Top Amsterdam Day Trips

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

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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from $43

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

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

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from $51

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

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from $66

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

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.

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from $137

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(927)

from $70

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

4.9

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from $48

Special Offer

Amsterdam Anne Frank Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $46

Special Offer

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

Special Offer

Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Local Canal Cruise

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

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15 hoursFree Cancellation

Go beyond Amsterdam and explore the surrounding countryside, without the hassle of planning a day trip yourself, on this group trip to Keukenhof, De Tulperij, and Kagerplassen. Simply turn up at the prearranged meeting point in Amsterdam and relax, knowing your logistics, itinerary, and entry fees are all covered. Along with the botanical gardens, enjoy visiting a tulip farm and taking a cruise amongst windmills.

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from $189

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

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

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $101

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

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

1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation

3.4

(1,964)

from $33

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.

Giethoorn Guided DayTrip from Amsterdam

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $101

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.9

(31,657)

from $23

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

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

Hit three Netherlands signature scenic areas in a group of no more than eight travelers on this action-packed day tour, with an itinerary you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport. Tour a cheese factory and a clog factory and watch a diamond-cutting demo in Zaanse Schans, take pictures at the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), and enjoy a boat cruise and free time in Giethoorn, the Venice of the Netherlands.

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from $20

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

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

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,925)

from $154

Price varies by group size

Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

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.

Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy a hassle-free way to see the springtime blooms of Holland on this tulip-forward day trip from Amsterdam. Start at the Tulip Experience, where you learn the story behind the Dutch symbol. Then, tour Keukenhof Gardens during peak bloom, where you see millions of tulips, narcissi, and hyacinths. You can also upgrade to include an Amsterdam canal cruise ticket, tailoring the tour to suit you.

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from $52

Keukenhof Gardens & Tulip Experience Tour from Amsterdam

Keukenhof Gardens & Tulip Experience Tour from Amsterdam

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(312)

from $95

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

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

4.2

(4,660)

from $46

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

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

(264)

from $154

Price varies by group size

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(263)

from $82

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $42

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Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

Julia_M, Aug 2026

We had a wonderful day...

We had a wonderful day trip to Delft, Rotterdam and Hague. Alex is very knowledgeable guide who made our trip memorable. We were especially impressed with Rotterdam not knowing anything about superior architecture prior to the trip. Wishing there was more time in Hague, but otherwise excellent tour.

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

Karin_O, Aug 2026

Amazing time in Zaanse Schans!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Our tour guide Caroline was so informative and lots of fun on our excursion to beautiful Zaanse Schans! The windmills, watching the clogs be made and the cheese tasting and information session were all so fabulous. Such a quaint and gorgeous area in the country. Be sure to make the climb to the top of the windmill that makes the paint! Thank you Caroline for all of your expertise on this wonderful excursion!

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

Karen_W, Aug 2026

Reinier was a great...

Reinier was a great guide. Several unavoidable hiccups did not rattle him or affect his outgoing conversation. Enjoyed the windmills and especially Geithoorn. Plus he offered many suggestions for Amsterdam dining provided in a link for future reference. Very thoughtful.

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

Christina_L, Aug 2026

Highly Recommend! Netherlands Essential

This was hands down worth every penny! It was an awesome reprieve from the city, and Jay was the most incredible tour guide. He was hilarious, kind, and even took our bus for an unplanned stop at a lovely farm market. I would recommend to anyone traveling to Amsterdam!

Giethoorn Guided DayTrip from Amsterdam

Jessica_D, Aug 2026

A great day and worthwhile overall experience!

