Things to do in Netherlands
Best Museum Amsterdam41 optionsDay Trips from Amsterdam8 optionsAmsterdam Walking Tour94 optionsAmsterdam Bike Tour22 optionsAmsterdam City Tour6 optionsAmsterdam Airport Transfer15 optionsZaanse Schans Tours28 optionsAmsterdam Food Tour54 optionsAmsterdam Red Light District Tour30 optionsRotterdam Airport Taxi5 optionsDelft Tours23 optionsEindhoven Airport Taxi6 options
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Amsterdam: Classic Canal Cruise with Cheese & Open Bar★ 4.85 (33,475) · 1h
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Open Boat, Dutch Snacks & Drinks★ 4.91 (18,740) · 1h 30m
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Electric Boat, Drinks & Bites★ 4.88 (31,770) · 1h
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour & Jewish Quarter★ 4.82 (13,511) · 2h€ 15.05View ›
Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Cocktails & Snacks★ 4.91 (6,767) · 1h€ 19.50View ›
Amsterdam Canal Cruise: UNESCO Waterways & Local Guide★ 4.95 (6,580) · 1h€ 19.50View ›
Amsterdam: Food & Cultural Tour with 10 Dutch Tastings★ 4.98 (6,417) · 3h 30m€ 79View ›
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam & Volendam Day Trip★ 4.75 (6,402) · 6h 30m€ 37View ›
Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Open Boat & Unlimited Drinks★ 4.92 (5,868) · 1h€ 18.27View ›
Amsterdam: 3-Hour Bike Tour & Hidden Neighborhoods★ 4.90 (4,477) · 3h€ 40View ›Top rated (10)
Amsterdam: WWII & Anne Frank Free Walking TourYou walk through Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter for roughly two hours, stopping at ten key sites including the National Holocaust Monument, the Resistance archive, Anne Frank's street, and Europe's largest synagogue. The guide covers the rise of Hitler, the occupation, the deportations, and the Dutch Resistance — all grounded in the specific streets and buildings where these events unfolded. You pay what you think it's worth at the end, and you leave knowing the neighborhood differently than when you arrived.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand what Amsterdam lost during the war and how the city's Jewish community lived before it — the free format means you can decide what the experience was worth to you, and the walking pace lets you absorb each stop instead of rushing through a museum.
Amsterdam: Small Group Canal Cruise with Dutch Bites & Local CaptainYou get a two-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with a local captain steering a historic electric boat through the UNESCO canal belt, the Amstel River, and neighborhoods where large tour boats can't reach. The group stays under ten, so you're not competing for space or the captain's attention. Dutch snacks, cheese, and a full bar—Jenever, Cava, wine, gin—are included. The boat has both open and heated indoor seating, a restroom, and runs year-round except during official weather alerts.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to skip the crowded big-boat cruises and actually hear their guide—the small group size is what makes conversation and real stories possible instead of just sightseeing in a queue.
Amsterdam: Small Group Walking Tour & Local StoriesYou’ll join a small group for three hours wandering Amsterdam’s canals, secret gardens, and Jordaan streets with an enthusiastic local guide. Expect stories you won’t find in guidebooks, a cozy café stop (with apple tart if you’re lucky), and even a handmade postcard to send home — plus plenty of moments that linger long after you leave.
Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture & WWII Gems | 2 or 3hrsA walking tour of Rotterdam with a local guide covering landmarks, hidden corners, and the city's history from medieval roots through WWII bombardment to its modern rebirth. Groups stay under 15 people. The 2-hour tour gives you the essentials; the 3-hour route goes deeper into stories and architecture, and you pick which suits your day.Is it for me?Pick the 2-hour tour if you're passing through and want the essential Rotterdam story without a full morning commitment. Choose 3 hours if you have the time and want to absorb the architecture and history at a pace that lets the stories land—the extra hour is what makes the difference between seeing the city and understanding why it rebuilt itself the way it did.
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Private Tour with Art HistorianYou’ll walk into Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum with an art historian guiding you—no waiting in line—and see masterpieces like “The Potato Eaters” and “Sunflowers” up close. Hear stories about Vincent’s life and family that go beyond what you’d expect from a regular visit. This private tour lets you ask questions, linger where you want, and leaves you seeing color—and maybe spring—a little differently.
Amsterdam: 60-Minute Private Canal Cruise & DrinksYou board a small private boat and spend an hour gliding through Amsterdam's canal belt, passing the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, and the Seven Bridges while a local skipper shares stories and practical insights. Drinks are included, the group stays under ten people, and you can bring your own snacks. The boat operates in all weather with blankets available, and dogs travel free.Is it for me?Best for anyone who wants to see Amsterdam from the water without the crowds or the logistics of navigating the canals themselves — the fixed hour and small boat size mean you actually get to sit still and look, which is harder to do on foot.
