Top Amsterdam Nature and Wildlife Tours

Cycle through the countryside without worrying about being left behind with this small-group bike tour from Amsterdam. Follow a guide at a leisurely pace for 18 miles (30 kilometers), and see farms, fishing villages, and many cows. Halfway through the tour, stop in Holysloot for an optional slice of apple pie to refuel for the rest of your journey.

Leave behind the bustle of Amsterdam and cycle within minutes into the peaceful beauty of Waterland — a countryside region with historic villages, open fields, and tranquil canals. This 2.5-hour guided tour is flat, easy-paced, and designed to let you feel the shift from city to countryside without becoming exhausting. Unlike the more commercial tours that last 4 hours or more, this experience is tailored for those seeking something authentic yet accessible. It’s the perfect balance of activity, nature, and local storytelling. In a small group and unhurried pace, you’ll connect with the real Dutch countryside, guided by someone who lives there. No touristy cheese factories, no crowds — just an intimate and honest ride with thoughtful stops, local stories, village charm, and wide horizons. Ideal if you want to get out of the city, breathe, and return refreshed.

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.

Experience the Dutch countryside without spending your whole day on a tour — and feel like you’re exploring with a local friend. This private 4–5 hour experience is relaxed, personal and genuinely enjoyable. My goal is not simply to show you the Netherlands, but to connect with you individually and make the tour feel like a day out with friends. Travel comfortably in a private electric car from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and a charming Dutch village. Discover famous windmills, traditional houses and Dutch countryside while hearing the stories, history and cultural curiosities behind the places you visit. There is no rushing or fixed script. Take your time, ask questions, stop for photos and enjoy the experience at your own pace. Along the way, enjoy a traditional clog demonstration and Dutch cheese tasting, plus personal recommendations for local food and hidden gems. Perfect for couples and families looking for a more personal way to discover the Netherlands.

Explore Amsterdam your way with a self-paced audio guide that turns your phone into a personal travel companion. With GPS navigation and 31 key stops, this app leads you through the city’s rich history and iconic sights—from the oldest house to floating flower markets. Pause, rewind, or linger longer—no group or schedule required.

Traditional walking tours can miss the mark in terms of being engaging, but this interactive alternative combines game play with sightseeing as you hunt for clues across Amsterdam. Simply using the app on your phone, navigate the city—directions provided—from Old Town and Rembrandt House to Oude Kerk, Amsterdam Canals, and more.

Enjoy a hassle-free way to see the springtime blooms of Holland on this tulip-forward day trip from Amsterdam. Start at the Tulip Experience, where you learn the story behind the Dutch symbol. Then, tour Keukenhof Gardens during peak bloom, where you see millions of tulips, narcissi, and hyacinths. You can also upgrade to include an Amsterdam canal cruise ticket, tailoring the tour to suit you.

Take a day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof Garden, the largest flower garden in Europe, and see the tulip fields. Enjoy an included ticket, hotel pickup, and a tulip experience with a surprise gift. Start your day with free hotel pickup in Amsterdam and head to Keukenhof Garden. Discover a world full of colorful and fragrant flower fields, including 800 different species of tulips, crocuses, daffodils, and hyacinths. Enjoy free time to take photos and have lunch in the garden. Then, you will stop at one tulip field to take beautiful and unique pictures. After the photo stop, you will go to the tulip experience center to learn more about the history of tulips and flowers. At the end of the tulip experience, you might receive a surprise gift. Finally, return to Amsterdam with a drop-off at your hotel.

Learn about Amsterdam’s World War II history and gain insight into the life of Anne Frank on this small-group walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. See the Jewish Historical Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Auschwitz Monument. Learn about events such as the February Strike and the Winter of Hunger from a local perspective.

Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensures a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close. Discover the region's rich history firsthand from a professional guide. The price includes tasters of cheese and other local produce, as well as interior tours. There's also an option to embark on a 1-hour canal sightseeing tour right after the tour, which ends at Amsterdam Central Station.

