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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Beuningen: E Chopper rental with route map 2 hoursSet off from Beuningen on an electric chopper and follow your own route through fields and forests with a handy roadmap. You’ll get local tips at pickup and ride quietly past canals and villages for two hours — no guide or group needed. It’s a relaxed way to see the Dutch countryside that’ll stick with you long after you hand back the keys.
Delft Mystery Quest: Blue Pottery Trail, 11 StopsA self-guided mystery quest walk in Delft using the Questo app on your smartphone, where you play a 16th-century potter recovering a stolen Royal vase by solving riddles at 11 stops across the historic city. The walk covers the Eastern Gate, Koornmarkt canals, Market Square, Nieuwe Kerk, Vermeer Centrum, Old Church, Museum Prinsenhof (where William of Orange was assassinated), and Windmill de Roos. You move at your own pace and can start anytime; one device works for up to three players.Is it for me?Choose this quest if you want to explore Delft's history at your own pace without a guide—the app delivers the story and the riddles, so you move when you're ready and linger where you want. If you prefer a live guide leading a group, that's a different option at checkout.
Haarlem cheese and wine canal cruise: 1.5 hours of tastingsA 90-minute cheese and wine tasting cruise on Haarlem's canals pairs Dutch cheeses with carefully chosen wines while you drift past the city's historic buildings and museums. A local host explains the story behind each pairing and the landmarks you pass, keeping the pace slow and the focus on flavor rather than sightseeing. The boat is heated and includes a toilet on board; guests must be 18 or older.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Dutch, so book this if you're comfortable following commentary in one of those languages. The 90 minutes and the focus on tasting rather than sightseeing suit anyone who wants to slow down with good food and a beautiful setting instead of checking off a list of attractions.
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.
Groningen Murder Mystery City Game – Interactive Team WalkYou’ll get to play detective on Groningen’s streets, solving clues and discovering corners you might otherwise miss. It’s flexible—start when you want—and perfect for groups looking for something different than the usual sightseeing tour.
Private Delft & The Hague Tour with TransferGet up close with Dutch history as you explore The Hague’s political heart and Delft’s charming lanes. This private tour blends royal palaces, quirky stories, and local secrets—plus easy transfers so you can just enjoy the ride.
Holland Tulip Fields: Guided Bike Tour with Local Expert & SnacksYou’ll cycle through Noord Holland’s tulip fields with a local guide who knows every back road and story. Expect peaceful lanes, windmills, snacks like Dutch bread and cookies, plus plenty of time to stop for photos or just take it all in. It’s an easygoing day that lets you really feel the countryside — something you’ll remember long after your legs stop aching.
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Tour with Timed Entry & GuideYou’ll walk straight into Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum with your timed ticket and meet a local guide who brings Vincent’s world alive through stories and small details you’d never notice alone. Hear laughter over mispronounced names, see famous paintings up close without crowds, and leave feeling unexpectedly connected to an artist you thought you already knew.
Private Walking Tour and Royal Delft Factory VisitA private walking tour of Delft's old town combined with entry to Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer operating since the 17th century. Your guide walks you through the Market Square, past the New Church and leaning Old Church, along the canals, and to the spots connected to Vermeer, William of Orange and Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Then you're transferred to the museum and factory to watch craftspeople produce and hand-paint Delftware using techniques passed down for centuries. The tour includes entrance tickets, audio guides and transfers to and from Royal Delft; your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch or German.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving mid-afternoon or have limited time—the private format and included transfers let you set your own pace through the old town and Royal Delft without waiting for group departures.
Groningen canal cruise with audio guide: 30+ historical stopsA one-hour canal cruise through Groningen with an optional multilingual audio guide (English, German, Dutch) written by a professional historian, covering 30+ points of interest centered on the city's past as a sea harbour. The boat passes the Martinitoren and Groninger Museum; drinks are available on board. Infants sit on an adult's lap; the cruise suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose the audio guide if you want to understand the stories behind the buildings and bridges—the historian's commentary turns a scenic hour into a lesson in Groningen's maritime past. Skip it if you'd rather absorb the city's architecture and waterways at your own pace, without narration.
Rotterdam to Amsterdam: Private Minivan Transfer up to 8You're picked up at your Rotterdam location in a private minivan for up to 8 passengers, travel directly to Amsterdam with an experienced driver, and arrive without navigating trains or transfers. The journey takes 40–70 minutes depending on traffic. WiFi, water, and air conditioning are included, and the driver contacts you in advance to confirm everything.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with a group or have luggage and want to skip the train station entirely — the driver handles the route and timing, so you just get in and arrive at your Amsterdam address without transfers or waiting.
