The 3 Best Fishing Trips in the Netherlands

1.Urban Adventures Amsterdam Bike Tour, Graffiti and Magnet Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Ride a Dutch bike through Westerpark, the Jordaan, Prinseneiland and Amsterdam Noord. Your English-speaking local guide leads you across two ferries, past old gasworks and shipyard art, then adds graffiti and magnet fishing. The tour lasts about three hours and returns to the starting point.

“Fantastic and so interesting ! A secret island, trendy clubs, takes from the hotel, two ferries, lots of graffiti art, led by the lovely Lloyd, all finished off with a drink from a local brewery.... loved it !”

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2.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Fishing Villages & Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $318

Spend eight flexible hours with a private Dutch, English, or German-speaking guide, visiting Zaanse Schans, the Beemster polder, Volendam, and Marken. Your air-conditioned Chrysler minivan picks you up in Amsterdam, with time for windmills, village walks, a possible boat ride, and local food stops.

“I believe, as Steve told us, there are good and excellent tours. And, if you want to have a fantastic experience, you need to go with Private Day Tours 100%. Enough information to not drive yourself tedious or overwhelming, and with a special touch with humour and a great companion. What a legend!”

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3.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Countyside & Fishing Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $354

Travel from Amsterdam with a private English-speaking guide to Zaanse Schans, working windmills, Dutch heritage sites, a cheese farm, and peaceful fishing villages. Pickup and return transfers are included. The tour begins at 10:00 a.m. and runs about 7 hours 15 minutes, with an optional €8 boat trip.

“We explored with Steve. It was amazing. Steve is a local and knows his stuff. The ends and outs. The places to go and the ones to avoid. Small gestures that make the difference. I would recommend Steve to everyone!”

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