Top Netherlands Day Trips

Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensures a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close. Discover the region's rich history firsthand from a professional guide. The price includes tasters of cheese and other local produce, as well as interior tours. There's also an option to embark on a 1-hour canal sightseeing tour right after the tour, which ends at Amsterdam Central Station.

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

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

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Visit the picturesque town of Giethoorn on a full-day tour from Amsterdam, which offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of the Dutch capital. Take a boat ride through the town nicknamed the "Venice of the North" and enjoy some free time to explore the car-free village with its picturesque wooden bridges and farmhouses with centuries-old thatched roofs. You won't feel rushed on this relaxed excursion, which lets you soak up the tranquility of Giethoorn at your own pace.

Giethoorn Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

While many of Amsterdam’s attractions are world-famous, the charming village of Giethoorn, known for its canals, is lesser-known—and therefore benefits from far fewer crowds. Soak up its fairytale charm on a day trip from Amsterdam that includes hassle-free, round-trip transport. This two-in-one tour features both a guided canal-boat tour as well as a self-led walking tour with a provided audio guide.

Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Local Canal Cruise

Take a day trip from Amsterdam to the medieval wonder of Bruges, Belgium’s storybook city. Stroll cobblestone streets, admire gothic architecture, and soak in the charm of the Venice of the North. Led by a Spanish-speaking guide, enjoy local tips, exclusive discounts, and round-trip transport. It's a perfect escape into history, chocolate, waffles, and fairytale beauty—all in one unforgettable day.

Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options

The Hague offers a rich mix of history, politics, and culture that can feel overwhelming to visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum, your guide can adjust the itinerary to your preferences. They contact you beforehand to ensure the tour covers the sites you truly want to see. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples seeking hidden gems and local insights.

The Hague Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

15 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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.

Nazi WWII Concentration Camp Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

Nazi WWII Concentration Camp Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks and Bites Option

1 hourFree Cancellation

Tick off three top Dutch highlights in one tour—Zaanse Schans, Lego Village, and Giethoorn—as you see more in less time. Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, visit a traditional wooden shoe factory, explore a miniature world made entirely from Lego, and enjoy a one-hour boat cruise through Giethoorn. This group tour is the perfect way to discover Dutch culture and experience more than you would exploring alone.

Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

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.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1 hourFree Cancellation

Go beyond Amsterdam's city limits and spend some time relaxing in the countryside on this day trip to the traditional villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and their windmills. Skip the stress of navigating unfamiliar public transportation with included round-trip transportation from the city center. Sit back and relax as you're driven through the surrounding countryside, where you can enjoy an itinerary that offers an alternative perspective on Dutch culture.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience three icons of the Dutch countryside—windmills, cheese, and wooden clogs—on a day trip from Amsterdam that saves you the stress of arranging logistics. Journey to the North Holland towns of Zaanse Schans and Volendam to view working windmills at an open-air museum, visit a dairy farm or cheese weighing house, step inside a clog factory, and enter a windmill. Learn more about Dutch culture than you would exploring alone.

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Discover the beautiful blooms of Keukenhof on this group tour, with coach transfers from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal or the city centre included. Leave the navigating to someone else as you focus on exploring one of the world's largest flower gardens. Get your camera ready to capture colorful tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, and roses as you wander among the displays. With transport arranged, you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.

Keukenhof Day Trip from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal by luxury coach

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Keukenhof's Tulips and Windmills Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

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

Private Tulip Fields, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam

Explore one of Belgium’s most incredible cities on this Bruges day trip from Amsterdam. Journey in the comfort of a coach and relax as you listen to information about the city’s sights from your guide. Have ample time to explore the churches, canals, and shops on your own, snap photos of the iconic windmills, and sample famous Belgian chocolates on this tour that showcases the best of Bruges.

Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

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Kerensa, Oct 2026

Giethoorn looks like a picture book

An lovely experience! Our guide, Eric, was both knowledgeable and engaging, bringing a lot of fun to the tour. giethoorn was picturesque, and the canal ride offered a peaceful, breathtaking perspective. The pacing felt just right—relaxed yet comprehensive. Good day!

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

Ashwin_S, Sept 2026

Good Vibes on this tour!

Jay (J?), Ahmed and Rashid were all great! Jay especially was our main guide and was hilarious. Very knowledgeable but brought good vibes the whole day, making the tour more enjoyable. You also get a decent amount of free time to explore each place on your own whilst still being on the tour which was great for us. Would highly recommend this experience if wanting to visit Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn which are very scenic places.

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Francis_M, Sept 2026

Lived the tour....

Lived the tour. Informative, beautiful scenery, could of had more time at the places to walk around and enjoy the scenery. Too many tour buses there at one time so you couldn't appreciate the experience as much. But a beautiful area wouldn't like to go back and have time just to spend and enjoy

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

Nora_L, Sept 2026

Best way to see the Hague, Delft and Rotterdam!

Great way to learn about three fantastic towns and cover a lot of ground. The tour didn't feel rushed allowing time to explore and take photos on our own. The smaller group size was nice, it was easy to get to know the other travelers and the fantastic and very knowledgeable guide Simon. I learned so much more about each town than if I had tried to visit them on my own. The van was nice and clean and comfortable. I especially appreciated the hotel pick up.

Shawn_K, Sept 2026

Outstanding!

You feel like you have stepped out of a fairytale and stepped back in time, it was charming, quaint and the buildings were stunning. Our Tour guide in English was superb, side note however, if you are part of the group, stay with the group and not have the others wait on you to catch up or have your Tour guide be a personal photographer for you photo shoots, this took valuable time up from the others who were patiently waiting. Be considerate, be on time and be a team player.

Nazi WWII Concentration Camp Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

Shari_A, Sept 2026

Tour steeped in important reflection and personal stories

This was a fantastic tour. Our guide Eva was very knowledgeable and she shared openly about her family’s history with the war and Camp which made the experience that much more touching. She also customized the experience for our family who was visiting from Canada. This was a very important lesson for our kids and a time for reflection.

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

cynthia_j, Aug 2026

Amsterdam vacation 2026

The tour was great. The tour guide Kai was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Many of us had problems with mobility, even though it ended up being a small group of 8, 3 had mobility difficulties. He made the tour as accessible and accommodating as possible. I would highly recommend this tour from this tour company, hopefully you will get Kai as your guide. We were only a group of 8 because of the rain. With a maximum of 18 in the group, it would still be an amazing tour. Because the other groups that at the attractions were much larger. I highly recommend this tour.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

Kim_R, May 2026

Full day tour from amsterdam

Eric was our guide for this experience. He knew a lot about the Netherlands and its history, his personality is refreshing. I would encourage anyone thinking about booking a full day experience to request Eric as your guide, you will be entertained as well as informed.

Keukenhof Gardens & Tulip Experience Tour from Amsterdam

K_M, Apr 2026

Excellent set up,...

Excellent set up, brilliant driver, really well structured, easy to find, the farm experience was really well done and gardens fantastic, really busy on a Saturday but easy in and exit organised by the company. All ran really well to time and the driver gave lots of useful info. Definitely a must do.

Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Local Canal Cruise

Maria_W, Feb 2026

Giethoorn Tour

Definitely book it. It was a wonderful tour, very well organised. Peter our coach driver was adorable, very kind, friendly and an amazing tour guide, very interesting with a great sense of humour, very clean and comfortable coach. The guide on the boat was also very kind and funny and the village was beautiful. The food at De Rietstulp Restaurant was lovely, friendly staff and clean rest rooms, 10% off with your bus ticket. Sampled lots of delicious cheese at the Henri Willig cheese shop and bought some to take back to England with a 10% discount given to you when collecting your tickets. A lovely finish on our last day of our stay in Amsterdam.