Warmond & Lisse: Dutch Windmill Boat Tour with GuideYou’ll float past working windmills and wildflower fields near Warmond and Lisse on this relaxed boat tour with a local guide. Enjoy stories about Dutch life, spot swans gliding by, and take in open skies far from city crowds — all with WiFi, restrooms, and space for strollers or little ones. It’s an easygoing day you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Delft self-guided audio walking tour: 7 languages on your phoneA self-guided audio walking tour of Delft's city center, available in 7 languages on your smartphone with GPS guidance and offline access. The tour covers 4.3 kilometers through the Nieuwe Kerk, Beestenmarkt, city hall, and the Oostpoort gate, with 40 audio stories about Delft blue pottery, royal history and painter Johannes Vermeer. You receive activation instructions by email and control the pace entirely — start when you want, pause where you want, skip what doesn't interest you.Is it for me?The pace is entirely yours — you walk when you want, pause where you want, and listen to the stories that interest you. This works best if you're comfortable walking 4.3 kilometers on your own and prefer to explore without a guide's schedule or group rhythm dictating when you move on.
Amsterdam Craft Beer Tour: Dutch Microbreweries & Kopstoot TastingYou'll taste the kopstoot and several Dutch craft beers across four legendary Amsterdam bars, from the city's oldest to the one with the deepest beer list. Dutch snacks and cheese pair each tasting. Your guide shares local stories and bar history as you walk through Dam Square and the old town. Groups stay under ten people, all bar entry is included, and you leave knowing exactly where to go back.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Dutch beer culture without the brewery-tour format — you're moving through real Amsterdam bars where locals drink, not visiting production facilities. The small group size and included snacks mean you're not rushing or paying separately at each stop.
Leiden & Delft half-day private tour: Two cities, one guideA private half-day tour of Leiden and Delft with a live guide in your chosen language, covering the city where Rembrandt was born and the siege of 1574, then Delft's Golden Age landmarks and the spot where Vermeer painted his most famous work. The guide walks you through both cities at the pace you set; you choose which city to start in, and the 20-minute transfer between them is included. A moderate level of fitness helps; infants and small children can ride in a pram.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to move at your own pace through two cities' worth of Dutch history without assembling the route yourself — the guide handles the sequence and the stories, and you set how long to spend at each stop. It works best if you're comfortable walking for a few hours across both cities, and it suits anyone interested in the Golden Age, Rembrandt, Vermeer, or the Pilgrim Fathers' connection to Leiden.
Zwolle Escape Game: Solve Puzzles Through the CityEscape Xperience Zwolle is a self-guided puzzle game where you walk through 20 locations across the city using an app to solve riddles and help the character Gerrit Jan Pijman escape in 1787. You start whenever you choose and have up to 2 hours to find the secret key; if you don't finish, extra playing time is included so you can complete the mission.Is it for me?If you've walked through a city before and found yourself just moving from one sight to the next without really engaging with it, this game changes that—the puzzles force you to actually look at each location and understand why it matters, and because you set the pace yourself, you can linger at stops that catch your interest instead of following a guide's schedule.
Amsterdam: Private 3-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Van TourYou're picked up at your hotel, airport, or port and ride in a private van with a local driver-guide for three hours. Choose your own stops—Canal Belt and Jordaan in the city, or Zaanse Schans windmills and traditional villages in the countryside—and set the pace yourself. Luggage can stay in the van while you walk around, and the driver handles all navigation and local recommendations.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Amsterdam's main sights or the countryside without arranging your own transport, buying tickets in advance, or keeping pace with a group schedule—the private van and flexible route mean you spend your time looking, not organizing.
Delft: Vermeer Walking Tour & Museum TicketsYou spend 2.5 hours walking Delft with a private guide, moving from Vermeer's birthplace through the Old Church where he's buried, to the southern viewpoint of "View of Delft," seeing the buildings and streets that appear in his paintings. Entry to the Old Church, New Church, and Vermeer Centre tickets are included, plus optional hotel pickup and drop-off. After the guided walk, you explore the museum at your own pace.Is it for me?Right for art lovers who want context and depth rather than a rushed overview—the private format and guided walk mean you understand why each street and building mattered to Vermeer, which changes how you see his paintings afterward. The museum visit is self-guided, so you're not locked into a group pace once the walking tour ends.
Amsterdam: Red Light District & Jordaan Walking Tour with Private GuideYou walk through Amsterdam's Red Light District with a local guide who explains the legal and cultural context, then move into the charming Jordaan neighborhood to see the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, and narrow historic streets. The tour includes stops at Rembrandt Square, Leidseplein (with time for a cafe break at your own expense), and Albert Cuyp Market, ending at Dam Square. Four hours total, private guide, flexible departure times near Central Station.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Amsterdam's neighborhoods through a local's perspective rather than just walk past them, and who have four hours to spend without arranging their own route or timing.
Private Walking Tour: Delft Royal History and PotteryA private walking tour of Delft covers the city's royal heritage and historic center with a guide who speaks your language. You'll see the New Church where members of the Dutch royal family are buried, including William the Silent; pass the City Hall and Old Church; and visit pottery places in town. The tour lasts three hours and you can customize the route and language at booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're spending an afternoon in Delft and want the royal history and pottery heritage explained by someone who knows the town—the private guide means the pace and focus stay yours, and you skip the standard group schedule.