I took this tour solo and there were 19 people on board the van. It was comfortable though the pass through lane between rows of seating was quite narrow. There are single seats (5 or 6 maybe?) on one side of the van, air con vents above and (importantly!) USB ports above also to charge devices. We had time to stop at the “fruit stand” which is really a large, locally owned fruit, cheese, and gourmet foods market (it’s called Vink Fruitboerderij) which is really fantastic! I bought a couple of bins of strawberries, some candied fruit, a couple hunks of cheese and their dipping sauces, fresh fruit juices, etc. They take cards and restrooms are available, too. It’s quite impressive (apparently they have “pick your own fruit” train dates in summer and fall, too). Jay did a nice job of providing some interesting facts and could “read the room” and adjust his narration accordingly. I think the driver is Davide? Both did a great job. Anyway, once we got to Gierthoorn the boat tour was excellent (be sure to bring some euros to tip the boat captain if you enjoyed it!). The boat captain is local and grew up in Gierthoorn. I love that the boat gives you the option to raise your own plate glass window (next to your seat) which is much better for picture taking along the scenic canal route! I would suggest sitting on the right side of the boat if you can. We were lucky to have cool, cloudy weather…the sun came out a bit more towards the end of our visit also. The cruise disembarked at the Grand Canal, giving a couple of hours to wander about the narrow footpaths, filled with other tourists and locals. Two hours seems like just the right amount of time to see the area and grab lunch or a snack. There is an ATM pretty close to where the boat let’s you out, if needed. I suggest avoiding the Euronet one (due to high fees) if you can walk a little further. Most restaurants take cards but I needed an ATM for tipping on the tour. I chose to get a late lunch alongside the Grand Canal at Grand Cafe Henri Willig (mustard soup, Bitterballen, and a brownie). There were two ladies who weren’t on the bus at departure time. We waited over 15 minutes and Jay was trying to reach them. After about 20 minutes we reluctantly pulled away but both Jay and I saw them flagging down the van so we stopped so they could both board the return journey to Amsterdam (otherwise it would have been a very expensive trip for those ladies to have gotten back!). Most drivers & guides wouldn’t have waited that long for them so I think it says a lot about this duo. Don’t hesitate to book this day trip!

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

Charlye_C, Aug 2026

Loved it! Eric is the best tour guide!

The tour was great! It was my first solo tour ever and I was nervous but it was very comfortable and I knew I was in good hands. Eric was my tour guide and he was hilarious, knowledgeable, and made the trip 100x better. Very accommodating, got umbrellas for us and took our bags. The amount of time spent at each place was enough to see every destination and the activities included were really interesting. Hotel pickup and drop off made it so much better too. The drives to and from each place also wasn’t too long.

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Debra_g, Aug 2026

Day trip to Bruges

I picked up the tour in Amsterdam going to Bruges. Anna Marie was our guide and Ernest was the driver. They were on time. The bus was very clean. They were very personable and tried to help anyway they could. Once we got to Bruges, we were divided into smaller groups, and our guide was Pascal. Who was an excellent storyteller and told us all about Bruges. It was a long drive, but totally worth it. I highly recommend the combination it made the day a memorable day trip.

Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

Elizabeth_W, Jul 2026

Walking tour of Amsterdam

This was one of the best walking tours I ever had. Our tour guide was Ramses, and his knowledge of the various sites on the tour was outstanding. Fun and informative, but on certain occasions, also stunned us into silence with his rendition of what happened during World War II in Amsterdam. Also great was we had no trouble hearing him with a group of 12. He gave us tips on other museums and places of interest along the way. If you book this tour, ask for Ramses!

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

James_B, Jul 2026

Netherlands Big 3 outside Amsterdam

If you want a one-day trip to the three major city centers in the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam, this is your trip. If you like Amsterdam, you’ll love Delft; f history, then The Hague, and for architecture, Rotterdam is you place. Leidse was was great tour guide for dirt-time visitors. He provided a great balance of information and humor at a perfect pace.

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

Mary_F, Jun 2026

Nice overview of Holland customs

Windmills, cheese, shoes, seaside. All included and very nice overview of Netherland customs. Volendam was a very nice seaside community to stop for lunch and enjoy the views. Walked on and drove along dikes and heard about the city and effects of water. Tour was 5 hours. Could have used 6 to spend more time at the windmill museum. We did leave a little late, ending late. Canal tour scheduled afterwards and was a push to make. (Scheduled 45 minutes after scheduled end of the tour.) I would recommend this tour for an overview of the countryside and Dutch customs.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

lauren_l, Jun 2026

A wonderful day trip from Amsterdam

The tour agency was located conveniently near the train station so it was easy to get to. The round trip bus ride made the keukenhoff an easy day trip from the Amsterdam city center. It was early in the season to see the flowers, but there was still a lot bloomed and we had a wonderful time!