Top Netherlands Sightseeing Tours - page 4

Admire Amsterdam's UNESCO–listed canals from the water's edge—and enjoy a fun-filled way to get the party started at the same time—on this open-air boat tour. Explore the neighborhoods and iconic views of Amsterdam, all while enjoying two complimentary alcoholic drinks provided on board. This tour is also smoke-friendly, so you're welcome to bring your coffee-shop purchases with you.

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.

Skip the big bus tours and explore Amsterdam like a local: on a bicycle. In a small group, ride a distinctive yellow bike to places vehicles can’t reach and cover more ground than sightseers on foot. Check off must-see Amsterdam landmarks and neighborhoods; the Skinny Bridge, Anne Frank House, and Jordaan quarter are all en route.

Plan your Amsterdam itinerary before you even arrive, with admission to the Stedelijk Museum. Beat decision overwhelm with prebooked entry to this contemporary art and design museum, including works by Chagall, Pollock, Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, and 20th-century Dutch masters. Once scanned in, enjoy exploring the displays at your own pace.

This walking tour is the perfect way to enjoy an introduction to Amsterdam. Choose between a private or small group touring option, and head off on your route. Orient yourself to the city's center as you explore its complex history. Follow your guide through Old Town, the Red Light District, the Jordaan neighborhood and more on this jam-packed itinerary.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this full-day tour through the countryside with round-trip transport from Amsterdam. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, including a traditional clog shop, artisan cheese factory, rural windmills, and the village of Giethoorn. Don’t forget your camera: The day also features a boat ride through Giethoorn’s waterways with rare views of the area.

See a side of the Netherlands that many visitors miss on an e-bike tour that promises an authentic Dutch experience. Swap the busy streets of Amsterdam for open fields, canals, windmills, and picture-perfect medieval villages as you follow a comfortable 25-mile (40-kilometer) route that's made easier with an electric bike. Upgrade to visit a family-run cheese and clog farm and see locals making Gouda cheese and wooden clogs by hand.

Amsterdam’s museums are some of the most popular attractions in the city and often have ticket lines to match. Optimize your time by booking your Moco Museum ticket in advance, to avoid long ticket lines. Head there at a time that suits you. Widen your perspective of European and international modern and contemporary art through works by Banksy, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yayoi Kusama, and many others.

The Van Gogh Museum is home to world’s largest collection of art by the Dutch artist—spend your time inside the gallery wisely on a private tour that covers the highlights and offers insight into the painter’s life that you’re unlikely to find in the guide book alone.

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.

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 to use at your leisure within a few days of the tour.

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.

Explore a picturesque landscape of quiet canals, wooden bridges, and Dutch homes on a full-day tour from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, the ‘Venice of the Netherlands.’ Avoid crowded public transport and travel in a small group on a bus from central Amsterdam to Giethoorn. The village has no main roads, so along with your tour guide, take a boat trip cruising through Giethoorn’s canals and hear interesting information about the local history and people.

Don’t waste time trying to hit the Dutch food hotspots alone, only to end up in tourist traps. Instead, join this boutique and specialized food tour through Amsterdam, during which you stop at several distinct locations. Stroll through the quaint Jordaan area and along the city's famous canals to enjoy iconic dishes like homemade Dutch apple pie in a traditional "brown" pub, exclusive cheeses in a private tasting room, and a mini ‘Rijsttafel’ from the former Dutch colony of Indonesia.

Give your feet a break and discover Amsterdam's charm on a canal cruise, soaking up its rich history and vibrant culture from the water. Relax aboard a comfortable boat as you navigate the UNESCO-protected canals, the Amstel River, and more. Sip on a selection of local beverages and enjoy the comfort of blankets in cooler weather, while taking in city highlights.

Explore the area around Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District and see a side of Dutch culture many visitors miss on this private walking tour. With your guide to lead the way, walk through the narrow streets and discover local landmarks such as the Oude Kerk (Old Church)—Amsterdam’s oldest building—and explore Chinatown and the old sailor district of Zeedjik Street. Gain insight into the city’s liberal sex industry and café culture. Admission to the Sex Museum is included.

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.

Explore the streets of Rotterdam in comfort in the back of a pedicab with a guide to show you some of the city’s top attractions on this private tour. All you’ve got to do is sit back, relax, and watch Rotterdam go by as your guide takes you to see Rotterdam Centraal Station, Delftse Poort, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, and more.

Explore The Hague with a local guide to show you some of the city’s top attractions and lead you safely through the streets on this small-group tour. See Noordeinde Palace, the Ridderzaal, Grote Kerk, the statue of Hague Harry, and more without worrying about getting turned around or missing out on the history behind what you see.

Explore Amsterdam from the water, enjoying views you might otherwise miss, with this private canal cruise. Relax once you step onboard, and let your captain lead the way as you sail down the historic waterways. Learn about history, architecture, and culture from your captain as you go, passing by landmarks including Anne Frank's House and the Westerkerk.

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.

Enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed, gentle pace on this Amsterdam canal cruise. Simply board your boat in Amsterdam-Noord and sit back, as you take in panoramic views of the city's highlights. Pass by landmarks and monuments, including the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, Scheepvaartshuis, Westerkerk, and more, as you make your way through the city's waterways.