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Amsterdam & Holland
at your own pace
Discover Amsterdam and the Best of Holland the way you prefer. We create custom itineraries with private guided tours and cruises and other travel arrangements. No fixed programs; every experience is designed personally for you. From curated city walks and countryside trips to boat cruises, transfers, museum visits and special experiences, we coordinate guides, schedules, transportation and local logistics.
For couples, families, small groups or business delegations, we act as your trusted local partner throughout your stay.
Private. Tailor‑made. Seamless.
- Since 2003Local knowledge, personally shared
- Private onlyEvery tour is just for your own group
- City and countryAmsterdam plus day trips across Holland
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Experiences
Make the most out of your Amsterdam stay
Here are some of our curated suggestions for your time in Amsterdam. Tell us what you’d love to experience, and we’ll make it happen. Our guided tours are private and fully customized — no fixed programs, always tailored to your needs and wishes.
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Private Amsterdam Tours
Tailormade tours
On foot, by bike or by car / minibus
Meet & Greet
Start your Amsterdam stay with a Meet & Greet: local tips and practical advice from your own guide.
19City Walks with a Local Guide
Discover Amsterdam on a private walking tour, from famous sights to hidden corners, with a local guide at your own pace.
Nighttime Walk
Explore Amsterdam after dark on a private walk with a local guide, at your own pace.
5Rijksmuseum
Discover the Rijksmuseum’s world-famous masterpieces with a private guide and a museum tour shaped around your interests.
3Van Gogh Museum
Explore the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam with your own private guide and discover the art that speaks to you.
3Art & History tour
Bring Amsterdam’s art and history together with a private Rijksmuseum tour and a guided walk through the historic city center.
1Jewish History tour
Explore Amsterdam’s former Jewish quarter with a private local guide and discover the history behind its streets.
5Architecture tour
Discover Amsterdam’s architecture with a private guide, from historic canal houses to the modern waterfront.
5Dutch Food Tour
Taste traditional Dutch favourites on a private Amsterdam food tour, with local snacks and flavours chosen around your preferences.
1Dutch beer tour
Explore Dutch beer culture and Amsterdam’s local cafés with a private guide, with stops shaped around your tastes.
1Diamond factory
See diamond cutters at work in Amsterdam and make a diamond factory visit part of your private city experience.
2Layover tour
Turn your Schiphol or Cruise layover into a private Amsterdam tour, with sightseeing and transport planned around your flight times.
3Amsterdam photo tour
Capture your own view of Amsterdam on a private photo tour, taking time for canal reflections, bridges and historic streets.
2Private bike tour
Discover Amsterdam by bike with a local guide on a private cycling tour tailored to your interests and confidence.
1Driven city tour
Explore Amsterdam by private car or minivan, combining city highlights with short walks and stops at your own pace.
1Shopping
Find your Amsterdam shopping experience, from city boutiques to an outlet trip, with transport arranged around your plans.
Airport transfers
Private transfers between Schiphol and your hotel, by car, minivan or minibus.
Private cruises
Tailormade cruises
Your own boat, with the experience arranged around your group
1Private VIP Cruise
Enjoy a private Amsterdam canalcruise on a boat reserved for your own party, with the route arranged around your wishes.
13Guided VIP Cruise
Cruise the canals of Amsterdam with your own party and a private guide. A canalcruise tailored to you.
1Champagne cruise
Raise a glass on a private Amsterdam canalcruise, with champagne on board and arrangements shaped around your occasion.
1VIP breakfast cruise
Start your day with breakfast on a private Amsterdam canalcruise, enjoying the canal views with your own party.
9VIP lunch cruise
Enjoy lunch with a view on a private Amsterdam canalcruise, with the menu arranged around your group’s preferences.
1VIP dinner cruise
Spend an evening on Amsterdam’s canals with a private dinner canalcruise and a menu chosen for your party.
1Architecture cruise
See Amsterdam from a different perspective on a private architecture canalcruise, with a route shaped around your interests.
✦AmsterdamLight Festival
Light Festival Cruise
Ask about a private cruise during Amsterdam Light Festival, with seasonal options checked for your dates.
Nighttime Cruise
See Amsterdam’s illuminated bridges and canal reflections on a private cruise after dark.
Private Holland Tours
Tailormade itineraries
Day trips by private car or minibus
27Countryside Tour
Discover the Dutch countryside with it's typical windmills and villages and escape the city for a day on your own private tailormade tour in Holland.
3Windmills Tour
Get closer to Holland’s iconic windmills on a private tour, with time to enjoy the Dutch countryside at your own pace.
5Zaandam by foot
Discover Zaandam on a private walking tour, exploring its distinctive architecture and waterfront with your own guide.
3Zaandam bike tour
Explore Zaandam by bike on a private cycling tour, with a local guide and a route arranged around your group.
