Amsterdam, Your Way — and the World Beyond
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Our best-selling Amsterdam experience
Haunted Amsterdam Ghost Walk & Dark History
Discover Amsterdam after dark through ghost stories, local legends and the real history behind some of the city’s darkest tales.
2 hours · Small group · Evening tour · €38 per person
Private Tours Amsterdam — Designed Around You
Discover Amsterdam your way with a private tour built around your interests. At RoamWorldTours, we create personalised experiences that combine carefully selected places with the knowledge, stories and flexibility of a local guide.
RoamWorldTours Signature Experience
Amsterdam isn’t one experience. Why explore it like it is?
Our Signature Experience is a private Amsterdam tour shaped around you. Tell us what fascinates you — hidden history, local neighbourhoods, unusual stories, architecture, food, culture or the darker side of Amsterdam — and we’ll create an experience that brings those interests together with a knowledgeable local guide.
Curated Private & Luxury Tours in Amsterdam
Explore our carefully selected private tours in Amsterdam, created around the stories, neighbourhoods and places that make the city fascinating. Choose your experience and explore with a knowledgeable local guide.
Ghosts & Dark History Private Tour
Step into Amsterdam’s darker past on a private journey through the atmospheric streets of the historic centre. Discover chilling tales of hauntings, executions, restless spirits, local legends and unexplained events while uncovering the real history behind the stories. End the evening with a local spirit surprise, included in your private experience.
🕒 2 hours · 🥃 Local spirit surprise included · 💶 From €295
Jordaan & Hidden Amsterdam Private Tour
Discover the Jordaan, one of Amsterdam’s most characterful neighbourhoods, on a private journey through picturesque canals, narrow streets and hidden courtyards. Hear stories of working-class life, artists, local traditions and the people who transformed this once-poor district into one of the city’s most beloved neighbourhoods.
Along the way, step inside a traditional Amsterdam brown café and experience a taste of local life with bitterballen, one of the Netherlands’ favourite snacks.
🕒 3 hours · 🍽️ Bitterballen & a drink in a traditional brown café included · 💶 From €515
Amsterdam Historic Centre Private Tour
Discover the heart of Amsterdam on a private journey through its historic centre. Walk along iconic canals, atmospheric streets and beautiful squares while uncovering the stories behind the people, places and events that shaped the city over the centuries.
From Amsterdam’s medieval beginnings to its extraordinary rise during the Golden Age, discover famous landmarks alongside hidden details and lesser-known stories, all at a relaxed pace with your private guide.
🕒 2 hours · 🏛️ Historic centre & hidden stories · 💶 From €325 per private group
Why Choose RoamWorldTours for Your Private Tour in Amsterdam?
TAILORED AROUND YOU
No two travellers experience Amsterdam in quite the same way. We adapt the pace, focus and details of your private tour so your time with us feels personal, relaxed and distinctly yours.
PRIVATE LOCAL GUIDES
Explore with knowledgeable, Amsterdam-based guides who bring the city to life through history, stories and first-hand local insight. More than following a script, your guide can answer questions, adapt the experience and help you discover details you might otherwise miss.
CURATED PRIVATE EXPERIENCES
Prefer to simply choose and go? Explore our collection of ready-designed private tours, from Amsterdam’s historic centre and hidden Jordaan to its darker stories and legends.
OUR MOST POPULAR GROUP TOURS
Join a small-group tour and discover Amsterdam through fascinating stories, local insight and the knowledge of an experienced guide.
Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History in Amsterdam
Discover the supernatural side of Amsterdam on an atmospheric small-group journey through the historic centre. Wander through hidden alleyways, mysterious corners and shadowy bridges while hearing chilling tales of ghostly sightings, local legends, tragic events and unsolved crimes.
Uncover the real history behind some of Amsterdam’s darkest stories and discover a side of the city most visitors never encounter.
🕒 2 hours · 👥 Small group · 🌙 Evening tour · 💶 €38 per person
Anne Frank & World War II Small Group Walking Tour
Discover Amsterdam’s World War II history on a moving journey through the former Jewish Quarter. Learn about the life of Anne Frank and her family, the persecution of Amsterdam’s Jewish community and the devastating impact of the Nazi occupation.
Hear stories of resistance and courage, including the February Strike, and discover what life was like during the Hunger Winter and the final months of the war.
