Top Netherlands Arts & Design

Swap stuffy museums and galleries for an immersive alternative: AMAZE Amsterdam—an audiovisual mix of light, sound, and cutting-edge technology. Work your way through an interactive route that uses lights, lasers, sound, smoke, media art, and special effects to surprise you at every turn, all set in a former nightclub.

Add some excitement to your Delft sightseeing experience with an outdoor escape game. Use an offline app on your smartphone to solve puzzles, traverse historic streets, and discover the city’s iconic landmarks like Nieuwe Kerk and the Vermeer Centrum. This interactive adventure, which can be played solo or with a group, is perfect for independent travelers seeking a flexible and engaging way to explore Delft.

Visit two great Hindu temples on your trip to Tamil Nadu and learn about their significance with this self-guided audio tour. Head to Gangakonda Cholapuram, a village that was once the capital of the Chola Dynasty, to begin your tour. Then, explore the grand, Thanjavur Brihadeeswara Temple, built by Rajaja I, and the Airavateshwarar Temple, built by Rajaraja II, to admire the artistic and architectural achievements.

Uncover the secrets of The Hague with this old town digital scavenger hunt. Take your time as you make your own way around the historical city, following clues and directions that lead you to heritage buildings, churches, and palaces as you traverse the city streets, discovering the stories of The Hague and learning about its importance both politically and culturally, as the home of the Dutch Royal Family.

Explore Utrecht in an interactive and dynamic way with this self-guided scavenger hunt throughout the city. Your quest is to find a monster that’s been hiding. Solve riddles, find clues, and play games to discover Utrecht’s attractions and find the monster. Discover several points of interest like the Dom Tower and Oudegracht canals, and listen to their stories right on the app.

Discover Amsterdam’s canals by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone, which lead to new places and amazing stories. Play a city game to discover the hidden stories behind the architecture of the houses and the old bridges. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: - Explore The Dam Square, The Descartes House, the Westerkerk and lesser-known places. - Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. - Find out why Amsterdam’s houses lean forward and search for one of the smallest houses in the city - Discover one of the oldest and the smallest bar/cafés tucked away in the centre of Amsterdam - Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

Take a half-day walking tour in Rotterdam that highlights remarkable buildings throughout the city. Your architect and landscape designer guides show you why the city is considered the architecture capital of the Netherlands, with examines of architectural styles such as postwar reconstruction, and modern planning and development. Expect to cover between 2.5-3.5 miles (up to 6 kilometers) with your guide providing live commentary and snacks along the way.

Delve deep into Europe's modern art movements and their cultural context. on a guided tour of Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum, renowned for its contemporary art collection. Enhance your experience of the museum as you explore with a guide and explore hidden ideas and specific art movements. Learn how to appreciate modern art, from impressionism to 21st-century icons like Marcel Wanders and Jeff Koons.

Looking for a day trip out of the busy Amsterdam city? Look no further. This private group day trip provides an educational experience through what’s known as one of the seven modern wonders of the world. Learn about the history of Dutch on the water and be amazed at the peaceful nature found in the surrounding landscapes.

Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, full of coffee shops, with a local who will show you all of their favourite spots. Discover the best of the "Gateway of the World, be venturing to off-the-beaten path tracks to see Rotterdam and experience it with a local! You will feel as if you've stumbled into a city from another era and getting to know more about the local culture, the local spots where people like to go for a coffee or for having dinner! You will get introduced to the city as if you just met your best friend from overseas and he would be showing you his city!

Rotterdam is always striving for a brighter future! Proof of this is the skyscrapers, the epitome of scientific thought, and the phenomenal leap which the city has made in the past 70 years. But apart from large-scale projects, Rotterdam has a hidden side that is equally interesting: Rotterdam's street art has a life of its own. But if you peek under the curtain, you'll realize how much more there is to see. Rotterdam is full of street art. From classic graffiti to street installations, from huge murals to tiny mosaics, Rotterdam has it all. Not only is there room for faceless hooligans, but also "the great and terrible" Picasso. Street art is a terrific storyteller, and it will present us with the most amazing, touching, and fascinating stories that no one else knows about. More tours(food, history, street art, architecture, modern art, museums, small towns, countryside, by bikes, ships, balloons, photo tours) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.

See a side of Amsterdam that’s usually reserved for locals on a half-day tour that reveals both hidden treasures and famous attractions. During this private tour, you’ll wander at your own pace—stopping whenever you please for photos and to listen to lesser-known stories—and enjoy undivided attention from your private guide.

Rather than rushing to keep up with a large group, combine a small-group or private walking tour of Amsterdam with access to the Rijksmuseum. Go way beyond the small information panels beneath the masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum as you explore with your guide, before strolling through the city to learn about what it was like during the 18th and 19th centuries. Upgrade to a private tour for the undivided attention of your guide.

