Top Netherlands Cultural Tours

Discover the city of Haarlem with your professional local and private guide. Walk past the main highlights, such as the Grote Markt, Teyler's museum, de Amsterdamse Port, and Corrie ten Boom house, and learn more about the rich history of Haarlem. You'll also get acquainted with its history, culture, and most famous personalities. Find out what makes this picturesque city stand out while exploring its cobbled streets.

Discover the fascinating history of Hoorn on a private 2-hour walking tour through one of the Netherlands’ most remarkable historic cities. Once a prosperous trading centre during the Dutch Golden Age, Hoorn is full of stories about seafaring adventures, naval battles, religious conflicts, and the rise of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Explore the city’s historic streets and admire landmarks such as the Hoofdtoren, former VOC warehouses, the historic weigh house, and the impressive Grote Kerk. Hear how Baltic grain trade helped Hoorn flourish, learn about the controversial legacy of Jan Pieterszoon Coen, and uncover the stories behind the city’s turbulent past. With your private guide, discover fascinating local legends, remarkable architecture, and lesser-known historical details that bring Hoorn’s past to life. This private walking tour is available in **English or Dutch**, allowing you to discover Hoorn in the language you prefer.

Explore Haarlem's poignant World War II history through the life of Corrie Ten Boom on this insightful 2-hour private walking tour. Led by an experienced guide, visit key historical sites including the Corrie ten Boom House and the iconic Grote Markt. This tour offers a deep dive into the narrative of resistance, faith, and courage during a challenging time, perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking to understand the local impact of the war. The small group size ensures a personalized experience, while the convenient central meeting point makes it easy to join. - Private guided tour highlighting Corrie ten Boom's contributions during WWII - Visit significant landmarks including the Corrie ten Boom House and Grote Markt - Maximum group size of 18 for a more intimate experience - Wheelchair accessible with minimal walking required

Contemporary private tour of beautiful Maastricht for the price of a regular city tour. Don't get stuck in a group or with a guide, but explore Maastricht on your own! MetropolisGo provides you with a tablet and a digital guide named Sjengske, who shows you all the hotspots at your own pace. Plus, you get to unravel an exciting story along the way. Discover the most impressive buildings, the best food and coffee spots, and the most charming squares and shops. You'll see it all during a city walk with Sjengske, the digital guide from MetropolisGo!

Discover two of the most contrasting cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: The Hague and Rotterdam, with a transfer between the cities included. In The Hague, your guide walks you past the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, foreign embassies, and the elegant streets of the political heart of the Netherlands, bringing the city's history and culture to life along the way. In Rotterdam, you explore a city bombed flat in 1940 and rebuilt as a showcase of bold architecture. See the iconic skyline, visit the Old Harbor, and step inside one of the famous Cube Houses. Entry is included. You can do the tour in either direction. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amsterdam, can also be arranged. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

Discover two of the most iconic Dutch cities on this full-day private tour: Gouda and Delft, each with its own history and world-famous product. In Delft, your guide walks you along the old canals and past historic churches, bringing the stories of Vermeer and William of Orange to life. You visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century, and you enjoy lunch on a historic square. In Gouda, you explore the market square, admire the 15th-century Town Hall, and see St. John's Church, home to exceptional medieval stained glass. At the old weighing house, you finish with a cheese tasting. Lunch, museum and church admissions, transfers and the cheese tasting are all included. You can start in either city. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

Discover two of the prettiest and most historically significant cities in the Netherlands on this private half-day tour, with a transfer between the cities included. In Leiden, your guide walks you through a city packed with stories: it heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574, it is where Rembrandt was born, where the Pilgrim Fathers found refuge before sailing to America, and where the oldest university in the Netherlands was founded. In The Hague, you explore the political and royal heart of the Netherlands: the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, foreign embassies, and the elegant streets that have been at the center of Dutch power for centuries. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Leiden or starting in The Hague. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.

Three cities, three sides of the Netherlands, one private guide: artistic Leiden, royal and political The Hague, and Golden Age Delft. • Private guide for the whole day, the same guide in all three cities • Lunch and transfers between the cities included • Start in Leiden or in Delft, or add pick-up from a location of your choice, like Amsterdam In Leiden, you pass the Morspoort city gate and the windmill De Put, the same type of mill Rembrandt's parents owned, see the square named after the painter, and hear the story of the Pieterskerk and the old town hall. In The Hague, you walk along the Hofvijver pond and past the Mauritshuis, stroll down the Lange Voorhout and see Noordeinde Palace and the Great Church. In Delft, you pass the Prinsenhof, where William of Orange was assassinated, the leaning Old Church and the Market Square. You set the pace: want to linger somewhere? Just let your guide know.