Amsterdam Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour with Local GuideYou walk the Albert Cuyp Market with a local guide who takes you straight to the best stalls, not the tourist ones. You taste Dutch fries, haring, stroopwafels, and foods from the immigrant communities that shaped Amsterdam's food culture—all tastings included. The guide shows you where locals actually shop and eat, and takes you into the Pijp neighborhood so you see how the city actually lives. Three hours, no separate food costs, and you leave knowing where to come back.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local without spending the morning figuring out which stall to trust or negotiating prices at each stop—the guide and included tastings take both off your hands, and you get three hours in a neighborhood that actually matters to the city.
Amsterdam: Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum Skip-the-Line 5.5hrYou skip the entry lines at both museums and spend 5.5 hours with a guide who knows the collections inside out, moving from Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum to Van Gogh's full body of work at his dedicated museum. A lunch break is included, the group never exceeds 8 people, and all entry fees are covered. Book with a mobile phone number on hand—they'll need it for the reservation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Amsterdam's two most important art museums in one morning without arranging separate tickets, timing yourself between stops, or standing in entry queues—the reserved access and fixed schedule handle all three at once.
Amsterdam: 4-Hour Walking Tour & Local EncountersYou walk four neighborhoods in four hours with a local guide, sit down twice for food and drink, and meet two real Amsterdammers whose stories connect to what the city is actually known for. The small group size and structured pacing mean you get both the history and the human side without feeling rushed or lost in a crowd.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Amsterdam beyond the postcard version — the guide and the locals do the heavy lifting of context and connection, leaving you with actual insight instead of just a list of sights you've checked off.
Amsterdam: LGBTQI History Walking Tour & Gay MonumentYou walk for two hours through Amsterdam's canal streets and historic squares with a historian guide, starting at the Homomonument and ending at the world's oldest gay bar. The tour covers 400 years of queer history—from 17th-century persecution to modern emancipation—with stops at the Royal Palace, Dam Square, the Red Light District, and Chinatown. You don't need to arrange transport or book separate attractions; the guide handles the narrative and the route.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Amsterdam became a gay capital and you'd rather learn from a historian than read a plaque—the two-hour walk covers centuries of queer history in one afternoon, and the small group size lets you ask about the details that interest you most.
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The Hague Walking Tour: Mauritshuis, Binnenhof & Royal PalaceYou’ll start outside the Mauritshuis and wander through The Hague’s historic heart with a local guide who knows all the quirks—from royal palaces to comic book statues. Expect stories about politics, art, and everyday Dutch life as you stroll gardens and stone courtyards. You might even catch locals picnicking by palace gates. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s feeling what makes The Hague tick.
Rotterdam: 2-Hour Walking Tour & Local Architecture GuideYou walk for two hours through Rotterdam's postmodern architecture and WWII history, starting and ending at Markthal. Your local guide points out the Cube Houses, the 15th-century Church of St. Lawrence, and the port at Leuvehaven, then steers you toward the restaurants and cafés locals actually use. Small groups only, wheelchair accessible, and you're back where you started by mid-morning or early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Rotterdam's rebuild story and find where locals actually eat, without arranging a guide separately. The two-hour pace means you're done by lunchtime and can spend the rest of your day in the neighborhoods your guide recommended.
Amsterdam Walking Tour: Dam Square & Canal Belt with Local GuideYou walk the Canal Belt and Dam Square with a local guide who shows you the main landmarks and then takes you into the streets where tour buses don't reach. Two hours, small group, English-speaking guide, insider tips included. No set itinerary after the first stops—the guide decides where to go based on what they want you to see.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Amsterdam's main sights but prefer a local's perspective over a scripted route, and you're comfortable with a small group and a walking pace that doesn't rush.
Delft Walking Tour: 2 hours with a local guideA 2-hour walking tour of Delft led by a local English-speaking guide who covers the city's canals, cobblestone streets, the Delft Blue pottery heritage, Johannes Vermeer's birthplace, and the town's royal history. The city centre is virtually free of cars, making it walkable end to end. Groups stay under 5 people, and the guide offers recommendations for where to go next and which tourist traps to skip.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving without a car or staying outside the centre—your guide meets you at the Markt and walks the compact core with you, so you'll know which neighborhoods to explore next on your own.
Amsterdam: Anne Frank WWII Walking Tour & Jewish HistoryYou’ll walk Amsterdam’s wartime streets with a local guide, listen for church bells Anne Frank once heard, pause at Dam Square to learn its hidden history, and end outside the Anne Frank House reflecting on her story. Expect sensory details and small surprises — this tour lingers long after it ends.
Utrecht Walking Tour: 2 Hours With a Local GuideA 2-hour walking tour of Utrecht led by an English-speaking guide who takes you past the Dom Tower, through gardens with unexpected histories, and to the spots that explain why the city matters. You walk the whole route; the guide handles the stories and the local tips.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to walk and listen rather than navigate alone—a local guide connects stories to the streets you're actually standing on.
Amsterdam Walking Tour: History, Canals & Local StoriesYou’ll walk Amsterdam’s tangled streets with a local guide who actually lives here—hear wild stories about tolerance, peek at secret churches from outside, sample chewy Dutch cookies in the shadow of crooked canal houses, and pause where history still lingers in old markets. Expect laughter but also moments that stay with you long after you leave.
