Top Netherlands Sightseeing Tours in 2026

The Rijksmuseum’s 80 galleries house more than 8,000 artworks, which can make exploring overwhelming for first timers. Instead, simplify your sightseeing on this private tour, which whisks you straight to the highlights. Discover works by Dutch masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer, as well as hidden gems of the collection. As you go, your guide's stories help bring the masterpieces to life.

Step aboard a historic saloon boat, built in 1912 and considered a floating monument, for a private cruise with your own group of up to eight. You'll float by some of the city's top landmarks while enjoying complimentary bottled water and drinks available for purchase. Your guide will tailor commentary to your interests and answer any questions.

Famous for its pretty windmills and colorful houses, Zaanse Schans offers a snapshot of traditional life in Holland. On this tour, begin with pickup at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and head straight there with your private guide. With entry fees included, see clog-making done the traditional way, sample local Gouda cheese, and gain insight into Holland’s traditional crafts. You can enjoy a drop-off back at the airport, or head onward to your hotel.

Explore the quaint village of Kinderdijk on this private bike tour from Rotterdam. Ride alongside your guide to the village famous for its 18th-century windmills, stopping at a local cheese farm, visiting an official windmill interior, and enjoying a scenic boat ride from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk.

Explore the charming village of Kinderdijk, famous for its windmills, on this private guided bike tour from Rotterdam. Ride around the scenic area with stops for coffee, a snack in the fields, and at a local cheese farm. Includes a visit to the official windmill museum and waterbus from Rotterdam.

Immerse yourself in art history on this half-day, small-group tour of the city’s Rembrandt-related landmarks. After exploring the many masterpieces of the Rijksmuseum with your guide, head to Rembrandt Square and the old Jewish Quarter. This tour features a visit to Rembrandt’s house which now stands as a museum. All landmarks on the itinerary include skip-the-line admission.

Explore Amsterdam’s two top museums—the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum—without getting overwhelmed during a private or small-group half-day excursion. With your art historian guide, head to the glorious Rijksmuseum. Chart the history of Dutch art and view treasures by Rembrandt and others. After, head to the Van Gogh Museum. Follow your guide to the must-see pieces, and learn more about the artist than you would going alone.

Discover many highlights of the Netherlands’ countryside, all in one day—and immerse yourself in Dutch culture and traditions—on this private tour from Amsterdam. After morning pickup from your hotel, head to Zaanse Schans to see its famed windmills and visit a clog workshop. After stopping by a cheese producer, continue to the fishing village of Volendam. Finally, board a ferry to Marken island before being brought back to Amsterdam.

Book your own personal canal boat cruise for the Amsterdam Light Festival, which takes place on select dates from November through January. Aboard a 12-seater private boat just for your sole group, you’ll experience the festival’s art displays and light sculptures without the crowds. Just leave the navigation to the boat’s captain, and enjoy a welcome drink plus complimentary coffee or tea once on board.

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.

Delve deeper into the Jewish history of Amsterdam on a private walking tour that covers the Jewish Quarter and Anne Frank House (Anne Frank Huis). Ideal for families or travelers looking for a more personalized experience, this tour covers lesser-known sights such as the Holocaust Memorial, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Joods Historisch Museum.

Walk in the steps of the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt, during this private walking tour. Stroll through the Spiegelquarter, the artist’s old neighborhood, and visit areas like the Emperor’s Canal and Waterloo Square that he used to frequent. Then explore Rembrandt’s 17th-century home filled with period pieces, personal items, and etchings from the artist. This 2-hour tour offers a focused experience of the district that inspired his work.

Dordrecht has centuries of history, but learning about these and the city’s unique culture can be overwhelming for independent travelers. Get to know the city better, and make sure to find the best spots, with a private walking tour with a local guide. Admire Dordrecht’s Great Church, the City Hall, the Groothoofd City Gate, and more. Because this is a private tour, you can ask your guide plenty of questions.

Benefit from a private full-day sightseeing tour into the southern or northern part of the Netherlands with deluxe transportation from Rotterdam. Visit classic Dutch destinations like Delft, the Hague, Gouda, and Leiden, or take in the Polder landscape of windmills, canals and lakes. You can see tulip fields in the spring, and an Amsterdam city tour or tulip tour can be included as your guide personalizes the tour to your interests.

Go beyond the history books and enrich your knowledge of Anne Frank’s early life on a private walking tour of Amsterdam-Zuid, a history-rich borough of Amsterdam. Visit Anne Frank’s family home, first school, and the store where she bought her famous diary. Discover facts about the young writer and her legacy as you explore at your own pace with a private guide. Enjoy coffee or tea included during your tour.

Come home with enchanting photos of Amsterdam, and enjoy taking photos using professional techniques. You’ll spend the day visiting the major sights of the iconic neighborhoods of Amsterdam. An experienced photographer and private tour guide will give you insight into their history while teaching you to capture the perfect shots. Choose between daytime and evening options, based on your needs.

Take a break from city life in Amsterdam and enjoy the beauty of the Dutch countryside on this private tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Edam. In addition to seeing picturesque windmills and canals, you’ll visit a local cheese producer and learn about the production of Gouda and Edam cheese. The tour offers a balance of scheduled stops and free time, and you can customize it to your preferences.

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.

Not all canal boats are created equal. This canal cruise aboard a classic 1928 saloon boat is complete with heaters and blankets and both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy a longer journey than the classic hour-long excursion, with more time for narration and the chance to get outside the city center to see a more modern side of Amsterdam. Enjoy locally-produced Dutch bites and drinks, both included with your ticket.

Discover the different facets of Rotterdam at your own pace with a customizable itinerary on this half-day private walking tour. You'll enjoy the city from two perspectives—on land and during a cruise. Wander around Museumpark, the Rotterdam Centrum, and the Old Harbor dating back to the 14th century. Make sure to see Piet Blom’s Cubic Houses before kicking back on a boat cruise along Rotterdam Harbor.

Cruise past the ‘Water Colors’ light sculptures of the Amsterdam Light Festival on an evening cruise. Settle aboard a whisper-quiet, electric boat and see the sparkling illuminated artworks on the canals, bridges, and monuments. Listen to the crystal-clear onboard commentary and hear the story behind the installations.

Combine two of Amsterdam’s top-selling experiences and save money with a Super Saver Heineken Experience and canal cruise package—a convenient and budget-friendly choice that’s ideal for first-time visitors. Guarantee your entry to the often sold-out Heineken Experience by booking in advance and get unobstructed views of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways, without the crowds on land, during a canal cruise—a quintessential Amsterdam experience.

The old inner city of Amsterdam is incredibly picturesque! Here you can see the narrowest houses, crooked alleyways, hidden yards and gardens for butterflies! During this tour, we would like to tell you about Dutch history, traditions, national character and, most importantly, figure out how this place was built below sea level, became one of the freest and most progressive countries in the world! We will meet you at the Amsterdam Centraal, where we will share some wonderful facts about its history, and talk about relationships between Catholics and protestants after the 80 Years' War. Slowly strolling along cozy canals and enjoying the view of old brick buildings and majestic churches, we will find out more about this multifaceted city. We will talk about old and modern lifestyle of Amsterdammers. More tours(food, history, street art, architecture, modern art, museums, small towns, countryside, by bikes, ships, balloons, photo tours) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.

Every winter, Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals come alive with glittering light sculptures and installations—and this private canal boat tour is the perfect way to view them. Bundle up in cozy clothes, meet your vessel in the city center, and hop aboard. You’ll glide through the city’s picturesque waterways, get up close with the light show, and enjoy hot Gluhwein and traditional Dutch snacks aboard your comfortable, heated boat.