The political heart of the Netherlands and a classic Dutch market town, in one private half day of about 4.5 hours. • Private guide, the same guide in both cities • Transfer between the cities included • Start in The Hague or in Gouda, or add pick-up from a location of your choice, like Amsterdam In The Hague, you walk past the Binnenhof, the Hofvijver pond and the Mauritshuis, stroll down the Lange Voorhout and see Noordeinde Palace, the Great Church and the statue of the De Witt brothers. Your guide brings the city to life with stories and insider tips. In Gouda, you step briefly inside the historic weighing house, see the town hall, the St. John's Church and the old fish market, and explore the old center with your guide. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

Three cities that could hardly be more different: Golden Age Delft, modern Rotterdam and cheese town Gouda, in one private day. • Private guide for the whole day, the same guide in all three cities • Lunch in Rotterdam, a visit inside a Cube House and a cheese tasting in Gouda • Transfers between the cities included; pick-up from a location of your choice can be added In Delft, you walk past centuries-old facades and canals, the leaning Old Church and the Prinsenhof, and hear about Vermeer, Delft Blue and the New Church, final resting place of the House of Orange. Rotterdam rose from the ashes of World War II and looks nothing like Delft or Gouda. You see the Markthal, the White House and St. Lawrence Church, the church that survived the bombing, and step inside one of the Cube Houses. In Gouda, you explore the town hall, the weighing house and the St. John's Church, and end the day with a cheese tasting. Prefer the other direction? Just let us know.

Leiden, Delft and Gouda in one private day: three historic Dutch cities, each with its own story, linked by one guide. • Private guide for the whole day, the same guide in all three cities • Lunch in Delft and a cheese tasting in Gouda • Transfers between the cities included; pick-up from a location of your choice can be added In Leiden, you explore the old center along its canals. The city survived a Spanish siege in 1574 and was home to Rembrandt, the oldest university of the country and the Pilgrim Fathers. You pass the Morspoort city gate, the windmill De Put and the Pieterskerk. In Delft, you walk past the Market Square, the leaning Old Church and the Prinsenhof, and hear about Vermeer, Delft Blue and the House of Orange. Lunch is in Delft. In Gouda, you see the town hall, the weighing house and the St. John's Church, and end the day with a cheese tasting. You set the pace: want to spend longer somewhere? Just let your guide know.

Explore two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this full-day private tour, with visits to two world-class museums along the way. In The Hague, your guide takes you through the political and royal heart of the Netherlands. The highlight here is the Mauritshuis, home to Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and some of the finest Dutch Golden Age paintings in the world. In Delft, you step into the city where Vermeer lived and worked. Walk along the canals and past the historic churches, hear the stories of William of Orange and Antony van Leeuwenhoek, and visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century. Lunch is included here. This tour normally starts in The Hague and ends in Delft, but the other way around also works. Pick-up in another city can be booked too. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

Discover Delft in a single day on this full-day private walking tour: the canals and churches, the stories of Vermeer and William of Orange, the famous Delft Blue pottery, and the resting place of the Dutch royal family. Your guide takes you through the historical heart of the city and into four of its most iconic attractions: the Old Church, the New Church, the Vermeer Centrum, and Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century. Lunch is included at one of Delft's historic locations. This is a private tour built for those who want to understand Delft properly, not just pass through it. You set the pace, and if you want to customize the day, just let us know.

This special William of Orange themed private tour offers a deeper dive into Delft at the very heart of Dutch history. Together with a knowledgeable local guide, you will explore the city through the life, death, and legacy of William of Orange, the Father of the Fatherland. The tour leads you through Delft’s historic center, with extended, guided visits to both the New Church and the Old Church. In the New Church, you will visit William of Orange’s mausoleum and learn why Delft became the burial place of the House of Orange. In the Old Church, your guide will place Delft’s religious, political, and social life into context during the turbulent years of the Dutch Revolt. Along the canals and streets of Delft, your guide will connect the story of William of Orange to the wider Golden Age of the Dutch Republic. You will also encounter other key figures linked to the city, including Johannes Vermeer, whose world was shaped by the legacy William of Orange left behind.

Join our English walking tour on Saturday or Sunday. See all highlights of the city center and learn about Delft's history from your guide. Your tour begins on the big Market Square, right in front of the towering New Church. From here you will explore Delft’s old town together with your guide, walking along picturesque canals and historic houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age. See Delft’s famous sites like the leaning Old Church, and also discover its less-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office and the Meat Hall, as your guide shares stories of legends like William of Orange, Vermeer, and scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Expect fascinating stories, beautiful photo spots, insider tips, and details about Delft that most visitors would otherwise miss. Your guide also takes a Polaroid photo of every guest, a unique souvenir to take home from Delft. Perfect for travelers who want to understand Delft beyond the guidebooks.

