Top Netherlands Art & Culture

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.

Make the most of your time in the Netherlands by seeing Keukenhof botanical garden and Zaanse Schans in one day with stress-free transport from Amsterdam included. This day trip from Amsterdam takes you to the garden in the morning to see its impressive flower fields on a Lisse guided tour. Afterward, it’s on to Zaanse Schans to see its windmills and clog museum before enjoying a cheese tasting at a farm. Easy drop-off in Amsterdam concludes your experience.

Home to some of the world’s most iconic Van Gogh paintings, Amsterdam’s Van Gogh museum attracts lines often in excess of two hours. Beat the crowds with this priority admission ticket that also includes an Amsterdam canal cruise, during which you get unobstructed views of the city's waterside attractions. This stress-free combo ticket is an ideal choice for first-time visitors with limited time in the Dutch capital.

Experience the beautiful blooms of Keukenhof Gardens with a skip-the-line admission ticket and transfer package from Amsterdam. Different options let you tailor this tour to your budget and schedule—add an audio guide to narrate your journey through the Dutch countryside, choose a money-saving afternoon departure, or include a canal cruise ticket to use at your leisure. Whichever you choose, you’ll sail past the lines and admire more than 7 million flowers at your own pace.

Get a fascinating introduction to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour small-group tour with included admission tickets. Uncover the major works and interesting lesser-known pieces of this troubled, 19th-century Dutch artist. Gaze at the legendary *Sunflowers* and admire other masterpieces as your guide sheds light on the different periods of his work and what inspired him. You can upgrade to the private option for undivided attention.

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.

Relish the delectable bites and cultural highlights of Amsterdam’s sophisticated Jordaan district on a food and walking tour. With an expert epicurean guide, visit local foodie hotspots to sample smoked sausage, creamy Gouda, pickled herring, and more. Enjoy an alternative experience of Amsterdam as you discover places off the conventional tourist trail. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 12 fellow food-lovers.

Enjoy a wide-ranging introduction to Amsterdam’s highlights and history on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide right in the heart of the city, and set off on foot. You’ll see highlights like the Royal Palace and the Red Light District, will learn about the city’s origins and key moments in its history, will admire its UNESCO-listed center, and more.

Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensuring a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close, and learn about the region's rich history directly from your professional guide, with tasters of cheese and other local produce and interior tours included in the price. If option selected, you embark on a 1-hour canal sightseeing tour right after the tour, ending at Amsterdam Central Station.

Sit back, relax, and soak up Amsterdam’s top waterside sights while sipping unlimited wine, beer, or soda, on a shared canal cruise. The weather doesn’t matter, as you can either sit in the sun or under a covered deck as you cruise around the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring and discover tales and trivia that you’re not likely to find in the guidebook. For those who want a calmer journey, opt for the 2-drink cruise option.

Start this tour in front of the Amsterdam Voyager Hotel. From here you will walk to the famous Amsterdam Red Light District. First part of the tour leads through the old town area and Amsterdam's Chinatown. Here you get a insight of the history of Amsterdam and the area.  Then walk to the center of the Red Light District where the guide will tell you everything about the prostitution, coffeeshop culture and history of the Amsterdam Red Light District. Your guide will tell you how it is working as a prostitute in the Red Light District, the liberal laws and tell you many interesting facts. Your guide will also tell you about the coffeeshop culture of Amsterdam. Learn where the name “coffeeshop” comes from and some of the weird laws we have on the consumption and production of soft-drugs.

Perfect for travelers who couldn’t get tickets to the Anne Frank House, but who want to explore the past of Anne Frank and her story, this Anne Frank’s Last Walk and Experience combines a tour and a VR experience. Pass by Leiden Square (Leidseplein), Prinsengracht, Westerkerk, and Anne Frank House as your guide teaches you the history of Anne Frank. Then, afterward, pop into a virtual reality experience and explore the virtual house of Anne Frank at your own pace.

Discover the delights and history of Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside on a 3-hour, small-group trip from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn how these waterside factories helped drive the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. Numbers are limited on this tour for a small-group experience.

Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and coffee shops on a walking tour with a local guide. Explore the cobbled lanes of the famous area, plus Zeedijk Street and Chinatown, and see red-lit windows, sex shops, and erotic theaters. Your guide separates facts from fiction about the area’s past and the legalization of prostitution in 2000.

Start your journey with the best introduction to Amsterdam. A unique vision of the city which has a unique style of combining history with pure entertainment. This 2.5-hour* walking tour covers the main sights of the inner city. On this tour, you’ll hear the stories you’d never hear otherwise. With an expert guide, you’ll experience the history of this city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to how it became the most important trading city in Europe. From the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank’s story and Nazi occupation, the aim is to give you a perfect introduction to this city. After the tour, you’ll have all the time you want to explore further with fellow travelers. Whether you visit one of Amsterdam’s famous museums or check out the cafés and bars of the Jordaan District, this tour will help you get your bearings in this often confusing city and allow you to make the most out of your stay here.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this full-day tour through the countryside with round-trip transport from Amsterdam. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, including a traditional clog shop, artisan cheese factory, rural windmills, and the village of Giethoorn. Don’t forget your camera: The day also features a boat ride through Giethoorn’s waterways with rare views of the area.

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.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience of Amsterdam on an exciting bike tour of the dazzling Dutch capital. Follow a professional guide through the quaint waterways and winding cobbled streets of the city and discover an eclectic selection of sights off the conventional tourist trail. Delve into the rich history and 'coffee shop' culture of the city with your knowledgeable guide and get local recommendations from your local guide.

Escape the bustling city and discover the car-free village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Gain insight into the wetland from your guide as you drive past polders and dams, then board a cruise vessel to admire Giethoorn’s farmhouses, canals, and bridges from a traditional perspective. Enjoy hassle-free transfer to the outlying location with round-trip transport from central Amsterdam.

Hit three Netherlands signature scenic areas in a group of no more than eight travelers on this action-packed day tour, with an itinerary you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport. Tour a cheese factory and a clog factory and watch a diamond-cutting demo in Zaanse Schans, take pictures at the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), and enjoy a boat cruise and free time in Giethoorn, the Venice of the Netherlands.

A private walking tour is the perfect way to get an introduction Amsterdam and a personalized experience for your group. Orient yourself to its center as you are transported through its history. Your guide leads you through Old Town, the Red Light District and the Jordaan neighborhood. An excellent start to your visit, you leave wanting to know more.

Amsterdam by night is magical, with the street lights and gables reflected in the dark waters of the canal. Feel the romance on this classic canal cruise, in an open boat with a quiet (and sustainable) electric engine, plus an onboard bar. You’ll see sights from Jordaan to the Houseboat Museum, Amstel and the Westerkerk, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

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.