Top Amsterdam Half-day Tours

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $50

Immerse yourself in the countryside of the Netherlands and enjoy a quintessentially Dutch experience on the back of a bike on this guided tour from Amsterdam. Escape the bustling city crowds with the help of a local guide to lead you along at a gentle pace. See picturesque villages and windmills, with plenty of time to stop for photos, and take a break at a farm to try freshly-made cheeses.

Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour /E-bike Option

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.

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from $47

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

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

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from $46

Eat your way around Amsterdam on this small-group food walking tour that covers 1.5 miles (2.5 km) of the city. It includes over 10 delicious tastings at five local eateries that most travelers miss. At each venue, try Dutch delicacies, from freshly-made stroopwafels (syrup-filled waffles) to artisanal Gouda cheese. As you take a leisurely stroll between locations, see the canals that Amsterdam is famous for, and ask your guide for recommendations.

10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

(3,601)

from $103

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.

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

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from $41

Discover the beauty of the Dutch tulip fields on a luxurious half-day escape from Amsterdam. Hop on our comfortable coach and arrive at the amazing Tulip Experience, your shortcut to a world of color, history, and unforgettable photo moments. Walk through the immersive tulip fields and a spectacular show garden featuring 4 million tulips in 700 varieties. Pick your own bouquet in the covered indoor picking area — rain or shine. Capture perfect photos at curated spots (windmill, tractor, clogs, bicycle, photo frame) designed for Instagram and TikTok. Enjoy local treats at the coffee corner, browse a regional market, and relax in a small cinema. Take home a colorful box of tulips — included with your ticket. Ideal for groups and families: easy logistics, accessible facilities, and activities for all ages. Enjoy the exclusive photo opportunities: fewer crowds than major attractions like Keukenhof, so your photos stay clear and unique.

Amsterdam: Half Day Tour Tulip Fields and Tulip Experience

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

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from $41

This is Amsterdam: Highlights and Introduction Tour (MUST DO)

5.0

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from $41

Small Group Walking Tour in Amsterdam with Friendly and Fun Guide

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.

5.0

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from $40

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $50

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

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.

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from $207

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

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Taste and enjoy Amsterdam's top 10 foods as you explore the city on foot. In 3 hour stroll along canals and hidden gems as you indulge in sweet, savory & iconic Dutch foods paired with local drinks! Food Tastings & Highlights ● Poffertjes – Fluffy mini pancakes with butter and powdered sugar ● Chicken Saté – a Dutch-Indonesian favorite, juicy chicken skewers with peanut sauce ● Dutch Herbal Bitter – A spiced herbal liqueur, a classic Dutch heritage drink ● Herring and Battered Cod Bites – Classic raw herring and crispy golden fried fish bites ● Canals and Hidden Courtyards – Cycle along the Jordaan and UNESCO canal belt ● Dutch Bitterballen with Drinks – Golden fried snacks paired with local beer, wine, and/or jenever ● And more... Your guide shares insider stories along the way, blending food, culture, and history into one ride! Perfect for food & culture lovers, families with kids or adventure seekers who want to see more of the city while enjoying authentic traditions!

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Top 10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Guided Walking Food Tour

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).

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from $91

Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Amsterdam: Private Introduction Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

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from $38

Special Offer

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.

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

1 hourFree Cancellation

Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

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from $23

Special Offer

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Want to see the sights of Amsterdam from a boat, yet avoid the tourist crowds? Step aboard an electric sloop with a small group and enjoy unobstructed views of the city's landmarks. Enjoy Dutch snacks like bitterballen, stroopwafels, and local cheese as well as drinks from the open bar—including beer, wine, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and Dutch jenever—while your captain shares stories about the secrets of the city.

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Take a break from city life in Amsterdam and enjoy the beauty of the Dutch countryside on this private tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Edam. In addition to seeing picturesque windmills and canals, you’ll visit a local cheese producer and learn about the production of Gouda and Edam cheese. The tour offers a balance of scheduled stops and free time, and you can customize it to your preferences.

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from $71

Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Edam: Private tour (Max 3 per)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $201

Orientate yourself in Amsterdam and discover the city’s highlights as well as its hidden gems on a bike tour. Zip easily between landmarks, saving time and covering more ground that possible by foot, ideal for visitors with limited time in the city. Enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group tour of max 11 people, and gain insight into Amsterdam’s history and culture from your guide.

Small Group Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Hidden Gems

Private Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour: Windmills, Cheese & Clogs

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $335

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

Learn the secrets of Castle de Haar on this small-group tour from Amsterdam. Perfect for visitors looking to get out of the canal city and explore a different side of the Netherlands without the stress of renting a car or organizing everything, this small-group tour includes all your transportation and a guided tour of the fairytale-esque Medieval castle as well as the chance to explore the grounds.

