Top Netherlands Outdoor Activities - page 35

Explore the captivating Western Islands of Amsterdam, where rich history meets modern creativity. This part of Amsterdam is rarely visited by tourist, it therefore still has a very authentic atmosphere. This walking tour unveils the vibrant past of Bickerseiland, Prinseneiland, and Realeneiland, once bustling centers of trade and industry. Stroll through charming streets lined with impressive warehouses and unique public gardens, and encounter striking landmarks like the Giant of Bickerseiland and converted grain silos. Learn about the area's transformation from industrial hub to artistic haven, as your knowledgeable guide shares intriguing stories and hidden gems along the way. - Immerse yourself in the history of Amsterdam’s Western Islands - Discover unique architectural contrasts from warehouses to modern apartments - Hear fascinating tales about the area’s past from an expert guide - Experience a mix of art, history, and culture in a picturesque setting

Step into a realm of digital excitement with exclusive VR free-roam experiences designed for groups of friends, family, or colleagues. Choose from an array of thrilling games, from intense SWAT missions to the enigmatic mysteries of ancient Egypt. Engage in heart-pounding teamwork as you crack codes and solve puzzles before time runs out. After a session filled with strategic fun, unwind at the bar with drinks and snacks while you discuss your game highlights. Who will reign supreme as the ultimate escape artist.

Step into another world together with your group! Our wireless free-roam VR technology lets you move freely around the play area. Team up, communicate, and tackle exciting challenges as though you’re right in the middle of the action. Professional guidance and high-quality VR equipment make it easy to join in, even if you’ve never tried VR before. A unique and unforgettable experience for families, friends, and colleagues!

Most visitors reach the Zaanse Schans by tour bus. You'll arrive the way everything once arrived here: over the water. The Verbetering is an original 1916 Dutch cargo barge and certified museum ship, one of the last historic ships still allowed to moor in Amsterdam. This day retraces her own freight route, sailed by the family that owns her: out across the IJ from minutes beyond Central Station, through the locks and onto the river Zaan, until the windmills rise ahead of the bow. Ashore you have two full hours, the complete Zaanse Schans ticket included: two working windmills, the Zaans Museum and Verkade Experience, the World of Windmills, the Weavers' House, the Zaan Time Museum and a clog-making workshop. Nothing to book, nothing to queue for. Home goes the long way, across the polder and down a centuries-old tow canal, never more than 12 guests aboard and always a dry seat. Years from now you'll still tell people about the day you sailed a real cargo ship to the windmills!

Discover Amsterdam beyond the usual highlights with Tourizzy - a self-guided video tour through the city’s canals, historic streets, lively squares and charming neighbourhoods. Explore at your own pace with GPS-linked locations, while short videos bring the stories, history and local character of each place to life. See famous spots such as Dam Square, Damrak and Westerkerk, wander through the Jordaan and Nieuwmarkt, and discover places like Spui, Bloemenmarkt and the historic Oude Kerk. *Explore Amsterdam independently and at your own pace *Discover iconic landmarks and charming local neighbourhoods *Watch engaging short videos at each location *Learn interesting stories and facts about the places you visit *Use GPS-linked stops to easily find each location *Start, pause or continue the tour whenever it suits you *No fixed meeting time and no need to follow a group *Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families

Each year in spring more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths bring an incredible amount of colors and fragrances to the 32 hectares of Keukenhof, the famous flower park in the province of South-Holland. The gardens are part of the 15th-century estate of Slot Teylingen and used to be the castle's kitchen garden. In 2026 the park opens its doors from the 19th of March until the 10th of May. Our driver will pick you up and bring you to Keukenhof in the city of Lisse, a 45-60-minute ride. You will have plenty of time to explore the beautiful gardens, after which you can decide to continue exploring other parts of the Netherlands or go back to your accommodation.

