Top Netherlands How to Get Around in 2026

Discover the stories and secrets of Amsterdam’s most notorious neighborhood on a private walking tour of the streets surrounding the Red Light District. In the company of an expert guide, break away from the curious tourist throngs and explore hidden spots beyond the glowing red lights and windows.

Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed canals are the source of its wealth and strength, so a canal cruise is the perfect way to discover its history. Board a premium saloon boat with a rich interior and contemporary styling for a journey into Amsterdam’s historic heart, with a live guide to explain everything you’re seeing and point out details you might miss. For warmth, blankets are available at cooler times of year.

Enjoy the company of a small group as you pedal through Amsterdam and the surrounding countryside on this easygoing e-bike tour. Don't worry about navigation or safety as you can just follow your guide and focus on the scenery. Learn about the area's culture, history, and modern life through guided commentary as you cycle. Spot windmills and farm animals, and ride alongside the dikes.

Rotterdam is known for its history, art, and architecture, but it can be hard to tick off all of the city’s cultural highlights on a self-led excursion. Benefit from insights provided by an art historian on a walking tour of the city and explore iconic landmarks including the Markthal, Timmerhuis, and Erasmus Bridge. Along the way, pause for snacks and gain insight into daily life in the city.

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.

Explore Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ ‘second city,’ on two wheels with this small-group guided bike tour. Take in the ultra-modern architecture and boundary-pushing art as you cycle to the metropolis’ main sights and local hotspots. Stop off to get a close-up look at other top attractions, and hear insider stories about Dutch culture. On this tour, you’ll cover more ground than on a walking tour.

Trade Amsterdam’s bustle for the tranquility of the Dutch countryside—and enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience—on this private, half-day tour. Following morning pickup from your Amsterdam hotel, hop aboard your comfortable, private vehicle. Your first destination in Zaanse Schans, where you can admire its windmills. Next, head to the Volendam fishing village.

Join our guides on this tour where we visit one of the most charming places in Holland: the mills of Zaanse Schans. There is no better way to enjoy an afternoon of your trip than to visit the Zaanse Schans windmills, an area that was the economic engine of the country between the 16th and 18th centuries, as the Dutch took advantage of the force of the wind to grind the spices they brought from their colonies, make oils, mustards, paper, cocoa... Our specialist guides will explain its curious operation and accompany you to a clog workshop where they will show us live how traditional Dutch footwear is made. We will also visit a cheese shop where we can taste a wide variety of Dutch cheeses and explain the process of making the famous Gouda cheeses. Of course, before returning to Amsterdam, we will enjoy free time to stroll and take the best photos of your trip!

Combine the freedom of independent travel with the structure of a guided tour on this well-planned self-driving tour through the beautiful Flower Bulb Region. Drive your electric vehicle yourself, guided by the pre-set GPS navigation. The audio guide will keep you company along the way, telling you interesting things about the nature and culture of the region. The full tour will take about three hours.

Explore the area surrounding Amsterdam's notorious Red Light District and also learn about Dutch food culture on this private walking tour from Central Station to Dam Square. Get away from the crowds and get insights into local life and culture from your expert guide. Along the way, taste foods such as a *kroket,* Dutch cheese, and *stroopwafel.*

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.

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).

Rather than taking a traditional tour, see the highlights of Amsterdam in a different way on a scavenger hunt-style tour that combine elements of a walking tour, escape room, and treasure hunt. This self-guided tour means you can explore the city at your own pace, using a provided backpack that contains everything you’ll need to solve the clues.

Head to the coast and experience the Dutch beach lifestyle on this private self-guided tour in a Renault Twizy electric vehicle. This 2-person, eco-friendly vehicle is the best way to get around and is small enough to park virtually anywhere. Follow the built-in GPS and listen to the audio guide as you pass coastal villages, nature, and sand dunes.

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 some of the Netherlands’ most interesting places on this full-day tour from Amsterdam. A great way to squeeze lots of sightseeing into one day, you’ll start by learning about cheese, clogs, diamonds, and windmills at the historic village of Zaanse Schans. You’ll then swing by Afsluitdijk to learn about flood prevention and land management, before finishing up with a boat cruise around Giethoorn, a picture-postcard village that’s entirely car-free.

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.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Windmills of Kinderdijk combine postcard-perfect views with human ingenuity and rich history. Sadly, they take more than two hours and at least three changes to reach from Amsterdam on public transportation. Skip the self-drive stress when you join your female driver-guide on this minivan tour. Efficient route planning leaves time to visit Delft, see the factory, shop for souvenirs, and explore independently.

Take a whistle-stop walking tour around Leeuwarden, led by an English-speaking guide. Great for individuals who want a taste of the Netherlands but may be limited on time, this 1-hour and 30-minute private tour takes participants to the historical landmarks of this Dutch city. With the option to be picked up from selected nearby hotels, this tour is particularly suitable for visitors new to the Leeuwarden and looking for a friendly introduction to the local area.

Inject some fun into exploring Zierikzee with this app-based scavenger hunt through the city. Learn about its history and top sights as you follow clues, answer quizzes, and complete tasks in a team of up to six people. Skip the hassle of following a map and follow the GPS prompts through the old town, completing the route in just two hours or taking breaks along the way.

Explore historic Groningen through this self-guided city trail app. Solve riddles and challenges with friends and family—suitable for both Android and iPhone smartphones. Pick your day and time, stopping and re-starting whenever you wish. Games never expire and are available in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, and German.

Enjoy a unique way to explore the city of Venlo as you embark on a citywide, interactive game. Using just your smartphone, do research and answer questions about several locations in the city. Discover museums, monuments, streets, squares, and much more as you make your way through the game.

Eindhoven is a city few guidebooks focus on. Discover the Netherlands' tech and design hub using this fun, interactive smartphone game that's perfect for families and friends alike. Use GPS and data to follow the map, solving puzzles and challenges as you go, to find weird and wonderful buildings, quirky museums, canals and more. Up to six people can compete at any one time.

Get a more intimate glimpse into the streets of Amsterdam during a walking tour that reveals lesser-known places that you may otherwise have missed. Exploring on foot means you don’t have to worry about parking or traffic, while touring the area with a guide means that you’re party to information regarding local culture and politics—most of which you won’t find in the guide books.