Things to do in Netherlands
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Amsterdam Jordaan Food Tour: 12 Tastings & Canal CafésYou’ll taste your way through Amsterdam’s Jordaan district with 12 Dutch specialties — from legendary apple pie to Gouda cheese and herring — while relaxing in cozy cafés along scenic canals. Local guides share stories that bring each bite to life. Expect laughter over jenever and new friends by dessert.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Classic Saloon Boat with Live GuideYou board a heated electric saloon boat with a live guide and skipper, cruise the Herengracht and Amstel River for one hour, and pass the 17th-century canal houses, the Skinny Bridge, and seven identical stone bridges in a row. The onboard bar serves drinks, and panoramic windows frame every landmark. No walking required.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Amsterdam's canal houses and bridges without walking or navigating the water themselves — the skipper and guide handle the route and the stories, leaving you to watch and listen for one unrushed hour.
Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour & Jewish Quarter TicketsYou’ll walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter, wander candlelit halls of the Portuguese Synagogue, and hear personal stories at the Jewish Museum before joining an Anne Frank walking tour with a local guide. Expect moments of quiet reflection—and maybe even laughter—as you explore history on foot.
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans & Afsluitdijk: Small Group Day TourYou’ll taste fresh Dutch cheeses at Zaanse Schans, watch clogs being carved by hand, stand on windswept Afsluitdijk dike, then drift along Giethoorn’s peaceful canals by boat—all with hotel pickup and a small group vibe. Expect laughter, local stories, and moments that linger long after you’re home.
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam: Rembrandt & Vermeer Small-Group TourYou meet your guide at Cobra Cafe on Museumplein and enter the Rijksmuseum at your scheduled time with a small group. Over two hours, the guide takes you through the permanent collection, explaining how Rembrandt, Vermeer and other artists captured the Dutch Golden Age and what their work reveals about the republic's values and expansion. Museum entry and a live guide in your language are included. After the tour, you can stay in the museum and cafe as long as you wish.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Dutch Golden Age through its most famous paintings without arranging your own museum entry or spending time figuring out what you're looking at—the guide does both, and the strict timeslot is what keeps the group small and the pace manageable.
Dutch Villages Tour from Amsterdam: Windmills & CheeseAn 8-hour guided tour from Amsterdam visits Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken, four villages that show the Dutch countryside beyond the city. The guide explains the windmills and their role in the region, you watch a clog carver at work, taste multiple cheeses at an Edam factory, walk the old fishing village of Volendam with free time to eat, and take a guided tour through Marken's narrow streets and port before returning to Amsterdam. The tour runs in English or Spanish, includes an air-conditioned vehicle and a live guide, and operates in all weather.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the Dutch countryside and villages in one day without arranging your own transport or figuring out which stops matter—the guide handles the route and the timing, and the cheese tasting and clog workshop are built in so you're not hunting for them on your own.
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam: 2.5-Hour Guided Tour & Skip-the-LineYou meet your English-speaking guide across from the Rijksmuseum and skip the entrance line with a reserved ticket. Over 2.5 hours, you move through Van Gogh's full arc—from his somber Dutch work to his vivid French period—seeing Sunflowers, self-portraits, and lesser-known pieces alongside works by Gauguin and Monet that influenced him. Your ticket remains valid all day after the tour ends, so you can return and explore at your own pace without a guide.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Van Gogh Museum's highlights with a knowledgeable guide and skip the entrance queue—the reserved-entry ticket and 2.5-hour introduction mean you get the context and the masterpieces without the morning wait, and your all-day ticket lets you return solo afterward if something caught your eye.
Stroopwafel Baking Workshop Amsterdam: Make Dutch WafflesA 45-minute stroopwafel baking workshop in Amsterdam where you learn to make the Dutch treat from scratch under guidance from a professional instructor. You mix the dough, cook it on a traditional iron, drizzle the syrup filling, and leave with two freshly baked XL stroopwafels and a baking certificate. No prior cooking experience is needed.Is it for me?You'll bake stroopwafels with a local instructor and leave with both the treats you made and the skills to recreate them at home.
Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese Farm & WindmillThis 4-hour bike tour from Amsterdam takes you 40 km through the Waterland countryside on either a regular bike or e-bike, with a local English-speaking guide leading stops at Krijtmolen d'Admiraal windmill, the villages of Broek in Waterland and Monnickendam, and Irene Hoeve cheese and clog farm. You choose between a shorter route on a regular bike or a longer route on an e-bike that includes cheese tasting, a stroopwafel, and a clog-making demonstration. The tour departs from near Amsterdam Central Train Station and runs rain or shine.Is it for me?Book the Countryside Short if you want a morning or afternoon ride through villages and countryside without the farm stop—it's a solid 4-hour loop on a regular bike. Choose the Countryside Long if you want the full Dutch experience: the e-bike takes the strain out of 40 km, and the cheese farm and clog-making demonstration are the moments people remember and talk about afterward.
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Semi-Private Tour Entry TicketYou’ll walk through the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam with a small group and a guide who really knows his stuff — hearing stories behind each painting, seeing famous works up close, and having time to explore on your own after. It’s personal, sometimes funny, sometimes heavy — but always honest.