35Keukenhof Tour
Welcome spring with a private Keukenhof and tulip fields tour, with transport arranged for your day beyond Amsterdam.
2Aalsmeer flower auction
Start your morning among the flowers at Aalsmeer flower auction, with private transport and visiting times arranged for you.
2Kinderdijk tour
Discover the historic windmills of Kinderdijk on a private day trip, easily combined with Gouda or Rotterdam.
10Rotterdam tour
Discover Rotterdam’s bold, modern character on a private day trip from Amsterdam, with transport and time to explore.
2Delft & The Hague
Explore historic Delft and The Hague on a private day trip, with your own guide and a route shaped around your interests.
1Gouda
Discover Gouda’s historic center and Dutch cheese traditions on a private day trip, easily combined with Kinderdijk.
3Cheese farm
Taste Dutch cheese at a countryside cheese farm and combine your visit with windmills or villages on a private day trip.
2Wooden shoes demonstration
Discover how traditional Dutch wooden shoes are made, with a clog-making demonstration as part of your countryside visit.
VIP arrangements
Other services we offer
Transfers & transportation, hotel booking, restaurant reservations and whisper rental, coordinated around your visit.
Plan your stay
Crafting Your Perfect Amsterdam Stay
Choose what you love and see a first idea for your stay. Our team will turn your wishes into a personal proposal.
Popular itinerary
PopularYour interests: Canals by boat · Art & museums · Food & drink · Windmills & villages · Walking tours · Diamond factory · Airport Transfer(s)
Day 1
On arrival
Private transfer from SchipholMet at the airport and driven to your hotel.
Private transfer from SchipholMet at the airport and driven to your hotel.At your hotelMeet & Greet at your hotelMeet our local team and go through the plans for your stay.
On the water
VIP canal cruiseA private boat for your party; lunch / dinner / champagne on board is possible.
VIP canal cruiseA private boat for your party; lunch / dinner / champagne on board is possible.Explore the city
Amsterdam old town walking tourA private walk to get your bearings and find the hidden corners.
Amsterdam old town walking tourA private walk to get your bearings and find the hidden corners.Day 2
Morning
Rijksmuseum with a private guideWe can book your tickets for the right date and timeslot.
Rijksmuseum with a private guideWe can book your tickets for the right date and timeslot.Morning
Van Gogh Museum with a guideA guided visit, easy to combine with the Rijksmuseum on the same square.
Van Gogh Museum with a guideA guided visit, easy to combine with the Rijksmuseum on the same square.AfternoonDiamond factory visitAround one hour, with hotel pickup on request.
Afternoon
Dutch food tourPoffertjes, cheese and other classics with a local.
Dutch food tourPoffertjes, cheese and other classics with a local.Day 3
Day trip
Windmills and villagesZaanse Schans, Marken and Edam or Volendam, by private car or minibus.
Windmills and villagesZaanse Schans, Marken and Edam or Volendam, by private car or minibus.Day 4
Day tripDelft & The HagueA private day trip to historic Delft and The Hague, with the route arranged around your interests.
This is a starting point, not a fixed package. We adjust every program to your dates, group and wishes, and confirm times, prices and availability with you.
Destination management
Your local partner in Amsterdam
Business events
Complete support for business seminars, conventions and company events. We act as your trusted local partner in Amsterdam.
Arrangements for travel groups
Bring your group to Amsterdam and Holland. We arrange a program around your dates and interests, with local guides, tours, hotels and transport coordinated together.
About us
Behind the Scenes
Amsterdam VIP Tours was founded by Chantal Dettori in 2003. As an experienced local guide, international tour leader and cruise director, she understands the value of private tours and personal attention.
Over the years, we’ve helped countless travellers make the most of their stay in Amsterdam. We arrange private itineraries, walking tours, cruises with personal guides, all types of transportation, airport transfers, museum visits, whispers, hotel bookings and more.
We assist individual travellers, couples, families and business groups. With a team of trusted and personal tour guides, we offer tours and support in several languages.
Let us know what you’re looking for — we’ll be happy to arrange it.
- For every group: from intimate to corporate‑scale
- From 2 hours to a full week itineraries
- Other languages upon request
“Let’s create great memories together!”
Reviews
What our clients say about us
40 reviewsIf you visit Amsterdam, we really recommend you book a private tour with Amsterdam VIP Tours to make most out of your stay. … They are the best!
Top notch service. Good follow-up to ensure daily activities were fulfilled as planned.
… One was for the Aalsmeer Flower Market outside of Amsterdam and the other was a full scope tour of the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh.
Thanks for the quick organization of walking tour for 4 people + 1 hour boat. It was easy and very pleasant to communicate.
We had an amazing VIP tour of Amsterdam! Their guide Elena is top-level, extremely knowledgeable and friendly!
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