Top Netherlands Half-day Tours - page 12

When you imagine the traditional postcard-perfect Dutch landscape, odds are you’re envisaging the waterfront windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Experience its beauty in the style your vacation deserves when you book this private tour by luxurious Jaguar S-Type car, with a driver-guide direct from your Amsterdam hotel. Along the way, try “stroopwafel” (Dutch syrup cookies) and Dutch cheese—and visit a clog factory too.

Rather than rushing to keep up with a large group, combine a small-group or private walking tour of Amsterdam with access to the Rijksmuseum. Go way beyond the small information panels beneath the masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum as you explore with your guide, before strolling through the city to learn about what it was like during the 18th and 19th centuries. Upgrade to a private tour for the undivided attention of your guide.

NEW! This child-friendly, 3hr walking tour with a professional certified guide is very suitable for families with children. Join us on an exciting adventure, passing the historic harbour, crossing the Chinese neighbourhood towards a medieval castle-like structure. From here we see the smallest house in town, the place where the famous painter Rembrandt lived, and we visit a lively flea market, before we stroll along the banks of the Amstel river towards the colourful Flower market. From here, we will see the most gorgeous mansions in the worldfamous canal ring, before we arrive in the Jordaan, a very picturesque neighbourhood. Here, we see many houseboats and learn about living on the water. The tour will end in front of the Anne Frank House. Your guide will share imaginative stories, interactive and interesting for all ages. This private tour can be adjusted to your personal wishes. Please note: on Sunday's, the fleamarket is closed.

Make the most of your visit to Rotterdam by exploring the city with a guide on this private walking tour. In the space of a few hours, you’ll view the city’s essential landmarks while learning all about the history and culture surrounding Europe’s largest seaport. This is a great option for travelers with limited time, or those who wish to get their bearings for a longer visit.

Amsterdam is a friendly, charming city and known for its laid back atmosphere. A guided tour in your language (Dutch, English or French) is interesting for all family members. I adapt to you and I will be very flexible. I am Dutch and born in Amsterdam so I know Amsterdam very well. I will of course also give you suggestions for nice restaurants and places to make the most of your day / stay in Amsterdam. It is therefore a tailor-made visit: an à la carte visit!

Discover the historical highlights and cultural delights of The Hague on a private walking tour of the resplendent city. With a knowledgeable guide, visit architectural gems like the Tower of Rutte and Noordeinde Palace, and delve into the city’s rich history with visit’s to the Prison Gate Museum and City Hall. Admire the grandeur of the Parliament buildings around the Binnenhof, the city’s cultural heart and conclude your tour by paying a visit to the Peace Palace visitors center. Relish the flexibility of this private tour while receiving the undivided attention of your guide.

Explore Amsterdam's markets like a local on a private bike tour that lets you cover more sights than walking. Pedal to some of the Dutch capital’s best markets—and feel like an Amsterdammer—to see the true character of the city as you cycle from one market to another in search of delicious food, antique furniture, and extraordinary goods.

Explore Amsterdam using your feet, your eyes, and your tastebuds on this amazing walking food tour around the Jordaan neighborhood. A great way to delve deeper into Dutch culture, this private tour offers visitors the chance to sample local treats and discover the places where the locals go to eat. You’ll also learn about Dutch culture from your local guide as you explore the historic streets and see all the different architectural influences.

One of our skilled guides will accompany you on a private tour. We work with local guides who have a great passion for sharing the story of the Battle of Arnhem. Along with eyewitness stories and photos taken during the Battle of Arnhem you'll get a good idea of what happened in Arnhem in September 1944. Visit the sights that are important to the Battle of Arnhem and see with your own eyes the scars it left behind. At the end of the day, you will understand what happend here in Arnhem and Oosterbeek in September 1944 and why boys and men that came to our aid failed to hold the bridge that later wat named 'a Bridge Too Far' Pleace check our ArnhemLife reviews online to see what our customers say about our services. We received a 4,9 outof 5 stars with 120+ reviews. Around noon there will be time for lunch at a lunchroom on the route. Lunch is not included in the price.

See the sights of the South Holland tulip-growing region the fun and sustainable way, by 2-person Renault Twizy electric microcar, on this self-led tour with GPS navigation and audio guide. Covering about 25 miles (40 kilometers), mainly on country roads, you'll stop at medieval Dever Castle (‘t Huys Dever) and 18th-century Warmond Castle (Huys te Warmont), and visit the grounds of 17th-century Oud Poelgeest Castle and historic Keukenhof Castle.

Leave Amsterdam behind for the day and immerse yourself in Dutch history, culture, and architecture on this private tour to three historic countryside villages. Start at Zaanse Schans, where you’ll see wooden windmills and traditional houses, before visiting a cheese farm for a guided tasting. Afterward, continue to Volendam and see its picturesque harbor, and Marken, famous for its maritime heritage and historic lighthouse.

