A woman takes a photograph of a canal and historic buildings in Amsterdam during dusk. The canal is lit with string lights, and a boat is moving through the water.
A woman takes a photograph of a canal and historic buildings in Amsterdam during dusk. The canal is lit with string lights, and a boat is moving through the water.

AMSTERDAM PHOTO SAFARI

4 WAYS TO PHOTOGRAPH AMSTERDAM
1 - Small Group Sunrise Tour
2 - Small Group Day Tour
3 - Small Group Night Tour
4 - Private Tour

Photograph the best of Amsterdam -
with confidence

Colorful traditional Dutch canal houses illuminated at dusk with boats docked along the water.

14 years helping visitors create photos they never thought possible

Featured by National Geograpghic, Conde Nast & Travel + Leisure

Choose your perfect photography tour

Sunset over canal with row of traditional European houses and boats docked along the water, seen from a small dock with a boat in the foreground.
Explore SUNRISE Tour

Small group SUNRISE Tour
3 Hours – €170
5 Hours – €300
7 Hours – €450

Low-angle view of a woman with brown hair riding a bicycle on a city street, with historic-style buildings and a blue sky with wispy clouds in the background.
Explore DAY Tour

Small group DAY Tour
3 Hours – €150
5 Hours – €250
7 Hours – €350

View of traditional Dutch buildings along a canal with a bridge, trees, and a boat passing by during evening, illuminated by streetlights and building lights.
Explore EVENING Tour

Small group EVENING Tour
3 Hours – €170
5 Hours – €300
7 Hours – €450

Two men on a bridge by a canal in Amsterdam at dusk, one adjusting a camera on a tripod, the other holding a remote control, with illuminated bridges and historic buildings in the background.
Explore PRIVATE Tour

PRIVATE Tour
3 Hours – €380
5 Hours – €530
7 Hours – €730

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  • A man and woman looking at a camera together outdoors, with the woman holding the camera and smiling.

  • Night scene of a city street with a historic building, illuminated interior, bicycles parked, and blurred red lights of moving vehicles.

  • Colorful row of traditional European canal houses with boats and reflection in water.

  • Nighttime view of a canal with an illuminated bridge decorated with string lights and a boat docked at the side. Multi-story buildings with lit windows are seen lining the canal in the background. Their reflection is visible in the water.

  • People riding bicycles on a city street at sunset, with historic buildings and flower-decorated lampposts in the background.

  • Reflection of traditional European-style buildings with illuminated facades on a dark water surface at night.

  • A person taking a photo of a cityscape at sunset on a mobile phone, with a river and historic buildings in the background.

  • The image shows a canal in Amsterdam with a red bicycle parked against a railing in the foreground. On the opposite side of the canal, there are historic tall, narrow buildings with lit windows, trees along the canal, and a stone bridge reflecting in the water. The sky is early evening or dusk.

  • Sunset over a city skyline with historic church buildings, boats docked along the waterfront, and a vibrant orange sky.

  • A person with a backpack and a cap taking a photo of a historic building by a canal during sunset.

  • Night scene of a canal in Amsterdam with a brick bridge lit by string lights, traditional narrow houses lining the street, and boat lights creating streaks on the water.

  • A city street scene with historic buildings on both sides. There are decorative hanging lights and signs for shops, cafes, and hotels. The street appears wet, reflecting the buildings and lights, with an overcast sky above.

  • Colorful row of traditional Dutch-style buildings along a canal at dusk in Amsterdam with reflections on the water.

  • A man with a hat taking a photograph of windmills near a waterway, with small buildings and people in the background.

  • Night view of traditional narrow Dutch houses along a canal, illuminated with colorful lights, reflecting on the water.

  • View of boats docked along a canal with historic European-style buildings in the background, and reflections in the water.

  • Man riding a black bicycle on a city street, wearing a blue blazer and white pants, with motion blur background.

  • A canal with a stone bridge, historic multi-story buildings, boats, and trees, reflecting in the water, in a scenic cityscape.

  • People walking on a cobblestone street in front of historical buildings, with a Christmas tree decorated with lights and leaves, and overcast sky.

  • A man with a backpack standing in front of the 'I amsterdam' sign at a water feature, reflecting the sign and a historic building in the background in Amsterdam.

Meet your Photography Guides

Our guides combine deep local knowledge with a passion for photography, helping you see Amsterdam differently and capture images you’ll be proud of

A man with a beard and a shaved head smiling outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a black shirt, with trees and blurred buildings in the background.

Adam
Photographer Guide

Adam brings over 25 years of photography experience and a passion for helping guests see Amsterdam in a new way. With a documentary approach to photography, he loves capturing authentic moments, meaningful stories and helping photographers of all levels create images they’re proud of.

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Smiling man with a beard wearing a baseball cap, orange jacket, and orange sweater, standing near a canal with bicycles and historic buildings in the background in Amsterdam.

Tim Collins
Founder and Photography Guide

Tim founded Amsterdam Photo Safari with the belief that a photography tour is only as good as the guide leading it. With over 14 years of experience helping visitors discover Amsterdam through photography, his focus has always been creating experiences that are personal, encouraging and tailored to each guest.

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