijksmuseum & free admission to St. Nicholas Basilica (6 & 7h options only).
- Private Car Tour of the Old Town and Top Attractions of Amsterdam.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Rijksmuseum (in 3-hour option).
- Free admission to St. Nicholas Basilica (in 3-hour option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Top-Rated 360° Skydeck (in 3 and 6-hour options).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Day Tour of Amsterdam's Old Town Highlights by Car is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Top-Rated 360° Skydeck (7-hour option only)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Skip-the-line tickets to Rijksmuseum & free admission to St. Nicholas Basilica (6 & 7h options only)
- Private Car Tour of the Old Town and Top Attractions of Amsterdam
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Rijksmuseum (in 3-hour option)
- Free admission to St. Nicholas Basilica (in 3-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Top-Rated 360° Skydeck (in 3 and 6-hour options)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Sydeck and Rijksmuseum, and entry to St. Nicholas Basilica is not included in the 3-hour tour.
- The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 11 am to 4 pm, Monday and Saturday from 12pm to 3pm. Interior tours during masses and scheduled events are limited, so if the Basilica is closed at the time of your tour, we may replace it with a visit to the Westerkerk or a similar attraction instead.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Top-rated Skydeck allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- Due to city regulations, guided tours are not allowed to pass through the Red Light District, so you will see the Oude Kerk from a nearby street.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more.
- Due to local transportation regulations, groups larger than 7 people will be split into 2 (or more) vehicles during transfers.
- There will be 1 guide per 15 people, so if you book a tour for more than 7 people the guide will travel in only one of the cars and give commentary for the whole group during stops at the attractions.
- For larger groups, not everyone will travel with a guide on board. Don't worry, as there will be many stops on this tour so you will have many oppotunities to chat with your guide. Both the guide and your English-speaking drivers will be happy to answer your questions in the car.
- In Amsterdam, the rule is that a licensed guide can show a group of 1-15 people. For 16-30 people we will provide service of 2 licensed guides. For 31-45 people we will provide the service of 3 licensed guides.