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from $136

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Castle De Haar Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Amsterdam has a vibrant culinary scene that can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. Let an expert epicurean guide help you relish the bites and cultural highlights of Amsterdam’s sophisticated Jordaan district on a small-group food and walking tour. Visit local foodie hotspots to sample Dutch delicacies, including Gouda cheese, traditional Dutch apple pie, and herring. Enjoy a calmer experience with several authentic Dutch tastings as you discover places off the conventional tourist trail.

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from $177

Jordaan Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition

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from $108

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Exclusive Guided Tour w/ Reserved Entry

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $106

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What are people saying about Amsterdam

Carol_G, May 2026

Great way to spend the day

This was a really great way to spend a day in Amsterdam. Our tour guide Ian was lovely, he gave us the perfect amount of history and background to keep things interesting but still light and enjoyable. The amount of food at each tasting was very generous, in fact we split several of the items because one per person would have been too much. We had a full group of 15 and truly enjoyed talking with other guests from various countries. The amount of the city covered during the tour made us feel like we got a good tour and didn’t just stay in one small area. Highly recommended

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

Ellen_B, May 2026

Great way to see two...

Great way to see two iconic sights in one day. Our guide, Kenny, was very friendly and knowledgable. We had ample time to explore both sights and highly recommend taking this tour if you have limited time during tulip season and hopefully Kenny will be your guide.

Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour /E-bike Option

Christina_S, May 2026

Amazing experience!

So glad we opted for the ride outside of the city. Eloise was a fantastic guide! The scenery was gorgeous and the cheese at the farm was so delicious. Lots of great historical information was shared and we also got a little exercise. We highly recommend this tour and would definitely do it again.

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

Irina_B, Apr 2026

Wonderful guide, great experience learning about Rotterdam, Delft and Hague

Rachid was a wonderful guide. We had a small group of five people and he was able to change some plans to make sure that we visited places that we were interested in. He spent more time with us, than was planned originally. Very friendly, super accommodating, interesting conversations, and a lot of knowledge about the area. We truly enjoyed our tour and I would like to recommend Rachid to anybody who takes tours in Amsterdam or around.

Jordaan Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition

Michelle_B, Apr 2026

Wonderful food tour!

We were lucky enough to have Micky as our guide for our food tour of the Jordaan. She was informative with great information and interesting facts to share, including her own family history and perspective. She was warm and fun and our group was small (8 people) which was perfect. The food was tasty and sufficed for dinner. The tour went a little longer than the three hours because she was so considerate to answer everyone’s questions toward the end. Highly recommend this tour!!

Small Group Walking Tour in Amsterdam with Friendly and Fun Guide

Theodoros_A, Apr 2026

A highly positive...

A highly positive experience of a walking tour with a knowledgable, humorous guide apparently loving what he does and being healthily proud of his city. We ‘ve seen some hidden spots in Amsterdam that do also tell an inner story of the town - a far cry from tedious monologues on the splendour of buildings and sovereign long gone and forgotten ;-)). I would certainly recommend a tour led by David R., our guide for that day

Amsterdam: Red Light District Bar Crawl

Gabriela_T, Sep 2025

We had such a great...

We had such a great experience on this bar crawl! It was super interactive, and you were actually able to get to know people within your group because the hosts would initiate conversations or games amongst the group. This is great for a solo traveller who wants to make friends or even groups of people who want to make more friends. Andre, Tay, and Soraya were amazing hosts! Would highly recommend this bar crawl if you’re ever in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

Emma_R, Sep 2025

Great tour - worth the money!

Lucas was our skipper and he was excellent!! He gave us great insight into the city & its history. He was really friendly & easy to chat with, but also gave us privacy to take in the sights & talk amongst ourselves. The boat was very clean and Lucas was a great driver, we felt very safe the entire time! Refreshments on board (Cava & Beer) were great. Boat location was easy to find.

Amsterdam Open Boat Cruise with Live Guide and Two Drinks

Emily_G, Sep 2025

10/10 experience

We went at sunset and the views through the canals were stunning. Our tour guide and driver were both very friendly and knowledgeable, and they made the experience a 10/10 (and they never let my drink get empty either). Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Amsterdam as it was also very good value for money!

Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

Randall_H, Jul 2025

Inside Van Gogh

We arrived at our meeting point a little early, but our guide, Birgitte, was already there. She greeted us with a friendly smile and explained the details of our tour. Once inside, Birgitte, led us on a journey about the artist and the man, Vincent Van Gogh. Her education in art history and her in depth knowledge of Van Gogh was incredible and we learned many things about him we had not known before. Overall, a great tour and perspective about Van Gogh that is well worth your time and money