🕒 2 hours · ✡️ Jewish Quarter & WWII history · 📖 Anne Frank’s story · 💶 €40 per person
Red Light District Walking Tour
Discover Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District on a small-group walking tour through one of the city’s oldest and most fascinating neighbourhoods. Explore atmospheric streets and canals while uncovering the history behind an area known around the world.
Learn about Amsterdam’s approach to sex work, how the district has evolved over the centuries and the realities behind its provocative reputation, while discovering historic landmarks and stories along the way.
🕒 2 hours · 👥 Small group · 🔴 Red Light District & local history · 💶 €28 per person
PRIVATE TOURS AMSTERDAM – FAQs
What makes Roam World Tours different from other tour companies in Amsterdam?
At Roam World Tours, we believe the best way to discover Amsterdam is through the people who know how to bring its stories to life. Our private tours are personal and flexible, with experienced guides who can adapt the experience to your interests, answer your questions and take you beyond a fixed script. Whether you already know exactly what you want to see or would like us to design something around you, we can help create an Amsterdam experience that feels genuinely yours.
What is a private tour in Amsterdam?
A private tour means the experience is exclusively for you and the people you are travelling with. There are no strangers joining your group, giving you more freedom to ask questions, spend longer somewhere that fascinates you and explore Amsterdam at a pace that suits you.
Why book a private tour in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has much more to discover than its famous sights. With a private guide, you have the freedom to explore the stories, neighbourhoods and details that interest you most. Your guide can respond to your questions, adjust the pace and help you experience the city in a much more personal way.
Can we customise our private Amsterdam tour?
Absolutely. Tell us what you enjoy, what you have already seen and how much time you have in Amsterdam. We can adapt one of our existing private tours or create an experience around your particular interests. The idea is not simply to follow an itinerary, but to make the experience work for you.
What private tours do you offer in Amsterdam?
Our private Amsterdam experiences explore different sides of the city, from its history and historic neighbourhoods to its darker stories and lesser-known places. You can choose one of our existing tours or ask us to design something more personal around what you would most like to discover.
Can you design an Amsterdam tour around our interests?
Yes — that’s an important part of what we offer. Perhaps you’re fascinated by Amsterdam’s history and architecture, want to explore particular neighbourhoods, are interested in food or art, or simply want to discover places you wouldn’t find on a standard sightseeing route. Tell us what interests you and we’ll help shape the experience around you.
Are your private Amsterdam tours suitable for families?
Yes. One of the advantages of a private tour is that we can take the needs of the whole family into account. Tell us the ages of your children and what they enjoy, and we can adapt the pace, route and content to create an experience that keeps both younger and older travellers engaged.
Can you arrange private tours for larger groups?
Yes. We can arrange private experiences for couples and families as well as groups of friends, companies and larger parties. Depending on the size of your group and the experience you choose, we can arrange additional guides where necessary so that the tour remains personal and enjoyable.
Can my hotel concierge arrange a private Amsterdam tour with you?
Yes. If you’re staying at a hotel in Amsterdam, your concierge is welcome to contact us on your behalf to arrange a private tour or discuss a tailored experience. Of course, you can also contact Roam World Tours directly before or during your stay.
Do you work with hotels, travel advisors and travel agencies?
Yes. We welcome partnerships with hotels, concierges, travel advisors and travel agencies looking for memorable Amsterdam experiences for their guests and clients. We can help with existing private tours as well as more personalised requests. Travel professionals are welcome to contact us directly to discuss how we can work together.
Can you arrange private tours outside Amsterdam?
Yes. Amsterdam is our main focus, but Roam World Tours is not limited to the city. We can help arrange private experiences elsewhere in the Netherlands and, as our network grows, in other destinations as well. Tell us where you would like to go and what kind of experience you’re looking for, and we’ll discuss what’s possible.
What languages are your private tours available in?
We work with guides with different backgrounds and language skills, so tours may be available in several languages depending on the date and experience. Tell us your preferred language when you contact us and we’ll match your request with an appropriate available guide.
How far in advance should I book a private Amsterdam tour?
If you have a particular date, language or type of experience in mind, we recommend contacting us as early as possible so we can find the right guide for you. During busy periods in Amsterdam, availability can fill quickly. That said, we also welcome last-minute enquiries and will always see what we can arrange.