Top Amsterdam Half-day Tours

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $50

Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour /E-bike Option

Immerse yourself in the countryside of the Netherlands and enjoy a quintessentially Dutch experience on the back of a comfortable bike on this guided tour from Amsterdam. Escape the bustling city crowds with the help of a local guide to lead you along at a comfortable pace. See picturesque villages and windmills, with plenty of time to stop for photos, and take a break at a farm to try two freshly-made cheeses.

Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour /E-bike Option

The Dutch countryside sits close to Amsterdam, but reaching Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and the cheese farms between them by public transport eats up an entire day and leaves little room for sightseeing. Say goodbye to the city and cover them in a single trip by minibus, stopping at working windmills, a cheese tasting, and a traditional fishing village. Pause at Zaandam's LEGO-style Inntel hotel along the way.

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from $55

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, "Lego-houses" and Volendam Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, "Lego-houses" and Volendam Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

(249)

from $32

Experience the best of typical Dutch culture on a half-day tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. Observe traditional cheese-making and taste some real Dutch cheese; marvel at the exterior of a working windmill; try on some authentic wooden clogs for size; and admire the quaint and colorful architecture of Zaanse Schans village before returning to Amsterdam by comfortable coach. If option selected, the tour includes an Amsterdam canal cruise ticket to use at your leisure within a few days of the tour.

Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam

Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Small Group Walking Tour in Amsterdam with Friendly and Fun Guide

See a side of the Netherlands that many visitors miss on an e-bike tour that promises an authentic Dutch experience. Swap the busy streets of Amsterdam for open fields, canals, windmills, and picture-perfect medieval villages as you follow a comfortable 25-mile (40-kilometer) route that's made easier with an electric bike. Upgrade to visit a family-run cheese and clog farm and see locals making Gouda cheese and wooden clogs by hand.

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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

Orientate yourself in Amsterdam and discover the city’s highlights as well as its hidden gems on a bike tour. Zip easily between landmarks, saving time and covering more ground that possible by foot, ideal for visitors with limited time in the city. Enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group tour of max 11 people, and gain insight into Amsterdam’s history and culture from your guide.

(1,645)

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Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems

Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems

Go beyond Amsterdam's city limits and spend some time relaxing in the countryside on this day trip to the traditional villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and their windmills. Skip the stress of navigating unfamiliar public transportation with included round-trip transportation from the city center. Sit back and relax as you're driven through the surrounding countryside, where you can enjoy an itinerary that offers an alternative perspective on Dutch culture.

(4,380)

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Grass blows in the breeze beside the windmill-lined water in Zaanse Schans, the Netherlands.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

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from $46

Amsterdam's Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group

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from $53

Eat your way around Amsterdam on this small-group food walking tour that covers 1.5 miles (2.5 km) of the city. It includes over 10 delicious tastings at five local eateries that most travelers miss. At each venue, try Dutch delicacies, from freshly-made stroopwafels (syrup-filled waffles) to artisanal Gouda cheese. As you take a leisurely stroll between locations, see the canals that Amsterdam is famous for, and ask your guide for recommendations.

10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks

10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks

Elevate your Amsterdam canal cruise when you book this experience aboard a fully covered, 19th-century wooden saloon boat. Cruise along the UNESCO-listed canals and see bucket-list sights like the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum, and the picturesque Jordaan district while listening to commentary from your onboard guide—you get the stories behind the sights that you'd easily miss if you explored alone.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1 hourFree Cancellation

Explore the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam on this private, guided tour. Head to the charming Zaanse Schans—a historic windmill village—and take a guided tour around the pretty lanes and watersides, passing green-painted houses, wooden barns, and traditional shops. Watch clogs and cheese being made at craft workshops, visit a working windmill, and more. As it's a private tour, go at a pace that suits you, and stop for photos wherever you choose.

(33,298)

from $19

Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Private Tour from central Amsterdam, Airport or Port

Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Private Tour from central Amsterdam, Airport or Port

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(99)

from $141

Amsterdam has a vibrant culinary scene that can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. Let an expert epicurean guide help you relish the bites and cultural highlights of Amsterdam’s sophisticated Jordaan district on a small-group food and walking tour. Visit local foodie hotspots to sample Dutch delicacies, including Gouda cheese, traditional Dutch apple pie, and herring. Enjoy a calmer experience with several authentic Dutch tastings as you discover places off the conventional tourist trail.

Jordaan Food Tour with Dutch Tastings in Amsterdam

Jordaan Food Tour with Dutch Tastings in Amsterdam

(2,638)

from $128

Want to see the sights of Amsterdam from a boat, yet avoid the tourist crowds? Step aboard an electric sloop with a small group and enjoy unobstructed views of the city's landmarks. Enjoy Dutch snacks like bitterballen, stroopwafels, and local cheese as well as drinks from the open bar—including beer, wine, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and Dutch jenever—while your captain shares stories about the secrets of the city.

