Top Netherlands Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Escape the crowds on land and admire Amsterdam from its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) on a 1-5-hour cruise. Rather than following a set itinerary, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your itinerary according to what interests you most—whether that’s Amsterdam Red Light District, the famous Maage Bruge (Skinny Bridge), or the Jewish Quarter.

It's easy enough to explore Amsterdam on public transport, but the countryside is a different matter. Join your driver/guide for a Dutch private tour with onboard Wi-Fi and direct pick-up from your accommodation. See historic windmills, taste cheese at a cheese factory, watch a shoemaker carving traditional wooden clogs, and fill up your camera roll with photos as you go.

Cruising down Amsterdam’s iconic canals is one of the most popular activities in the city. Join this exciting small-group cruise guided by local skippers who share the city's most beautiful spots. Sip on an optional drink (alcoholic or soft drink), as you pass highlights like The Dancing Houses and the Skinny Bridge. The skipper provides commentary in English, with digital guides available in multiple languages.

Elevate your Amsterdam canal cruise when you book this experience aboard a fully covered wooden saloon boat. Cruise along the UNESCO-listed canals and see bucket-list sights like the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum, and the picturesque Jordaan district while listening to commentary from your onboard guide—you get the stories behind the sights that you'd easily miss if you explored alone.

Sail around the quaint Dutch city of Haarlem and see a number of its main attractions during this 50-minute boat cruise. Explore the historic city center and see the Teylers Museum, Haarlem Central Station, Jopen Church, and the Frans Hals Museum as you cruise around the canals. This is a relaxing way to explore Haarlem and enjoy the scenic views.

Orientate yourself in Amsterdam and discover the city’s highlights as well as its hidden gems on a bike tour. Zip easily between landmarks, saving time and covering more ground that possible by foot, ideal for visitors with limited time in the city. Enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group tour of max 11 people, and gain insight into Amsterdam’s history and culture from your 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 at your own pace.

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.

Glide through Amsterdam's canals in style and comfort aboard a 100% electric, luxury boat. In summer, ride in an open boat to soak up the city sights with a drink in hand, and when the weather is chilly, warm up with provided blankets. Listen to anecdotes from your host who also pours you drinks like beers, sodas, or cocktails, from the onboard bar. The cruise departs multiple times daily from three different departure locations in the city center of Amsterdam, so it's easy to fit into most sightseeing itineraries.

Want to see the sights of Amsterdam from a boat, yet avoid the tourist crowds? Step aboard an electric sloop with a small group and enjoy unobstructed views of the city's landmarks. Enjoy Dutch snacks like bitterballen, stroopwafels, and local cheese as well as drinks from the open bar—including beer, wine, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and Dutch jenever—while your captain shares stories about the secrets of the city.

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.

Cruise through Amsterdam's charming canals the modern way, aboard an intimate electric boat with a bar on an evening tour. A fun alternative to standing in a crowded bar, the cruise offers a sociable way to see Amsterdam's landmarks as day turns to night. Illuminated bridges and attractions like the Anne Frank House and Western Church are among the bucket-list-level sights seen.

The Heineken Experience and a canal cruise are two must-dos for first-time visitors to Amsterdam and this tour includes both. Start at the Heineken Experience for a self-guided tour of the former brewery. See vintage equipment and learn about the production process. After a beer tasting, head to the docks and board your sightseeing boat. The 75-minute cruise sails past canal houses, bridges, churches, and more.

Escape the city crowds and discover the Dutch countryside on a private day tour to Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof from Amsterdam. Gain insight into Holland’s culture at a clog workshop, cheese farm, working windmill, and as you tiptoe through the tulips, the national flower of Holland. Plus, a traditional Dutch lunch and seamless round-trip transfers from your hotel are included.

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.

Pair pizza with an evening cruise along Amsterdam’s canals and you have this dream of a dinner, perfect for the family. Admire Amsterdam’s top attractions from the water as you dig into delicious pizza and unlimited drinks. Onboard audio commentary and the city’s twinkling lights illuminate your Amsterdam canal cruise.

Escape the bustling city and discover the car-free village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Gain insight into the wetland from your guide as you drive past polders and dams, then board a cruise vessel to admire Giethoorn’s farmhouses, canals, and bridges from a traditional perspective. Enjoy hassle-free transfer to the outlying location with round-trip transport from central Amsterdam.

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.

The flower fields of Amsterdam are scattered across a large area. Enjoy views and vistas you won’t see from a big bus when you book this private tour, with a maneuverable van that can access roads and routes the coaches can’t. Also visit Keukenhof Gardens for the mother of all tulip displays, Zaanse Schans for windmills, and a cheese farm. Keukenhof Gardens tickets are at your own expense.

Amsterdam’s canals are best experienced from the water—but crowded tour boats can feel rushed and impersonal. This private cruise offers a relaxed way to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring with just your group on board. As you glide past historic waterways in Amsterdam, your skipper shares local insight and tailors the route to your interests.

Avoid the hassle of navigating public transport with this private transfer from either your Schiphol Airport terminal or hotel to your Amsterdam accommodation. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned car that's just for you and your party, and relax after your flight as your driver handles all the hardest parts for you, from navigating the city traffic to meeting you in arrivals to assist with your luggage.

Experience the best of typical Dutch culture on a half-day tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. Observe traditional cheese-making and taste some real Dutch cheese; marvel at the exterior of a working windmill; try on some authentic wooden clogs for size; and admire the quaint and colorful architecture of Zaanse Schans village before returning to Amsterdam by comfortable coach. If option selected, the tour includes an Amsterdam canal cruise ticket.

Discover Amsterdam’s most infamous neighborhood—and learn all about its wealth of history—on this walking tour of the streets around the Red Light District. Meet your guide in the evening in central Amsterdam, and set off on foot. See Amsterdam’s Chinatown, learn about the city’s nautical past, and learn about the legal status of marijuana consumption and sex work in Amsterdam.

Millions of people travel to Amsterdam to see where the Frank family hid from the Nazis. In this guided tour, we retrace part of the route Anne took on her journey to the hiding place. Travelling back in time to WWII Amsterdam, we'll learn about Anne's life & the ‘secret annex’ and experience Anne’s emotions during the dark days of war. The tour ends near Anne Frank house where you enter the Secret Annex via a virtual reality recreation (made by the Anne Frank Foundation). Entering the hiding place through the bookcase, you'll see that unlike the actual house, the VR house still has furniture, giving a feel of how it was to live there in 1942-44. There’s no crowds, you have the virtual Anne Frank house to yourself to explore at your own pace. This is as close to the real thing as you can get, without stepping foot in the house. Ideal for those who can’t get tickets or access to the Annex. ** This tour does NOT start at Anne Frank House** No additional purchases required