Top Amsterdam Day Trips

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(5,851)

from USD 42

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Explore Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside this tour from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn about the role of windmills in the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(2,587)

from USD 50

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(685)

from USD 77

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

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.

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,117)

from USD 136

See the best of the Netherlands in one easy trip thanks to the comprehensive itinerary of this jam-packed, full-day tour—and save yourself the stress of planning what to see and where to go. Led by a a local guide, check off sights such as the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens, and pass flower-filled meadows as you head out to Zaanse Schans—a picturesque village well-known for its traditional windmills and wooden clogs. Special touches, including a cheese tasting, a shoe-making demonstration, and a windmill tour, top off an unbeatable intro into Dutch culture and history.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese Guided Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(1,313)

from USD 110

Likely to Sell Out

Cruising the canals of Amsterdam is a must for first-time visitors to the city. This family-friendly boat trip sees you getting to know your fellow cruisers as you sip drinks and sample snacks. Soak up unparalleled city views from the open boat in summer and a heated, closed boat from October to March as you cruise around the UNESCO-listed canal ring, spotting landmarks including the Rijksmuseum and the Skinny Bridge.

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(17,073)

from USD 30

Giethoorn Guided DayTrip from Amsterdam

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(540)

from USD 101

Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off 24h or 48h Bus and Boat Option

See Amsterdam at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus or boat tour, including the option to combine both onto one ticket. Select a 24- or 48-hour ticket with several stops around town, enhanced by optional sightseeing around Amsterdam’s postcard-perfect network of waterways on the canal cruise. Pass by the Anne Frank House, National Maritime Museum, Heineken Experience, and eclectic neighborhoods like Jordaan and the historical Red Light District, where you can disembark to explore.

Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off 24h or 48h Bus and Boat Option

1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation

3.4

(1,892)

from USD 35

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Elevate your Amsterdam canal cruise when you book this experience aboard a fully covered 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.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1 hourFree Cancellation

Prebook this Keukenhof admission ticket with round-trip shuttle services from Amsterdam and guarantee your self-guided visit to the popular botanical garden in Lisse. Explore Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world’s most impressive and largest gardens with more than 74 acres (30 hectares), at your own pace. Plus, with shuttle buses leaving every 30 minutes, it’s easy to stay as long or as little as you like. Plus, you can also upgrade to add a canal cruise.

(32,962)

from USD 18

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(1,220)

from USD 42

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

Explore the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam with a small-group tour. Meet your guide at a departure point and climb aboard a minivan for a full-day tour to Rotterdam, Delft, and the Hague. Skip the hassle of rental cars or public transportation and admire views during the drive. See the experimental architecture of Rotterdam, check out important government buildings in the Hague, and discover the old town of Delft, home to blue-and-white Delft pottery.

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(691)

from USD 148

Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

This full day tour brings you to three places, which are Zaanse Schans, Lego Village and Giethoorn. In the morning, you would visit a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that we will travel Zaandam City Center to see the famous 'Lego' building, You will have free time here to take photos as many as possible, or just walk around in the 'Lego' Village. After that, you will travel to Giethoorn, you would discover the 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn. This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.The tour offers free hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam. Bottled water, power bank, umbrella are provided during whole trip.

Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the beautiful blooms of Keukenhof Gardens with a skip-the-line admission ticket and transfer package from Amsterdam. Different options let you tailor this tour to your budget and schedule—add an audio guide to narrate your journey through the Dutch countryside, choose a money-saving afternoon departure, or include a canal cruise ticket to use at your leisure. Whichever you choose, you’ll sail past the lines and admire more than 7 million flowers at your own pace.

(28)

from USD 141

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(2,845)

from USD 42

Leaning canal houses on the Amstel river

Enjoy a wide-ranging introduction to Amsterdam’s highlights and history on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide right in the heart of the city, and set off on foot. You’ll see highlights like the Royal Palace and the Red Light District, will learn about the city’s origins and key moments in its history, will admire its UNESCO-listed center, and more.

Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Glide through Amsterdam's canals in style and comfort aboard a 100% electric, luxury boat. In summer, ride in an open boat to soak up the city sights with a drink in hand, and when the weather is chilly, warm up with provided blankets. Listen to anecdotes from your host who also pours you drinks like beers, sodas, or cocktails, from the onboard bar. The cruise departs multiple times daily from three different departure locations in the city center of Amsterdam, so it's easy to fit into most sightseeing itineraries.

(3,909)

from USD 6

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

1 hourFree Cancellation

Finished touring Amsterdam and want to see more of Holland? Don’t miss this full-day tour featuring the highlight attractions of the Netherlands. Visit The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government; admire the experimental architecture of Rotterdam; and watch how blue-and-white Delft pottery is made. This tour gives you longer in each place than most other excursions, so you can explore at a more relaxed pace.

(31,169)

from USD 23

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(910)

from USD 68

Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

Dive deeper into Dutch traditions and the beauty of the Netherlands with this fascinating day trip from Amsterdam. A great way to learn more about the country, this full-day tour is led by a local insider who will take you to some of the best sightseeing spots in Giethoorn. You’ll also visit the historic windmill village of Zaanse Schans and swing by a cheese factory and wooden clog workshop.

Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(434)

from USD 141

Grass blows in the breeze beside the windmill-lined water in Zaanse Schans, the Netherlands.

Take a day trip out of the city to see Dutch windmills in the countryside around Amsterdam. On this tour you’ll see the canals and greenery of rural life in the Netherlands, and learn about the rich history of the area from your guide. Traveling by vehicle ensures you skip the stress of public transportation, while visiting the traditional villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam offer an alternative perspective of Dutch culture.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(4,614)

from USD 46

Special Offer

Discover Amsterdam’s WWII history and follow in the footsteps of Anne Frank on this small-group walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. See the Jewish Historical Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Auschwitz Monument. Learn about events such as the February Strike and Winter of Hunger from the perspective of a local, and end the tour outside the Anne Frank House (entrance not included).

Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit three of the Netherlands’ most interesting cities in one day on this small-group tour from Amsterdam. Led by a local expert, this full-day tour of The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam offers travelers a fascinating overview of each city and select attractions. Highlights include Binnenhof & Ridderzaal—a 13th-century Gothic castle still used as a parliament building—Delft Markt, and the 14th-century Old Harbour in Rotterdam. Hotel pickup is included.

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(252)

from USD 153

Price varies by group size

Cologne Small-Group Day Tour from Amsterdam

11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(8)

from USD 267

Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

Venture beyond Amsterdam's busy streets to explore the Netherlands' most scenic spots on this full-day tour. Travel to Keukenhof, a picturesque botanical garden in Lisse, and hop aboard a boat for a picture-perfect windmill cruise, including a visit to a working windmill. Stop at a peaceful tulip farm to meet local growers and get up close to the flowers—away from the crowds. With photo opportunities at every turn, comfortable travel by air-conditioned coach, and all entry tickets included, this tour offers the perfect day out, without the need to organize a thing yourself..

Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(300)

from USD 101

Small Group Tour to Nazi WWII concentration camp from Amsterdam

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.

Small Group Tour to Nazi WWII concentration camp from Amsterdam

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(114)

from USD 208

Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam from Amsterdam

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(246)

from USD 53

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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

Ali_R, May 2026

Check, check, & check ✅

All-in-one trip where you can check mark all your “outside Amsterdam” checklist (if you’re visiting outside of Tulip season). Windmills, Cheese Factory and tasting, Clog factory, and boating around the beautiful Giethoorn village. Pickup and drop-off was very convenient given I stayed at the next-door Mövenpick hotel. Great experience and shoutout to our tour-guide Raachid who was informative and very helpful. Highly recommended

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Lauren_P, May 2026

The Day Was Saved :0)

We were going to miss our departure time due to a tunnel closure. We messaged the team and they advised us to meet the tour group at Zaanse Schans. We did just that and met up with Sharon and the group. We had a lovely day exploring and learning about the village and traditional ways of the Netherlands. Sharon was gracious and funny explaining to us what tidbits of knowledge and history was shared to the group on the bus. The day was saved and we had a wonderful experience!

Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

David_G, May 2026

Not enough stars to rate properly!! 5++++

Our tour with Sergio was thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining and informative. Absoluitely felt like we got the Amsterdam experience to then go explore some more. Got some great historical tidbits that you would never get walking the city on your own. It's a tip based tour, hence the low cost, but you'll have no issue wanting to pay for this quality experience.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese Guided Tour

Janet_M, May 2026

Keukenhoff and Zaase Schwann experience

The gardens at keukenhoff are amazing. This trip was better than I expected. We were fortunate enough to still get to see gardens. I think it was going to be closing for season middle of May. Absolutely breathtaking! Enjoyed Zaase Schwann walking around wind mills and cheese samples, demonstration of wooden shoes was great, family operation for many generations. Highly recommend this tour!

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

Karen_G, May 2026

Three Different Dutch Cities

Andy promptly met us at the Kiss & Go (keep your eye on Whats Ap). The van was clean and comfortable. He was a safe and steady driver all day. We could have spent more time in Royal Delft museum (personal choice). The three cities were all interesting in their own right with my personal overall preference being Delft (lunch at the Kings House was great). Other than the time spent at the Mauritshaus museum (Girl With the Pearl Earring) the rest of The Hague was OK. It was a hot day but Andy kept his cool despite heavy holiday traffic and kept our interest with his commentary and comparisons of the three cities and their role in the life of the Netherlands.

Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

Monika_S, May 2026

Great tour with a great tour guide -Erik!

Guided tour was a great experience. We were picked up from the hotel in time. We covered two beautiful Dutch villages Geithorn and Zaans Schans. Erik our tour guide was amazing, his knowledge of the area and Dutch history added to the experience. Great sense of humor, very personable and punctual. Hands down the best tour of the Dutch countryside.

Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

Ashley_E, May 2026

Book This One, You Won’t Regret It!

Leidse was FANTASTIC- we lucked out with amazing weather and a trip packed with a lot of fun. Would recommend - there’s so much to see on the tour and we were absolutely taken with Giethoorn!! The boat tour through the canals was a gorgeous experience. Leidse was 10/10!

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

Chi_P, May 2026

Great tour with excellent guide

We had a great time on this tour with our guide Leidse. It is a small group tour (8 ppl) and includes hotel pick up, which is rare nowadays. Our guide messaged the night before to confirm pick up times. All 3 sites we visited were very good and Leidse did a great job giving us an orientation of each place and then free time to explore on our own. He also gave really good tips for food. In Delft, we had an excellent lunch and the apple pie at Stadsbakker is the best in Amsterdam. In Hague, though it wasn't part of the tour, Leidse gave us extra time to visit the museum after I mentioned really wanting to see the paintings there. I think we got back a little late because of this, so I really appreciated his flexibility. Highly recommend this tour.

Giethoorn Guided DayTrip from Amsterdam

Derek_P, May 2026

A lovely visit to a quaint and beautiful village

We had a lovely day out traveling by bus for 1.5 hours to the village of Geithoorn. The guide was informative about the environs and explained many points of interest including the difference between dijks and dams, agriculture and local information. The boat ride took an hour through very scenic surroundings and was most relaxing. We then had two hours of free time to have lunch and look around. A pleasant day throughout.

Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Cori_P, May 2026

Great Day Trip

Wonderful tour. Tour guide Andrea was very friendly, entertaining, and provided a guided tour in both Brussels and Bruges. Our driver Johan kept us safe and on time. As a solo traveler who often chooses day bus tours, this was one of my favorites. Follow the positive reviews. It’s a long day but if that’s what you’re after, it’s more than worth it.

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Patricia_C, Apr 2026

This is a great tour. ...

This is a great tour. Our tour director, Bea, spoke very good English and loud enough for all to hear. We had a wheelchair in our group and she made a special effort to make sure they were ok. She gave us the schedule of what our plans were for the day and followed the schedule and time frame so everyone understood. Our bus driver, Ness, was a good driver and I never worried about his driving.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

Jack_L, Mar 2026

Amazing experience

The drinks were truly unlimited. We were American college students looking for a good experience of the city and this was perfect. The guide explained much of the history of the city and the scenery was once in a lifetime. Beautiful pictures and a great way to get your values worth of drinks.