Top Netherlands Walking Tours - page 3

Van Gogh's masterpieces are a highlight of any Amsterdam visit, but securing tickets to the Van Gogh Museum typically requires some planning. Guarantee your admission by pre-booking museum tickets that include your choice of an audio or guided tour, so you can better understand the Dutch master's technique while admiring such works as "Sunflowers" and "Starry Night."

See some of Vincent Van Gogh's most famous works with a guide to lead the way on this walking tour of Amsterdam's famed Van Gogh Museum. Listen to live commentary about the celebrated Dutch painter and his life and inspiration while taking time to examine some of his most iconic works.

Glide through Amsterdam’s canals in style and comfort aboard a 100% electric luxury boat. Enjoy a relaxed cruise past top landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and the Jordaan district, while your live guide and skipper share stories about the city’s history and culture and pour you drinks from the onboard bar (if option selected). In summer, cruise on an open boat and take in the views with a drink from the onboard bar. On colder or rainy days, stay warm and comfortable on a covered saloon boat, with blankets provided.

Concentration camps sprung up across Europe in the 1930s, including near Amsterdam. On this small-group tour, you’ll visit the WWII Nazi camp Vught, witnessing the barracks, crematorium, reconstructed watchtowers, and more first-hand. In addition to an audio tour, your guide provides valuable insight into this somber time and place in history, where Nazis tooks 31,000 prisoners—not that long ago.

Bypass the lines at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and admire van Gogh’s works with your very own private guide. Gain priority access and explore the highlights of the museum, home to the world’s biggest Vincent van Gogh art collection. Let your guide introduce you to sublime masterpieces, such as ‘Sunflowers.’ Discover the significance of lesser-known paintings and explore pieces by artists who influenced his style, including Gauguin and Monet. A perfect introduction to the museum and the life and work of the great artist.

Amsterdam’s Red Light District has long been a place of intrigue for visitors to the canal city, but there’s much more than first meets the eye. Led by a local insider, this adult-only walking tour takes you off the tourist trail and offers a safe and entertaining way to explore the streets surrounding De Wallen, while answering any questions you may have.

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.

Learn about Anne Frank and Amsterdam's Jewish community on this small-group walking tour of the city's Jewish quarter. As you stroll, hear stories about Anne Frank's family, her life in hiding, and more. See sights from ancient synagogues to the Auschwitz Monument, from the sites of deportations to a museum of the resistance.

Elevate your Amsterdam canal cruise when you book this experience aboard a fully covered, 19th-century 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.

Knowing what to priortize when exploring the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam can be daunting. Beat choice paralysis with this small-group tour, and follow your art historian guide as they take you to the collection's highlights. Get a deeper understanding of the artist's life and his different artistic periods as you go, with plenty of opportunities to ask your guide questions along the way.

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.

Explore historic Groningen through this self-guided city trail app. Solve riddles and challenges with friends and family—suitable for both Android and iPhone smartphones. Pick your day and time, stopping and re-starting whenever you wish. Games never expire and are available in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, and German.

Get a true insider's look at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, one of the greatest art collections on the planet, when you go with a guide. Let your guide lead the way and learn about some of the collection's masterpieces by the likes of Rembrandt and Vermeer. Get skip-the-line access with your small group to ensure personalized attention from your guide.

Experience typically Dutch landscapes of fishing villages, windmills, and craftsmen’s shops on an award-winning small-group tour from Amsterdam. Visit restored windmills in Zaanse Schans, and walk the dikes and harbor of Volendam, a pretty port lined with bright houses and sailboats. Sample locally-make cheeses and Dutch schnapps, and enjoy time to choose a restaurant for lunch.

Learn more about Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam in this Private Walking Tour and end at the Anne Frank House. Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe place for Jewish families fleeing Southern & Eastern Europe. Wander through the Jewish quarter with our guide and see the famous landmarks. Discover the awful stories of families who were hiding from the Germans in WWII and feel the tension of living in Amsterdam during wartime. Hear how hundreds of Jewish children were saved from deportation and explore the beautiful Jewish district. Learn about Anne Frank and see the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House from the outside. At the end of the tour, you have the opportunity to visit the Anne Frank house unguided. We will advise how to get tickets for the house, subject to ticket availability. If booking less than 10 days before your tour, you will receive the Virtual Reality experience of the Anne Frank House instead. No additional purchases required

Discover Amsterdam’s vibrant nightlife—and enjoy a more lively, social experience than you'd get on your own—on this late-night pub crawl, led by a party-goer guide. Explore the city’s locals-loved bars, pubs and clubs. Socialize with fellow revelers; enjoy a complimentary drink in each venue, plus unlimited shots at the beginning; and benefit from express club entry. Pick between Red Light District or City Center itineraries, or upgrade to join both.

An ideal tour for foodies, this journey around Amsterdam’s canals focuses on local food and produce. Taste 6-7 Dutch delicacies and enjoy 4 drinks, including traditional favorites like bitterballen and real apple pie. Learn about the local history of the neighborhoods you visit, and cruise down canals in search of your next tasting, with plenty to see along the way.

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.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience of Amsterdam on a bike tour that lets you explore the Dutch capital like a local. Don't worry about navigating as you follow a guide through winding cobbled streets to discover an eclectic selection of sights off the conventional tourist trail. Choose from two routes: one covers Amsterdam icons, including Skinny Bridge and Jordaan, or upgrade to a longer adventure that includes a street food safari, magnet fishing, and a graffiti session.

Enjoy an in-depth introduction to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, and help keep your sightseeing personal, on this small-group or private tour with included admission tickets. Discover the major works and lesser-known pieces by the beloved Dutch artist, including "Sunflowers" and many other masterpieces. As you explore, your guide sheds light on the different periods of his work and what inspired him.

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.

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.

Visiting museums enriches your and your children’s lives, but traveling and waiting in line can be challenging for kids. This private family tour offers skip-the-line access at the Van Gogh Museum. A kid-friendly, engaging guide shares fascinating facts and stories about Vincent Van Gogh, including games and activities while showing you his iconic works of art.

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.