Amsterdam Tours | Explore the Best Guided Tours

• Football fans, delve deep into football history on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the iconic home of Ajax Football Club.
• Roam the hallowed halls of Ajax, including the dressing room and Manager's Dug-out, learning about the sporting legends who have graced these spaces.
• See the mixed zone where players were often interviewed and the Ajax Gallery of Fame that showcases all Ajax victories with shirts, cups & trophies.
• Take a walk through the famous pitch which has witnessed historic games, and visit the Press Room.
• Step up your stadium experience with the VIP experience including a guided tour, Johan Cruijff ArenA scarf, drink, skybox, and boardroom access.

Inclusions

• Entry to Johan Cruijff ArenA
• Access to: Players Dressing Rooms, Mixed Zone, Players Tunnel, Pitch, Manager’s Dug-out, Press Room, Ajax Gallery of Fame
• 10% discount at the official Ajax Fanshop & FEBO restaurant
• Experienced guide (as per option selected)
• Access to other exclusive areas (as per option selected)
• Exclusive Johan Cruijff ArenA scarf (as per option selected)
• A cold drink in the Skybox (as per option selected)

• Tip: If you're an avid football fan, don't miss the opportunity to buy some Ajax merchandise from the Official Ajax Fanshop.
• Keep in mind that bags larger than A4 size and suitcases are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• During away games of Ajax the dressing room of Ajax could be unavailable due to usage of the dressing room from the Ajax players.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Enjoy a guided cruise with optional food & drink upgrades

• Prepare for a magical night celebrating the historic Amsterdam Light Festival on a salon or covered boat, and opt to indulge in unlimited drinks and snacks.
• Discover 27 breathtaking light installations created by artists from around the world, each a unique reflection of the theme Rituals, illuminating the canals.
• Delve into the fascinating stories behind the art pieces and uncover the city's rich history with an English-speaking skipper host.
• Celebrate life's journey through fixtures that pay tribute to the changes of life, and be awed by the art piece nestled in the heart of the city.
• Upgrade to make your evening extra special with unlimited drinks on board. Choose from wine, beer, sodas, and more.

Inclusions

• 75-min canal cruise in a luxury salon boat or a covered electric boat (as per option selected)
• Experienced host/guide
• Small group (as per option selected)
• Unlimited snacks and drinks like mulled wine, wine, beer, and soft drinks (as per option selected)
• Warm blankets (as per option selected)

• Tip: Dress warmly as it can be chilly at night in Amsterdam, especially during winter.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.
• Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Choose from four boarding piers & two cruise durations

• Witness the magical Amsterdam Light Festival from aboard a heated boat cruising down the Amstel River, and be awed by the captivating display. 
• Hop aboard from one of three convenient boarding points, cruise for 75 or 90 mins, and tune in to the audio guide sharing insights about the light displays.
• Cozy up on the heated boat and soak in the mesmerizing views of 27 unique light artworks celebrating the theme 'Rituals' from the open deck.
• Join the celebration of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary by viewing the five unique permanent light artworks scattered throughout the Greater Amsterdam Region.

Inclusions

• 75/90-min Amsterdam Lights Festival canal cruise (as per option selected)
• Boarding from Anne Frank House, Hard Rock Cafe, or Central Station (as per option selected)
• Experienced skipper host
• Audio guide
• Headphones (as per option selected)
• Free WiFi onboard (as per option selected)
• Open deck
• Heated boat (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Food and drinks

• Tip: Indulge in some delicious Dutch food and drinks before boarding your cruise from the canal-side shops.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.
• Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Experience the best of Amsterdam with this cost-effective combo, offering exclusive access to the Johan Cruijff ArenA and a scenic 1-hour canal cruise.
• Feel the excitement of football history as you tour Johan Cruijff ArenA, visiting the Ajax Dressing Room and experiencing the thrill of the Players Tunnel.
• Explore the Press Room, where players conduct interviews after their matches, and upgrade your tickets to enjoy a guided tour of the stadium.
• Immerse yourself in Dutch culture and architecture on a 1-hour canal cruise with an audio guide, offering stunning views of Amsterdam's iconic landmarks.
• Cruise past the Anne Frank House Museum, a memorial to the horrors of World War II, and the romantic Skinny Bridge, a common site for proposals.

