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Zaanse Schans, Lego Village, Giethoorn Day Tour Incl. Boat Cruise

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Even if you don't have time to spend the night, you can see the best of Cologne on a day trip from Amsterdam. This tour is private so you don't waste time waiting for others and have the flexibility to explore places of your own interest at your own pace. Plus, you can relax with private round-trip transportation that saves you the stress of navigating a public transportation system that you're unfamiliar with.

from $155

Cologne Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Amsterdam

from $597

Bruges Tour from Amsterdam

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4.2

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12 hours

from $151

Feast your eyes on the Netherlands’ spring bulb fields and Keukenhof Garden on a full-day trip from Amsterdam. See the vast carpets of flowers around Lisse, and visit Keukenhof, one of the world’s biggest flower gardens. Explore the lawns, ponds, and woodlands independently, absorbing the color and fragrance of the millions of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. Visit flower exhibitions, restaurants, and shops, and watch the beloved Flower Parade complete with floats, live music, and marching bands.

Full Day Keukenhof Guided Tour and Flower Parade April 18th

4.6

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9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $96

Immerse yourself in some of the most pivotal moments of the Netherlands’ World War II history—and visit the site of the Battle of Arnhem—on this full-day, private tour. In the morning, meet your guide in Amsterdam’s Central Station, hop aboard your private van, and head into the countryside. Upon arrival at Arnhem, you’ll see landmarks like the John Frost Bridge, will visit the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein, and will learn more from your guide’s commentary.

The Battle of Arnhem (from Amsterdam)

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from $414

Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills Private Tour with Lunch

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from $360

Take a break from Amsterdam and enjoy a taste of the Dutch countryside on this private tour of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans. Leave all the planning and organization to your guide, as they pick you up straight from your hotel and drive you to these destinations. Learn about Dutch culture and heritage as you explore the canals and wooden bridges of Giethoorn, and discover the centuries-old windmills at Zaanse Schans.

Giethoorn, Private Boat Tour & Zaanse Schans Windmills

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7 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $354

Private day trip to The Keukenhof Gardens and The Zaanse Schans Windmills

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from $475

Private day trip about the Dutch Delta works from Amsterdam

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from $1,273

Per group

Daytrip Tour from Amsterdam to Rotterdam to The Hague and Delft

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $114

Giethoorn Private Tour from Amsterdam in Jaguar S Type

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Delve into traditional Dutch culture on a private countryside tour from Amsterdam. Skip the hassle of renting a car and navigating country roads, as a dedicated driver makes it easy to travel from the capital to charming villages like Zaanse Schans, Irene Hoeve, and Volendam. See working windmills, visit a cheese factory, watch how wooden clogs are made, and get tips on the top riverside restaurants for an authentic Dutch lunch.

from $901

Per group

Private Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $306

Discover some of the Netherlands’ most beautiful countryside highlights on this seamless, private tour. Following pickup from your hotel, travel in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes. Your first stop is the charming village of Giethoorn: renowned for its scenic canals, thatched-roof homes, and tranquil pace of living. See the town, and go on a canal cruise. Then, transfer to Zaanse Schans where you can see iconic, heritage windmills, watch clog-making, visit a farm to see and touch baby cows, and enjoy free cheese tastings.

Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam

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from $432

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Gouda, Witches & Cheese - Private Day Tour

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7 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $354

Explore the Wadden Sea islands on a full-day small-group tour from Amsterdam to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed islands in Holland. Look for seals, birds, and plant life as you travel around the islands by boat, stopping at the national park, a traditional village, and stunning beaches. Enjoy a meal of fresh seafood (own expense) and, if weather permits, enjoy a short hike on the mudflats.

Full day tour to Texel - Friesian Islands - from Amsterdam

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9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $300

Private Sightseeing Tour to Giethoorn from Amsterdam incl. canal cruise

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $369

Whisper it, but Amsterdam can feel crowded and chaotic. Discover the charm of the Netherlands on a visit to not one, not two, not three, but four traditional cities where history, culture, and landscapes come together in a symphony of charm. Your private driver-guide takes the wheel so there’s no need to worry about navigating or parking and steers you to the highlights of Haarlem, Leiden, Delft, and The Hague.

Holland Four City Charm Tour - Private Day Tour

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from $354

Famous Holland Tour: visit The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam and Kinderdijk from A'dam

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8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $155

From March through May, there’s nowhere more beautiful to be in Europe than Amsterdam, when the tulips of Keukenhof Gardens burst into bloom. Skip the hassle of advance planning on a private, half-day trip to Keukenhof Gardens from Amsterdam—the ideal choice for first-time visitors on a time budget. Plus, rather than navigating an unfamiliar public transport system, you’ll be transported to the gardens in a private, luxury Mercedes.

Tulip Experience and Keukenhof Flower Gardens Tour from Amsterdam

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $336

Make the most of Amsterdam’s close proximity to other European countries on a private day trip to Cologne, home to one of the continent’s most famous cathedrals. Skip the hassle of public transportation and delve deeper into local history and culture as you explore the historic city at your own pace and enjoy undivided attention from your private guide. Plus, admission tickets to the chocolate museum are included.

