Private Tours of Amsterdam and Holland With a (Top-Rated) Private Guide

 Rafael - owner and guide at Amsterdam Classic Tours
by Rafael Fraga (owner / guide)
Last update September 2018
Imagine if you could plan your tours in Amsterdam or Holland with one simple click?

Or even better:
What if an experienced local guide could assist you and make sure you have a fantastic time?

Fortunately, that’s exactly what we can do for you! ​​​
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Private tour with Amsterdam Classic Tours
With our personalised private tours of Amsterdam and Holland you will save time and money AND have fantastic tours planned quickly!

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AMSTERDAM WALKING CITY TOUR 2h

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The perfect introduction to Amsterdam. Includes an overview of the city's history and culture, Old town, many curiosities and recommendations where to go and what to do next. 
This is the ideal tour for the first time visitor. 

This is a curated itinerary which can be changed to accommodate your requests.
Just let us know!


AVAILABILITY: 
This tour can be booked everyday, from 9am to 7pm.

START TIME:
Flexible. We suggest 10am, 2pm or 5pm.

DURATION:
2h (can be longer)

MEETING POINT:
Flexible. We suggest in the city center, but Hotel Pick-up is possible.

LANGUAGE: this tour is available in:
​English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian and Dutch

LANDMARKS AND TOPICS:
Old Town, Red Light District, Jewish Quarter, Chinatown
History, Culture, Religion, Modern lifestyle and many fun facts

+1h EXTENSION:
We can extend this tour to include the Jordaan and 3-canal ring.
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WINDMILLS AND COUNTRYSIDE TOUR 4h

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This 4h tour will introduce you to the traditional Dutch lifestyle, including some essencial icons.
You will visit an historical fishermen's village, windmills, a cheese farm, beautiful landscapes and dykes, experiencing the wonderful countryside of Holland. 

This tour includes transportation in a car or van.

​This is a curated itinerary which can be changed to accommodate your requests. 
Just let us know!



Bigger groups up to 50 pax coaches are possible. Please contact us for rates.

AVAILABILITY: 
This tour can be booked everyday, from 9am to 8pm.

START TIME:
Flexible. We suggest 10am or 2pm.

DURATION:
4h

INCLUDES:
Private guide and transportation. 

NOT INCLUDED:
​Entrance to attractions, food or drinks.

MEETING POINT:
Hotel Pick-up or other location

LANGUAGE: this tour is available in:
​English, Spanish, Portuguese

LANDMARKS AND TOPICS:
Marken, Windmills, Cheese farm, Dykes, etc. 
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SKIP-THE-LINE RIJKSMUSEUM TOUR 2h

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Discover Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum - one of the World’s most exciting and fascinating museums! From Rembrandt’s “Nightwatch” and Vermeer’s “Milk maid”, to the battle of Waterloo and Van Gogh, explore a unique collection of artworks, artefacts and fascinating stories.

This is a curated itinerary which can be changed to accommodate your requests. 
Just let us know!

DURATION:
2h - 3h

AVAILABILITY: 
This tour can be booked everyday, from 9am to 7pm.

START TIME:
Flexible. We suggest 10am, 2pm or 5pm.

MEETING POINT:
Museum lobby

LANGUAGE: this tour is available in:
​English, Spanish, Portuguese

HIGHLIGHTS:
-Golden Age Gallery of Honour (including Rembrandt and Vermeer’s essential works), 
- Flemish art
- armoury, glassware, jewellery, musical instruments, dollhouses…
- Cuyper’s Library

+1h EXTENSION / €60:
We can extend this tour +1h to include the the 20-21st century collection​
(adds €60 to the basic price)

SECRETS OF AMSTERDAM 3h

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​Venture off the tourist trail and discover the secret places and amazing stories that make Amsterdam really unique: imagine a crane transformed into a hotel or sailing in a real Russian war submarine!
This walking tour will feed your hunger for quirky history, incredible photo spots and have a taste of the modern, quirky and innovative Amsterdam.

