Top Netherlands Day Trips

Discover Amsterdam through the eyes of its most creative residents on this private tour of the city’s historic center, focused on Dutch artists including Vincent Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and more. As you explore highlights such as Oude Kerk, Rembrandthuis, and Trippenhuis (a museum favored by Van Gogh), you’ll hear insightful stories along the way. Afterward, your guide can accompany inside the Rijksmuseum to explain its masterpieces—extra cost.

The Netherlands is full of picturesque and historic homes, windmills, and its famously flat landscapes with huge skies. Take in the countryside of Holland on this tour of Zaanse Schans, and see the famous windmills, as well as plenty of local sites and interesting nearby locations. Enjoy a boat cruise through Giethoorn, and visit a dairy farm or a fishing village.

Make the most of your layover in Amsterdam with a customized 5-hour tour designed to fit your interests. Enjoy a seamless pick-up from the airport and embark on a personalized itinerary that showcases the city’s highlights. Whether you want to explore iconic canals, visit local attractions, or discover hidden gems, this tour ensures you experience the essence of Amsterdam in a short time frame. - Tailored 5-hour tour during your layover in Amsterdam - Convenient airport pick-up for a hassle-free experience - Personalized itinerary based on your interests and preferences - Discover iconic sights and local culture in a short time frame When booking, you can choose the standard tour (airport pick-up and fast-speed train transportation, 20-minute ride) or upgrade to a private car pick-up and drop-off.

Embark on a memorable journey through the picturesque Netherlands, starting with a scenic drive through vibrant tulip fields and narrow country lanes, where your guide shares fascinating local history. Visit an iconic windmill to learn about its role in Dutch heritage, then head to a traditional cheese farm to witness cheese-making and sample delicious regional varieties. At a clog workshop, watch skilled artisans craft wooden clogs and even try them on yourself. Finally, explore the enchanting village of Giethoorn with a peaceful boat ride along its serene canals. This tour offers immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and unforgettable encounters with Dutch traditions, making it perfect for families, culture enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a unique blend of history, nature, and hands-on activities.

Leave Amsterdam behind for the day and discover the city of Leiden on this private tour, which includes train transfers, entrance tickets, and a light lunch. Meet your guide at Central Station and learn about Dutch history, culture, and architecture on the way to Leiden. Stroll through the city, visit its highlights including Pieterskerk and the Hortus Botanicus garden, and discover hidden gems you might otherwise have missed.

Spend the day shopping at the first fashion outlet in the Netherlands, the Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet, home to more than 250 fashion and lifestyle stores. This private tour gives you the freedom to spend as much time as you want to shop the more then 250 brands and includes stress-free transfers from Amsterdam—so that you don’t have to navigate public transport or hire a car.

The tulip fields outside Amsterdam are at their best in spring, but reaching them—along with a working windmill, a traditional Dutch village, and a centuries-old church—requires transport and local knowledge that most visitors don't have time to arrange independently. This tour covers the tulip fields, lunch in the village of Onderdijk near the Geradus Majella church, and a visit to a traditional windmill from 1633 to meet the miller.

Discover the essence of the Netherlands on a delightful countryside tour from Amsterdam. Explore iconic windmills in Zaanse Schans, taste local cheeses, and stroll through charming villages like Giethoorn, known for its tranquil canals and thatched-roof houses. With a knowledgeable guide sharing fascinating stories, enjoy a captivating journey through Dutch culture and history. This full-day tour offers a perfect blend of exploration and leisure, ensuring you experience the best of Holland in a comfortable small group setting. - Full-day countryside tour from Amsterdam, focusing on windmills and cheese - Visit the picturesque village of Giethoorn with a scenic canal ride - Small group experience for personalized attention and comfort - Engaging and informative guide to enrich your travel experience

Discover delightful Zaanse Schans and the charming city of Zaandam on a 6-hour private tour from Amsterdam. With an informative private guide, explore the enchanting windmill hamlet of Zaanse Schans. Admire the trademark green-painted houses, craft studios and windmills; and see inside a clog-making workshop, cheese farm and working windmill. Then, take a River Zaan boat ride past windmills and old warehouses to Zaandam. See the city’s highlights, enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the Czar Peter House, where the Russian ruler learnt about Dutch shipbuilding in the 17th century.

The tour is only possible on Fridays between March and September. A full-day tour where we first explore the famous weekly cheese market of Alkmaar (Friday). Alkmaar is famous for its historic cheese markets and during summer, you get to see the tradition brought alive. Alkmaar is not just about cheese. The city is much older than Amsterdam and boasts historic town squares and monumental buildings. During the second half, we will visit the Golden Age city of Hoorn or De Rijp along with some lesser-known rural windmills.

Begin the adventure with private pickup from your accommodation in Amsterdam. Sit back and relax as you leave the city behind and head into the rolling countryside on your way to Muiden Castle, known in Dutch as Muiderslot. Upon arrival, feel transported into a fairy-tale world as you admire this impressive castle, built in the 13th century. Spend some free time exploring the castle and discover its rich history, which spans over 700 years. Marvel at the castle’s rooms, which remain exactly how they would have during the medieval era, and imagine what life here might have been like. As you explore, soak up the fascinating atmosphere of this unique location and see the selection of paintings that line the hallways. Kasteel de Haar is the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands! The originally medieval castle is characterized by its rich and extravagant history and the many special stories hidden behind the castle walls. This is a self guided tour.

Leave the city center behind as you swap Amsterdam for the charm of Zaanse Schans and a number of picturesque Dutch villages, including Katwoude, Marken, and Volendam, on this private tour that also includes a visit to a cheese factory and a live clog-making demonstration. Your driver-guide points out wooden windmills, scenic canals, and historic harbors along the way.

