Top Netherlands Cultural Tours

Explore a picturesque landscape of quiet canals, wooden bridges, and Dutch homes on a full-day tour from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, the ‘Venice of the Netherlands.’ Avoid crowded public transport and travel in a small group on a bus from central Amsterdam to Giethoorn. The village has no main roads, so along with your tour guide, take a boat trip cruising through Giethoorn’s canals and hear interesting information about the local history and people.

Discover the beautiful, modern architecture of Rotterdam during a small-group walking tour through the city center led by a local architect. See key architectural landmarks such as the Rotterdam Central Station, the Lijnban, the Markthal, the iconic Cube Houses, and much more. Learn more about the history of the buildings from your architect guide and snap photos of your favorite structures to admire later.

Get the inside scoop on Amsterdam’s most famous neighborhood on a walking tour of the area around the Red Light District (De Wallen). In the company of an expert guide who brings the area's history to life, go beyond the myths and discover the cultural significance of the area. Plus, exploring on foot lets you make regular stops and focus on the finer details of the fascinating enclave.

This small-group walking tour of Amsterdam’s historic center skips the guidebooks and massive bus excursions, instead exploring the city more like a local. With your guide leading the way, you’ll learn all about the city’s canals, bridges, medieval architecture, and more—you’ll even cover spots only known to locals. At the end of your journey, you’ll see Amsterdam in fresh dimension, the “Venice of the North” coming alive.

Go beyond typical tours and experience Amsterdam through local eyes on this unique walking tour. Hear real stories from locals about bicycle culture, entrepreneurship, living on water, coffee shop culture, and the Red Light District as you visit sights like the Westerkerk and canals. Connect with locals who share unique perspectives and enjoy local drinks and snacks along the way.

The Keukenhof Gardens are easy, if time-consuming, to reach by public transit, but to capture the perfect tulip field vistas you need a private vehicle. This half-day tour delivers that in style, with door-to-door transfers in the comfort of your own Mercedes-Benz V-Class, S-Class, or E-Class, and onboard Wi-Fi too. Start by touring a tulip farm, then enjoy and explore Keukenhof Gardens at your own pace for about 2.5 hours.

Get a flavor of Amsterdam’s famous alternative culture on a walking tour with a local guide. Stroll through Amsterdam's narrow lanes and squares and dip into smart shops to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, savor delicious local snacks (own expense), and learn about the history and culture of the city. Upgrade to include more stops, food tastings, and neighborhoods.

Discover Haarlem at your own pace on this cultural historical city walk with an Android-only audio guide. See the city's famed hofjes, museums, the old market, canals, and a historic brewery while learning about artist Frans Hals. Simply download the app in advance, enable GPS, don your headphones, and head to the start point: the guide starts once you are close.

Cover the highlights of both Brussels and Bruges on this full-day guided tour from Amsterdam, which includes air-conditioned transfers. Marvel at scenic landscapes from the comfort of your seat, tick off sights like UNESCO World Heritage Site Grand-Place, and enjoy free time to explore local culture and cuisine. Note that lunch and tastings are not included on this tour.

Amsterdam is famous for its bike culture, but cycling on a manual bike can be tiring. Explore the Dutch capital without exerting too much energy on an e-bike tour. Don't worry about checking the map—you'll follow your guide through winding cobbled streets to an eclectic selection of sights, including the Jordaan area, the Eastern harbour area, and the Scheepvaart Museum with its replica of a Dutch East Indies ship.

Discover history, canals and landmark architecture in vibrant Amsterdam on this private 3-hour city walking tour. Accompanied by your own informative guide, stroll around the heart of the charming Dutch capital and see highlights such as Dam Square and the De Wallen red light district. Learn about Amsterdam’s World War II history, stop to see the Anne Frank House, and amble through the delightful 17th-century canal district. As you explore, gain insight into the city’s culture and history from your guide, and break for a refreshing drink along the way.

Combine your workout with sightseeing on this running tour of Maastricht. In a small group of no more than 12 people, jog through squares, past watermills, city walls, and more. The pace is adjusted to suit everyone and there are plenty of stops for explanations and anecdotes.