DURATION:
3h


AVAILABILITY: 
This tour can be booked everyday, from 9am to 4pm.

START TIME:
Flexible. We suggest 10am or 2pm.

MEETING POINT:
Central Station Amsterdam 

LANGUAGE: this tour is available in:
​English, Spanish, Portuguese

HIGHLIGHTS:
The NDSM - Art City
Prince island - 17th century warehouses transformed into a beautiful residential area
Jordaan and 3-canal belt - Amsterdam’s most desired neighbourhood​
SECRETS OF AMSTERDAM
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TAILOR-MADE PRIVATE TOURS

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Choose all the details regarding your tour and we'll send you a personalised quote.
Please let us know as much as possible about your plans and ideas. 

Some suggestions:
  • City Walks: Old Jewish Quarter, Jordaan, Old Town, Red Light District, etc.
  • Museums: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, etc.
  • Countryside: Windmills, fishermen's village, poulders, flower marktet, cheese farm

DURATION: from 1.5h to 8h (full day tour)

LANGUAGES: ​English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, French 
(depending on guides' availability)

HOTEL or AIRPORT Pick-up and Drop-off possible

For enquiries or requests please use the form below.

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Save Time and Money

1. Great Rates

Amsterdam Classic Tours is a micro-company: it's basically me (Rafael, owner and guide) and my freelance collaborators. 
This allows for great rates, a super-personalised service and a lot of flexibility!

​Our rates allow small groups and solo travellers to benefit from really budget-friendly tours, while experiencing a top-quality service. 

Each quote includes a detailed description of prices and inclusions so that you know exactly what to expect.

Depending on your budget, I always try to find a solution for each specific case.


​​2. High-Quality Service

I'm very proud about our  98% top-ratings on TripAdvisor, which reflect our guests' appraisal on our services.

I will personally curate your tour guaranteeing:
- a quick and efficient planning
- absolute clarity in fees and inclusions
- a really tailor-made tour to accommodate all your plans
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Me and my collaborators are licensed guides with many hours of experience and a deep knowledge of Amsterdam and Holland. 

With:
  • a friendly and knowledgeable guide
  • accurate information
  • many recommendations

you will feel at home and be able to to skip crowds, avoid tourist traps and choose with confidence what to do next - thus saving hundreds of Euros!

Finally: 
Our tours are based on two things:
solid contents+compelling stories = Informative and FUN 

No boring names and dates!

3. Convenience and Flexibility

The whole tour will be tailored: you decide the starting time, meeting place, overall duration and contents of your tour.

Payment is made online with a 3rd party so that you have absolute privacy and safety of your data. 

We can arrange for hotel or airport pick-ups / drop-offs.
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Regarding changes or cancellations: will always do our best to find a solution in case your trip plans change - including full refunds!

Unfortunately, illegal operators are a constant in Holland, as you can read on this recent article from DutchNews.nl:

​Eight ‘taxi drivers’ arrested for scamming tourists at Schiphol

​Enjoy full comfort and safety by hiring our services and avoiding scams and illegal providers!

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​Highly recommend the Classic Tours. Wonderful, funny. You really get a lot out of this!

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​A most enjoyable, educational and enriching tour experience. 

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I would absolutely recommend this tour.
We were given a fabulous, in depth, introduction to this beautiful city.

Lex Miller, USA

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I cannot give enough stars!

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GET IN TOUCH!
RAFAEL
(Owner/Guide)
Dear visitor, Thank you for passing by!
Since 2012 I run high quality walking tours in Amsterdam,
​aiming to the highest standards of customer service.
Our Free Tours and Private Tours are designed to provide you
the very best Amsterdam experience.
​
It would be a pleasure to assist you, so don't hesitate to get in ​touch!
SEND ME AN EMAIL
phone / iMess / WhatsApp +31626250090