Top Amsterdam Day Trips - page 2

Orientate yourself in Amsterdam and discover the city’s highlights as well as its hidden gems on a bike tour. Zip easily between landmarks, saving time and covering more ground that possible by foot, ideal for visitors with limited time in the city. Enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group tour of max 11 people, and gain insight into Amsterdam’s history and culture from your guide.

Finished touring Amsterdam and want to see more of Holland? Don’t miss this full-day tour featuring the highlight attractions of the Netherlands. Visit The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government, and watch how the blue-and-white Delft pottery is made. Admire the experimental architecture of Rotterdam, get on board on a Rotterdam Cruise for stunning city views and explore the miniature park of Madurodam.

Explore the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam with a small-group tour. Meet your guide at a departure point and climb aboard a minivan for a full-day tour to Rotterdam, Delft, and the Hague. Skip the hassle of rental cars or public transportation and admire views during the drive. See the experimental architecture of Rotterdam, check out important government buildings in the Hague, and discover the old town of Delft, home to blue-and-white Delft pottery.

Bypass the lines at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and admire van Gogh’s works with your very own private guide. Gain priority access and explore the highlights of the museum, home to the world’s biggest Vincent van Gogh art collection. Let your guide introduce you to sublime masterpieces such as ‘Sunflowers,’ learn the significance of some lesser-known paintings, and see pieces by artists who influenced his style, such as Gauguin and Monet. A perfect introduction to the museum and the great artist’s life and work.

Experience typically Dutch landscapes of fishing villages, windmills, and craftsmen’s shops on an award-winning small-group tour from Amsterdam. Visit restored windmills in Zaanse Schans, and walk the dikes and harbor of Volendam, a pretty port lined with bright houses and sailboats. Sample locally-make cheeses and Dutch schnapps, and enjoy time to choose a restaurant for lunch.

Spend less time waiting and more time admiring the masterpieces of the Rijksmuseum on a skip-the-line tour. Designed with time-pressed travelers in mind, this tour takes you right to the heart of paintings by European masters such as Rembrandt, and Hals, and offers insight into European art history that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebooks. Plus, a maximum of 14 travelers means that you’ll plenty of opportunities to ask you guide questions.

Admire Amsterdam’s beautiful canals by night on a canal cruise. Board a traditional canal boat and enjoy the scenery as you cruise the UNESCO World Heritage site canals. Pass by floodlit landmarks such as the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House, and savor the twinkling lights and silhouettes of the canal bridges, merchants’ houses and churches. As you cruise, hear about the city’s history from your audio guide.

Hop on an e-bike to see the Netherlands the local way, on two wheels. This small-group tour takes you to Zaanse Schans to pedal amid its windmills and the village of Zaandam where traditional wooden houses provide the backdrop. Ample time is included to explore on foot, take photos, and check out stalls selling Dutch cheese and clogs.

Concentration camps sprung up across Europe in the 1930s, including near Amsterdam. On this small-group tour, you’ll visit the WWII Nazi camp Vught, witnessing the barracks, crematorium, reconstructed watchtowers, and more first-hand. In addition to an audio tour, your guide provides valuable insight into this somber time and place in history, where Nazis tooks 31,000 prisoners—not that long ago.

Want to see the sights of Amsterdam from a boat, yet avoid the tourist crowds? Step aboard an electric sloop with a small group of 12 people max and enjoy unobstructed views of the city through panoramic glass windows. Enjoy Dutch snacks like bitterballen, stroopwafels, and local cheese as well as drinks from the open bar—including beer, wine, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and Dutch jenever—while your captain shares stories about the secrets of the city.

This small-group walking tour, limited to just 6 people, gives you an insider’s view of the beautiful city of Amsterdam. An informative guide leads your group around Amsterdam’s historical center and past top attractions such as Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Nieuwmarkt, and the Red Light District. During this morning stroll, discover historical stories and snap photos of the UNESCO-listed canals and 17th-century gabled houses.

