THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch classics.
The 15 most popular tours in the Netherlands. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
8-hour bus tour from Amsterdam to windmills, cheese tasting, clogs, and fishing villages at Volendam and Marken.
“Pretty good tour. The guide Holly is the best guide we had in the multiple tours we did between Amsterdam and Brussels. I'd change Marken for more time to tour the windmills though.”
A 2-hour walking tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, anchored at the Portuguese Synagogue, with Anne Frank, WWII resistance, and memorials.
“Peter was excellent and highly recommended. Clearly an expert on his topic. Could relate from his own experience of living in the area and his grandparents lived experience during and before the war. He was a passionate speaker and compelling to listen to, to the extent that at times I felt I was personally experiencing…”
Walk the Ajax paths at Johan Cruijff ArenA with an optional guide or self-paced audio tour, plus discounts at the Fanshop and Café Jopie.
“You can really feel the heritage, and staff were really friendly and helpful! Thank you Ajax!”
A 90-minute Amsterdam Red Light District tour with a guide in 5 languages, plus coffeeshop history at The Jolly Joker, with tough context.
“A really great informative tour with a brilliant knowledgeable guide. Thanks so much”
A 3-hour guided Amsterdam bike tour linking canals, Jordaan, De Pijp, and Magere Brug. Small groups, real history stops, great value.
“The tour was awesome. You get to experience the city from the bike view, which is different than walking… I would advise booking the first tour of the day due to the rain,… Other than the weather there was literally no complaints. I hadn't ridden a bike in a while and it came back naturally,…”
Half-day tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmills, clog-making and cheese tasting, plus an optional canal cruise voucher.
“Easy pick up. Excellent guide. Gorgeous place to visit with plenty of different things to see and do.”
A 2-hour walking tour through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, coffee shop culture, and tight historic streets, led by local guides.
“Katy was friendly and knowledgeable giving us lots of information not just about the red light district and coffee shops, but on Amsterdam in general and her experience of living in the city. We would highly recommend her”
See Rotterdam from streets and the Maas River in one hour on an amphibious bus, with live commentary and a signature splash moment.
“Brian was a great host, knowledgeable and great humour. I thought the way the seating was arranged was a great idea.”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with an expert guide, hear Anne Frank diary excerpts, and visit WWII memorials in your chosen language.
“Zoe was an excellent guide! I am really glad we chose this tour and learned so much about Jews in Amsterdam, as well as the Holocaust. Zoe had a lot of knowledge and was very personable. We enjoy small group tours very much and would highly recommend this one!”
Keukenhof tulips meet a 60-minute windmill cruise from Amsterdam, with flexible garden time and easy hop-back buses.
“Spectacular gardens, the flowers are amazing and the park is emasculate. Windmill very busy spot but we have seen a number of working windmills with this same company. Every trip is super and very responsibly priced”
Small-group Anne Frank walking tour through central Amsterdam, linking Jewish history and Nazi occupation, ending outside the House.
“Excellent tour guide. Very informative and was a wealth of knowledge not only about Ann Frank but the city as a whole. Would highly recommend. Thank you.”
2-hour Amsterdam cultural walking tour from Dam Square to Begijnhof, with WWII and Golden Age stories plus free sights for $30.
“Sonja is an amazing guide, she is a very knowledgeable and nice person.”
Full-day Giethoorn from Amsterdam with a 1-hour canal boat trip, thatched-roof farmhouse sights, and plenty of free time to wander.
“Really good trip. Our guide was nice guy. Overall I liked it.”
3-hour small-group trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for clog-making, Gouda cheese tasting, and a working windmill visit.
“Really informative, just the right length, exceptional guide and transport”
A 9-hour day trip from Amsterdam covering The Hague, Rotterdam, and Delft, with a Peace Palace walk, Markthal free time, and Royal Delft entry.
“Excellent use of time for doing do much. Great value for money for the comfort, information, itinerary. Just the right amount of information, good communication from guide. Overall, I highly recommend.”
