Top Netherlands Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Add some excitement to your Delft sightseeing experience with an outdoor escape game. Use an offline app on your smartphone to solve puzzles, traverse historic streets, and discover the city’s iconic landmarks like Nieuwe Kerk and the Vermeer Centrum. This interactive adventure, which can be played solo or with a group, is perfect for independent travelers seeking a flexible and engaging way to explore Delft.

If it’s your first time in Amsterdam, this private tour offers the perfect way to take in the highlights, especially if you’re pushed for time. With a private driver and vehicle at your disposal, spend up to four hours exploring at your own pace. Visit central sights such as Dam Square and the Red Light District, as well as attractions outside of the center, including the Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam Forest, and De Gooyer Windmill.

Discover the maritime history of Amsterdam with this combination package. Start by cruising through the historic city on a canal cruise and take in views of the 17th-century buildings lining the waterways. Afterward, explore the collection of the National Maritime Museum, one of the largest and most notable maritime collections in the world.

Book an Amsterdam canal cruise, complete with drinks and Dutch cheese for a classic city experience. With a skipper to take care of the boat, a host to fix the snacks, and a guide to give you the Amsterdam lowdown, you’ll have time to relax as you pass the city by. Extra perk: You’ll cruise aboard a classic salon boat that boasts more than 100 years of history.

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.

Experience the Dutch countryside like locals do, by bike, on this tour from Amsterdam. You'll hop on an electric bike and head out to the countryside, through old villages and farmlands. You'll also visit a windmill and spend time at a cheese farm, where you'll see how both cheese and clogs are produced.

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.

Combine the fun of Amsterdam nightlife with the beauty of its canals on this open-bar, open-boat cruise tour. Your comfortable vessel sails past the city’s landmarks, like the Skinny Bridge, Red Light District, and historic Herengracht, as your captain helps you get to know this historic city. Sip on drinks while you hear fascinating stories and local insights, creating the fun-yet-peaceful Amsterdam experience you've been searching for.

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.

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.

Discover the Dutch capital’s historical and cultural sites in this private 3-hour tour. From museums to markets, bell towers to palaces, guests are taken by private transport to Amsterdam’s highlights. This tour is a perfect introduction to for travelers who want to explore the city but have limited time available.

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.

Discover the very best of Dutch culture, history and countryside on this unforgettable private experience by Mike Green Tours. Begin your journey at the world-famous windmills of Zaanse Schans, where traditional Dutch life comes alive among historic wooden houses, working windmills, artisan workshops and local crafts. Continue to the charming fishing village of Volendam, known for its picturesque harbor, authentic atmosphere and rich maritime heritage. Finish your day at the magnificent Castle de Haar, the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands, surrounded by beautiful gardens, bridges and impressive interiors. Travel in comfort with your private driver-guide and enjoy a personalized experience designed to showcase some of the country's most iconic highlights.

Step into a world of blooming tulips and windmills on a half-day tour from Amsterdam that combines some of the country’s top highlights. From a guided 45-minute garden walk through Keukenhof Gardens to an optional 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise, the included experiences feature a mix of culture, history, and tradition.

Amsterdam was made to be admired from the water, but not all canal cruises are created equal. This open-air boat ensures you get unobstructed views of the sights that line the UNESCO-listed waterways and comes with the option to upgrade your experience to include unlimited cocktails. Enhance your experience with tickets to the Moco Museum or Heineken Experience, too.

Appreciating Giethoorn’s unique architecture and culture can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover the traditional village on a private round-trip tour from Amsterdam and benefit from your guide’s undivided attention and insights as you explore by foot. Enjoy an included boat trip along the Giethoorn canals, as well as free time to capture snaps and explore at your own pace.

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.

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.

THIS ACTIVITY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENTRANCE TICKET TO THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE. THIS ACTIVITY DOES NOT GIVE ACCESS TO THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE. Before World War II around 80.000 Jewish people were living in Amsterdam, when the war ended, just 12.000 remained. The Netherlands has been the Western European country with the highest percentage of jewish victims. Among these people there was also a young lady, with the dream of becoming a writer, Annelise Frank. This tour analyzes the impact of the Nazi German occupation on the city of Amsterdam and the story of Anne Frank and her beautiful diary. You will learn about the Resistance of Amsterdam's citizens and the secret life of hidden Jews trough real stories and facts.

Skip the car-rental logistics on a private, full-day tour from Amsterdam through the Dutch countryside. See historic windmills and traditional crafts at Zaanse Schans, walk Edam’s canals, and visit a cheese farm for a tasting. In Volendam, explore the fishing village before taking the optional ferry to Marken, where your driver/host will be waiting. Monnickendam and Broek in Waterland add two more village stops.

During December and January, Amsterdam gets chilly but beautiful, with the canals alive in illuminations as part of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Soak up the beauty without too much of the cold when you prebook this cozy canal cruise with an audio guide to explain all the sculptures you see. Stay warm as you travel: The boat is heated throughout the cruise.

If you want to experience Amsterdam's nightlife but are unsure of where to start, this pub crawl takes care of the planning for you. Mingle with people from around the world in your tour group as you visit at least 3 bars. VIP club entrance ensures you won't waste time waiting in line.

Leave the history books behind—and enjoy the attention of a private guide—on this tour around the Van Gogh Museum. Gain a deeper understanding of the artist as you bypass the busy crowds, see his incredible self-portraits up close, and hear stories behind masterpieces including Sunflowers and The Bedroom. With a handy headset, you’ll catch every fascinating detail from your guide no matter how busy the museum gets.

Leave the planning behind as you explore the bars and clubs on the perimeter of Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District on this private tour led by your beer-maid guides. Designed for groups of five or more, you’ll explore four lively venues you might otherwise have missed and sample a free shot in each. Along the way, play drinking games and watch live entertainment from your hosts.