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the beautiful blooms of Keukenhof Gardens with a skip-the-line admission ticket and transfer package from Amsterdam. Different options let you tailor this tour to your budget and schedule—add an audio guide to narrate your journey through the Dutch countryside, choose a money-saving afternoon departure, or include a canal cruise ticket to use at your leisure. Whichever you choose, you’ll sail past the lines and admire more than 7 million flowers at your own pace.

(2,787)

from $71

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(2,846)

from $41

Amsterdam Anne Frank Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.9

(830)

from $23

Experience three icons of the Dutch countryside—windmills, cheese, and wooden clogs—on a day trip from Amsterdam that saves you the stress of arranging logistics. Journey to the North Holland towns of Zaanse Schans and Volendam to view working windmills at an open-air museum, visit a dairy farm or cheese weighing house, step inside a clog factory, and enter a windmill. Learn more about Dutch culture than you would exploring alone.

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Amsterdam: Tour Volendam Fishing Village, Harbour, Cheese & Clogs

Discover the Dutch countryside without the limitations of a traditional guided tour. While most day trips rush you from stop to stop on a fixed schedule, this unique Hop-On Hop-Off experience gives you complete freedom to explore at your own pace. Travel between Volendam, Edam, Henri Willig Cheese Farm, and Zaanse Schans with departures every 30 minutes. Stay longer at the places you love, skip the places that interest you less, and simply catch the next bus when you're ready. There is no pressure, no waiting for a group, and no strict timetable to follow. Enjoy a special visit to the historic Botterwerf in Volendam, including an inspiring film about the village’s rich history. Explore the authentic Dutch village Edam and visit the world-famous windmills of Zaanse Schans. With unlimited transportation, a dedicated travel app, interactive maps, local tips, and total flexibility, this is the most independent and enjoyable way to experience the Dutch countryside.

Amsterdam: Tour Volendam Fishing Village, Harbour, Cheese & Clogs

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Exclusive Guided Tour w/ Reserved Entry

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $106

Explore Amsterdam’s two top museums—the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum—without getting overwhelmed during a private or small-group half-day excursion. With your art historian guide, head to the glorious Rijksmuseum. Chart the history of Dutch art and view treasures by Rembrandt and others. After, head to the Van Gogh Museum. Follow your guide to the must-see pieces, and learn more about the artist than you would going alone.

Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(270)

from $281

The Heineken Experience and a canal cruise are two must-dos for first-time visitors to Amsterdam and this tour includes both. Start at the Heineken Experience for a self-guided tour of the former brewery. See vintage equipment and learn about the production process. After a beer tasting, head to the docks and board your sightseeing boat. The 75-minute cruise sails past canal houses, bridges, churches, and more.

Amsterdam Heineken Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

Amsterdam Heineken Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.1

(480)

from $47

Top 10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Guided Walking Food Tour

Taste and enjoy Amsterdam's top 10 foods as you explore the city on foot. In 3 hour stroll along canals and hidden gems as you indulge in sweet, savory & iconic Dutch foods paired with local drinks! Food Tastings & Highlights ● Poffertjes – Fluffy mini pancakes with butter and powdered sugar ● Chicken Saté – a Dutch-Indonesian favorite, juicy chicken skewers with peanut sauce ● Dutch Herbal Bitter – A spiced herbal liqueur, a classic Dutch heritage drink ● Herring and Battered Cod Bites – Classic raw herring and crispy golden fried fish bites ● Canals and Hidden Courtyards – Cycle along the Jordaan and UNESCO canal belt ● Dutch Bitterballen with Drinks – Golden fried snacks paired with local beer, wine, and/or jenever ● And more... Your guide shares insider stories along the way, blending food, culture, and history into one ride! Perfect for food & culture lovers, families with kids or adventure seekers who want to see more of the city while enjoying authentic traditions!

Top 10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Guided Walking Food Tour

Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam

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from $91

Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Private Tour from central Amsterdam, Airport or Port

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from $85

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Christine_K, Aug 2026

Definitely a Must Do Tour!

This was a fabulous tour and one of the top 3 things that we did on our 3 week trip. The reason for it being so fantastic was because we were met at our hotel in Amsterdam by Sharon, for a private tour. It was because we had Sharon as our guide that the tour was even better than we had hoped! Sharon is considerate, fun, polite and has so much wonderful knowledge that she shared with us. It made us enjoy our visit to Zaanse Shans so much more! Thank you to Viator for using such a fantastic tour company. (Zaan tours)

Eating Amsterdam: Food Walking Tour with Private Canal Cruise

Nicola_B, Jul 2026

Great Tour

Great tour with Aileen. It was great to hear the history behind the cafés and restaurants visited. The food was tasty and plenty of it ! The boat trip was also excellent as a small group, we had the whole boat to ourselves , which made the sightseeing easy and very comfortable.

Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour /E-bike Option

Donna_F, Jul 2026

Bram & the fantastic country windmill tour!

We started out in the city, but quickly were out into peaceful country roads and along the water—crossed a couple bridges and went through small towns. We had 15 people in our group who were diverse and fun to talk with. We took pictures by the windmill and halfway stopped at a working dairy farm, where we saw sheep, Herons, cows, beautiful scenery and enjoyed cheese. My Strava app had it at 14 miles, but it was a very easy pace, and the bikes were in good condition. I highly recommend this. The history lesson & conversations with the guide Bram was also fun.

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry

GERHARD_Z, Jun 2026

Exceptional van gogh excusion

The tour gave a wonderful tour of the museum. The guide who was very good in explaining the life of van gogh as illustrated in his works. The guide provides a fascinating explanation of van gogh painting method and how he evolved . Highly recommend this tour

Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam

Patrice_D, Jun 2026

Kevin was a wonderful...

Kevin was a wonderful tour guide! This bike tour was so much fun! The E-bikes were easy to use and made biking through the countryside for 6 hrs truly enjoyable. The tour was nicely balanced: education, biking, views, breaks. We even met Marcel, a windmiller! I’m so so glad we did this tour. Kevin was kind, knowledgable, and kept our group safe/together. Highly recommend!

Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

Patrick_S, May 2026

Guide Anita Gosschalk Liemburg is excellent!

It lasted just the right amount of time. I wanted to learn more about Van Gough, but did not want a PhD in him. Anita Gosschalk Liemburg, our guide did a wonderful presentation with just enough information. She has extensive experience working for the museum before becoming a guide.

Keukenhof's Tulips and Windmills Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Phil_C, May 2026

Awesome experience!

This was an A+ tour, not only for the sights and experiences, but mostly because of our tour guide David. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating, especially since most of his group were older people. He was able to make some adjustments that enhanced our experience. We highly recommend this tour and we highly commend David!

Amsterdam's Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group

Cynthia_P, May 2026

Great way to learn about...

Great way to learn about the history of Amsterdam and the land and waterways affecting the entire area. It was beautiful outside the city for an afternoon. The tour guide was funny, friendly and knowledgeable. The Apple pie in the small village inside the old schoolhouse was amazing!

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

robertwickstead581, May 2026

A lovely morning at...

A lovely morning at Kuekenhof Gardens. Well organised from picking up the tickets at the Tours and Tickets in Amsterdam Station and transfer by coach from just ouside the station to the Gardens. Best to get there early before the crowds build up. The Gardens were lovely and tulip displays were impressive. Transfer back to Amsterdam was timely and comfortable. A good visit!

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

Justin_W, Oct 2025

A lovely experience of Holland outside of the usual Amsterdam

Rick was one of the best tour guides I've experienced in a long while. He was informative, and knowledgeable, as well as giving the group an insight into the Dutch life and its peoples. While a long experience, we saw a lot, from cheese making and tasting, to clog making, a seaside village and all those windmills. Our group thoroughly enjoyed the day, and would highly recommended it.

Nazi WWII Concentration Camp Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

Anonymous, Oct 2025

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Eva's storytelling brought the past to life, painting a vivid picture of historical events against the backdrop of the locations themselves. Her narratives focused on individual stories of choice, bravery, and courage, highlighting the accounts of people who chose to resist rather than be swept away by the prevailing current of events. The experience was deeply enhanced by the locations, which offered not only visual context but also a tangible connection to the past. Eva intimately shared her own family's personal journey, detailing their preparation for survival, the challenges of hiding, and their life after the war. This personal connection transformed the historical account from a simple story into a deeply moving and relatable human experience. The tour also provided a powerful moment of reflection, showing what the one's destiny could have been if they hadn't made certain choices, while also paying solemn respects to those who were not as fortunate in their circumstances or fate. What began as a simple online booking evolved into a pivotal moment of reflection on the past and present, not just as an individual but also for our entire small group. (Thank you Peter, Sharon, and Eva.) This was a truly unforgettable experience, and one that will never be forgotten.

Amsterdam: Red Light District Bar Crawl

Gabriela_T, Sep 2025

We had such a great...

We had such a great experience on this bar crawl! It was super interactive, and you were actually able to get to know people within your group because the hosts would initiate conversations or games amongst the group. This is great for a solo traveller who wants to make friends or even groups of people who want to make more friends. Andre, Tay, and Soraya were amazing hosts! Would highly recommend this bar crawl if you’re ever in Amsterdam.