All North Holland Tours & Excursions in 2026

Explore Haarlem's poignant World War II history through the life of Corrie Ten Boom on this insightful 2-hour private walking tour. Led by an experienced guide, visit key historical sites including the Corrie ten Boom House and the iconic Grote Markt. This tour offers a deep dive into the narrative of resistance, faith, and courage during a challenging time, perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking to understand the local impact of the war. The small group size ensures a personalized experience, while the convenient central meeting point makes it easy to join. - Private guided tour highlighting Corrie ten Boom's contributions during WWII - Visit significant landmarks including the Corrie ten Boom House and Grote Markt - Maximum group size of 18 for a more intimate experience - Wheelchair accessible with minimal walking required

Have you always wanted to explore the breathtaking lowlands? This guided bike tour in Noord- Holland takes you to the best kept secrets of the Dutch countryside just one hour away from Amsterdam. The region you will visit during this bike tour in the Holland region is home to traditional Dutch windmills, centuries-old water barriers, picturesque villages and so much more. I'm a born and raised Dutch local from this region and have lived here my entire life. I have also helped people explore The Netherlands beyond the crowds since 2018. I will be able to tell you a lot about my own region and - have all the insider information you need about Dutch people - and our regional cultures. Get out into the calm, friendly countryside region of North- Holland and enjoy the quiet, picturesque scenery with a Dutch local.

A magical tour on a stand-up paddle board through the canals of Alkmaar. We cross a lot of historical buildings and nice city parks. The centre is very beautifully lit. From the water, the city looks enchanting!

Discover Haarlem's pub culture through a self-guided crawl of historic brown cafés, local bars, and one of the Netherlands' most unique breweries. From Haarlem's oldest surviving café and a legendary jenever bar to a church transformed into a working brewery, this route reveals the stories, traditions, and characters that shaped the city's drinking culture. Follow a 2 km route through Haarlem's historic center as you explore atmospheric pubs, hidden local favorites, and centuries of brewing history. Along the way, enjoy interactive quizzes, discover local traditions, and experience the welcoming atmosphere that makes Dutch brown cafés so special. Venue opening hours may vary. • Self-guided pub crawl through Haarlem's historic center • Visit historic brown cafés, local bars, and a church brewery • Discover Dutch beer, jenever, and Haarlem's brewing heritage • Learn local stories and traditions through interactive quizzes • Lifetime access with GPS-guided navigation included

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

See flower fields in The Netherlands with a small tour group in a minibus. It's great for anyone who doesn't want to cycle, use their own mode of transportation. I will show you this underrated area, largest tulip region in The Netherlands. Instead of heading towards the most touristy area during spring, we will go into another direction. We are going to visit the largest tulip region in The Netherlands. During the tour you are able to see many blooming flower fields where we will stop and talk about the fields, tulip industry, Dutch culture and so much more. On our way we will pass monuments, traditional Dutch villages, see windmills and so much more. Enjoy seeing the Dutch countryside in bloom during spring.

During the Discovery Trip "The Missing portet of Pieter Teyler" you will explore the city of Haarlem during a 90-minute self-guided walking tour. In 90 minutes, you will see the most iconic places of Haarlem while solving fun puzzles about the environment. Do your best and set a new high score for the trip together with your friends or family. As Discovery Trips is self-guided, there are no fixed starting times. You can pick whenever you want to start discovering and pause at any time. In this trip, you'll need to find the missing portrait of Pieter Teyler. Mr. Teyler is a well-known resident of Haarlem. The Teylers Museum and the Teylers Hofje are built with his inheritance. Letters indicate that he has hidden a painting and left hints throughout the entire city. Can you find the painting? Update: We received feedback that the puzzles were to easy, so we recently updated our puzzles to make them more challenging! What are you waiting for? Let's start discovering!

Discover Haarlem's charming Vijfhoek (Five Corners) neighborhood on this self-guided coffee walk. Follow the StepQuests app on your own phone, at your own pace, past ten handpicked stops - independent coffee roasters, cozy cafes, hidden courtyards and historic landmarks like the Nieuwe Kerk. There's no live guide and no fixed schedule: just a GPS-guided route, local stories at each stop, and time to sit down for a proper Dutch coffee break along the way. Perfect for travelers who want to explore like a local and end the walk with a great cup of coffee.

A cannonball smashed through a basket maker's home in 1573 and, somehow, hurt no one. It's still lodged in the wall, and this self-guided walking tour leads you straight to it. Start at De Waag, the weighing house at the heart of Alkmaar's cheese trade, then follow the siege that turned the tide of the Eighty Years' War and gave the city its motto, "Victory begins at Alkmaar." Along the way you meet Cornelis Drebbel, the local inventor who built the first navigable submarine and tested it beneath the Thames. Stop at the statue of Truus Wijsmuller, who organised Kindertransports to rescue Jewish children. The Vismarkt used the canal to keep fish "fresh", with mixed results. The walk ends at Sonoy's Courtyard, a convent seized during the Reformation. Perfect for history lovers and curious first-time visitors to the Netherlands. Install the VoiceMap app, then enter the ticket code from your confirmation email to download the tour and start walking.