A trip to Keukenhof Gardens is a must if you visit Amsterdam in the springtime. First stop for photo ops at the Tulip Experience Amsterdam before sailing past long lines with a skip-the-line admission ticket. Then spend free time exploring the gardens, flower shows, and art exhibits at a pace suited to you.

Feel the breeze on your face during an e-bike tour of Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. Break less of a sweat during the ride with the help of your e-bike, and take in Dutch culture as you pass by windmills and visit a clog maker and cheese farm. The small group size allows for a more intimate experience.

Go beyond Amsterdam and explore the surrounding countryside, without the hassle of planning a day trip yourself, on this group trip to Keukenhof, De Tulperij, and Kagerplassen. Simply turn up at the prearranged meeting point in Amsterdam and relax, knowing your logistics, itinerary, and entry fees are all covered. Along with the botanical gardens, enjoy visiting a tulip farm and taking a cruise amongst windmills.

See Amsterdam from three different perspectives on a full-day tour that includes walking, biking, and cruising on the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring. You won’t have to worry about navigating as you follow your guide through winding streets, and can guarantee personalized attention in a small group limited to only 10 other travelers.

While many of Amsterdam’s attractions are world-famous, the charming village of Giethoorn, known for its canals, is lesser-known—and therefore benefits from far fewer crowds. Soak up its fairytale charm on a day trip from Amsterdam that includes hassle-free, round-trip transport. This two-in-one tour features both a guided canal-boat tour as well as a self-led walking tour with a provided audio guide.

Experience Dutch nature and culture on this day trip from Amsterdam. Enjoy traditional activities such as visiting a clog and wooden shoe workshop, stopping by a cheese farm for Gouda tasting, and admiring historic windmills at Molen De Kat. Plus, you'll explore one of the world’s largest flower gardens, the Keukenhof Gardens and save hours waiting in line with skip the line access.

Glide through Amsterdam’s canals in style and comfort aboard a 100% electric luxury boat. Enjoy a relaxed cruise past top landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and the Jordaan district, while your live guide and skipper share stories about the city’s history and culture and pour you drinks from the onboard bar (if option selected). In summer, cruise on an open boat and take in the views with a drink from the onboard bar. On colder or rainy days, stay warm and comfortable on a covered saloon boat, with blankets provided.

Avoid waiting in a long line with fast-track access to Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, then unwind after a busy day’s sightseeing on a canal cruise. Take advantage of the combined deal to save money and tick off 2 popular city attractions. Learn about Holland’s history and culture as you explore the national museum, and benefit from audio commentary for insight into landmarks as you cruise the iconic canals.

Explore Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside this tour from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn about the role of windmills in the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.

Experience two quintessentially Dutch attractions on this fun combo tour. Start with a scenic cruise along the Warmond canal ways, passing by traditional wooden windmills as you listen to live guide commentary that adds context to what you see. Next, visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens to admire millions of colorful tulips. Unlike guided tours of Keukenhof Gardens, this self-guided visit lets you benefit from round-trip transport from Amsterdam and prebooked tickets while exploring the gardens at your own pace.

Described by National Geographic Traveler as “one of the world’s most beautiful road trips,” the Tulip Route runs for around 62 miles (100 kilometers) through the tulip farms of the Netherlands' Noordoostpolder. Focus on the views not on the navigation when you join this small-group tour from Amsterdam with a driver and professional guide to handle logistics and a morning snack included. There’s even a stop at the Tulip Experience show field.

The Keukenhof Gardens are easy, if time-consuming, to reach by public transit, but to capture the perfect tulip field vistas you need a private vehicle. This half-day tour delivers that in style, with door-to-door transfers in the comfort of your own Mercedes-Benz V-Class, S-Class, or E-Class, and onboard Wi-Fi too. Start by touring a tulip farm, then enjoy and explore Keukenhof Gardens at your own pace for about 2.5 hours.

Venture beyond Amsterdam, and discover more with a private day trip that takes you out of the city. With a guide just for your group, you’ll visit four must-see Dutch sites: the windmills of Zaanse Schans, the cheesemaking town of Edam, the city of Volendam, and Marken island. Ample free time is included, along with all the commentary you need to learn more about the Netherlands.