Top Amsterdam Unique Experiences

Amsterdam City Center Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

3.6

(844)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $19

The best way to explore the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring is indisputably by boat. Get a different perspective of the Dutch capital while avoiding the crowds on land during this relaxing canal cruise that includes unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and soft drinks for a budget-friendly price. When the weather is good, enjoy an open-air boat ride as well as heated seats during the winter.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

(2,657)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $27

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

4.4

(622)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $51

-Left- is what you get, -Right- is what you see

Heighten your senses and pleasure your palate during a 4-course dining in the dark experience in Amsterdam. Rather than eating in a standard restaurant, enhance your sensory experience of food and drink while allowing blind waiting staff to deliver delicious dishes to your table in the pitch-black darkness. Select your meal from an illuminated selection outside and then plunge back into the darkness to enjoy this unique meal.

Romantic Dinner in the Dark Amsterdam

4.6

(45)

from $50

Get to know Amsterdam like a local on a private, fully personalized experience. Starting from your chosen meeting point, explore the city in a way that reflects your interests—whether that's wandering the charming Nine Streets, uncovering hidden courtyards, sampling Dutch delicacies at a street market, or soaking in canal-side views. With a local host by your side, you’ll skip the tourist trail and dive into the heart of authentic Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems - Private & Custom Tour

(237)

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $80

Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 4-Courses Including Drinks

4.2

(486)

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.

from $106

From Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour

4.1

(670)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $45

Special Offer

Understanding Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) can be difficult without local context, but this private walking tour offers a clear, informed introduction with a guide leading the way. Travel along Zeedijk Street and through Chinatown, all while learning about how the area has evolved. As you walk past red-lit windows and adult entertainment venues, your guide separates fact from fiction and explains the social history of the district, including how prostitution was legalized in the Netherlands in 2000, and the culture surrounding coffee shops (licensed venues where cannabis is legally sold and consumed).

Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour (TOP RATED)

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$37

$41

Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour

4.2

(637)

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $89

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.

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

(1,529)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $59

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.

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

4.7

(2,488)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $51

Glide through the canals of Amsterdam on a dinner cruise that features great views of the illuminated city. Learn about Amsterdam’s history and culture from your onboard guide as you dine on a original New York pizza accompanied by beverages such as beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Top off your meal with a delicious Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip ice cream as your boat winds through the picturesque waterways of the Dutch capital.

Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream

3.7

(222)

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $42

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

Take a day trip out of the city to see Dutch windmills in the countryside around Amsterdam. On this tour you’ll see the canals and greenery of rural life in the Netherlands, and learn about the rich history of the area from your guide. Traveling by vehicle ensures you skip the stress of public transportation, while visiting the traditional villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam offer an alternative perspective of Dutch culture.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour

4.2

(4,595)

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $47

Combine two of Amsterdam’s top-selling experiences and save money with a Super Saver Heineken Experience and canal cruise package—a convenient and budget-friendly choice that’s ideal for first-time visitors. Guarantee your entry to the often sold-out Heineken Experience by booking in advance and get unobstructed views of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways, without the crowds on land, during a canal cruise—a quintessential Amsterdam experience.

Combo Ticket: Heineken Experience Amsterdam and 1h Canal Cruise

3.5

(228)

3 hours

from $45

The combination of foot, bike, car, and bus traffic on the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam can be overwhelming, so experience Amsterdam in peace from the water. Sit back and relax while you experience the city’s waterways from a unique vantage point and with a drink in hand. On this open-air canal cruise (weather-dependent), pass by sights including the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge and more, while your skipper will give you information about Amsterdam and provide some local tips.

Amsterdam Open Boat Cruise with Live Guide and Two Drinks

(544)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $32

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Home to some of the world’s most iconic Van Gogh paintings, Amsterdam’s Van Gogh museum attracts lines that often exceed two hours. Beat the crowds with this timed admission ticket that also includes an Amsterdam canal cruise, which you can take at a time that works for you. This self-guided experience is an ideal choice for first-time visitors with limited time in the Dutch capital, as it lets you explore at a pace that suits you rather than following a fixed tour itinerary.

Combo Ticket: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

3.8

(679)

3 hours

from $47

4.7

(54)

Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills Private Tour with Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $358

Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour (TOP RATED)

4.7

(126)

from $122

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and cuisine on a private 6- to 7-hour countryside tour. Comfortable and swift transportation takes you from the tourist crowds of Amsterdam and into the heart of Holland. Enjoy engaging commentary from your guide as you taste local cheese, stroll past windmills, and try on wooden shoes. Tour highlights include Zaanse Schans, the fishing village of Marken, Volendam, Church Broek, and more.

Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages

5.0

(265)

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $358

Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More

Enjoy the peaceful sight of flowing water and windmills catching the breeze – a true Dutch countryside experience!

4.9

(230)

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $315

Become a Dutch Art Piece Photo Shoot in Amsterdam - Single Portrait

5.0

(65)

10 to 20 minutesFree Cancellation

from $27

Save yourself any travel hassle, and purchase tickets to two popular Amsterdam attractions before you arrive. By booking both simultaneously, you’ll save nearly a quarter on admission costs. First, explore Amsterdam’s picturesque waterways on a canal cruise, which will whisk you past many of the city’s key landmarks and historical merchant houses. Then, learn the stories behind the city’s notorious Red Light District when you visit Red Light Secrets, a one-of-a-kind local museum.

Red Light Secrets Museum Amsterdam & 1-Hour Canal Cruise

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Keukenhof Skip-the-line Tickets: Countryside & Farm Private Tour

from $30

Special Offer

5.0

(51)

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from

$518

$545

Don’t waste time trying to hit the Dutch food hotspots alone, only to end up in tourist traps. Instead, join this boutique and specialized food tour through Amsterdam, during which you stop at several distinct locations. Stroll through the quaint Jordaan area and along the city's famous canals to enjoy iconic dishes like homemade Dutch apple pie in a traditional "brown" pub, exclusive cheeses in a private tasting room, and a mini ‘Rijsttafel’ from the former Dutch colony of Indonesia.

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Boutique Dutch Food Tour - Smallest Group Tour of Amsterdam

4.9

(482)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $155

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Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills Private Tour with Lunch

Chris_S, Apr 2026

It was a perfect day!

Our guide was Kerewin. She was incredible - knowledgeable, kind, humble, personable, and so enagaing. She was with us every step of the way through Zaanse Shans (clog making, cheese making/tasting, tour of De Kit Windmill, and lunch at an authentic Dutch restaurant on the way to Keukenhof Gardens). She was never rushed and let us dictate the pace. She let us tour the gardens on our own to soak in the beauty at our own pace. Zaanse Shans and Keukenhof far exceeded our expectations. Keukenhof Gardens was breathtaking! The tulips were beaitiful and the whole presentation/property was incredible. We thought we might be too early for tulips (April 4th), but we were not. There was 6 of us in our group and we thoroughly enjoyed having this private tour that picked us up at our hotel. A perfect day!!!

Amsterdam Open Boat Cruise with Live Guide and Two Drinks

Estefany_V, Mar 2026

Best Experience 👍

Best thing we did for sure! It was sooo much fun And the tour guides were the best! She goes by little goose and maverick also known as Jueren ;)! They weee very informative, kind, and so much fun! Highly recommend to book this tour! Best experience ever no doubt!!

Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More

Kathleen_O, Nov 2025

Fantastic Private Tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam

Fabulous trip! Elias exceeded our expectation with his knowledge of Amsterdams history, Zaanse Schaans’ history and current workings, Henri Willig Jersey Cows, cheese process, and the community of Volendam. Elias made excellent suggestions as to eating establishments: smoked eel. Thank you, Elias!

Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems - Private & Custom Tour

Trish_L, Nov 2025

A Must-Do Tour!

This is the ultimate way to view Amsterdam - with a local! Alan was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our tastes. We were taken to lots of hidden gems that you won’t find on your own and given numerous insights along the way. The walking pace was very manageable also. Our time in Amsterdam was limited and Alan created an awesome experience for us! I loved all of it!

Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour (TOP RATED)

Kim_S, Nov 2025

Aarre was SUPER and the tour was great!

We booked multiple tours while visiting Amsterdam and this tour was our favorite. Aarre was entertaining and knew all the great food spots. He took us off the beaten path and we got to try some unexpected treats. We thoroughly enjoyed touring with him and highly recommend this tour!

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.

Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages

YooJin_A, Oct 2025

Private, good guide, away from the crowd

This was such a great way to see the historic windmills, the countryside, small towns and visit a cheese factory and clog making demonstration in a private schedule. Totally stress free and our guide Teun was friendly, knowledgeable, good driver and flexible with our time as we were running a bit late. Such a great way to experience some of the most touristic sights without being coralled in a big bus. Very satisfied and would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a private experience.

Private Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

Gregory_J, Jul 2025

We had a great day and...

We had a great day and our driver Hamza was the perfect guide. The company even accompanied a change of our plans to extend our time and have Hamza returned us to our port in Ijmuiden instead of Amsterdam for a reasonable fee. We loved seeing the windmills and the cheese farm. This was a highlight of our trip.