Pedal through Amsterdam’s famously bike-friendly streets with a 3-hour, private bike tour of the city with a local guide. Get a personal orientation of neighborhoods and landmarks as you trace a route from the city center to Dam Square, the West Church and the Museum Quarter. Turn into the Vondelpark to explore lush paths and tree-shaded trails. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to customize the itinerary to your interests, with the option to visit the Canal Belt, Red Light District or roads along the Amstel River.

Enjoy spotting some of Amsterdam’s most famous landmarks from the calm waters of its iconic canals on a luxury cruise. Sit back and relax as your captain steers you under dainty bridges and through Amsterdam’s many unique neighborhoods, and learn about the history of each specific area and their historic buildings from your guide. Sip on a glass of wine or a beer and take it easy.

Learn all about different sides of Dutch culture, from tulips to cheese, on this private experience from Amsterdam. Get picked up straight from your accommodation, and let your driver navigate the city’s cycle traffic for you while you sit back and relax. See sprawling, colorful tulip fields, taste your choice of 30 different cheeses, visit a clogs factory, and more.

Experience the best of the Dutch countryside on a private day trip from Amsterdam, combining three destinations, including Keukenhof tulip fields and Giethoorn. Cruise the peaceful canals of Giethoorn, explore its charming museum, visit the vibrant Keukenhof Gardens in full bloom, and see traditional windmills at Zaanse Schans—including one still producing paint used by Rembrandt. Travel in comfort with a private driver, enhanced hygiene measures, and included entrance tickets throughout.

Escape the bustling city with a private trip to the car-free village of Giethoorn, traveling easily to the outlying location by luxury vehicle, with pickup and drop-off from your Amsterdam hotel. Avoid limiting tour itineraries with free time to explore the quaint village, opting to explore its natural and rural sights by barge, foot, or canoe, and select a departure time that suits you.

Start the fun sooner when you are collected by a private driver from your address in Amsterdam and follow the most efficient route to Efteling amusement park. Your skip-the-line tickets are already included, so you’re ready to explore the park and hop on a ride as soon as you arrive. One of the most visited theme parks in Europe, there are rides for young children and grown-up thrill seekers too.

Instead of fighting your way through Amsterdam’s public transport, enjoy a truly seamless experience with this private transfer service to Keukenhof Gardens. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the countryside views from the comfort of your private car while your driver does all the hard work for you from beginning to end.

Discover in a private sightseeing tour to one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn. Giethoorn is by far the most romantic town of the Netherlands. Located in Overijssel in the east of the country, it is surrounded by nature and water. So much water indeed, that the village of Giethoorn doesn’t have any cars riding around. Many houses are only reachable by boat and this is exactly how the inhabitants of Giethoorn travel. You will have a guided canal cruise underneath the linden trees, admire the typical wooden bridges and the old farmhouses. You can also drive a boat by yourself. After the canal cruise you can have a nice lunch and after your lunch you have some free time to stroll in to this beautiful village or to buy some nice souvenirs. You wil be picked up at your hotel or other address in Amsterdam in a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan by a professional driver. After the tour you will be dropped of in Amsterdam as well.

Ditch the Amsterdam crowds and immerse yourself in scenic countryside and famous Dutch flowers with the help of a private guide. Take some time for yourself to explore the village of Giethoorn, and depending on the availability, pick your very own Dutch tulips as you explore through the flower fields.

Enjoy a full day immersing yourself among the beautiful flowers at Keukenhof Garden, one of the largest and most spectacular flower gardens in the world. Also, enjoy the Dutch countryside filled with windmills and silent canals. Get to see how world famous Dutch cheese is made and get to try them yourself. And, visit a clog factory to discover the secrets of this typical Dutch shoe - Enjoy a day away from the crowded city of Amsterdam - Get a private tour to the Keukenhof flower Garden. - Visit the beautiful Dutch village filled with Dutch Windmills. - Visit a wooden show factory - Witness interiors of one of the windmills & see how it actually functions. - Visit a local cheese producer where you can learn about Gouda and Edam cheese. - Enjoy free time to explore by foot, enjoy some beer or chocolate, or shop for souvenirs. - The tour is customisable. So if you have other wishes, I can try to accommodate it within the tour time.

