Viator · Private tour

Private Minivan Sightseeing Tour in Amsterdam

4.0(9)Amsterdam1 hour
VIATOR3.9(8)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)

Description

In the Netherlands' most popular city, but no idea how best to explore it? No problem. We offer you this perfect opportunity to visit Amsterdam in a spacious neat minivan with a professional driver within a 3 to 4-hour time frame. As we say in Amsterdam that Amsterdam is more beautiful than Paris, we offer you the opportunity to explore this unique city up close. Our driver will drive past the main sights where you will even have the opportunity to take photos up close and take your time quietly. This tour is very accessible to everyone and requires little effort to explore Amsterdam. If it rains one day and you want to stay nice and dry or you don't feel like going through Amsterdam with several transports, this is an ideal opportunity. You can be picked up anywhere around Amsterdam and even at airports. The minivan also has enough space for luggage, so you don't have to carry heavy luggage.

Tour Options

Private sprinter for 17 people
  • Private sprinter for 1 group: Maximum 17 people with max 12 big bags or 20 check-in bags Pickup included
Private car sightseeing A'dam
  • Private car for 4 people: Private comfortable car Sightseeing Tour in Amsterdam Pickup included
Private Minivan Sightseeing Tour in Amsterdam
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

10 min

Dam Square is the triumphal checkpoint of countless visitors to Amsterdam and an ideal first stop punctuated by local attractions like the National Monument, the Royal Palace, the fifteenth-century "New Church," and De Bijenkorf for shopping.

15 min

When night falls, adults only can head to the northeast corner of the square to stroll Amsterdam's famous red-light district. Here you'll be among crowds of bachelors, bachelorettes, and cruise-ship passengers googling over the window entertainment.

Pass by

De Gooyer is a windmill in Amsterdam located between Funenkade and Zeeburgerstraat. It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high. It is registered as a National Monument. To enter windmill, you can choose to consume in the café area of the mill.

5 min

The first Chinese settled in the city around 1911, favouring the area of the Nieuwmarkt and the Zeedijk. Many of them started restaurants and gambling dens.

10 min

In Amsterdam, the area between Nieuwmarkt and Plantage was historically known as Jodenbuurt (the Jewish Quarter). This neighborhood contains many historically important buildings that are currently preserved and managed by The Jewish Cultural Quarter, an organization that is dedicated to the conservation of Jewish culture within Amsterdam.

10 min

The famous skinny bridge across the river Amstel and opposite of the Carré theatre, is an Old Dutch design wooden bridge known as a double-swipe (balanced) bridge.

15 min

The Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat, located in the Oud-Zuid neighborhood, is home to high-end clothing (Chanel, Gucci, Hermés, Louis Vuitton), jewelry (Chopard, Cartier) and specialty (Mont Blanc, Henckels) stores, as well as several boutiques selling more luxury labels.

20 min

The Museum Quarter and Vondelpark neighborhood is internationally renowned for its melting pot of art, history and culture. The area is mainly residential, but still quite a popular destination. Once a swamp, the neighborhood is now home to some of the world's most famous museums, high-end shopping and fancy restaurants.

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The Zuidas (literally South Axis in Dutch) is a rapidly developing business district in the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The Zuidas is also known as the 'Financial Mile'. It lies between the rivers Amstel and Schinkel along the ringway A10.

15 min

The Amsterdamse Bos (English: Amsterdam Forest) is an English park or landscape park in the municipalities of Amstelveen and Amsterdam. Although most of the park is located in Amstelveen, the owner of the park is the City of Amsterdam. The park was mainly built in the early 1930s, mostly by the unemployment relief.

Pass by

The Olympic Stadium, built for the 1928 games, has continued through the decades to play host to a multitude of events, sporting and otherwise. Located in Amsterdam Zuid, the monument also provides office space for upwards of thirty businesses. The Olympic stadium inside is only open at special times with events, for example.

Admission not included20 min

The Johan Cruyff Arena (Dutch: Johan Cruijff Arena officially stylised as Johan Cruijff ArenA) is the main stadium of the Dutch capital city of Amsterdam and the home stadium of football club AFC Ajax since its opening. Built from 1993 to 1996 at a cost equivalent to €140 million, it is the largest stadium in the country.

15 min

A former shipyard located on the banks of the River IJ in Amsterdam Noord, NDSM Wharf has blossomed into an enormous cultural hotspot in recent years with a vibrant artist community and an ever-expanding variety of bars and restaurants. With grounds exceeding the size of ten football pitches, the area hosts multi-disciplinary festivals, performances, exhibitions, dance parties and a wide range of other events in unique, post-industrial surroundings.

20 min

The area between the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht contains an intimate shopping area known as ‘De Negen Straatjes’ (The Nine Streets). These picturesque streets connecting the canals are filled with one-of-a-kind boutiques, stylish cafés and galleries.