Amsterdam History Walking Tour: Choose Your Topics in SpanishYou choose which topics matter to you — Golden Age trade, Dutch architecture, tulip history, or the city's approach to freedom — and the guide builds the tour around those. Starting at Dam Square, you walk through the old town, see Anne Frank House, visit the Bloemenmarkt, and hear stories about the houses, the history, and the culture that made Amsterdam what it is. Wheelchair accessible, no museum entry fees, just walking and talking for a few hours.Is it for me?Choose this if you speak Spanish and want to understand Amsterdam's history and culture without following a fixed script — you decide what matters, and the guide builds the tour around it. The few hours of walking cover the main sites without museum queues or rigid timing.
Amsterdam City Center Puzzle Walk & Game TourStep into Amsterdam’s city center with friends or family as you solve riddles on your own schedule. You’ll wander past canals and markets, debate clues at Bloemenmarkt, and feel that small rush when you crack each puzzle — all while discovering corners of Amsterdam you might’ve missed otherwise.
Rotterdam: Spy game city walk with smartphone cluesYou’ll wander Rotterdam as a secret agent, solving clues by smartphone at spots like the Cube Houses and Old Harbor. Explore WWII stories, quirky museums, and local life at your own pace — no crowds or schedules. It’s an interactive city walk that’ll have you laughing (and maybe arguing over riddles) long after you finish.
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Amsterdam: Rembrandtplein Nightlife Tour & 4 Free ShotsYou meet a local Beer Hostess at Rembrandtplein and move through four selected bars in Amsterdam's main nightlife district, getting four free welcome shots and local tips along the way. The group ends the evening at Supperclub with entry included. No reservations needed, no time spent figuring out where to go next—your hostess handles the route and the introductions.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the "where should we go" conversation and let someone who actually knows the scene handle the route, the introductions, and the first round—the hostess is what makes a random night out feel like you're in on something.
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum & 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off BusYou get 24 hours of unlimited hop-on hop-off travel across Amsterdam's main routes, entry to the Van Gogh Museum included, and an air-conditioned bus that stops at the Museum District, Anne Frank House, Leiden Square, Jordaan, and other landmarks. You choose which stops matter and how long to spend at each one, then return to the bus whenever you're ready to move on.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Van Gogh Museum without booking it separately, and you'd rather explore Amsterdam's main sights on your own schedule than follow a guide — the 24-hour pass and included museum entry mean you're not juggling multiple bookings or watching the clock.
Amsterdam: Heineken Experience & Hop-On Hop-Off Bus 24hYou get fast-track entry to the Heineken Experience brewery tour with one free drink included; 24 hours of unlimited hop-on hop-off bus rides across 10 Amsterdam landmarks and neighborhoods; audio guides in 18 languages; and an air-conditioned coach with a glass roof. No lines, no fixed schedule, no figuring out the tram system.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Amsterdam's main sights without renting a bike or learning the tram routes, and you'd rather skip the brewery queue — the combined ticket removes three separate bookings and gives you the flexibility to hop off wherever the city catches your attention.
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese & Brewery TourYou travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans by included public transport, explore working windmills and traditional wooden houses with a private local guide, taste Dutch cheese and watch clog-making in action, enjoy a hot chocolate milk and fresh brewery beer, then return to the city. The whole day is paced to let you absorb the place instead of racing through it.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see traditional Dutch craftsmanship and landscapes without arranging your own transport or tickets — the private guide and included entry mean you step off the train and start exploring, not planning.
Haarlem open boat canal cruise: 50-minute guided tourAn open boat canal cruise in Haarlem lasts 50 minutes and passes Molen de Adriaan, Jopenkerk, De Waag and Frans Hals Museum while a live guide shares the city's history and stories. The boat holds a full 360° sightline, so you capture photos from any seat, and a skipper handles the route — you just board and sit.Is it for me?Choose this open boat if you want unobstructed 360° views for photography while a skipper handles both navigation and commentary—ideal when you'd rather not plan museum visits or coordinate your own transport around the city.
Haarlem Smoke-Friendly Canal Cruise: Local History & DrinksA smoke-friendly canal cruise through Haarlem's historic center lasting 75 minutes, with views of the 18th-century Adriaan Windmill, the neoclassical Teylers Museum, and St. Bavo Church's Gothic spire. A local skipper narrates the city's real history and culture in a relaxed, open-minded setting; one drink is included. Minimum age is 18; service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Choose the Unlimited Drinks Tour if you want to pace the afternoon without worrying about a single-drink limit; pick the Smoke-Friendly Local Culture Tour if you prefer one included drink and the option to buy more only if you want them. Both routes are the same—the choice is how you want to spend the 75 minutes.
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam: Skip-Line Entry & Audio GuideYou arrive at your reserved time and skip the entrance queue. Inside, you move through 200 Van Gogh paintings and 500 drawings at your own pace, with the option to add an audio guide that explains technique and context. The timed entry keeps crowds manageable, and the museum is fully accessible by wheelchair and stroller. Plan two to four hours depending on how long you linger.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Van Gogh's major works without spending the morning in a ticket line — the timed entry is what makes that possible, and it also keeps the galleries from feeling crowded while you're inside.