The Heineken Experience and a canal cruise are two must-dos for first-time visitors to Amsterdam and this tour includes both. Start with skip-the-line admission at the Heineken Experience where you enter at your pre-booked time slot. Explore the former brewery to see vintage equipment and learn about the production process. After a free beer tasting, head down to the docks and use your voucher to board your sightseeing boat. This 75-minute cruise is longer than others and sails past canal houses, bridges, churches, and more.

Absorb the canal-front sights of Amsterdam on a leisurely 75-minute sightseeing cruise. Take a seat in a comfortable, glass-topped boat, and enjoy the views as you glide along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals and listen to the informative audio commentary of passing attractions. And if you have children, the kid's ticket comes with a goodie bag and a free audio story that follows Sjonnie the Amsterdam mouse on an adventure through the city.

There are few European gardens as beautiful as Keukenhof Gardens, which bursts into bloom during the spring months of March, April, and May. This private tour from Amsterdam saves you the hassle of navigating an unfamiliar public transport system and promises the undivided attention of your guide as you explore the parkland.

Don’t waste time trying to hit the Dutch food hotspots alone, only to end up in tourist traps. Instead, join this comprehensive, intimate, and off-the-beaten-path food tour through Amsterdam, during which you stop at several distinct locations. Listen as your Amsterdam-local guide explains each foodstuff—such as Poffertjes (pancakes) or Gouda cheese—as you go. You also learn about the city's history, its former famous residents, and what daily life is like.

Unwind from busy sightseeing or set the mood for a romantic night on this relaxing cruise along Amsterdam’s fabled canals. Aboard a glass-enclosed boat, admire beautiful waterfront views of the UNESCO-listed canals as you sip wine and enjoy delicious snacks. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a day and cozy up with that special someone.

The Dutch countryside is waiting for you to explore it. See the iconic Zaanse Schans windmills, sail on a short riverboat ride over the Ijsselmeer river, and taste local Edam cheese while you learn how it’s made. See how the famous Dutch wooden clogs are made, and visit the historic fishing village of Marken. This Spanish language tour is led by a fluent Spanish-speaking guide.

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Amsterdam to Belgium. Discover the majesty of Brussels with its Grand Place and Manneken Pis. Explore charming Bruges, known as the "Venice of the North," with its canals and medieval architecture. Enjoy delicious Belgian cuisine and immerse yourself in the rich history of these cities. From iconic architecture to exquisite chocolates, this tour will take you through authentic experiences that will captivate your senses. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of Belgium on a trip from vibrant Amsterdam!

Known as the Venice of the Netherlands, the picture-perfect canal village of Giethoorn is a must for photographers. But, with the nearest train station around 5 miles (8 kilometers) away, it’s time-consuming to reach independently. This small-group trip gets you there in style, by comfortable Mercedes minivan, direct from your door. Your guide will arrange a boat ride and show you the highlights but leave you free time too.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and cuisine on a private 6- to 7-hour countryside tour. Comfortable and swift transportation takes you from the tourist crowds of Amsterdam and into the heart of Holland. Enjoy engaging commentary from your guide as you taste local cheese, stroll past windmills, and try on wooden shoes. Tour highlights include Zaanse Schans, the fishing village of Marken, Volendam, Church Broek, and more.

Delve deeper into the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands on a day trip that lets you tick off The Hague, Rotterdam, and Delft with ease. You won’t have to worry about navigating public transport and being on time for trains—instead, you’ll travel between each city and town in air-conditioned transport and enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to only eight others.

Visit the picturesque town of Giethoorn on a full-day tour from Amsterdam. Take a 1-hour boat ride through the ‘Little Venice’ of the Netherlands, and then enjoy some free time to explore the car-free village with its picturesque wooden bridges and farmhouses with centuries-old thatched roofs. On the way back to Amsterdam, stop at Afsluitdijk, a 20-mile (32-kilometer) long dike connecting the provinces of North Holland and Friesland.

Discover the UNESCO-listed wine terraces of the Douro Valley when you book this wine-focused tour that begins in Pinhão. With a private guide, climb aboard a 4x4 to navigate stunning off-road trails, villages, and private vineyards. Learn about the area’s winemaking traditions, sample several varietals, and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Douro River.