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 Canal Cruise: 1 Hour Guided Tour & Dutch CheeseYou spend an hour on the water passing the Red Light District, Old Church, and seven arch bridges while a guide shares stories. Drinks and Dutch cheese are available to buy on board. The boat is small enough to reach hidden canals, and the pace lets you actually absorb what you're seeing instead of rushing between stops.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Amsterdam's main landmarks without spending hours walking between museums and crowds. The boat's small size and slow pace let you actually absorb what you're seeing, and the fixed hour means you can plan the rest of your day around it.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Small Group, Jordaan DistrictYou board a small restored launch in Jordaan and spend two hours cruising the quieter canals and main waterways of Amsterdam's Canal Ring, with your captain narrating the history and architecture. The boat includes a Dutch cheese and snack platter, unlimited self-service drinks with craft beers and wines, and stays flexible — the route adjusts based on weather and your interests. You're back at the dock by the end of the afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Amsterdam's canals without the crowds of a larger tour group, and prefer a captain who knows the waterways well enough to adjust the route to your interests and the day's weather.
Amsterdam: Cheese & Drinks Canal Cruise with Local StoriesYou’ll float through Amsterdam’s oldest canals with just a handful of fellow travelers, sharing Gouda cheese and unlimited drinks while your local guide brings centuries-old bridges and hidden corners to life with stories you won’t find in any brochure. Expect laughter, small surprises, and maybe even a quiet moment as you pass under seven perfect arches.
Small boat canal tour Amsterdam: 90 minutes, quieter canalsYou board a small electric boat with a local guide and spend 90 minutes drifting through Amsterdam's main canals and quieter waterways, passing the Magere Brug, Red Light District, Herengracht, and hidden locks and gardens. The boat holds only 12 people, has cushioned seating and a rain canopy, and the guide shares history and stories as you go. Drinks are available to buy, and you're back in under two hours.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Amsterdam's main landmarks and quieter canals without the pace of a walking tour. The 90 minutes is enough to cover the Magere Brug, Red Light District, Herengracht, and hidden waterways without feeling rushed, and the small group size means you actually hear the guide.
Body Worlds Amsterdam: Real Human Anatomy ExhibitionYou get timed entry to Body Worlds Amsterdam and 1.5–2 hours to explore 200+ real human specimens arranged to show how happiness and stress physically shape the body. No guide or transport is included, so you move at your own pace through the central Damrak location. Children over six are welcome; under six is free. Book your entry time in advance.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about human anatomy and how emotions physically shape the body, with time to spend 1.5–2 hours at your own pace in a central location. Not a guided tour, so you'll navigate the exhibition independently.
Smoking Cruise Amsterdam: 60-Minute Adults-Only Canal TourYou board at Stationsplein and spend an hour drifting through Amsterdam's canals on a small, adults-only boat that's open to the sun in summer and heated in winter. You pass the NEMO museum, the Maritime Museum, and the seventeenth-century canal belt, with rolling papers included and an optional drinks add-on. No crowds, no narration, no rush.Is it for me?Right for adults who want an hour on Amsterdam's canals without the crowds or the guided-tour script. The boat is small and the pace is slow, which is exactly what makes drifting through the canal belt feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour with GuideYou walk the Red Light District's oldest streets with a local guide who separates history from myth, visiting the 1540 wooden Pub The Ape, the medieval Waag, and the Condomerie while learning how Dutch law treats prostitution and cannabis. The tour includes coffee shop culture context and optional entry to a working coffeeshop; you can also upgrade to the Erotic Museum. It's 2.5 hours, wheelchair accessible, and covers the neighborhood's actual geography, not just the famous blocks.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Red Light District as a neighborhood with actual history and law behind it, not just a tourist spectacle — the local guide is what makes that possible, turning architecture and policy into a coherent story instead of a series of photo moments.
Amsterdam: 1.5-Hour Bike Tour & Canal HighlightsYou'll bike through six of Amsterdam's most recognizable spots—Anne Frank House, Vondelpark, the Rijksmuseum, Dam Square, and the Jordaan—with an English-speaking guide who knows the safest routes and the stories behind the streets. The bike, helmet, and a stroopwafel are included, and the pace is slow enough to stop for photos and questions at each landmark. Book this if you want to cover the main sights in 90 minutes without navigating canals on your own.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Amsterdam's main landmarks in 90 minutes without planning the route yourself or navigating the canals solo—the guide handles the navigation and timing, leaving you free to look around and take photos at each stop.
Amsterdam: Anne Frank House & Jewish Quarter Walking TourYou walk through Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter and Jordaan District with a professional guide for two hours, starting at the Jewish Historical Museum and ending at the Anne Frank House. The tour includes the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holocaust memorial, and the National Monument, with the guide explaining WWII history and the neighborhood's story. Anne Frank House entry is separate, but you see the building and understand its context.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Amsterdam's WWII history and the Jewish Quarter's story with someone who knows it deeply. Expect two hours of walking at a steady pace through the old streets — that's what lets the guide connect the sites and the history without feeling hurried.
Amsterdam: Early Morning Canal Cruise in 1928 Royal BoatYou’ll float through Amsterdam’s peaceful morning canals aboard a historic 1928 royal boat with just a handful of fellow travelers. Sip fresh coffee or orange juice under cozy blankets while your local captain shares stories only Amsterdammers know. Watch golden light spill across canal houses — and feel what it’s like when the city belongs only to you for an hour or so.