Inclusions

Johan Cruijff ArenA

• Entry to Johan Cruijff ArenA
• Access to: Players Dressing Rooms, Mixed Zone, Players Tunnel, Pitch, Manager’s Dug-out, Press Room, Ajax Gallery of Fame
• 10% discount at the official Ajax Fanshop & FEBO restaurant
• Experienced guide (as per option selected)
• Access to other exclusive areas (as per option selected)
• Exclusive Johan Cruijff ArenA scarf (as per option selected)
• A cold drink in the Skybox (as per option selected)

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

• 1-hour Amsterdam Canal cruise
• Audio guide in Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese & Russian
• Free Wi-Fi

Johan Cruijff ArenA

• Tip: Go to the FEBO restaurant with your 10% discount and try Dutch snacks like Kroketten and Frikandellen.
• During away games of Ajax, the dressing room of Ajax could be unavailable.
• Keep in mind that bags larger than A4 size and suitcases are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

• Tip: Look out for houseboats along the canal, they are a unique feature of Amsterdam's waterways.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Immerse yourself in the tragic history of the Jewish community during WWII through the eyes of Anne Frank on this multilingual guided tour.
• Follow your expert guide as they take you through Nazi-occupied Holland, journeying from the Jewish Quarter to Anne Frank’s House.
• Trace Anne Frank's footsteps and uncover her life before the annex, exploring the sites she frequented and the home where she spent her formative years.
• Discover powerful tales of the Dutch resistance as they transformed Amsterdam into ‘mokum’, or a 'safe-haven' for Jewish families during the war.
• Visit the Auschwitz Monument and Jewish Historical Museum during this 1.5/2-hr tour and encounter the painful reminders of the horrific war crimes.

Inclusions

• 1.5/2-hr walking tour
• Expert English, French, German, or Spanish-speaking tour guide
• Local city tax
• Small tour group of max. 12 people (optional)
• Map with Jewish Quarter highlights & walking routes (optional)

Exclusions

• Entry into the Anne Frank House
• Entrance ticket to the Jewish Historical Museum and the Portuguese Synagogue

• Tip: Read Anne Frank's diary before taking the tour for more context.
• This ticket does not include entry into the Anne Frank House.
• Wear comfortable footwear as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Football and beer – the perfect match! Score a combo ticket to Amsterdam's Heineken® Experience and a Johan Cruijff ArenA Classic Tour.
• Learn how Heineken® brews its iconic beer and perfect your pouring technique with 2 complimentary drinks at the Heineken® Experience.
• Get the inside scoop on Heineken®'s history and brewing process with a live presentation and a multilingual audio guide.
• Explore the Johan Cruijff ArenA, including the Mixed Zone and the dressing rooms, unlock secrets, and feel the atmosphere where legends were made.
• Let your inner footballer out as you step onto the hallowed pitch, explore the exclusive Ajax dressing room, and learn how the teams prepare for games.

Inclusions

Heineken® Experience

• Entry to the Heineken® Experience
• Live presentation in English
• Audio guide in Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
• 2 Heineken beers

Johan Cruijff ArenA Classic Tour

• Self-guided tour of Johan Cruijff ArenA Classic Tour
• Entry to the Johan Cruijff ArenA Stadium
• Entry to Ajax dressing room
• Entry to Ajax Gallery of Fame

Heineken Experience

• Tip: After savoring your complimentary Heinekens, head to De Pizzakamer, located just a few blocks away on Tweede Jan Stienstraat for fresh pizzas.
• Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 18 years.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• This experience is wheelchair accessible. As it is a historic building, it is recommended to contact the venue before visiting.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Johan Cruijff ArenA Classic Tour

• Tip: If you have extra time, take a stroll through the nearby Amsterdam Arena Park for scenic views of the stadium's exterior.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Access to the Ajax dressing room may be restricted on days when the team has a home or away match.
• The route can change due to operational reasons.
• You must arrange your own transport between the two venues.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Explore the major attractions of vibrant Amsterdam with 10 convenient stops and 24-hour unlimited hop-on-hop-off tour.
• An informative pre-recorded commentary is available in 18 languages and explore magnificent 360º panoramic views of Amsterdam from the top deck of a double-decker bus.
• Choose to upgrade your ticket to include a 1-hour canal cruise on Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Herengracht with a GPS audio guide available in 19 languages.
• Discover the Museum District, the Heineken Experience, and visit the Gassan Diamond Factory.