Cologne Private Roundtrip transfer incl. chocolate museum tickets

from $597

Keukenhof and Flower Fields Private Tour from Amsterdam

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $475

The Keukenhof Gardens and Giethoorn are two must-see attractions outside Amsterdam, but organizing admission tickets and transportation to explore independently takes time and effort. On this private tour with hotel pickup, reach both sites in a day by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle—with skip-the-line entry fees included. Admire 800 varieties of tulips in all the colors of the rainbow, and enjoy a canal cruise through the village Giethoorn.

Sightseeing Keukenhof Tulip fields, Giethoorn tour from Amsterdam

from $638

Gain intimate insight into the Netherlands’ artistic heritage on this private tour from Amsterdam, led by a professional art historian. Benefit from your guide’s insider knowledge to create a fully personalized itinerary and choose from a vast range of museums, galleries, and attractions across the region, such as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague, or the Keukenhof tulip gardens.

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Customized Day Tour in the Netherlands with Art Historian

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4 to 10 hours

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Amanda_C, Apr 2026

A tour with a local!

Wow! What a treat to have a local, Sharon, guide us around her little village. This tour was our highlight of Amsterdam! So cool to see the last operational paint mill in the world after a clog making demonstration and cheese tasting. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

Giethoorn Guided DayTrip from Amsterdam

Jacqueline_T, Apr 2026

It was a very good day...

It was a very good day trip. Said and Jay took really good care of us and along the way, explain all the history and important facts about The Netherlands and Amsterdam and Giethoorn. The arrangement was very lovely. (Bonus: we stopped at a tulip field improntu)

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

Dorena_T, Apr 2026

Keukenhof Garden and Convenient Bus Ride

We loved our Keukenhof Gardens visit April 8 and had perfect weather! Definitely recommend going and using Hop On Hop Off through Viator was so easy. Well-organized line for receiving bus tickets and garden tickets using the vouchers sent to us ahead of time with exact instructions and map link for arrival at This is Holland using the free ferry behind Amsterdam Centraal Station. We spent about 3 hours walking and taking photos of the gorgeous tulip/hyacinth/daffodil displays. The air smelled lovely! Could have spent more time as many photo op spots set up throughout the gardens but they were very popular and by mid-day the gardens were packed. Plenty of clean bathrooms throughout the gardens and lots of places to get food and drinks. Bikes also available for rent. Well worth the fee for convenience of bus to and from Amsterdam. Plenty of buses back every 30 min.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese Guided Tour

Caitlin_C, Apr 2026

Beautiful day

Diana and Dennis were wonderful! At first we thought 3.5 hrs at Keukenhof was going to be too long but we didn’t even make it all the way through. Beautiful sights at both stops without the stress of figuring out how to do it on my own. Highly recommend!

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

ASHOK_V, Apr 2026

Excellent trip.

It's a great experience. We got the whole essence of the Netherlands with that trip. Our guide Jay was very knowledgeable and funny. His english is very good and clear. We stopped on the way back to see a tulip farm and did some fruit shopping in an organic farm shop which were bonus for us. Both Zaanse Schans and Geithoorn are two unique places and we are fortunate to visit both on our trip to Amsterdam. I highly recommend anyone visiting Amsterdam to take this day trip.

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

Cathy_B, Apr 2026

Crowded but worth it!

There are a lot of people. Since they only open for 8 weeks and over a million come during that time, you can imagine the crowds. BUT, don’t let that stop you, it is beautiful and huge. There are plenty of spots to take pictures and the only real lines are for food and bathrooms.

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Patricia_C, Apr 2026

This is a great tour. ...

This is a great tour. Our tour director, Bea, spoke very good English and loud enough for all to hear. We had a wheelchair in our group and she made a special effort to make sure they were ok. She gave us the schedule of what our plans were for the day and followed the schedule and time frame so everyone understood. Our bus driver, Ness, was a good driver and I never worried about his driving.

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bob_R, Mar 2026

A Perfect Day in Bruges

This tour could not have been better, both because of the subject of the tour (Bruges, Belgium) and because of the efforts of the tour guides. Bruges is a preserved medieval community, and it’s easy to imagine walking (or boating) around it 8-900 years ago. Blanca, our chaperone on the bus, was utterly charming and enthusiastic about going to Bruges, and effectively communicated her excitement to us. Our walking tour guide, Gosia, (sp?), conveyed both her excitement and her knowledge of Bruges’ fascinating history. The plan for the tour left an appropriate amount of free time for ambling about the city, before we had to return to Amsterdam. This tour just could not have been better.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

Jack_L, Mar 2026

Amazing experience

The drinks were truly unlimited. We were American college students looking for a good experience of the city and this was perfect. The guide explained much of the history of the city and the scenery was once in a lifetime. Beautiful pictures and a great way to get your values worth of drinks.

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

Cynthia_A, Feb 2026

Good value & time well spent

Leidse, our guide was knowledgeable & an excellent driver. I liked all three stops- Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague, but wish we could have seen more about the world court. This excursion was a great way to see more of The Netherlands without renting a car. Good value & time well spent