Top Netherlands Unique Experiences

Visit the historic Zaanse Schans neighborhood without the need to navigate unfamiliar public transportation with this private tour from Amsterdam. Let your guide lead the way as you see historic windmills, taste cheese at a cheese factory, and watch a shoemaker carving traditional wooden clogs. Ideal for travelers who want to see a little more of the country outside its capital city.

Glide through the canals of Amsterdam on a dinner cruise that features great views of the illuminated city. Learn about Amsterdam’s history and culture from your onboard guide as you dine on a original New York pizza accompanied by beverages such as beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Top off your meal with a delicious Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip ice cream as your boat winds through the picturesque waterways of the Dutch capital.

Skip the run-of-the-mill group tours and explore the Haarlem that you want to see. This private tour is fully customized to your interests and preferences and you'll be be guided by a host who shares your interests, whether that's visiting well-known attractions or traveling off the beaten path.

Forgo the typical historical tours in favor of exploring Amsterdam with a private guide. With no fixed itinerary or tight schedule, enjoy local insights, fun facts, and a relaxed pace with the attention you won’t get on larger tours. Ask your guide for personalized recommendations based on your interests or follow their lead. Afterwards, shop and dine at your leisure.

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.

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.

Walk in the footsteps of Dutch football superstar Johan Cruyff on this private tour in Amsterdam. Learn about his early life, training, and coaching career. Visit the Johan Cruijff Arena stadium (entrance at own expense) to see the pitch, locker room, and museum with guided commentary. Enjoy private transportation and convenient hotel pickup for a seamless experience.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and cuisine on a private 6- to 7-hour countryside tour. Comfortable and swift transportation takes you from the tourist crowds of Amsterdam and into the heart of Holland. Enjoy engaging commentary from your guide as you taste local cheese, stroll past windmills, and try on wooden shoes. Tour highlights include Zaanse Schans, the fishing village of Marken, Volendam, Church Broek, and more.

The Netherlands is home to postcard-perfect countryside and surprisingly cutting-edge architecture, but exploring outside of Amsterdam on your own can be time-consuming. This tour saves you hours by avoiding trains and buses with hotel pickup and private transportation to the UNESCO-listed village of Kinderdijk. Take in its picturesque windmill-dotted landscape before continuing on to Rotterdam to admire the city’s striking contemporary architecture.

Discover the rich heritage and modern culture of Holland on a private, full-day tour from Amsterdam. Travel with a local guide through the scenic Dutch countryside and neighboring towns, following an itinerary that’s designed just for you and your group. Explore traditional villages of windmills and wooden shoes, visit the hometowns of your ancestors, taste country cuisine or whatever else you choose!

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.

Explore the area surrounding Amsterdam's notorious Red Light District and also learn about Dutch food culture on this private walking tour from Central Station to Dam Square. Get away from the crowds and get insights into local life and culture from your expert guide. Along the way, taste foods such as a *kroket,* Dutch cheese, and *stroopwafel.*

Enjoy a more personal way to explore Amsterdam—and combine two experiences in one excursion—on this private walking tour. Begin with a stroll past many of the city's key sights, including the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring, Chinatown, and the infamous Red Light District. Plus, stop to sample three Dutch specialities along the way, and learn more about the city's cuisine.

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Groningen through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.

Get a flavor of Amsterdam’s famous alternative culture on a walking tour with a local guide. Stroll through Amsterdam's narrow lanes and squares and dip into smart shops to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, savor delicious local snacks (own expense), and learn about the history and culture of the city. Upgrade to include more stops, food tastings, and neighborhoods.

Forget asking strangers to snap photos of you—bring home a photo memento with a difference with this Amsterdam photo shoot that recreates a Dutch Golden Age masterpiece. Choose from some of the most famous Dutch paintings, and dress in costume to mimic the picture for your photo session. Walk away with two prints and an email with the original photo files that you can upload to social media.

See Amsterdam in a unique light on this private tour of the city’s most notable landmarks—plus tucked-away treasures that most visitors miss. Choose to explore on foot or by bike and join a local host to get the inside scoop on highlights such as the Flower Market, Red Light District, and Rembrandt’s house. Customize your itinerary according to your interests on this personalizable tour.

Skip crowded sightseeing boats and experience Amsterdam’s canals with only your group aboard. This private cruise lets you relax while a captain handles the route past some of the city’s best-known sights. Enjoy pizza along with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks as you take in Amsterdam from the water, combining sightseeing and a casual meal in one personalized outing.

Eating a meal with a local is an experience not many get to have. During this small-group meal, meet with a local in the heart of Amsterdam for a classic Dutch meal right on the Amstel River. Learn about Dutch cuisine and culture from your host and then sit down to a freshly prepared meal with incredible views of Amsterdam’s iconic canals.

Don’t let limited time in Amsterdam stop you from escaping to the countryside: eliminate the stress of advance planning on a private day trip to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Witness traditional Dutch craftsmanship at a clog factory, and then enjoy over 30 cheese flavors at Henri Willig farm. Continue to Volendam for a delightful lunch and harbor views, then take a ferry to the charming island of Marken, with its unique houses on wooden stilts.

Every year from mid-March to mid-May, pretty tulips coat the Dutch countryside and Keukenhof Gardens are considered among Holland’s prettiest sites of natural interest. On this tour, reach the Keukenhof Gardens with round-trip train travel from Amsterdam, and follow your guide to the corners of the gardens of most interest. Your local guide promises to take you beyond the guidebooks for invaluable insight into local culture.

This private, full-day tour takes you beyond Amsterdam through quintessential Dutch landscapes, without the stress of navigating. Follow bucolic farmlands to fishing villages, gentle lakes, and quaint towns with windmills. With stops at a working windmill, a wooden shoe factory, and a cheese farm, enjoy an exclusive experience dedicated solely to your group, immersing in traditional Dutch culture and history.

See Amsterdam through the eyes of someone who lives there on a personalized tour that lets you leave the guidebook behind and dive into local culture. Take a break from being a tourist as you explore neighborhoods of your choice or let your host design an itinerary based on your interests. Learn the best places in town to eat, drink, shop, and play according to your tastes for an experience that keeps on giving even after the tour ends.

Take a break from Amsterdam and explore the Dutch countryside without the hassle of renting a car or figuring out train schedules on this private tour. Enjoy skip-the-line access to Keukenhof, also known as "the garden of Europe," and spend time in the windmill village of Zaanse Schans and the fishing village of Volendam.