No unlimited drinks package on this cruise, and that's the point. No stag parties, no cocktail queues. Just relax and take in the city from a near-silent electric boat on this evening cruise. See Amsterdam at its most atmospheric, as the city lights up for the evening. Step aboard our panorama boat and cruise through Amsterdam's UNESCO canal ring as illuminated bridges, centuries-old canal houses and cozy houseboats come into view. Your skipper shares local stories throughout the cruise, and an audio guide is available to download on your smartphone in 8 languages (Dutch, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese). The boat is heated for cooler evenings, the glass rooftop closes when it rains, and there is a toilet on board. • Dutch and English are standard commentary, other languages can be listned to via a QR code to be scanned by your phone. Your own phone will have the commentary. Please make sure you have a enough battery and earphones with you.

But once a year, the flower fields surrounding Amsterdam burst into bloom. Ensure you don't miss this time-limited natural spectacle on a tulip fields tour from the Dutch capital, which includes transportation and tickets to the family-owned Tulip Experience. You'll learn about the growing process in the indoor museum before posing for photos in the glorious gardens.

Discover the charm of the Dutch countryside on a small-group tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Begin your day with a scenic windmill cruise through the picturesque Zaan River landscape, where you’ll get stunning views of iconic windmills. Explore Zaanse Schans on foot, visiting traditional wooden houses and witnessing a live wooden shoe-making demonstration. Indulge in a cheese tasting at a local cheese farm and enjoy a complimentary stroopwafel before heading to Volendam. There, stroll along the vibrant harbor and soak in the local atmosphere. - Scenic windmill cruise showcasing the beauty of the Zaan region - Visit a cheese farm with tastings and a live wooden shoe demo - Complimentary freshly made Dutch stroopwafel - Free time in Volendam to explore and relax at your leisure This small-group experience offers a more personal atmosphere, plenty of opportunities to interact with your guide, and a relaxed pace throughout the day.

During December and January, Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal network hosts the Light Festival. This boat cruise offers unobstructed views of the festival’s light installations from the boat's open top. Enjoy live commentary from your guide as you sail past top Amsterdam attractions such as the Red Light District, and stay warm on board with a hot drink.

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) in a fun and interactive way on an adult self-guided tour that lets you explore the area at a pace suited to you. This self-guided package includes a drink and surprise stops at two mystery venues—for which the admission tickets are included. As Amsterdam Red Light District guided tours are now limited to the perimeter, a self-guided tour is the best way to explore the area.

This private tour is so cool because it's fantastic to ride an electric scooter and see the countryside. "Let's go Dutch". Only your guide, who is a local, knows if, when, when, why, what etc :-) This is so much fun ! Groups bigger than 4 on request. Send us a message first please. Same if you want another starttime for the tour.

On this full day small group tour we start with the world renowned spring flower exhibition at the Keukenhof: Millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths display their vibrant colors in this huge landscaped garden in English style. As we start the day early we beat the crowds and can wander the park at leisure to enjoy the many flower exhibitions! After a stop at the Tulip Experience or Tulip Barn for even better photo opportunities and great souvenirs we head to the area North of Amsterdam: did you know this is the largest commercial tulip area in the world? We will enjoy lunch in a local pub in one of the authentic little villages in the area before taking a leisure drive with plenty of stops: miles of dazzling colors along the coast! We will even walk up one of the dunes to see the fields from above: a truly magical eperience.

Experience the beauty of the Dutch countryside on this intimate day trip. Be amazed by the internationally acclaimed Keukenhof Gardens, with its collection of flowers spanning over 32 hectares. Next, discover the history of traditional Dutch farming at the Zaanse Schans. A holiday in the Netherlands is not complete without visiting these beautiful destinations.