Amsterdam: THIS IS HOLLAND 5D Flight ExperienceYou'll watch three introductory shows about how the Dutch engineered their landscape, then spend nine minutes in a motion-flight simulator suspended over windmills, canals, tulip fields and the coastline. Wind, mist and scents respond to the movement. The whole visit takes about an hour, includes free WiFi, and works for kids aged 4 and up (with height and adult-supervision rules). Book online and arrive 15 minutes early.Is it for me?Right for families with kids aged 4 and up, or anyone curious about how the Dutch engineered their country from water — you get the full aerial tour of windmills, canals and coastline without arranging separate transport or spending hours on the road. Not suitable if you're pregnant or have heart or cardiovascular concerns.
Small Boat Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 2 HoursYou board an electric canal boat for two hours, snacks included, with a live skipper who knows the city's history and answers questions. The route covers the UNESCO Canal Ring—Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht—plus the Amstel River, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and a dozen other landmarks. Drinks are available at the bar if you want them. You're back on land in two hours.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Amsterdam's main canals and landmarks without walking or navigating museums, and who prefer a guided float over a self-guided bike ride. The two-hour length fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating your whole day.
Amsterdam Bike Tour: Canals, Museums & Local NeighborhoodsYou ride 2.5 hours through Amsterdam's main neighborhoods and landmarks — Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Vondelpark, the three big museums, and the Magere Brug — with a guide who keeps the group small enough to stop for questions and photos. The bike is included, and a safety briefing happens before you leave. You need moderate cycling fitness and have to arrive 15 minutes early so the guide can hand out bikes and check your skills.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable cycling and want to see Amsterdam's main sights without arranging your own route or getting lost in traffic — the small group size and the guide's pace mean you actually absorb what you're seeing instead of just pedaling through it.
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam: Wax Figures & MarvelYou get timed entry to eight themed rooms of wax figures—Film, Music, Marvel, Fashion, Sport, Royals, Art and DJs—in Amsterdam's city center. Move through at your own speed, take photos, and skip the entry line. The whole visit typically takes one to two hours depending on how long you linger with each figure.Is it for me?Right for anyone spending a few hours in Amsterdam's city center who wants a break from canals and museums—you get entry without standing in line, and the self-paced format works whether you're alone, with kids, or traveling with mobility needs.
Keukenhof Gardens & Shuttle from Amsterdam: 7 Million Bulbs TourYou take a free ferry from Central Station to the shuttle departure point, ride 40 minutes through tulip fields to Keukenhof, explore 7 million blooms at your own pace with an included map, and catch any return bus before 6:30 PM back to Amsterdam. Garden entry and the roundtrip shuttle are both included; you only decide how long to stay.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Amsterdam who want to see Keukenhof without arranging their own transport or worrying about parking — the shuttle handles the drive through the tulip fields, and you control how long you spend in the gardens. Expect to be out for most of a day if you want to see the full range of blooms, but that flexibility is built in.
Amsterdam: Anne Frank House VR & Walking TourYou walk the route Anne took toward her hiding place, passing canal houses, the Westerkerk, and the Anne Frank House itself. Then you enter the Secret Annex through a private virtual reality experience, exploring the rooms furnished as they were during the war, at your own pace and without crowds. The tour wraps in the Jordaan neighbourhood, giving you time to wander afterward if you want.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Anne Frank's story and see the hiding place without spending hours in a ticket queue or missing out because entry is sold out — the VR experience gives you access to the rooms furnished as they were during the war, something the actual house no longer has.
Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans: Windmills, Cheese & Boat TourYou’ll step into Dutch village life — watching clogs being made at Zaanse Schans, sampling cheese straight from the source, gliding under bridges in Giethoorn’s quiet canals with your guide telling local stories, then wandering cobbled paths at your own pace. It’s not just sightseeing; it feels like slipping inside someone else’s daily rhythm for a while.
Heineken Experience Amsterdam: Rooftop bar with city viewsYou walk through the original Heineken brewery in Amsterdam's city centre, learning the brewing process and tasting history across 1.5 hours with 1-2 included beers. The combo ticket adds rooftop bar access with city views and a second drink. Arrive at your reserved time, bring ID, and expect crowds on Saturdays — weekday mornings are quieter.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand how Heineken is made and taste it in the place where it all started, without arranging a separate brewery visit or figuring out the tasting yourself — the guide handles both. The rooftop add-on works if you also want a quiet bar with a view and time to sit down after the tour.
Amsterdam: Small Group Walking Tour with City HighlightsYou’ll walk canal-side streets with a small group and an Amsterdam local who knows all the stories behind Dam Square and the Royal Palace. Taste fresh air mixed with bakery smells, hear real talk about city life and history — even wander through quieter red light districts most tourists miss. It’s less about ticking off sights and more about feeling Amsterdam for yourself.
Amsterdam Dungeon: 7 Shows & Live Actors, 500 Years Dark HistoryYou walk through seven interactive shows featuring live actors who bring Amsterdam's darkest 500 years to life through theatrical scenes, special effects, and dark comedy. The experience lasts around 45 minutes, and because you're part of each scene rather than watching from outside, no two visits play out the same way. Entry is included, the venue is wheelchair accessible, and you'll want to arrive ready to be unsettled and amused in equal measure.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants a theatrical scare that's also funny, and who doesn't mind being part of the show rather than watching from the sidelines — the interactivity is what makes the history stick with you.