Leeuwarden becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Oldehove, Stadhuis Leeuwarden, Blokhuispoort and Ceramics Museum Princessehof. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Leeuwarden.

Step aboard a comfortable covered boat and let an experienced local skipper guide you through the enchanting waterways of Giethoorn. Along the way, hear fascinating stories, hidden gems, and authentic insights that only true Giethoorn locals can provide. Sail past charming 18th- and 19th-century farmhouses with traditional thatched roofs. Surrounded by colorful gardens and crossed by wooden bridges, these picturesque homes are the heart of Giethoorn’s world-famous charm. Glide beneath the village’s signature wooden arch bridges. With over 170 small bridges connecting Giethoorn’s islands, every turn offers a postcard-perfect moment. Experience the serenity of narrow canals where boats replace cars. This unique atmosphere has earned Giethoorn its nickname as the “Dutch Venice.” After your cruise, take a seat our restaurant and enjoy traditional Dutch dishes. From relaxed lunches to memorable dinners by the water, Rietstulp completes your Giethoorn experience — on and off the canals.

Explore Giethoorn in Style – Your Own Spacious Boat for up to 12 People! Step aboard our large, comfortable electric boat for up to 12 people and discover Giethoorn at your own pace. With soft cushions, silent motors, and plenty of space, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and unforgettable experience on the water. - Room for the whole group – Up to 12 people, comfy cushions and a whisper-quiet motor. No licence needed. - Free navigation app – Follow a scenic route or explore freely with our easy-to-use app. -WhatsApp support during your trip – Need help or have a question? We’re just a message away! - Smooth self-service – Book, check in, and start your trip – all by yourself, no waiting. - Free parking & restrooms – Everything you need, in one convenient location. Perfect for families, groups of friends and team outings. Ready to hit the water? Book your own boat in Giethoorn now – available for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours!

Haarlem itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Grote Markt and Grote of Sint-Bavokerk, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

It can be difficult to find areas to take photos with thousands of blooming tulips but this private photo shoot pairs you with a local photographer to capture memories of your trip to Holland. Meet your photographer at a pre-arranged point in the early morning and head to the fields for your shoot. You can also opt to rent a bike for a ride through the fields, just let your guide know.

Drive a fully electric Fiat Topolino and explore Texel in a stylish, quiet and eco-friendly way, with zero emissions.

Discover Haarlem like never before with the Secrets of Haarlem City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Haarlem while exploring famous spots such as the Frans Hals Museum, the Teylers Museum, the Nieuwe Kerk, the Paterskerk and Kenaupark. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Haarlem perfect for every type of explorer.

A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Leeuwarden, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists. You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Leeuwarden is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit. Pub Trail Leeuwarden is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.

Alkmaar becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Wildemanshofje, De Waag, Grote Sint-Laurenskerk and De Molen van Piet. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Alkmaar.

Uncover Haarlem's hidden gems and lesser-known stories on this interactive discovery walk, guided by 16 location-based riddles. Explore the city's Golden Streets, quiet courtyards like Proveniershof, and secret spots while learning fascinating local history in a playful way. Perfect for curious adventurers, this self-guided treasure hunt offers a fresh perspective on Haarlem's charm and beauty!

Hoorn itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Grote Kerk, Statencollege, Statenpoort and Noorderveemarkt, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

Specially for river cruise passengers. Boarding direct next to cruise ship. Guided canal tour along the highlights of Hoorn. See our reviews @ trip advisor. Stops at busterminal were your bus is waiting for your next excursion. Duration 15 to 60 minutes on request.

Step aboard Groningen's most entertaining boat for a memorable 1.5-hour Booze Cruise. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with good music, unlimited drinks including beer, wine, and soft drinks, and the opportunity to dance under a convertible roof. The cruise features engaging games and challenges, and a toilet is conveniently available on board. Perfect for groups celebrating birthdays, bachelor parties, or company outings, this cruise promises a unique experience on the scenic canals of Groningen. - 1.5-hour cruise with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks - Convertible roof and heated to room temperature for year-round comfort - Toilet available on board - Engaging games and challenges with free shots - Departing from Central Station, Groningen, with no stops along the way

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

This private tour is meant to show and explain you the basics of water(level)management in The Netherlands, a country largely under sea level. We pass by 2 highlights related with keeping The Netherlands dry; a 19th century huge pump and a recently built temporal movable dam which is only closed in case of high sea levels in combination with storms.