Private Day Tour of Amsterdam's Old Town Highlights by Car
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
3 to 7 hours (approx.)
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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
Amsterdam
The tour will begin with a convenient pickup directly from your accommodation, so sit back and enjoy exploring the city by private vehicle exclusive to your group.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oude Kerk
Pass the Oude Church, which is the oldest building in Amsterdam.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dam Square
Stop at the historic Dam Square to learn interesting facts about Dutch monarchy and WWII
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jordaan
You will also explore the Jordaan district with highlights such as the Westerkerk and the trendy Nine Streets.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Amsterdam
See the Royal Palace, New Church, and the National Monument. Other points of interest include the 15th-century courtyard of Begijnhof and the medieval tower Munttoren. The entire tour will be full of amazing sights and history of Amsterdam!
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Begijnhof
We will make a stop at the serene courtyard of the Begijnhof and admire Amsterdam’s beautiful architecture and canals as we drive to the Floating Flower Market (Bloemenmart), where you can mingle with the locals
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is the most visited museum in Amsterdam, so we provide skip-the-line tickets to save you time. Enjoy expert commentary in your native language as you explore a leading collection of art from the Dutch Golden Age, which includes the famous ‘The Night Watch’ by Rembrandt and van Gogh's self-portraits.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Nicholas Basilica
On this tour you will also visit the city’s only Basilica to admire its rich interior decorated with frescoes and stained glass. Discover a hidden gem of Amsterdam!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
A'DAM Tower
With skip-the-line tickets to the Top-Rated 360° Skydeck you can enjoy an unrivaled panoramic view of the city from 100 meters high. See Amsterdam’s historic center, its busy port, winding canals and the unique Dutch polder landscape from a completely new perspective!
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Day Tour of Amsterdam’s Old Town Highlights by Car?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-332533P380
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Private Day Tour of Amsterdam’s Old Town Highlights by Car?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- 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 (CEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is 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.
The following is NOT included:
- 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).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility 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
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Day Tour of Amsterdam's Old Town Highlights by Car will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. 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 2024What'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.
