Top Netherlands Day Trips

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this full-day tour through the countryside with round-trip transport from Amsterdam. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, including a traditional clog shop, artisan cheese factory, rural windmills, and the village of Giethoorn. Don’t forget your camera: The day also features a boat ride through Giethoorn’s waterways with rare views of the area.

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

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.

Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Local Canal Cruise

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Make the most of your time in Amsterdam with a tour that visits two top places: Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn village. With all logistics covered, enjoy transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, a visit to a cheese and clog factory, a scenic boat cruise, stops at working windmills, and traditional Dutch homes. Along the way, your driver-guide provides insightful commentary, while built-in free time lets you explore at your own pace.

Daytrip Tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Giethoorn Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Hit three Netherlands signature scenic areas in a group of no more than eight travelers on this action-packed day tour, with an itinerary you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport. Tour a cheese factory and a clog factory and watch a diamond-cutting demo in Zaanse Schans, take pictures at the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), and enjoy a boat cruise and free time in Giethoorn, the Venice of the Netherlands.

Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

Dive deeper into Dutch traditions and the beauty of the Netherlands with this fascinating day trip from Amsterdam. A great way to learn more about the country, this full-day tour is led by a local insider who will take you to some of the best sightseeing spots in Giethoorn. You’ll also visit the historic windmill village of Zaanse Schans and swing by a cheese factory and wooden clog workshop.

Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

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.

Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

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.

Keukenhof Gardens & Tulip Experience Tour from Amsterdam

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens & Windmill Cruise Tour

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit three of the Netherlands’ most interesting cities in one day on this small-group tour from Amsterdam. Led by a local expert, this full-day tour of The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam offers travelers a fascinating overview of each city and select attractions. Highlights include Binnenhof & Ridderzaal—a 13th-century Gothic castle still used as a parliament building—Delft Markt, and the 14th-century Old Harbour in Rotterdam. Hotel pickup is included.

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Private Skip-The-Line Keukenhof & Tulip Field Tour from Amsterdam

Private Skip-The-Line Keukenhof & Tulip Field Tour from Amsterdam

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Finished touring Amsterdam and want to see more of Holland? Don’t miss this full-day tour featuring the highlight attractions of the Netherlands. Visit The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government; admire the experimental architecture of Rotterdam; and watch how blue-and-white Delft pottery is made. This tour gives you longer in each place than most other excursions, so you can explore at a more relaxed pace.

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

15 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the beautiful blooms of Keukenhof on this group tour, with coach transfers from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal or the city centre included. Leave the navigating to someone else as you focus on exploring one of the world's largest flower gardens. Get your camera ready to capture colorful tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, and roses as you wander among the displays. With transport arranged, you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.

Keukenhof Day Trip from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal or City Center

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Keukenhof's Tulips and Windmills Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Make traveling beyond Amsterdam city limits simple—and explore like a local—on this small-group tour by electric bike. After meeting your guide and grabbing your gear, hop on a ferry and then cycle into the scenic Dutch countryside. Your destination is Zaanse Schans, known for its historic windmills, and the village of Zaandam, where traditional wooden houses provide the backdrop. Ample time is provided for sightseeing and shopping for souvenirs.

Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1 hourFree Cancellation

Go beyond the capital on a windmill cycling tour that showcases the landscapes surrounding Amsterdam on an e-bike, which requires less effort than manual cycling. Covering far more ground than you would on foot, pedal through Twiske Nature Reserve and listen to stories of local heritage from your guide. Explore windmills, a cheese farm, clog workshops, and museums that showcase traditional Dutch crafts in Zaanse Schans and capture photos of fairytale architecture in Zaandam.

Amsterdam E Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Escape the bustling city and discover the car-free village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Gain insight into the wetland from your guide as you drive past polders and dams, then board a cruise vessel to admire Giethoorn’s farmhouses, canals, and bridges from a traditional perspective. Enjoy hassle-free transfer to the outlying location with round-trip transport from central Amsterdam.

Giethoorn Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

Sharon_J, Sep 2026

Excellent Tour

Fantastic day. Our guide Leidse was excellent, so informative on everything on our tour. Also on our drive between the places on our tour he chatted with us all, answered everyone’s questions & shared local biscuits & lollies. He even recommended some lunch eateries for us which was so helpful.

Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

cynthia_j, Aug 2026

Amsterdam vacation 2026

The tour was great. The tour guide Kai was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Many of us had problems with mobility, even though it ended up being a small group of 8, 3 had mobility difficulties. He made the tour as accessible and accommodating as possible. I would highly recommend this tour from this tour company, hopefully you will get Kai as your guide. We were only a group of 8 because of the rain. With a maximum of 18 in the group, it would still be an amazing tour. Because the other groups that at the attractions were much larger. I highly recommend this tour.

Keukenhof Gardens & Tulip Experience Tour from Amsterdam

Holly_M, Aug 2026

I would definitely...

I would definitely recommend this trip. The tulip farm is an awesome experience as we could take as many pictures as we wanted while walking around the tulip fields. Keukenhof Gardens was amazing! I have never seen so many flowers and tulips so beautifully arranged.

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

Dean_C, Aug 2026

Well-organized Day Trip

Great way to spend a day and get out to see more of the Netherlands. While Zaandam was very crowded with tour busses after we finished our tour, it was nice that we were one of the first busses there to see the village while it was still pretty quiet. Giethoorn was nice, but seemed overrun by tourists. Glad we had some free time to explore it some. Ibrahim was a fantastic guide and Kamal (?) was a skilled driver. Great day!

Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam

Daryl_W, Jul 2026

Great ride and a Windmill bonus.

Michael was a great guide. Very informative along the way. Made the group relaxed and have a great time. The best was when we stopped to look at a windmill and the caretaker was there. Michael asked it’s he could explain the uses and running if the windmill. The caretaker went above and beyond to start and stop the windmill, let us climb up a blade to get some great pictures and us so nice. Thanks Michael.

Giethoorn Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

Karolina_V, Jul 2026

Great tour, informative and casual!

Great tour with a quick stop on the way to Giethoorn to try local produce and chance to shop to fair prices. Our guide Jay was funny and very knowledgeable and it’s a great way to learn about the Netherlands and its history. Our driver Tom drove us safely and started up the aircon way ahead when we were done in Giethoorn so the bus was nice and cool after a few hot hours in the village. The captain of the boat was also very informative and learned us a lot about the village. We also appreciated a stop at the ice cream boat! Thanks for a great experience!

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

James_B, Jul 2026

Netherlands Big 3 outside Amsterdam

If you want a one-day trip to the three major city centers in the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam, this is your trip. If you like Amsterdam, you’ll love Delft; f history, then The Hague, and for architecture, Rotterdam is you place. Leidse was was great tour guide for dirt-time visitors. He provided a great balance of information and humor at a perfect pace.

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Roxana_H, Jul 2026

Exceptional Tour

This tour was fantastic from start to finish. The moment our bus pulled away, we knew we were in good hands — the ride was comfortable, spacious, and very accommodating. As we traveled, our guide shared fascinating details about the dams and landscapes we passed, making the journey itself part of the experience. We made several stops, each one absolutely worth it. The cheese factory was a highlight, especially the tasting room — delicious and fun. The windmills were breathtaking, truly one of the most beautiful sights you’ll ever see. Along the way, there were plenty of gift shops and food options, so you’re never without something to explore. A quick tip: wear comfortable shoes. You’ll walk quite a bit, but honestly, you’ll be so captivated by the scenery that you won’t even notice. We traveled as a family of four, ages ranging from 20 to 80, and the tour was wonderfully accommodating for everyone. I want to give a special thanks to our tour guide for making the day memorable, informative, and seamless.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

lauren_l, Jun 2026

A wonderful day trip from Amsterdam

The tour agency was located conveniently near the train station so it was easy to get to. The round trip bus ride made the keukenhoff an easy day trip from the Amsterdam city center. It was early in the season to see the flowers, but there was still a lot bloomed and we had a wonderful time!

Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Local Canal Cruise

Maria_W, Feb 2026

Giethoorn Tour

Definitely book it. It was a wonderful tour, very well organised. Peter our coach driver was adorable, very kind, friendly and an amazing tour guide, very interesting with a great sense of humour, very clean and comfortable coach. The guide on the boat was also very kind and funny and the village was beautiful. The food at De Rietstulp Restaurant was lovely, friendly staff and clean rest rooms, 10% off with your bus ticket. Sampled lots of delicious cheese at the Henri Willig cheese shop and bought some to take back to England with a 10% discount given to you when collecting your tickets. A lovely finish on our last day of our stay in Amsterdam.

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.