Top Netherlands Seasonal & Special Occasions - page 2

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.

The Amsterdam Light Festival is pure magic: around 20 dazzling light artworks, each positioned to make the city’s historic canals look their very best. Enjoy the darkness without feeling the cold on this cozy cruise with a live guide. Naturally, the boat is heated. But you also get to enjoy unlimited mulled wine and/or hot chocolate—the perfect way to beat the winter chill.

From Amsterdam, this full‑day Super‑Saver bundle combines scenic wind-mill villages, traditional Dutch towns, and optionally the famous blooming gardens (seasonal), all in one seamless experience. It’s a rich mix of countryside charm, cultural heritage, and photogenic landscapes—a full‑on Netherlands sampler in just one day.

Skip crowded group tours and enjoy a private tour with hotel pickup to Tulip Experience Amsterdam, Keukenhof, and Zaanse Schans. Benefit from skip-the-line entry to the Netherlands' best-known flower garden to see more than seven million bulbs, admire windmills and clog factories at Zaanse Schans, sample cheese at a local farm, and pick your own tulip bouquet from a flower garden.

Swap the rush of large group tours for an intimate private cruise along Amsterdam's canals on an electric luxury boat. This private tour for two takes you beneath historic bridges and past 17th-century canal houses while you enjoy Dutch snacks and a glass of Prosecco. In cooler months, the boat features heated seats, a retractable roof, and warm blankets for comfort.

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.

Experience Amsterdam at its most magical on a luxury evening canal cruise. Enjoy stunning views of Amsterdam, the historic IJ waterfront and the illuminated city skyline before cruising into the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring. Cruise in comfort aboard a modern 100% electric boat, where every guest has their own comfortable seat. The boat is fully covered and heated, ensuring a warm and relaxing experience in every season, whatever the weather. As thousands of lights reflect on the water, your local skipper brings Amsterdam to life with live stories, fascinating history and insider tips. Unlike standard audio-guided cruises, you’ll enjoy a personal and authentic local experience while gliding silently through Amsterdam’s famous canals. With fewer boats on the canals after sunset, the atmosphere becomes peaceful and intimate. Admire beautifully illuminated canal houses, historic bridges and famous landmarks while enjoying unique photo opportunities from the water.

During this 2.5-hour tour we cycle past beautiful flower fields. The experienced local guide will tell you about the history of Keukenhof and other sights in Lisse. This guided tour is the only tour in Lisse with a local guide. You will not miss a thing about the vast blooming flower fields. You will enjoy the beautiful show garden with various tulips, hyacinths and daffodils in a beautiful tulip farm. You can combine this tour with a visit to the Keukenhof or one of the other sights in the bulb region. The tour is accompanied by 2 guides, so you can ask any questions you may have. Please note: Children's bicycles are not available. The tour is for people aged 12 and over. However, there are LIMITED child seats available ON REQUEST. Take child seats (1 to 6 years, €15 cash on location). Please make a reservation via contact@tulipbicycletour.com. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour!

Discover the supernatural side of Amsterdam on this small-group ghost tour packed full of intriguing mysteries, unsolved crimes, and spooky sightings. With a mix of local legends and tragic true stories, your guide reveals the city’s chilling history as you wander through hidden alleyways, turn mysterious corners, and walk over shadowy bridges during this extended 2-hour experience.

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.

Grab a seat at the coolest bar in Amsterdam with a ticket to the XtraCold Icebar, where everything—even the glasses—is made completely of ice. Relax first in the hip warm lounge, then slip on a provided thermal jacket for an arctic drinking adventure right in the heart of the Dutch capital. Step into the frozen world inspired by the 1596 expedition to the North Pole, featuring detailed ice sculptures and polar bears as you sip on included drinks in the ‘chilled-out’ atmosphere.

Get the best views of Amsterdam’s Light Festival while floating along the canals on this award-winning group cruise. Grab your friends and board a traditional canal boat to marvel at the glowing artwork, projections, and installations lighting up the canal belt. As you cruise, hear about the city’s history from your guide and keep warm with hot drinks (extra expense).