Inclusions

Iconic 24-Hour Pass

• 24hr hop-on hop-off bus tour
• Audio guide in 18 languages on the bus

Essential 24-Hour Pass

• 1-hour canal cruise
• GPS audio guide on the boat in 19 languages
• 24hr hop-on hop-off bus tour
• Audio guide in 18 languages on the bus
• Entry to Gassan Diamond Factory

Exclusions

• Entry tickets to attractions

HOHO Bus

• First Bus from Central Station West/Prins Hendrikkade: 10am
• Last Bus from Central Station West/Prins Hendrikkade: 5pm
• Popular Stops: Royal Theatre Carré, Heineken Experience, Museum District

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

Canal Cruise

• First Boat from Passenger Terminal Amsterdam: 10am
• Last Boat from Passenger Terminal Amsterdam: 8pm

• Tip: At the Heineken Experience, you'll have the opportunity to sample beer. Whether you're a beer enthusiast or not, it's worth trying the different varieties and appreciating the flavors.
• Facilities: Free Wi-Fi.
• The audio guide on the bus is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Catalan, Indonesian, and Thai.
• The audio guide on the canal cruise is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Indonesian, Arabic, Polish, Hindi, and Korean.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Avoid the long lines with skip-the-line entry to the Van Gogh Museum, and dive into the world of the eccentric artist with a skilled guide.
• Step on yellow path tiles, to appreciate the main artworks on display, like Irises which he painted in a psychiatric hospital in Saint-Rémy.
• Visit Chinese-Canadian artist Matthew Wong's exhibition, which explores the artist's connection with Vincent Van Gogh.
• Travel the world through art as you experience the ethereal beauty of Van Gogh's paintings that span places like Paris and the South of France.
• Choose from an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide, or upgrade to go on a small group guided tour of the Van Gogh Museum.

Inclusions

• 2-hour guided tour of Van Gogh Museum
• Skip-the-line tickets to Van Gogh Museum
• English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)
• Headsets
• Small-group guided tour in English (optional)

• Tip: When viewing Van Gogh's self-portraits, see if you can spot the evolution of his style over time.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Go on a full-day guided tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken.
• Traveling through the Dutch countryside is made smoother with convenient bus transport and an informative guide fluent in English or Spanish.
• Wander through Zaanse Schans, a vibrant village of relocated windmills and traditional houses, offering a taste of 18th/19th-century Dutch life.
• Explore Edam’s cobbled streets and sample its renowned cheese, then dive into the lively fishing port of Volendam with free time to eat, shop, and explore.
• Discover the island of Marken, where quaint pathways wind through charming homes and scenic canals enhance the beauty of this picturesque Dutch village.
• Opt for either an English or Spanish guided tour according to your preference, thereby ensuring a more personalized and comfortable experience.

Inclusions

• Full-day guided tour of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken
• English/Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
• Bus transfers for the entire tour
• Live demonstration of clog-making
• Cheese tasting

• Tip: Take some time to chat with the locals in the fishing villages. They always have the best stories and recommendations.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Live out your football dreams with this unique 2-hour VIP guided tour of Ajax's legendary Johan Cruijff ArenA, offering an unparalleled experience.
• Get exclusive access to restricted areas like the Boardroom which is only accessible to management during matches, and the official dressing room of Ajax.
• Ascend to the Skybox which offers the most stunning views of the field, and enjoy a refreshing complimentary soft drink while enjoying the views.
• Learn interesting facts and insights about the football club and the arena from your experienced guide as you stroll through the Mixed Zone and Players Tunnel.
• Along with memories that'll last you forever, take home a complimentary Johan Cruijff ArenA scarf as a memento of your visit.

Inclusions

• 2-hour guided tour of Johan Cruijff Arena
• Access to exclusive areas like the Boardroom and the Skybox
• Complimentary soft drink at the Skybox
• Complimentary Johan Cruijff Arena scarf
• Experienced guide
• Access to: Players Dressing Rooms, Mixed Zone, Players Tunnel, Pitch, Manager’s Dug-out, Press Room, Ajax Gallery of Fame

• Tip: Spend some time in the Ajax Gallery of Fame, appreciating the club's rich history and achievements.
• Keep in mind that bags larger than A4 size and suitcases are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• During away games of Ajax the dressing room of Ajax could be unavailable due to usage of the dressing room from the Ajax players.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.