Escape the bustle of Amsterdam for a day—and visit some of the most picturesque destinations in the Dutch countryside—on this private, full-day trip. Choose a departure time that works best for you, meet your driver at your hotel, and hop aboard your private vehicle. You’ll head first to Zaanse Schans, where you can admire its windmills and tulips (in season). Next, continue to the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken before returning to the city.

Forget the hassle of public transport as you travel between Amsterdam and Bruges on this private, door-to-door transfer which includes a two-hour sightseeing stop in Utrecht. You’ll have the chance to explore the city at your own pace, strolling through its cobblestone streets before a lunch stop or visiting the iconic Dom Tower, before you arrive at your final destination.

Choose from 2 towns in South Holland. A full-day private tour exploring the South Holland region. You get to see old monumental buildings, heritage sites, historically significant landmarks, and other old-world charms. South Holland, the oldest part of the Netherlands, is home to settlements dating back to the 12th century. You can choose from Hague, Delft, Leiden, Gouda, and Rotterdam. You will be picked up directly from the hotel. Depending on how much time you like to spend in each town, we can explore a minimum of 2 towns. Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands. The city is famous for modern architecture, including the Markt Hal. Delft is a small but very charming city. Famous for Delft Blue ceramic, it was the de facto capital back in the 16th century. Leiden - Pilgrims lived for over 10 years before they left for America in the 17th century. The Hague is home to the Dutch parliament. Gouda is famous for cheese and the historic town square

Discover the highlights of the Dutch countryside in just one day on this private tour from Amsterdam. Begin with a visit to the Alkmaar Cheese Market, where you enjoy ample time to explore and sample local delicacies at your own pace. Then, the tour continues to the idyllic village of Zaanse Schans to admire its traditional windmills and observe clog-making at a local factory, for a comprehensive look at Dutch culture.

Skip the generic tour buses and experience the Dutch countryside on this half-day trip from Amsterdam in your own private vehicle. Your guide takes you between colorful Zaandam and the iconic windmills, and an optional visit to the charming harbor town of Volendam (additional expense). Hop out to take pictures, browse the local shops, or sample a traditional stroopwafel.

Leave Amsterdam behind for the day on this 100% private trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans. Relax as your guide drives you to each destination, meaning you don't need to worry about hiring a car or navigating unfamiliar public transportation. Beat the crowds with skip-the-line access at Keukenhof botanical gardens, before heading to the Zaanse Schans neighborhood to discover traditional Dutch crafts and historic windmills.

See a side of the Netherlands that many tourists miss on this historic private tour of Hoorn and Enkhuizen from Amsterdam. You won’t have to arrange any transportation since hotel pickup and drop-off is included. See the most significant sights and learn about each city’s history and the East India Company from your private guide.

Discover Dutch spring on a six-hour private tour from Amsterdam with Michael, your local driver-guide. Travel in a comfortable electric Mercedes EQV, exclusively for your party. Explore the colourful flower beds, landscaped gardens and ponds of world-famous Keukenhof, with time to enjoy the surroundings and take photographs. Then discover the small-scale charm of De Tulperij. Walk among its small flower fields and learn about tulips and how they are grown. Admission is free; optional flower picking costs extra, payable on site. Enjoy personal attention and local insights throughout your private outing. Keukenhof is open from 18 March to 9 May 2027. Flowering depends on the weather and varies throughout the season; specific flowers or peak tulip bloom cannot be guaranteed. Indoor flower shows complement Keukenhof’s outdoor gardens.

Explore the picturesque Dutch countryside and vibrant cities on a personalized tour from your hotel. With a professional guide at your side, visit charming locations such as Delft, The Hague, Kinderdijk, Utrecht, and Giethoorn. Each tour is tailored to your interests, ensuring a unique experience with at least three stops at various attractions. Your guide will share captivating stories and historical insights, enriching your journey through the Netherlands. Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off from your chosen location, making this a hassle-free adventure for all travelers. - Private tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off included - Tailored itineraries featuring at least three unique destinations - Licensed professional guide sharing local history and stories - Explore iconic Dutch locations such as Delft, The Hague, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

Travel in comfort between Amsterdam and Brussels with a private, door-to-door transfer that includes a stop in the historic city of Utrecht. During your two-hour sightseeing visit, you can explore at your own pace by strolling along cobblestone streets, climbing up the famous Dom Tower, or visiting a café along one of its canals.

Swap Amsterdam’s bustling city center for the natural beauty of Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest flower gardens, on this private half-day tour just for your group. After hotel pickup by your chauffeur in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz, you’ll arrive at Keukenhof and enjoy free time to explore its themed gardens, flower displays, and tulip fields, as well as special exhibits, at your own pace.

Discover in a private sightseeing tour to one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn. Giethoorn is by far the most romantic town of the Netherlands. Located in Overijssel in the east of the country, it is surrounded by nature and water. So much water indeed, that the village of Giethoorn doesn’t have any cars riding around. Many houses are only reachable by boat and this is exactly how the inhabitants of Giethoorn travel. You will have a guided canal cruise underneath the linden trees, admire the typical wooden bridges and the old farmhouses. You can also drive a boat by yourself. After the canal cruise you can have a nice lunch and after your lunch you have some free time to stroll in to this beautiful village or to buy some nice souvenirs. You wil be picked up at your hotel or other address in Amsterdam in a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan by a professional driver. After the tour you will be dropped of in Amsterdam as well.