Keukenhof Gardens are only open for a couple of months of the year, when their 7 million bulbs burst into bloom. Spend less time waiting and more time admiring the world-famous flowers on a tour that includes skip-the-line admission and a private tour of the fields, which allows you to explore at a pace set by you rather than a large group.

Long layovers at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol can feel like wasted time—but navigating transport and timing a trip back to the airport can be stressful. Turn your stopover into a sightseeing experience on this private layover tour, with a driver who handles the logistics while you explore nearby Dutch highlights such as Keukenhof or the windmills of Zaanse Schans before returning to the airport in time for your next flight.

The second largest port in the world, rising from the ashes of the Second World War, a fishing village and a gallery of the latest architectural art - all this is the city of Rotterdam! One of the most expensive and beautiful bridges in Europe is waiting for us - the swan bridge, which rests on one pylon and proudly rises above the stormy waters of the Meuse River. We will walk with you along the alley of memory and sorrow of the 2nd World War and remember that we had one common huge tragedy in the past. A striking contrast for us will be the building of the City Hall, which is one of the few objects in the city that remained intact after the bombing of 1940. We will analyze the sculptural design of the facades, which has a special semantic content. I will tell you what unique animals live in the Rotterdam Zoo, where the ship-hotel is located, how the kingdom of tulips lives today and what hobby its king has, about new trends in the education system and what is the cost of living.

Step into a fairytale in northern Holland as you visit Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. Full of old-warm charm and a nice escape from the city, the area features wooden houses, windmills, barns, and more. Learn about traditional Dutch culture and visit the iconic tulip gardens of Keukenhof. You’ll also learn how to use Amsterdam’s public transportation with a guide.

See a side of Amsterdam that’s usually reserved for locals on a half-day tour that reveals both hidden treasures and famous attractions. During this private tour, you’ll wander at your own pace—stopping whenever you please for photos and to listen to lesser-known stories—and enjoy undivided attention from your private guide.

Spend a day exploring the sights and tastes of Zaandam on this half-day private tour from Amsterdam. This facts and snacks tasting tour includes the chance to try Dutch delicacies including poffertjes, kibbeling, smoked sausage, kroket, and herring, as well as some delicious treats. You’ll also enjoy an interesting and insightful tour of the historic city of Zaandam.

The famous Keukenhof Gardens are one of Amsterdam’s most visited attractions and lie just a 40-minute drive from the city. With this tour, travel to Keukenhof in the comfort of a private vehicle and explore the gardens at your own pace. Admire the magnificent tulips and other flowers, take a boat cruise or hire a bike (own expense), and see garden displays featuring over seven million flowers.

Hardly you will be able to find a windmill complex like Kinderdijk anywhere else in the world. Kinderdijk is a UNESCO-listed site with 19 preserved in perfect condition windmills. You can walk endlessly along small canals and windmills standing in a row, making beautiful photos. After Kinderdijk you will visit the old Dutch city of Gouda, famous for its Gouda cheese and stroopwafels.

Visit the village of windmills, one of the Netherlands’ top attractions, on a peaceful and private tour. Avoid the crowds and access the windmills in quieter areas with your host. See picturesque views of the Dutch countryside and fields of tulips during your journey, and enjoy hearing stories about the history and culture of this unique part of the world where locals still live in the windmills.

Sometimes called ‘the Venice of the North’, Giethoorn is tricky to reach from Amsterdam independently. Enjoy a relaxed journey, direct from the Amsterdam address you choose—including your river cruise boat or the airport—when you book this private door-to-door adventure. To maximize your experience, it includes a canal cruise through this pretty village and even a stop for traditional Dutch cookies.

Enjoy the private guided tour of the pride side of Amsterdam, this tour is meant to give you a great experience of the LGBT community in Amsterdam and the vibrant lifestyle. It is fun to explore the LGBT scene in the city only when you go out and explore it with a local. Try delicious food, taste amazing beers and visit offbeat places in popular LGBT districts with a local. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the Amsterdam LGBT culture and to fall in love with Amsterdam even more.

Discover the best of the Netherlands on this private day tour with air-conditioned transfers and hotel pickup. Start in Zaanse Schans to see traditional windmills, clog-making, and cheese production. Then visit the picturesque villages of Volendam and Marken, with time to explore at your own pace. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting to explore Dutch culture and history in one day.

Maximize your sightseeing time in Amsterdam—and enjoy a more accessible way to discover the city’s food scene—on this 2-in-1 walking and tasting tour. Join like-minded travelers as you explore two cheese shops, learn the art of crafting the perfect cheese board, and sample local Dutch wine—all while picking up insider tips from your guide. Perfect for foodie and history lovers, this tour also includes a walk past the Anne Frank House.