Top Netherlands Art & Culture - page 4

Discover Amsterdam’s vibrant nightlife—and enjoy a more lively, social experience than you'd get on your own—on this late-night pub crawl, led by a party-goer guide. Explore the city’s locals-loved bars, pubs and clubs. Socialize with fellow revelers; enjoy a complimentary drink in each venue, plus unlimited shots at the beginning; and benefit from express club entry. Pick between Red Light District or City Center itineraries, or upgrade to join both.

Enjoy a calmer approach to sightseeing in Amsterdam with this group canal cruise. Simply board the boat at your chosen departure point, and relax as the captain handles the route and navigation through the city's canal network. Enjoy insightful commentary as you go, taking in landmarks including the Skinny Bridge and the National Opera House.

Absorb the canal-front sights of Amsterdam on a leisurely sightseeing cruise. Take a seat in a comfortable glass-topped boat and enjoy the views as you glide along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed canals and listen to the audio commentary. Kids’ tickets come with a goodie bag and a special audio commentary designed to keep them entertained.

See Amsterdam's highlights from a unique, waterside perspective with this sightseeing canal cruise. The weather won’t affect your comfort as you sit in the sun or under a covered deck as you cruise the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring, taking a route and seeing sights that you might otherwise miss. Celebrate the occasion by adding unlimited drinks, or opt for a booze-free experience.

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.

Experience a 2-hour walking tour of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter and immerse yourself in the moving history of the 2nd century. World War I. You will start at the famous Anne Frank statue, around the corner from the Anne Frank House and follow its exciting tracks. Let yourself be carried away by passages from Anne's diary and dive deep into Jewish history before and after the Second World War on an informative tour together with a passionate guide. World War I entered Amsterdam. Pass the Anne Frank House, the Portuguese Synagogue and look at stumbling blocks and monuments that recall the courageous resistance in the Third Reich. Discover how the Jewish community lives in multicultural Amsterdam today. Explore the Jewish Quarter of the Dutch capital on this tour and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Note : The Anne Frank House is visited from the outside on this tour, but not visited.

Visit the picturesque town of Giethoorn on a full-day tour from Amsterdam, which offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of the Dutch capital. Take a boat ride through the town nicknamed the "Venice of the North" and enjoy some free time to explore the car-free village with its picturesque wooden bridges and farmhouses with centuries-old thatched roofs. You won't feel rushed on this relaxed excursion, which lets you soak up the tranquility of Giethoorn at your own pace.

Enjoy an in-depth introduction to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, and help keep your sightseeing personal, on this small-group or private tour with included admission tickets. Discover the major works and lesser-known pieces by the beloved Dutch artist, including "Sunflowers" and many other masterpieces. As you explore, your guide sheds light on the different periods of his work and what inspired him.

Plan your Amsterdam itinerary before you even arrive, with admission to the Stedelijk Museum. Beat decision overwhelm with prebooked entry to this contemporary art and design museum, including works by Chagall, Pollock, Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, and 20th-century Dutch masters. Once scanned in, enjoy exploring the displays at your own pace.

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.

This all-inclusive private Kinderdijk half-day tour takes care of all the details for you, so you don’t have to do the planning bit by bit on your own. Along with round-trip transport from Rotterdam, this private experience also takes care of entry fees and boat transport to the UNESCO site, Kinderdijk. Plus, a private guide leads the way and focuses on your group's wants and needs, while providing engaging commentary.

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.

Amsterdam’s Red Light District has long been a place of intrigue for visitors to the canal city, but there’s much more than first meets the eye. Led by a local insider, this adult-only walking tour takes you off the tourist trail and offers a safe and entertaining way to explore the streets surrounding De Wallen, while answering any questions you may have.

Jason Sudeikis, Jordan Peele, and Seth Meyers are just some of the big names who played Amsterdam’s Boom Chicago comedy show during their early careers. Get the chance to see a great mixture of local and international comedians at this classic venue’s comedy shows, which have been keeping Amsterdamers and travelers laughing for more than 30 years. Needless to say, there’s a bar, and shows are all in English.

Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter is a significant city landmark with a unique past, but fully appreciating its World War II history can be difficult on a self-led tour. Gain insight into the experience of Anne Frank and other Jewish residents on a walking tour, and benefit from included admission to the Jewish Historical Museum and National Holocaust Museum for a deeper understanding of the city’s Jewish heritage.

Get an up-close look at the amazing complexity of human anatomy with a skip-the-line ticket to the Body Worlds exhibit in Amsterdam. Marvel at real human specimens donated to science and preserved in detail using a groundbreaking method, and learn about the effect of emotions on the body as you explore ‘The Happiness Project.’ The interactive exhibit is suitable for all ages and also includes an adults-only section.

Explore the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam with a small-group tour. Meet your guide at a departure point and climb aboard a minivan for a full-day tour to Rotterdam, Delft, and the Hague. Skip the hassle of rental cars or public transportation and admire views during the drive. See the experimental architecture of Rotterdam, check out important government buildings in the Hague, and discover the old town of Delft, home to blue-and-white Delft pottery.

Tick off three top Dutch highlights in one tour—Zaanse Schans, Lego Village, and Giethoorn—as you see more in less time. Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, visit a traditional wooden shoe factory, explore a miniature world made entirely from Lego, and enjoy a one-hour boat cruise through Giethoorn. This group tour is the perfect way to discover Dutch culture and experience more than you would exploring alone.

Experience the Rijksmuseum's treasures on a semi-private tour led by a licensed guide. Delve into the Golden Age of Dutch Masters, including Rembrandt and Vermeer. Explore iconic artworks and immerse yourself in Dutch art history in just 90 minutes. Your tour includes a museum ticket with skip-the-line admission so you can avoid waiting in long lines. Note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible and has a moderate level of difficulty.

Skip the bus tour and explore Amsterdam like a local on a small-group bike tour. Discover places vehicles can’t reach and cover more ground than other sightseers on foot. As you listen to your guide's city commentary, check off must-see Amsterdam landmarks and neighborhoods: the Skinny Bridge, Anne Frank House, and Jordaan quarter are all en route.

Experience the thrill of seven shows, 500 years of history, and the energy of a live performance all under one roof during an evening at the Amsterdam Dungeon. See the Dark Ages up close, learn about torture, disease, and death, plus gain insight into the origins of the Grim Reaper on this truly memorable journey into darkness that’s perfect for the whole family.

Learn more about the Dutch Golden Age on a private tour of the Rijksmuseum. Deepen your appreciation of the exhibits as your guide provides historical and cultural insights into masterpieces from artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. Explore at your own pace and enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide.

Explore the streets of Rotterdam in comfort in the back of a pedicab with a guide to show you some of the city’s top attractions on this private tour. All you’ve got to do is sit back, relax, and watch Rotterdam go by as your guide takes you to see Rotterdam Centraal Station, Delftse Poort, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, and more.

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.