Amsterdam's canal network looks different after dark, with lit gables and bridge reflections that aren't visible on a daytime cruise—but to see that perspective, you need to be on the water at the right time. This evening canal cruise covers the Rijksmuseum, Nemo Science Museum, and the Skinny Bridge by open electric boat, with an onboard bar available throughout. A free audioguide in nine languages is also provided to enhance your experience.

Nothing says the Netherlands like tulips and windmills, and this tour covers two of the county’s top cultural expressions in one seamless excursion. Designed with independent travelers in mind, this self-guided experience lets you explore Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof Gardens at your own pace, while taking care of transportation so you don’t have to wait for trains.

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.

Discover the world of clay on an electric pottery wheel and enjoy a creative adventure with family or friends! No experience is needed; you simply ignite the magic of ceramics. Together, you not only create beautiful artworks but also explore new and surprising aspects of each other's creativity. Let the clay flow and the ideas bubble up as you share an unforgettable time together.

See the best of the Netherlands in one easy trip thanks to the comprehensive itinerary of this jam-packed, full-day tour—and save yourself the stress of planning what to see and where to go. Led by a a local guide, check off sights such as the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens, and pass flower-filled meadows as you head out to Zaanse Schans—a picturesque village well-known for its traditional windmills and wooden clogs. Special touches, including a cheese tasting, a shoe-making demonstration, and a windmill tour, top off an unbeatable intro into Dutch culture and history.

Heighten your senses and pleasure your palate during a 4-course dining in the dark experience in Amsterdam. Rather than eating in a standard restaurant, enhance your sensory experience of food and drink while allowing blind waiting staff to deliver delicious dishes to your table in the pitch-black darkness. Select your meal from an illuminated selection outside and then plunge back into the darkness to enjoy this unique lunch or dinner.

Gliding through Amsterdam canals at night, with 17th-century houses and ancient bridges lit up in lights, is magical—especially on this private cruise for two. Feel the romance with your beloved as your captain tells stories. Share bubbles and snacks, including local favorites, as you travel. The roof and windows are retractable, while blankets and heated seats keep you warm in winter.

Delft is the city that gave Delft Blue to the world. On this private tour, you explore both sides of that story. Entrance tickets, audio tours and the transfer to and from Royal Delft are included. Your walking tour begins at the Market Square and takes you through Delft's old town: past the New Church and the leaning Old Church, along the canals, and through the stories of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Your guide shares the stories hidden behind the city's facades, at your pace. Then you visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century. In the museum and factory, you see how craftspeople produce and hand-paint Delftware using authentic techniques passed down for centuries. Royal Delft also has a shop and a cafe if you want to linger around. If you have any special requests, just let us know.

Unwind from busy sightseeing or set the mood for a romantic night on this relaxing cruise along Amsterdam’s fabled canals. Aboard a glass-enclosed boat, admire beautiful waterfront views of the UNESCO-listed canals as you sip wine and enjoy a selection of Dutch cheeses. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a day and cozy up with that special someone. Groups that book together are guaranteed seating together.

With one simple booking, this tour allows you to see a wide range of Dutch sights—from tulip gardens to windmills to a picturesque village and more. This is a small-group tour, which means you get plenty of your guide’s attention. Listen as they share the history behind the attractions, so you learn plenty of things that the average tourist doesn’t.

Seeing the highlights of the Amsterdam Light Festival usually involves a lot of walking—and battling with large crowds. But this cruise aboard a covered saloon boat lets you admire the Dutch capital’s illuminations with none of the fuss. Choose to purchase drinks and snacks at your leisure or upgrade to include a portion of snacks and an open bar of wine, beer, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and soft drinks.

Amsterdam’s picturesque canals, colorful buildings, and flower-lined bridges make an idyllic backdrop for photographs, but spontaneous selfies just don’t do the city justice. Hire a private professional photographer to guide you in capturing your best angles, candid moments, and unforgettable scenery. Whether you want to remember your vacation or capture a special moment such as a birthday or proposal, the private photoshoot can be tailored to your style and preferences.