Top Netherlands Nature and Wildlife Tours

Experience Dutch nature and culture on this day trip from Amsterdam. Enjoy traditional activities such as visiting a clog and wooden shoe workshop, stopping by a cheese farm for Gouda tasting, and admiring historic windmills at Molen De Kat. Plus, you'll explore one of the world’s largest flower gardens, the Keukenhof Gardens and save hours waiting in line with skip the line access.

Cycle through the countryside without worrying about being left behind with this small-group bike tour from Amsterdam. Follow a guide at a leisurely pace for 18 miles (30 kilometers), and see farms, fishing villages, and many cows. Halfway through the tour, stop in Holysloot for an optional slice of apple pie to refuel for the rest of your journey.

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.

Seeing Amsterdam’s canal-side sights on foot means plenty of walking and crowded bridges. A small electric boat glides quietly through the city’s waterways as a live host shares stories about the Jordaan, the Prinsengracht, and the Rijksmuseum. An onboard bar serves drinks, and an open boat in summer gives way to a warm saloon boat in cooler weather

Take a break from the busy capital and discover the ‘Garden of Europe’ on a day trip to Keukenhof from Amsterdam. Explore the park’s tulip-lined pavilions with your guide and learn about the park’s botanical history, then take advantage of free time to wander at your own pace. Travel with ease to the outlying attraction with included round-trip transfer from a central Amsterdam location.

Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensures a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close. Discover the region's rich history firsthand from a professional guide, and beat the crowds if you book the earlier departure time. The price includes tastings of cheese and other local produce, as well as interior tours.

Explore Amsterdam like a local by pedaling through its streets on a bike tour of the city. Cover far more ground than you could by walking while your guide shares local insights, practical tips, and stories. Choose the route that suits you best and check off multiple sights along the way.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam with this private tour of Keukenhof Gardens. Beat the hassle of navigating unfamiliar public transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, and leave the planning and organization of your day up to your guide. Explore and relax in the botanical gardens and parkland, as well as the nearby tulip fields.

See a different side of Amsterdam as you admire its beautiful canals by night on this cruise. Give your body a break from a day of exploring and relax as you pass by landmarks such as the Westerkerk and Rijksmuseum. As you cruise, learn more about the city’s history via an audio guide, available in multiple languages so you can listen in your native language.

When the fields surrounding Amsterdam burst into bloom, don’t miss out—explore flower fields and a tulip farm on a small group tour with a professional guide that takes you to places you might otherwise miss. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a super small group limited to only seven other travelers, and will be able to skip the stress of navigation.

The sand drifts, forests, and grassy plains of the De Hoge Veluwe National Park lie just an hour from Amsterdam. On this tour, escape the city and get back to nature as you take in the park’s natural landscapes. Visit several viewpoints, have chance to hike or bike along the park’s trails, and look out for wildlife such as deer, wild boar, and mouflon. An optional drop-off at the Kröller-Müller Museum or Jachthuis Sint Hubertus Museum is also possible.

A trip to Keukenhof Gardens is a must if you visit Amsterdam in the springtime. First stop for photo ops at the Tulip Experience Amsterdam before sailing past long lines with a skip-the-line admission ticket. Then spend free time exploring the gardens, flower shows, and art exhibits at a pace suited to you.

See Amsterdam from three different perspectives on a full-day tour that includes walking, biking, and cruising on the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring. You won’t have to worry about navigating as you follow your guide through winding streets, and can guarantee personalized attention in a small group limited to only 10 other travelers.

Take great pictures of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with help from a private guide during this Kinderdijk Photography Tour from Rotterdam. Perfect for advanced photographers or anyone interested in photography, this tour brings you to the windmill-filled area, the visitor center, and on a boat tour. If you prefer to explore by bike rather than boat, that can also be arranged.

Discover the beautiful city of Amsterdam, known as the ‘Venice of the North,’ from the water on this sightseeing cruise. Choose your preferred departure time from your chosen departure point and set off on the UNESCO-listed waterways aboard a glass-topped canal boat. Glide under pretty bridges, past 17th-century buildings and landmarks like the Anne Frank House, and learn about the city’s history from the audio guide.

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.

Feel the breeze on your face during an e-bike tour of Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. Break less of a sweat during the ride with the help of your e-bike, and take in Dutch culture as you pass by windmills and visit a clog maker and cheese farm. The small group size allows for a more intimate experience.

Canoe the canals of Holland’s Waterland region at sunset on this 4-hour trip from Amsterdam. Travel with a guide to this rural area, and paddle past reed beds, meadows and picture-postcard villages. Savor the sound of birdsong and scents of wild flowers, glide through landscapes once painted by Rembrandt, and learn how the flat countryside was reclaimed from the sea. Take a swim if the weather allows, and finish with a picnic dinner overlooking a lake and the area’s wooden windmills. Numbers limited to 10 people for a small-group experience.

During the spring months, when the symbolic tulips of Amsterdam are in full bloom, the Keukenhof Gardens are a must-see sight. Indulge your love of color on a day trip to the Keukenhof Gardens from Amsterdam. Rather than tackling an unfamiliar public transport system, you’ll be transported to the gardens in climate-controlled comfort with your own private driver. Once there, you have skip the line tickets so you can go directly inside the Keukenhof gardens and enjoy some time wandering around one of the world's largest flower gardens. After, your driver will take you back to your hotel.

Take in Amsterdam's key sights, without getting sore feet, on this small-group canal boat tour. Enjoy a route that cruises through Jordaan, De Wallen, and more, before stopping off for authentic Amsterdam snacks and a complimentary coffee. Listen to commentary from your local guide as you go, gaining insights you might otherwise miss if exploring independently.

From March through May, there’s nowhere more beautiful to be in Europe than Amsterdam, when the tulips of Keukenhof Gardens burst into bloom. Skip the hassle of advance planning on a private, half-day trip to Keukenhof Gardens from Amsterdam—the ideal choice for first-time visitors on a time budget. Plus, rather than navigating an unfamiliar public transport system, you’ll be transported to the gardens in a private, luxury Mercedes.

From a luxury, glass-enclosed boat, enjoy the highlights of Amsterdam along its UNESCO-listed canals during this cruise. Hear commentary about sites such as the Anne Frank House, the Golden Bend, the National Maritime Museum, and the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug). With a variety of departure times available, this water-based jaunt is easy to fit into your day of sightseeing.

Get an up-close look at the amazing complexity of human anatomy with a skip-the-line ticket to the Body Worlds exhibit in Amsterdam. Marvel at real human specimens donated to science and preserved in detail using a groundbreaking method, and learn about the effect of emotions on the body as you explore ‘The Happiness Project.’ The interactive exhibit is suitable for all ages and also includes an adults-only section.

Wander the gardens of Keukenhof—without being rushed along in a group—on an independent visit that includes a handy audio guide. Transfers from Amsterdam are included, so reaching the botanical attraction couldn’t be simpler, and skip-the-line access means you head straight inside. Pause to snap photos of tulips, daffodils, and other flowers, and gain a deeper understanding of the Dutch flower industry.