Skip crowded group tours and enjoy a private tour with hotel pickup to Tulip Experience Amsterdam, Keukenhof, and Zaanse Schans. Benefit from skip-the-line entry to the Netherlands' best-known flower garden to see more than seven million bulbs, admire windmills and clog factories at Zaanse Schans, sample cheese at a local farm, and pick your own tulip bouquet from a flower garden.

Go beyond the history books and enrich your knowledge of Anne Frank’s early life on a private walking tour of Amsterdam-Zuid, a history-rich borough of Amsterdam. Visit Anne Frank’s family home, first school, and the store where she bought her famous diary. Discover facts about the young writer and her legacy as you explore at your own pace with a private guide. Enjoy coffee or tea included during your tour.

Get the inside scoop on some of the Dutch capital's most fascinating neighborhoods with a private, 5-hour walking tour of the Red Light District, Jordaan area, and other sights. Learn the background behind the city’s famously liberal attitudes towards prostitution and drug use, and let a local show you other urban highlights like the Anne Frank House, Rembrandtplein, the Begijnhof, and the lively Albert-Cuyp Market.

Explore the highlights of The Hague from the perspective of a local with this private walking tour. No need to worry about a jam-packed itinerary of sights that don’t interest you—the tour is customizable with no set route, so the guide can plan a walk to suit your interests. As it’s a private tour, you can ask plenty of questions along the way, and get lots of great city tips too.

Avoid the crowds on land and admire Amsterdam from the water during a cheese-and-wine cruise of the city’s UNESCO-listed canals. You’ll have plenty of room to relax on board as you listen to anecdotes that reveal the history and culture of the Dutch capital. Plus, unlimited alcoholic drinks and a platter of Gouda cheese make sightseeing even sweeter.

Ideal for the more introverted traveller, this audio-guided tour of Amsterdam combines all the benefits of a guided tour with the joys of independent sightseeing. Pause to take photos, explore a little deeper, or just enjoy a break whenever you choose, rather than rushing to keep up with a group or an in-person guide. And, better still, skip any attractions on the list that don’t appeal to you.

Discover the medieval streets of Haarlem, a quaint city just north of Amsterdam, on this walking tour through its old town. With a private guide, walk along the canals and through its alleys to learn more about the history of the old merchant city. Discover important landmarks, including the Grote Markt and St. Bavo Cathedral, as well as hidden gems in the city.

Take a day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof Garden, the largest flower garden in Europe, and see the tulip fields. Enjoy an included ticket, hotel pickup, and a tulip experience with a surprise gift. Start your day with free hotel pickup in Amsterdam and head to Keukenhof Garden. Discover a world full of colorful and fragrant flower fields, including 800 different species of tulips, crocuses, daffodils, and hyacinths. Enjoy free time to take photos and have lunch in the garden. Then, you will stop at one tulip field to take beautiful and unique pictures. After the photo stop, you will go to the tulip experience center to learn more about the history of tulips and flowers. At the end of the tulip experience, you might receive a surprise gift. Finally, return to Amsterdam with a drop-off at your hotel.

Get your bearings in Amsterdam and enjoy an overview of the main sights in just two hours with this small-group, tip-based walking tour. Skip the hassle of following a map and follow your guide along the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt and into the maze of cobblestone lanes in the old town to learn about the city’s history and admire a few of the most significant sights, including Dam Square and the Royal Palace. Note: this is a tip-based tour; pay what you want at the end.

Learn about the life of Anne Frank on this small-group 2-hour walking tour with a local guide. Meet at the National Monument, then follow the footsteps of Anne as you explore her neighbourhood during the Second World War. Along the way, listen as your guide shares powerful stories of Anne’s life in hiding and insights into her diary. A powerful alternative—or addition—to visiting the Anne Frank House (note: this tour does not include entrance tickets to the Anne Frank House. Those are sold exclusively on its official website).

Discover the impact of World War II on the city of Amsterdam and the poignant story of Anne Frank as you explore the historic streets and canals of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter. This guided walking tour offers a powerful exploration of the city's history, from the Holocaust in Amsterdam to the resilience of its people. Walk with a small group or upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience.

Enjoy an intimate atmosphere and a dedicated guide on this private half-day tour of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter. Your local host's commentary focuses on Anne Frank's story and the Netherlands' role in World War II. Visit the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Museum, and other key Jewish landmarks. Booking a private tour ensures plenty of time for questions and discussion.