Red Light District Tour Amsterdam: Walking through historyYou walk the oldest part of Amsterdam with a local guide who explains the Red Light District's history, current operations, and the city's pragmatic laws around prostitution and coffeeshops. The tour covers Dam Square, two of the city's rarest wooden buildings, and the practical reasons Amsterdam's streets look and function the way they do. You get entry to all areas and the full context without arranging a guide separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want the actual history of Amsterdam's oldest neighborhood explained by someone who knows it, not a surface-level walk — the guide's knowledge is what turns narrow streets into a coherent story about how the city decided to do things differently.
Amsterdam: Sunset Canal Cruise with Optional DrinksYou board at Central Station and spend an hour drifting through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals with an English-speaking skipper and up to 27 other travelers. Optional drinks are served onboard, and a digital guide in eight languages lets you follow along at your own pace. The route varies slightly depending on conditions, and the boat is either open or covered based on weather—rain brings ponchos and a hood.Is it for me?Right for travelers with an evening free who want to see Amsterdam's canals without arranging transport or a guide—the boat leaves from Central Station and the skipper handles the stories. Plan for one hour on the water, which is exactly what fits the light between dinner and dark.
Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise 1.5 Hours with Drinks & BitesYou board an open electric boat near the Rijksmuseum and spend ninety minutes on the canals during sunset and golden hour, with drinks and Dutch bites included. The quiet engine lets you hear the city; the open design gives you unobstructed views of the lit bridges and buildings. Small groups, April through November. Arrive ten minutes early.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Amsterdam's lit canals and bridges without the daytime rush, and who don't mind sitting still for ninety minutes — that's what lets the golden hour and the quiet electric engine work their effect. Bring a coat and arrive early.
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Day Trip from AmsterdamYou’ll start your day in Amsterdam and travel with a small group to see Rotterdam’s modern skyline, walk Delft’s cobbled streets (with time for lunch and pottery), and stand before The Hague’s Peace Palace. With a local guide handling all logistics and entry to Royal Delft included, you’ll feel both looked after and free to wander — there are moments you’ll want to remember long after you’re home.
Amsterdam: 2-Hour Canal Cruise with Drinks & Dutch SnacksYou board a small, comfortable boat and spend two hours drifting through Amsterdam's canal belt, the Amstel River, and past landmarks like Anne Frank House, the Magere Brug, and the Westerkerk. A live skipper provides commentary on the buildings and history as you pass them. Drinks and Dutch snacks are included, blankets are available, and the pace is relaxed enough for all fitness levels. You return to the dock without having to navigate the city yourself.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Amsterdam's main canals and landmarks without navigating the city on foot or arranging your own transport — the fixed 2-hour window and included snacks mean you show up, board, and spend the time actually looking instead of planning.
Amsterdam: Small-Group Walking Tour & Canal BeltYou'll walk through Amsterdam's main squares and canal belt with a local guide who explains the city's transformation from fishing village to global power, stop at the Red Light District and dancing houses along the Singel, and learn how Dutch culture and diversity shape daily life. The guide shares insider recommendations on where to eat, drink and explore, and you finish near Westerkerk understanding how Amsterdam's "live and let live" philosophy actually works in practice.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Amsterdam actually works — its history, culture and why people choose to live here — rather than just checking off landmarks. The small-group format and local guide mean you get context and recommendations you wouldn't find on your own.
Amsterdam: Delft Blue Tile Painting Workshop & SouvenirYou'll spend 90 minutes learning the history and technique of Delft Blue ceramics from a local host, then paint your own tile using authentic porcelain paint and materials. Your finished tile goes home in a gift box the same day, ready to bake and keep. Tea, coffee, and stroopwafels are available throughout, and no art experience is required.Is it for me?Book this if you want a hands-on Dutch cultural experience that doubles as a souvenir you actually made — the 90-minute format and same-day takeaway mean you get something real to bring home without needing to visit a museum or spend a full afternoon.
Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike TourA 3-hour guided bike tour from Amsterdam through the Dutch countryside, where you cycle scenic canals and village lanes, visit Windmill Krijtmolen d'Admiraal, and stop at a working farm to taste two fresh cheeses and meet sheep and cows. The tour runs at a comfortable pace with a small group (max 15 people) and an English-speaking guide; you choose between a standard 3-speed bike or an e-bike (minimum height 5'5" or 165 cm).Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to experience rural Dutch life without navigating on your own—the guide handles the route through villages, canals, and polder landscape, and the farm stop puts you face-to-face with where the food actually comes from, not just a description of it.
Amsterdam: German Canal Cruise with Unlimited DrinksYou get a full hour on Amsterdam's canals with a German-speaking guide who explains the Golden Age architecture, the Skinny Bridge, and the Amstel's role in founding the city. Small groups keep the atmosphere personal, and optional unlimited drinks let you settle in without worrying about refreshments. The boat is electric, so the only sound is the guide's voice and the water.Is it for me?Right for German speakers who want to understand Amsterdam's canal history without fighting through a crowded boat or a guide juggling multiple languages. One hour is enough to see the main sights — the Golden Bend, the Skinny Bridge, the Amstel — without a full afternoon commitment.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Small Group: Drinks & Local StoriesYou board a 1911 salon boat at Singel with a maximum of 11 other travelers and a captain who's lived in Amsterdam his whole life. The route adapts to what you want to see—whether that's the famous bridges and museums or the narrow canals where locals actually live. Drinks and snacks flow throughout, and the boat's narrow design lets you reach corners of the city that bigger tours can't access. You return to the same dock where you started.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Amsterdam's canals without following a fixed itinerary or competing for space on a crowded boat—the small group size and the captain's willingness to adapt the route are what make a personal experience possible instead of a standard tour.