Kinderdijk is one of the most extraordinary feats of water engineering in the world. It’s a landscape that’s shaped not by geography – but by centuries of human determination to hold back the sea. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how Dutch ingenuity transformed a flood-prone polder into a UNESCO World Heritage site, and how the millers who kept it dry still live and work here today. You’ll walk along the Lekdijk, a dike protecting around a million people from the river Lek, and descend past modern pumping stations into the polder – roughly a metre and a half below sea level. You’ll encounter two rows of windmills – round brick mills on one side and lighter octagonal wooden ones on the other – each reflecting the separate water boards that once governed this divided landscape. You’ll hear about the Hoek family, millers who’ve lived at Kinderdijk since the 1740s and whose descendants still operate the mills today.

It’s almost impossible to visit Giethoorn and the Enclosing Dike by public transport in a day. Skip the stress on this private tour with your own professional guide, who’ll collect from hotels anywhere in the Netherlands and chauffeur you by sedan (good for up to four), or minivan (for up to eight). Admire the 20-mile (32-kilometer) dam built in 1927 and capture epic photos of tranquil canals and wooden homes.

In December and January, Amsterdam is illuminated with unique artwork for the Amsterdam Light Festival. Experience it like a local—on two wheels—on this bike tour. There’s no need to worry about researching the route: Your guide looks after navigation with a break for a hot drink to beat the cold, too. Explore in a small group or upgrade for an even more personal experience on a private tour.

Discover the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam on a full-day guided tour of three very different cities: royal The Hague, historic Delft and modern Rotterdam. Start in The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government and home of the King. On a walking tour through the centre, see the Binnenhof, where Dutch politics has been decided for centuries, beside the Hofvijver pond. Drives past Noordeinde Palace, the King's working palace & Peace Palace, home of the International Court of Justice. Next comes Delft, the city of Johannes Vermeer. Visit Royal Delft, the last remaining 17th-century Delftware factory, see how the famous blue-and-white pottery is still painted by hand. Then enjoy free time to have lunch & wander the canals. End day in Rotterdam, rebuilt after the Second World War as the Netherlands' city of bold architecture. See the Cube Houses and the Erasmus Bridge, then step inside the Markthal, a huge arched food hall with one of the world's largest artworks painted across its ceiling.

Explore Amsterdam with a local guide on this tour created especially for families with children. You’ll pass by landmarks, including the Oude Kerk, the city’s oldest church, and the Royal Palace, and discover hidden gems you might otherwise have missed, including the aptly named Ghost Alley. The whole family will learn about Amsterdam’s history, culture and architecture from an insider, hearing stories and taking part in activities along the way.

During December and January, Amsterdam gets chilly but beautiful, with the canals alive in illuminations as part of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Soak up the beauty without too much of the cold when you prebook this cozy canal cruise with an audio guide to explain all the sculptures you see. Stay warm as you travel: The boat is heated throughout the cruise.

Delve into Hattem’s history and lore without the hassle of a fixed schedule with this self-guided audio tour. Follow the prompts and GPS directions through the old town to admire traditional windmills and cottages, the local church and town hall, the historic city walls, and even a few haunted spots along the way. Pause for a coffee and sweet snack at the Dutch Bakery Museum before continuing on at your own pace.

Experience the best of Amsterdam on this private tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, with all logistics seamlessly handled. Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy a traditional cheese tasting, visit picturesque villages, and cross to the Marken peninsula by ferry. Along the way, your guide will offer in-depth commentary and share insights often overlooked by standard guidebooks.

Discover breathtaking murals and graffiti, each with a unique story and personality. Be inspired by various artists who give the city a creative and lively appearance. This interactive route allows you to explore at your own pace and provides fascinating information and fun facts about the artworks you see along the way that you wouldn’t get to know without this route that will be provided by a PDF file. NOTE: When the payment has been completed, I will send you the PDF with the route by WhatsApp, this can take up to 1 day maximum. I will do my best to send the route as quickly as possible, but I am not online 24/7, so do not make your purchase on the day you want to walk the route, but at least 1 day in advance. Along the way, you will see work by: Dopie, Sivanski, De Strakke Hand and 2016 Sonsbeek Exhebition “TransAction”, just to name a few.

Experience the magic of Amsterdam in winter as you sail past the Amsterdam Light Festival artworks. Admire beautifully illuminated canals, sparkling bridges, and unique light installations that transform the city into a stunning nighttime spectacle. Step aboard a classic saloon boat with a heated interior and comfortable seating. Relax and enjoy panoramic views of Amsterdam’s illuminated canals and the artworks along the route. The boat used for your cruise may differ from the one shown in the photos. Drinks such as wine, mulled wine, beer, soft drinks, and hot chocolate are available on board. Upgrade to the unlimited drinks option to enjoy all beverages without limits, accompanied by a fresh stroopwafel or a portion of salted snacks. The photos give an impression of the experience from past years. We cannot guarantee any of the shown artworks. Jack Tours BV is not an official partner of Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/2027.

Experience the bright sights of the annual Amsterdam Light Festival in a more memorable way than simply walking on this canal boat experience. After you board the classic Dutch boat, glide through the world-famous Amsterdam canals and see many lit-up art installations along the way. Enjoy the option to buy drinks on board or upgrade to the unlimited package with mulled wine, beer, sodas, and more.