Top Amsterdam Historical Tours - page 29

Explore the essence of Dutch heritage with a Private Tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken from Amsterdam. This full-day adventure showcases traditional windmills, charming villages, and local craftsmanship. Visit Zaanse Schans, where historic windmills stand along the river, then stroll through Edam, famous for its cheese. In Volendam, enjoy a local cheese tasting at a factory, and witness the art of clog-making at a workshop. Conclude the day in Marken, a quaint island village with colorful wooden houses and a rich fishing heritage. - Full-day private tour with an official guide and driver - Visit iconic windmills and historic villages - Enjoy cheese tastings and see clog-making demonstrations - Flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences

Explore one of the most visited and amazing cities in Europe with your official private guide and driver. Bruges is a city of canals, with many narrow winding streets and squares, and a plethora of gabled houses. The city flourished as the capital of the Counts of Flanders from about 1000 to 1346. It became an important commercial centre, mainly due to its strategic port and textile industry. The city is now a prominent tourist destination known for its historic centre, brugs gins (traditional alcoholic drinks), and medieval canals that give the city an old-world charm. There are tons of historic buildings to explore, such as the Basilica of the Holy Blood, one of Bruges' most notable attractions. It's also one of the most visited cities in Belgium, and has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2018. In this private tour of Bruges, a knowledgeable and passionate guide will show you the city’s hidden gems, share its folklore, and give you an insider's perspective.

Relive the story of Anne Frank and her family during World War II with this walking tour through Amsterdam. Marvel at the hidden attic rooms that served as their refuge from the Nazis and discover the lengths they went to in order to survive. Learn about their courage and strength from a private guide, while exploring the preserved museum and house.

In this private tour from Amsterdam to Haarlem you will get an intimate and personal experience with your private expert guide and you can enjoy the ride with your private driver who will take you out of the city, along scenic routes. Haarlem is a city outside of Amsterdam in the northwest Netherlands. In this tour you will explore the eye catching sights of Haarlem such as The St. Bavo Church, The Frans Hals Museum which is a Dutch national museum dedicated to the 16th-century Dutch painter Frans Hals, Grote Markt which one of the largest public squares in Europe. It is a major tourist attraction in the Netherlands and has been since the Middle Ages and explore the history of the Amsterdamse Poort, its significance in Dutch history and how it has been used throughout the centuries. For groups of up to 6 people, the service will he held by a private driver/guide, for a group from 7 people, the service will be held with driver and a separate guide.

Explore the Netherlands on this private, customizable tour with driver and separate guide, swapping Amsterdam for The Hague and Rotterdam. Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel in Amsterdam for convenience, and you won't have to worry about fussy car rentals or navigating. In The Hague, visit your choice of attractions—perhaps the Binnenhof, the city’s oldest building, or Madurodam, the miniature town.

The Netherlands’ center of government, The Hague is a fascinating city, but its sights are scattered over a surprisingly large area. See more in less time when you book this private tour, with round-trip transfers from the Amsterdam address of your choice, and a guide to clue you in on the city’s history and artistic heritage. Please note that entrance fees, where applicable, are at your own expense.

Leave Amsterdam behind for the day to discover the historic cities of Delft and Leiden on this private, day-long trip with your own driver, separate local guide, and convenient hotel pickup in Amsterdam. In Delft, learn about the famous local pottery at the Royal Delft Museum and see highlights, including the city hall. Then, explore Leiden’s winding streets and picturesque canals as you learn about the area’s history, architecture, and culture.

Upon meeting your driver guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm plus a visit to the picturesque and charming towns of Volendam and Monnickendam. The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off. We will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area. Cruise ports: Amsterdam or Ijmuiden. Minivan is not adequate for wheelchair users.

