THE NETHERLANDS · DESTINATION
The Dutch classics.
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50-min Haarlem canal cruise from Smidtje Canal Cruises. See De Adriaan windmill, Jopenkerk, museums, and enjoy heated comfort.
“Stunning city and wonderful historical stories. The guide was very knowledgeable and funny. Definitely recommend!”
See Leiden’s City Hall, Hortus Botanicus, and canal houses on a 1-hour guided cruise under 88 bridges for $15.
“It was great experiencing Stuttgart from a different perspective and getting the history on the city! Our guide and skipper was very knowledgeable! This tour is highly recommended! 😃😀”
Step into a giant Gouda in South Holland. Learn cheesemaking hands-on, then taste Gouda yellow gold for $19 in about 1-1.5 hours.
“interactive experience, enthusiastic staff kept us amused and busy during the visit.”
50-minute electric canal cruise in Leiden from Blauwpoortsbrug with live Dutch/English stories, key sights, and covered comfort in bad weather.
“seeing Leiden from the canals was a great way to see the city. The guide/boat pilot was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. I highly recommend the canal tour.”
Cruise Haarlem’s canals in a covered 1954 sloop with snacks, cheese, and drinks, plus live English/Dutch stories from Mo.
“Was a really nice trip! And the guide was super nice”
50-minute electric open-boat canal cruise in Haarlem from De Adriaan, with an English/Dutch host, calm views, and snacks/drinks for purchase.
“We had a great time on the peaceful river and canals. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the history of the city was fascinating.”
2-hour official walking tour of Maastricht with a local guide: 5 km stroll, Saint Servatius stop when open, and clear history on foot.
“Wim is the best guide, very interesting and fascinating, I recommend it a lot. Much better than discover the city on your own. He also recommended good places to eat.”
Haarlem’s De Adriaan windmill tour for $9: guided inside look at 250-year-old milling, scale models, and unbeatable views from 12m.
“The tour was excellent! So glad we made it a part of our vacation.”
Rent a private electric boat in Leiden and captain your own 2-hour canal cruise, no license needed, with easy controls for groups up to 8.
“Driving an electric boat in a straight line was at first a little hard to get the hang of(!) but pottering round the canals in the sun while eating breakfast was lovely and worth the money. There were only four of us but you can take 8 in a boat - which would make it…”
75-minute Gouda canal cruise on Jan Salie or Jan Kordaat. See historic waterways and Museum Harbour with live Dutch/English guidance.
“Niet in het donker varen, want dan zie je niks. De opstapplek en de aanvangstijd waren foutief gecommuniceerd.”
Cruise Gouda’s canals in a traditional open boat, see 9 historic sites in 1 hour, and get skipper-led fun facts.
“Heel enthousiaste gids met veel weetjes over de geschiedenis van Gouda. Echte aanrader!”
Small-group Utrecht walk with canals, Dom Tower stories, the 12,500-bike parking, plus a local snack and included lunch.
“I loved that this tour was just off the regular sites of Utrecht. The guide was knowledgeable with stories that even locals stopped to complement. Certainly worth the time, and the lunch was also good.”
Step into Leiden’s 1590 Hortus botanicus for $14. See tulip origins, Japanese gardens, orchids, carnivorous plants, and old trees.
Explore 50 interactive optical illusions at Museum of Illusions Maastricht in 1 hour. Photos, games, and fun for all ages.
“The museum was smaller than I thought, but there are full of fun illusions!”
Walk into the Frans Hals Museum and HOF Museum in Haarlem with an audio guide, mixing Dutch masters and modern art.
