Top Netherlands Full-day Tours

Even if you don't have time to spend the night in Belgium, you can explore Bruges and Ghent on this private day trip from Amsterdam. With private transportation, there's no need to wait around for trains, leaving you with more time to explore the historic canals and architecture of these charming cities.

Make the most of Amsterdam’s close proximity to other European countries on a private day trip to Cologne, home to one of the continent’s most famous cathedrals. Skip the hassle of public transportation and delve deeper into local history and culture as you explore the historic city at your own pace and enjoy undivided attention from your private guide. Plus, admission tickets to the chocolate museum are included.

The Netherlands offers more than just Amsterdam, and with this small-group tour, you'll have the chance to get out of the city to explore the country. Visit Delft, known for its stunning blue-and-white pottery; admire the modern architecture of Rotterdam; and discover the authentic windmills of UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk all before dinner.

Dutch public transit is wonderful, but it’s a very slow way of seeing the countryside. Save time and stress on this private guided tour, and capture postcard-perfect pictures of windmills and timber-framed houses too. See Zaanse Schans and explore inside a windmill; visit the pretty fishing villages of Volendam and Marken; and tour a cheese farm and clog factory. Your package includes 2-way transfers from any Netherlands hotel.

Experience the beauty of the Dutch countryside on this intimate day trip. Be amazed by the internationally acclaimed Keukenhof Gardens, with its collection of flowers spanning over 32 hectares. Next, discover the history of traditional Dutch farming at the Zaanse Schans. A holiday in the Netherlands is not complete without visiting these beautiful destinations.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Windmills of Kinderdijk combine postcard-perfect views with human ingenuity and rich history. Sadly, they take more than two hours and at least three changes to reach from Amsterdam on public transportation. Skip the self-drive stress when you join your female driver-guide on this minivan tour. Efficient route planning leaves time to visit Delft, see the factory, shop for souvenirs, and explore independently.

This small group tour takes you through centuries of history: from Europe’s Middle Ages to the era of the 17th century and the splendor of the 20th century! After picking you up at our eeting point, we start the day at the famous Muideslot castle, first built in the 13th century by count Floris V. In the 17th century the castle was the favorite residence of writer and poet P.C. Hooft. Restored by Architect Pierre Cuypers it is now open to the public to explore. We tour the castle as well as the beautiful gardens! After lunch we visit the magnificent Castle de Haar, reconstructed in 1890 on its medieval foundations, where Baron and Baroness van Zuylen entertained their famous guests! We will bring you back to Amsterdam at the end of the afternoon. This tour can also be booked as a private tour!

Swap Amsterdam for the charm of Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn on this two-in-one, full-day excursion from the city center. Take the residents' route to Zaanse Schans, avoiding its crowded main entrance, and see its historic windmills before exploring a cheese factory, visiting a wooden clog factory, and more. Afterward, see Giethoorn’s thatched houses from the water as you take a boat tour of this picturesque village.

Getting from Amsterdam to Rotterdam can be a hassle without a car, but this day tour with air-conditioned transfers makes it effortless. Follow your guide through striking architecture, explore the Vermeer Centrum Delft, admire Vermeer and Rembrandt masterpieces at the Mauritshuis, explore markets, and more. Perfect for travelers who love history and culture.

Make the most of your time in Bruges with a group tour that hits all the highlights. Follow your local guide as you explore beautiful canals, cobbled streets, and stunning medieval architecture, all while picking up insider tips. With round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned bus and plenty of free time to explore afterward, this tour lets you see more without the hassle of planning.

Head outside Amsterdam on a day trip to two destinations that introduce you to some of the architecture and scenery of Holland. Discover typical Dutch windmills in Zaanse Schans, and then head to the village of Giethoorn, known for its canals and thatch-roofed houses.

The combination of foot, bike, car and bus traffic on the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam can be overwhelming. Escape the crowds on this private canal tour led by a local host. Experience the city’s waterways from a unique vantage point. Enjoy a chilled drink while your guide gives you undivided attention and insight on the history and architecture of the city.