After meeting your guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve. Then a visit Edam and learn more about its iconic Edam “cheese balls”. After that, we will drive to the charming town of Volendam where you can appreciate and absorbe the culture. Following this visit, you will be going to Marken where you will walk around and get a perspective of the life and history of this town. No doubt that for a short period you will be caught in the time warp. The tour ends at the designated departure location. We will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area. Cruise ports: Amsterdam or Ijmuiden. Minivan is not adequate for wheelchair users.

Upon meeting your driver guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve. Then a visit to the charming town of Volendam where you can walk and absorb the culture. Lunch can be arranged at a restaurant in Volendam. Please inquire. After Volendam, travel back in time to the 17th century as we walk by charming fishermen houses in Marken, the fishing harbor, and a protestant church. The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off. We will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area. Cruise ports: Amsterdam or Ijmuiden. Minivan is not adequate for wheelchair users.

Explore the hidden treasures of The Hague, Rotterdam, and Delft—three cities rich in local charm and national history. This is a day trip from Amsterdam. Rotterdam is the Netherlands' most stunning post-modern metropolis. Among other sights, we will travel across the well-known Erasmus Bridge, and see the Euromast Tower, Markthal and Piet Blom's distinctive Cube residences from the 1970s. Walk around the historical center of Delft plus a visit to a very unique Delft Blue Pottery which has been handed down from generation to generation, this is off-the-beaten-path. Explore The Hague historic sites; the Dutch government, Binnenhof, the International Court of Justice (‘Peace Palace’). The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.

Upon meeting your driver guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands at the cheese factory. The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.

Take a guided bike excursion from Amsterdam to see the Dutch countryside. Touring 7-gear suspension bike is included in this tour. Explore a variety of UNESCO-listed canals, farmlands, antique windmills, and traditional Dutch landscapes. Make a detour to taste some Dutch cheese. Cycle through the serene calm that permeates the quaint medieval village of Broek in Waterland. Explore the picturesque town of Monnickendam, a gem of Dutch national heritage. Visit the Irene Hoeve to learn more about the traditional way to make clogs and taste some of the best Dutch Cheese. Feel like you have stepped into a Dutch painting. Zunderdorp is a village of about 400 inhabitants, located near Amsterdam and has a strong community as well as a rich history. See the famous Ransdorpertower and the city hall of this medieval town just outside of Amsterdam.

Whatever your interests are, use a walking tour to get you better acquainted with the layout and neighborhoods of Amsterdam. Wander through the old town, visit hip Jordaan, and walk through the Red Light District, and learn about the history of all these places and more besides. Take photos of the picturesque bridges and canals, and find out where the best places to eat and drink are.

Walk in the footsteps of Dutch football superstar Johan Cruyff on this private tour in Amsterdam. Learn about his early life, training, and coaching career. Visit the Johan Cruijff Arena stadium (entrance at own expense) to see the pitch, locker room, and museum with guided commentary. Enjoy private transportation and convenient hotel pickup for a seamless experience.

I pick you up with my comfy classy Jaguar and also drop you off. We'll go off the beaten paths so you can see the real Dutch lansdcape just outside of Amsterdam. Muiden is an amazing medieval town . We'll also make a short stop at a farm where you can meet and greet the cows and taste cheese . You can drink fresh unpasteurized milk straight from the cow and we will pull over at the copy of the skinny bridge (Amsterdams most famous bridge) for your best photo moments. On our roadtrip you'll see different windmills as well. Entrance tickets castle aren't included.

Go off the beaten path and see Holland’s windmills from a perspective most tourists won’t—from the water on your own boat. Pass by picturesque hamlets and bridges, and enjoy a complimentary picnic meal with beer, wine, cheese, olives, and more. Take it all in in the privacy of your own party, with a captain who’s just there for you.