See how The Hague became the international city of peace and justice, from the saddle of a Dutch city bike. In two and a half hours you cover ground that would take a full day on foot. Start in the old centre with a view of the Binnenhof, where the 1907 Peace Conference met, then ride along the Lange Voorhout and past Noordeinde Palace, the King's working palace. Stop at the gates of the Peace Palace, home of the International Court of Justice. Through the Scheveningse Bosjes you reach the international zone: the Yugoslavia Tribunal, the OPCW, Eurojust and Europol. The last stop is the International Criminal Court by the dunes. The route is flat, about 13 km, mostly on cycle paths, at an easy pace. Prefer a little help on the pedals? Choose the e-bike option. This is a private tour: just you, your group and your guide.

Cycle through Delft with your own private guide on a city bike from Hotel Arsenaal. Ride to the Oostpoort, the only Delft city gate still standing, then stop on the Markt, between the Stadhuis (City Hall) and the Nieuwe Kerk, where William of Orange is buried. Follow the Oude Delft canal to the leaning tower of the Oude Kerk, Vermeer's final resting place, and pass by the Prinsenhof, where William of Orange was shot in 1584. On the Hooikade you stand where Vermeer painted his famous "View of Delft" around 1660. The last stop is Agnetapark, a 19th-century garden village built for the workers of a yeast factory, before you ride back to Hotel Arsenaal. Delft is flat and compact, so the pace stays relaxed, with time for photos at every stop. This is a private guided experience, just for you and your group.

Discover three completely different sides of the Netherlands on this full-day private tour: The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam, with transfers included. In The Hague, your guide walks you past the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, and the elegant streets of the political heart of the Netherlands. In Delft, you step into the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, and stories of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Halfway, you sit down for lunch in one of Delft's historic buildings. In Rotterdam, you explore a city bombed flat in 1940 and rebuilt as a showcase of bold architecture, including a visit inside one of the iconic Cube Houses. Transfers between the cities, a sit-down lunch in Delft, and Cube House entry are all included. You can do the tour in either direction. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amsterdam, can also be arranged. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

Travel to the exciting EU and Belgian Capital Brussels and landmark of EU Atomium from Amsterdam in one day with a small group. Begin with a smooth hotel pickup, drive around 2.5 hours to the iconic attraction and Belgium's most famous monument Atomium, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, currently a world-renowned science museum. The Winter Wonders and Christmas Market 2026 in Brussels runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Arrive in Brussels around midday and discover the magnificent Grand Place, one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval squares. Explore the city’s historic charm and vibrant atmosphere, then enjoy free time to savour Belgian delights—from famous waffles, chocolate, and local beers to cosy cafés and sophisticated Flemish cuisine. The relaxing day tour allows you to have sufficient time to get to know Brussels on an in-depth level.

Turn exploring Amsterdam into an interactive experience on this self-guided tour of the city’s Red Light District, using a smartphone app with puzzles and scavenger hunt activities. You’ll pass by local highlights including vibrant bars and famous museums, learning about local history and culture along the way. As you can pause and resume your tour at any time, you have the flexibility to explore on your own schedule.

Discover the origins of Amsterdam on this cultural walking tour! Learn about the iconic Coffeeshops in Amsterdam and visit some of them (for 18+ only). Remember to respect the privacy of patrons and ask before taking photos. Explore Amsterdam's rich history and unique culture like a local! Solve interesting puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

The tour should last about 2.5 hours, maybe something more, depending on how quickly you move, how long you spend on a break, and how much random craziness happens on your tour. You’ll be looking at three different types of Amsterdam: Medieval, Golden Age, and Modern Amsterdam. Note: A bike-mounted phone holder is required for this tour. The main part is cycling. Please be aware of your surroundings and let the app guide you without interacting with your phone on the way.. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

Embark on a fascinating journey through the history of Amsterdam with our self-guided tour. Discover the origins of the city at the original dam on the river Amstel in 1200. Learn about the city's transformation during its Golden Age in the 17th century, filled with wealth, power, and artistic brilliance. Uncover the secrets of Amsterdam's past and immerse yourself in its rich culture. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

Discover the fairy-tale charm of Bruges on this full-day trip from Amsterdam. Travel in a comfortable coach as your Host / Driver shares fascinating insights about the city, then enjoy free time to wander its cobbled streets, explore Gothic churches, cruise the canals, and indulge in world-famous Belgian chocolates and waffles.