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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Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Day Trip: Small Boat, Cheese & ClogsYou’ll walk through Zaanse Schans with its old windmills and try on wooden clogs before sampling Dutch cheeses straight from the source. Then drift through Giethoorn’s canals by small electric boat—sometimes steering yourself—with a local guide sharing stories all along the way. It’s a day full of simple surprises and quiet moments you’ll remember.
Amsterdam: Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum Private Tour with Skip-the-LineYou get a private guide through two of Amsterdam's most visited museums with reserved entry and no queues. The tour spans 5.5 hours, includes a lunch break, and covers the Rijksmuseum's Dutch masters and the Van Gogh Museum's complete collection. All entrance fees are included, and you don't arrange tickets or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both museums in one morning without buying separate tickets, waiting in queues, or figuring out the order yourself — the private guide and reserved entry are what make that possible in 5.5 hours.
The Hague, Delft & Rotterdam Small-Group Tour from AmsterdamThis small-group day tour from Amsterdam visits Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague in a single nine-hour journey with a live English or Chinese-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. You choose between entry to the Royal Delft Factory, where artisans hand-paint blue pottery, or Madurodam, a 1.8-square-kilometer miniature park with 120 scale models of Dutch landmarks. The group stays under eight people, and the itinerary includes lunch time in Delft's market square and stops at Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge, Cube Houses and Old Harbour, plus The Hague's Binnenhof parliament and royal palaces.Is it for me?Choose the Royal Delft Factory option if you want to watch artisans hand-paint pottery in a working studio that has operated for over 360 years; pick Madurodam if you prefer a self-guided walk through 120 miniature replicas of Dutch landmarks. The small group size and hotel pickup mean you skip the logistics of coordinating trains and transfers between three cities, leaving the day free for the stops themselves.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise & Unlimited DrinksYou board an electric boat in Amsterdam and spend 75 minutes cruising the Amstel River and eastern canals while unlimited drinks flow from the bar. The route passes the Herengracht, NEMO museum, and Amsterdam Central Station, ending near Rembrandt Square. A local skipper guides the journey, the boat stays covered and heated, and you choose your own pace through the winter light festival.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Amsterdam's winter lights from the water without arranging your own transport or worrying about what to drink — the open bar and local skipper take both off your hands, and the 75-minute length fits into an evening without eating your whole night.
Amsterdam: City Centre Bar Crawl & 5 Bars with Free DrinksYou’ll jump into Amsterdam’s wild nightlife with a city centre bar crawl led by local hosts. Meet new friends as you move through five lively bars and clubs around Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein, with free drinks at each stop and unlimited shots to kick things off. Expect laughter, dancing, and those small moments that stick with you long after the night ends.
Amsterdam: Walking Tour & Canal Cruise with Local GuideYou walk the city centre in 2.5 hours with a professional guide who covers Dam Square, the Red Light District, the Jewish Quarter, and the Begijnhof, learning the history most visitors miss. The optional canal cruise adds an hour on the water. Small groups keep it personal, and the route is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. You finish with enough confidence to explore on your own.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Amsterdam and want the main sights plus the history most guidebooks skip—the guide does the research and the routing, so you don't spend your first afternoon figuring out where to go or what you're actually looking at.
Keukenhof & Zaanse Schans: Tulips, Windmills & Cheese from AmsterdamYou skip the Keukenhof entry line and spend three hours in the gardens at a pace that lets you actually see the flowers. The afternoon takes you to a working windmill where you climb to the top, a cheese farm with tastings, and a clog workshop, all guided by someone who knows the history. Small groups and included transport mean you show up and the day unfolds — no tickets to buy, no route to figure out, no waiting at the entrance.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Keukenhof without arriving early to beat the line, and want the main Dutch heritage stops — windmills, cheese, clogs — guided and timed in a single day without arranging your own transport or tickets.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Transfer: Private Mercedes & MinivanYou book a private transfer from Schiphol airport and the driver monitors your flight, meets you at arrivals with a sign, and drives you to any location in the Netherlands in a clean, air-conditioned car. No waiting in taxi queues, no negotiating fares, and bottled water is included. The whole thing is fixed-price and customizable to your route.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving at Schiphol without a rental car or local transport arranged — the driver waits at arrivals and the price is locked in, so you skip the taxi queue and the negotiation at the curb. Plan for 45 to 60 minutes from landing to pickup, which is the time needed for baggage and customs.
Amsterdam: Private City Walk Custom Itinerary & Local HostYou’ll see Amsterdam through local eyes on this private walking tour shaped around you—whether you want creative neighborhoods like Jordaan, bustling markets such as Albert Cuyp Market, or quiet corners only locals know. With pickup on foot and flexible timing, every moment feels personal and spontaneous—leaving you with memories that linger long after you’ve left.
Zaanse Schans Volendam Tour: Windmills, Cheese, ClogsA private tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Volendam with a professional driver and English-, Spanish-, Dutch- or Arabic-speaking guide. You're picked up from your hotel or cruise ship in a luxury sedan or minivan, driven to a working cheese farm for a tasting, walk through a historic windmill village, and explore a traditional fishing village—all without arranging transport or navigating country roads yourself. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and includes bottled water and WiFi in the car; cheese tasting is part of the day, and entry to the windmills themselves is optional and paid on-site.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving without a rental car and want to see the windmills and cheese farms without navigating country roads yourself—the driver and guide handle the route and the stops, so you step out and look around. The private format means no waiting for other groups to board or finish, and the 4- to 5-hour window fits a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day.
Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise & UNESCO Ring with Live GuideYou board a covered electric boat near A'DAM Tower and spend 75 minutes cruising Amsterdam's UNESCO canals with live commentary from a local skipper. You'll see the Skinny Bridge, Seven Bridges, Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, NEMO, and the Amstel River from angles you can't reach on foot. The boat runs rain or shine, includes multilingual audio, and drops you back where you started — no driving, no navigation, no separate tickets to juggle.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Amsterdam's main canal sights in one outing without arranging transport or separate tickets — the covered boat and fixed 75-minute route mean you get the highlights whether it's sunny or rainy, and the local skipper's commentary gives the water and buildings actual stories instead of just views.
Amsterdam Rijksmuseum: Semi-Private Art Tour with EntryYou’ll walk through Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum with a small group and local guide, seeing Rembrandt’s masterpieces up close and catching quiet moments by Vermeer’s Milkmaid. Expect laughter over Dutch words, stories behind curious artifacts like dollhouses and ship models, and time to soak up the hush of the historic library — it might just stick with you.
Giethoorn Day Trip from Amsterdam: Small Boat Ride & Cheese TastingYou’ll glide your own small boat along Giethoorn’s peaceful canals, sample Dutch cheeses straight from the farm, and stroll past thatched cottages with a local guide sharing stories. Expect laughter (especially if you steer), quiet moments under willow trees, and a real sense of daily life in this car-free village—plus easy pickup from Amsterdam.
Amsterdam: Sunset Canal Cruise & Local GuideYou board an electric boat at dusk, settle under a warm blanket, and spend an hour moving through Amsterdam's illuminated canals while a local skipper shares the city's history. Drinks are available at the bar, departures run from Central Station or the Anne Frank House area, and the whole thing wraps before the night gets late. No transport to arrange, no entry fees to hunt down — just show up and let the water do the work.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Amsterdam's canal ring at night without arranging transport or worrying about timing — the boat leaves on schedule, the skipper handles the navigation and the stories, and you're back on solid ground within the hour.
Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise: Wine, Beer & CheeseYou board a small luxury boat (16 or 24 guests) as the sun sets over Amsterdam's canals, then cruise a full loop of the city while bridges and canal houses light up around you. You get three drinks from a premium bar, a shared Dutch cheese board, and narration from a knowledgeable guide who points out both famous landmarks and quieter neighborhoods. The evening timing and small-group format mean you're not fighting crowds or noise—just watching the city change color on the water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Amsterdam's most photogenic side—the lit bridges and glowing canal houses—without the daytime crowds, and without arranging your own boat or worrying about what to order at a bar. The small-group format and fixed drinks-and-cheese package mean the evening unfolds at a calm pace, not a party pace.
Amsterdam: Spanish-Only Bike Tour City Highlights & VondelparkYou’ll ride through Amsterdam’s heart with a Spanish-speaking group, stopping at Anne Frank House for a moving story and gliding under trees in Vondelpark. Expect laughter with your guide, time for coffee or apple pie (not included), and plenty of photo stops at places like Museumplein and Herengracht. You’ll leave feeling connected to both city and people—maybe even wishing you could do one more lap.
Amsterdam: Coqtales Male Show & Ladies Night OutYou get reserved seating at Amsterdam's first interactive male revue, with live performers rotating through different styles and a dedicated waitstaff keeping drinks flowing throughout the show. The experience is built around group enjoyment rather than passive watching, making it work equally well for bachelorette parties, birthdays, or a night out with friends. The venue near De Bijenkorf is fully accessible and designed to handle groups without the awkwardness of standard nightlife.Is it for me?Book this if you're organizing a group night out in Amsterdam and want something that actually feels different — the reserved seating and interactive format mean your group stays together and involved instead of scattered across a typical nightclub.
Amsterdam: 90-Min Exclusive Canal Cruise, 12 Guests MaxYou get ninety minutes on the water in a historic electric boat with a local captain who engages with your interests, drinks and snacks included, and a group small enough that you can actually hear and be heard. The boat operates year-round with heaters and blankets, so weather isn't an excuse to skip it.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to hear Amsterdam explained by someone who lives there rather than someone reading from a script, and who'd rather spend ninety minutes on the water than sixty—the extra half hour is what lets the captain move beyond the main canals into the quieter parts of the city.
Street Art Museum Amsterdam Tickets: 150 ArtworksYou get ferry access from Central Station, admission to 150 street artworks by international artists in a converted warehouse, and the freedom to move through at your own pace with no guide or time pressure. The ferry ride itself is part of the experience — ten minutes on the water that takes you completely out of central Amsterdam and into a working creative space.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see serious street art without a guide or time pressure, and the ferry ride means you get out of central Amsterdam in ten minutes. Plan for one to two hours inside, depending on how close you want to look at each piece.
Amsterdam: Small-Group Bike Tour with Canal Cruise OptionYou’ll ride quiet lanes and hidden corners of Amsterdam by bike with a small group and local guide, passing spots like Jordaan and Vondelpark. Pause for stories at windmills and bridges before gliding along canals on an optional cruise. Expect laughter, drizzle on your cheeks, and glimpses of daily life most visitors miss.
