Top Netherlands Outdoor Activities

Explore one of the world’s most cycle-friendly cities, Amsterdam, with ease—and use a bike to explore streets too narrow for cars and coaches. With a convenient pickup location, an included bike lock, and a GPS-narrated tour, you're on your way in no time, covering Amsterdam’s museums, streets, shops, and canals just like a local. Choose from a 1-, 2-, or 3-day rental to fit your schedule.

It can be hard to tick off all of Amsterdam’s highlights when exploring by foot. Open up the city with bike rental, and travel easily between locations while still enjoying an intimate look at landmarks such as the Old Church, Rijksmuseum, or Vondelpark. Choose a rental period that suits your schedule, and receive insider tips from the local provider, before benefiting from the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Seeing the highlights of the Amsterdam Light Festival usually involves a lot of walking—and battling with large crowds. But this cruise aboard a covered saloon boat lets you admire the Dutch capital’s illuminations with none of the fuss. Choose to purchase drinks and snacks at your leisure or upgrade to include a portion of snacks and an open bar of wine, beer, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and soft drinks.

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.

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 more intimate glimpse into Rotterdam, widely hailed as the Netherlands’ second city, on a bike tour that provides a comprehensive overview ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll travel between top Rotterdam attractions without getting lost and stop at points of interest without the hassle of parking. Plus, your guide provides ample restaurant and bar recommendations to enhance your experience of the city.

Explore the Wadden Sea islands on a full-day small-group tour from Amsterdam to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed islands in Holland. Look for seals, birds, and plant life as you travel around the islands by boat, stopping at the national park, a traditional village, and stunning beaches. Enjoy a meal of fresh seafood (own expense) and, if weather permits, enjoy a short hike on the mudflats.

Amsterdam's canal network looks different after dark, with lit gables and bridge reflections that aren't visible on a daytime cruise—but to see that perspective, you need to be on the water at the right time. This evening canal cruise covers the Rijksmuseum, Nemo Science Museum, and the Skinny Bridge by open electric boat, with an onboard bar available throughout. A free audioguide in nine languages is also provided to enhance your experience.

Alkmaar is famous for its cheese market and cultural landmarks, but knowing the best spots to explore can be difficult. Discover the working market and its history on a small-group tour of the city, then continue into the medieval center to explore sights including the Stadhuis and the Waag. Benefit from the small-group size for a more personalized experience, and gain insight into the city’s culture from your resident guide.

Get a new perspective on Amsterdam and see the city from the water. This tour on board a classic salon boat will take you around the city, through its canals, and introduce you to the Dutch capital's most notable landmarks, its culture, and rich trading history while you enjoy Dutch cheese and drinks.

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.

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Amsterdam on this entertaining and informative running tour. Jog around the city with a knowledgeable guide to admire local the sights and learn about Amsterdam's past, present, and future. During the run, you'll explore the city center at an easy pace, giving you the chance to relax and enjoy the gorgeous local scenary, all while looking out for oncoming bikes.

There's been a murder in the city. The police can't figure it out and time is ticking. Are you up for the challenge? With photos and a city map, you go into the city, looking for the right locations. At each location you take a group selfie and receive a new clue. Step by step you are getting closer to the truth. Can you solve the murder within 3 hours? In the meantime, you will discover surprising places you would normally pass by. This is no ordinary city walk, but an interactive experience that you experience together.

The countryside of Holland is notoriously flat, so enjoy it with a rental bike and cycle your way around the verdant countryside. See the old fishing village of Volendam, and on your way spot windmills, farms and plenty of typical Dutch vistas. Cyle by the Gouwzee lake and take a dip if you fancy it, or continue on to the 800 year old town of Edam and its traditional cheese market.

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.

Step into history on this guided tour of Maastricht’s Zonneberg Caves, where locals sought refuge during WWII. Explore the fascinating grid-like tunnels, discover old charcoal drawings, and hear stories that bring the caves’ history and significance to life. With your entry guaranteed, you can skip the long ticket lines and head straight inside to explore this popular attraction, learning more than you would alone.

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.

Don’t let your vacation disrupt your workout routine—this Amsterdam Fitness Pass gives you access to multiple gyms, studios, and hundreds of daily fitness classes across the city, without having to commit to a contract or subscription. Passes are personal and non-transferable, linked to individual users. Choose how many classes you’d like to attend and pick workouts that fit your schedule.

Explore Amsterdam the way it was meant to be seen—by bike—on this private tour. Follow a local host on a personalized tour of the city's most interesting neighborhoods and attractions. It’s a great way to soak up the sights and atmosphere in one of Europe’s most bike-friendly cities. Your local guide is a bike pro and makes this private tour an easy ride, with a stop for a local drink or snack.

Skip crowded streets and escape to Amsterdam's well-known waterways on this cruise along the city's canals. Taking place during Amsterdam Light Festival, enjoy the illuminations on display from your comfortable seat onboard an electric canal boat. Stay cozy with the blankets provided for you to snuggle under, and choose whether to refuel by purchasing snacks and drinks at the bar.

Explore one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world as the locals do with this two-wheeled private tour around some of Amsterdam’s best sights. A great way to cover lots of ground in a short amount of time, this tour is perfect for helping you get to grips with cycling around the city and includes visits to some of the city’s most important landmarks and interesting places.

Discover a new side of Amsterdam’s World War II history on this private bike tour. Meet your guide and get outfitted with a fully adjustable 7-gear bicycle before cruising along the Amstel River, passing sites like Holocaust memorials and the River Quarter, where Anne Frank grew up, and learning more about WWII and Anne Frank’s life from your guide than you ever would on your own.

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.

The Keukenhof Tulip Garden and village of Giethoorn are two of the most enchanting destinations in Holland, but seeing both in one day via train or bus is a challenge. With this tour, save hours with transportation directly from Amsterdam. Stop to take in the colorful blooms at one of the largest flower gardens in the world before continuing on to Giethoorn for a boat tour along its historic canals.