Amsterdam City Archives guided tours

Discover the hidden treasures

You will be given an expert guided tour of the grand period rooms and taken downstairs to see the underground bank vault and the magnificent Art Deco treasury. This is where the most beautiful and most moving items from the collections of Amsterdam City Archives are displayed, including the ‘family index card’ of the family of Anne Frank, a special festive catalogue of the fashion house Metz & Co., and photographs of Willeke Alberti and Theo van Gogh.

Don’t miss the historical films about Amsterdam, made in the 20th century (and subtitled in English). A cup of coffee with a piece of cake at Café de Bazel will bring your visit to a relaxing conclusion.

Regular guided tours (in Dutch)

Sundays at 14:00 Price: adults and children over 12 years of age 7,50 euros; with 65+ card or Stadspas 5 euros; children under 12 free of charge. 

Duration: An hour and 15 minutes. 

Reservations: Tel: +31 (0)20 251 1511 (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00) or email: .  

Group guided tours (can be arranged in English)

Group tours in English can be arranged at any time between 10:00 and 16:00 (Sundays & public holidays from 12:00 to 16:00)

Price: 85 euros per group (the maximum group size is 20 people; it is possible to organise more than one group guided tour at a time)

Reservations: To reserve a guided tour and/or reception for a group, please contact Meino Schraal by e-mail: or by telephone: +31 (0)20 251 1619 (Tuesday to Friday)