20 min

The Jordaan is a district in the citycenter of Amsterdam, known for its beautiful houses, nice restaurants and original shops. When in Amsterdam, it is a must to stroll through the little streets and canals. On the many bridges over the canals, you can take beautiful pictures and see why Amsterdam is called the Venice of the North.

Highlights

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Johan Cruyff Arena

Pickup Locations & Times

You can be picked up anywhere in Amsterdam, including train stations, hotels, or within a 30-kilometer radius, such as nearby locations like IJmuiden, Schiphol Airport, and cruise terminals. This ensures maximum convenience, no matter where you're staying or arriving from!

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(9)

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Pam_W
February 19, 2026
Great shore excursion

This was a great private excursion for our port day. The driver was very accommodating and friendly. We extended our time for an hourly rate that was paid to the driver. It was nice have our own private transfer and we got to see and do su much while in port.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your private excursion during your port day. It’s great that you were able to make the most of your time and extend the tour to see even more — that flexibility is exactly what we aim to offer with our private services. It was a pleasure being part of your visit, and we truly appreciate you choosing us for your time in port. We hope to welcome you again on a future cruise stop in the Netherlands! 🚐✨

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YOLANDA_J
May 11, 2025
Privets mini van

Extremely expensive for what you got. The driver was in rush . Not even 4 hours . Please look for something else . Wrong tour

Operator response

Thank you for your booking. Although you reserved a standard sedan just the evening before, we provided a complimentary upgrade to a spacious minivan at no extra charge. On the day of the service, our driver waited patiently outside for over 40 minutes while trying to reach you by phone—without any response. Your tour was supposed to end in Amsterdam, but you decided to take the maximum time at Zaanse Schans instead before going to Keukenhof. Despite exceeding the agreed time and distance by finishing in Keukenhof (well beyond Amsterdam), we did not charge any additional fees. We always try to offer flexibility and kindness, even when our efforts go far beyond what’s expected. However, sometimes it feels that no matter how accommodating we are, some guests are ready to leave a poor review unless we let them walk all over us. If that’s the case here too, we will respect your choice.

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Natasha C
March 29, 2025
A great tour with a great driver.

A great experience to visit Amsterdam! We',ve arrived from Brazil and we had 9 hours till our next trip to Greece. So we've decided to visit Amsterdam with a private driver for a 4 hours drive .Faruk was very friendly, accurate, and gentle. He picked us up on time, he showed all the places we asked for , plus some other points of interest. It was very kind of him that even when our trip took a bit longer, he didn't charge any extra fee. We recommend Faruk!

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure showing you around Amsterdam during your layover. I'm glad you enjoyed the sights, the romantic coffee spot, and the visit to the Red Light District and Anne Frank House. It was great to capture that special photo at the Leurope Hotel with the canals in the background! I always strive to provide the best experience, and I'm happy you appreciated the flexibility. Safe travels to Greece, and I hope to welcome you again in the future!

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Scott_L
July 23, 2024
A really great way to experience Amsterdam

We had a wonderful experience with Faruk! He was prompt and made for great conversation on our drive to Nemo Museum followed by The Anne Frank House. We were on a quest to find donuts in each of the countries we were visiting, while in the Nemo Museum, he researched different places. We tried a few, one that s didn’t have donuts, but croissants, another that was closed, finally we found one. Then he got us to The Anne Frank House, telling us all about his experiences in Amsterdam.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you had such a great experience with Faruk. It sounds like you had a fun and memorable adventure, from the Nemo Museum to finding the perfect donut spot! We’re glad he could make your trip even more enjoyable with great conversation and insights about Amsterdam. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!

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George_H
July 4, 2024
Not worth the money

The driver was extremely nice and friendly. However, it felt more like we drove around the city and just looked out the windows. We did stop a few times. Not very much history or details. Would not book again.

Operator response

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the driver friendly and nice. We apologize that the tour didn’t meet your expectations in terms of providing historical details. We strive to ensure all our tours offer a balance of sightseeing and informative commentary, and we’ll work on improving this aspect for future travelers. We appreciate your input and hope to have the chance to serve you better next time. Safe travels!

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Randy_B
June 25, 2024
Driver is NOT a guide

Driver was NOT a guide so he didn’t know all that much about Amsterdam. We learned a little but consider the 4 hour tour a waste of our valuable time.

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Si_R
April 22, 2024
City-wide tour catered to your requests

We had a nice overall view of the city with Faruk. He was very attentive to our comfort and I would highly recommend him.

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MinhLy_N
December 26, 2023
Great tour

Faruk is great picking us up from the airport, showing us around Amsterdam & dropping us off at our hotel. Highly recommended.

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Baljit_R
July 26, 2023
Very considerate and helpful staff including the pilot

Considering my age treated me throughout with extra care and affection Will vouch for carefree journey

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