Amsterdam Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs
Overview
You’ll join one of our local Amsterdam hosts for a customized kick-start experience of their magical city. Get the best possible introduction to a new city as you let our host show you the ropes and take you to iconic spots like Dam square, the Anne Frank Museum or Vondelpark. And of course you’ll discover delicious food and some local gems like Begijnhof or 't Aepjen along the way.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
What's Included
- Choose from 1.5, 3 or 6 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book"
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- Private and personalized experience
- Walking experience
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Damrak 80-81
1012 LN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Red Light District (pass by)
Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht) (pass by)
Van Gogh Museum (pass by)
Albert Cuyp Market (pass by)
Begijnhof (pass by)
Museum Amsterdam Noord (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-30791P692
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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).
- Choose from 1.5, 3 or 6 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book".
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).
- Private and personalized experience.
- Walking experience.
- Food and drinks.
- Tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation costs.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Amsterdam Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Choose from 1.5, 3 or 6 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book"
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- Private and personalized experience
- Walking experience
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