In a luxury Jaguar S Type in mint condition I'll show you the "must sees" in Holland in just one day! We will go into the tulipfields/flowerfields (drive there off the beaten paths and see some awesome flowerfields), after the photo's we'll head on to see the off the beaten tracks windmill (so no tourist trap stuff/away from the crowds), next 10 min photostop is the Amsterdam Castle in medieval city Muiden) and we'll finish the tour with our final destination "Giethoorn"(the Venice of the North). Here we can make the boat tour. If you want I can rent a private boat for you and be your captain too. The boat tour will take about 30 min. After the boat tour you can walk around for pictures and once you're done, we'll head back to Amsterdam. Going into "Keukenhof - The Spring Garden exposure "is not part of this tour, but if you want this tour can be customized". Please let me know in advance. Tourtime is from 9 to 5.

Known as “Dutch Venice,” the canal-lined town of Giethoorn offers a relaxing day away from the city. This private tour includes hotel pickup from Amsterdam and a visit to the medieval village of Weesp to see windmills. Enjoy a boat tour on Giethoorn's canals (price not included) and take in the slower pace of this beloved Dutch enclave.

When you imagine the traditional postcard-perfect Dutch landscape, odds are you’re envisaging the waterfront windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Experience its beauty in the style your vacation deserves when you book this private tour by luxurious Jaguar S-Type car, with a driver-guide direct from your Amsterdam hotel. Along the way, try “stroopwafel” (Dutch syrup cookies) and Dutch cheese—and visit a clog factory too.

Your car is a luxury Jaguar S Type. This is a private tour ! First part of the tour is going to world's biggest spring garden. Don't you know, flowers are a girl's best friend ? This tour is unique! No one else is offering this ! You're only gonna see locals on the countryside. Pls check all my 5* off the beaten paths reviews here on Tripadvisor! Schedule : First we drive to the Keukenhof flower exposure where you can walk around yourself for about 2 hours (more than enough), and after that I bring you into the flowerfields outside of the parc where the growers allow me to come into their fields (this is not allowed in Keukenhof), where I make a nice photoshoot from you. After the flowers we'll go to the Dutch Countryside on the outskirts of Amsterdam. In one word : AMAZING ! Pls note that the tickets for Keukenhof are not in the tourprice ! You can easliy buy the Keukenhof tickets at the entrance of the parc, or online upfront.

Amsterdam's Past, Present and Future - Explained through wonderful storytelling Join us on this fresh, complete and immersive introduction to Amsterdam. Discover how a small fishing village transformed into the richest city in the world and how one of the most liberal cities on our planet defines freedom. Find out how 180 nationalities unite in diversity and what it truly means to live here. You'll learn all that through amazing and relatable storytelling and you'll learn all you need to know about all the topics Amsterdam is famous for. So get ready to dive into the Amsterdam DNA! Along the way, you'll see the sights and visit the places that matter - the birthplace of Amsterdam Dam Square, UNESCO heritage Canal Belt, one of our best coffeeshops, the world famous Red Light District and the iconic Jordaan neighbourhood. After this tour, you'll walk away feeling like an insider, ready to make your experience in Amsterdam one you'll never forget.

Here is how it usually goes. You finally manage to get everyone on a family trip. The kids, your partner, maybe your own parents. You picture slow walks, inside jokes, and that one perfect photo where everyone looks happy. Reality. Someone is hungry or scrolling. Someone is walking ten meters ahead in a mood. You start wondering if “quality time” is just clever marketing. This tour exists to fix that. It's a private 2 hour walking tour built around one thing: connection. You still cover the big landmarks and the stories you actually need to know about Amsterdam, so you understand the city, can find your way around, and carry it with you for the rest of your stay. But you get there through games, questions, and shared moments instead of lectures. Kids, teens, parents, grandparents. Everybody gets a role. Screens stay in pockets. You get those rare moments where three generations are laughing at the same thing. Mini pancakes included. Bribery, but make it cultural.

Discover Amsterdam's culture and history on this guided walking tour. Under the care of an experienced guide, explore the city's most iconic sites and marvel at the gorgeous streets. Tour highlights include the historic Dam Square, world-famous Red Light District and the old beguinage Begijnhof. Afterwards indulge in samples of delicious traditional local Dutch cuisine including the famous waffles and jenever.