Learn about the Netherlands' history and culture in just one day on this private tour. Take in the Delft, The Hague, Madurodam, and a miniature park that recreates the Netherlands at 1:25 scale. This private tour experience lets you tailor your itinerary and take comfort breaks when you need, and ensures you receive undivided attention from your guide.

Take advantage of the Netherlands’ close proximity to Belgium during a day trip that takes you across the European border with ease. As well as benefiting from the undivided attention of a private guide, you’ll be able to skip the hassle of navigation and focus on the scenery between Amsterdam and Ghent.

Take a day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof Garden, the largest flower garden in Europe, and see the tulip fields. Enjoy an included ticket, hotel pickup, and a tulip experience with a surprise gift. Start your day with free hotel pickup in Amsterdam and head to Keukenhof Garden. Discover a world full of colorful and fragrant flower fields, including 800 different species of tulips, crocuses, daffodils, and hyacinths. Enjoy free time to take photos and have lunch in the garden. Then, you will stop at one tulip field to take beautiful and unique pictures. After the photo stop, you will go to the tulip experience center to learn more about the history of tulips and flowers. At the end of the tulip experience, you might receive a surprise gift. Finally, return to Amsterdam with a drop-off at your hotel.

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.

It’s almost impossible to visit Giethoorn and the Enclosing Dike by public transport in a day. Skip the stress on this private tour with your own professional guide, who’ll collect from hotels anywhere in the Netherlands and chauffeur you by sedan (good for up to four), or minivan (for up to eight). Admire the 20-mile (32-kilometer) dam built in 1927 and capture epic photos of tranquil canals and wooden homes.

One for the history buffs—join your guide in a historic soldier’s uniform and see the iconic land where the Battle of Waterloo took place. This is where the Napoleonic empire ended, and where western European society began to move towards the Industrial Revolution. See specific points on the battlefield where certain manoeuvres were acted out, and see the weapons of an infantry soldier.

While Amsterdam may feel like the center of the Netherlands’, there is much more to the country than the historic canal city. This full-day sightseeing tour is a great way for private groups to incorporate more of the Netherlands into their trip to Amsterdam, without having to worry about organizing transport or accommodation. You’ll also have the benefit of a local guide to help enhance your experience.

Sometimes known as “the Dutch Venice”, the charming village of Giethoorn is the Netherlands many travelers dream of—serene canals, thatched houses, and picturesque wooden bridges. But it’s a slow and complex journey from Amsterdam on public transportation. Save time and effort with this convenient package, which includes round-trip transfers from central Amsterdam, a guided tour, a boat trip, and a “stroopwafel” cookie for an authentic taste of the Netherlands.

Skip the hassle of navigating public transportation and enjoy a relaxing visit to the car-free village of Giethoorn from Amsterdam. Enjoy free time to explore the charming landscape of canals, bridges, and thatched-roof houses, and opt to include a canal cruise to hear more stories about Giethoorn's history.

Follow in the footsteps of soldiers who fought during the Battle of the Bulge on this full-day tour. Brush up on your history as you hear countless personal stories, see German tanks up close, and visit the Band of Brothers fox holes in the Bois Jacques. With round-trip transfers from Amsterdam included, you can leave the legwork to someone else and focus on the areas that interest you most.

See the magic and history of the Dutch medieval castles and learn about their important positions as fortresses and the homes of noble families. Visit Muiderslot and see the drawbridge—the only way to enter the castle—and then travel to Castle de Haar to explore the gardens and landscape. Hear stories about the history of these places, and learn about their former and current residents.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam and immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and food on this small-group tour to Zaanse Schans, Durgerdam, and Giethoorn. Visit charming settlements, see classic Dutch windmills, sample local cheese and milk, try on traditional wooden shoes, and much more. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, making this an easy, stress-free day out.