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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in the Netherlands

140 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Everything with a guide, a hull or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day rather than an hour, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue below them.

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Zaanse Schans: windmills, wooden houses, and a short first stop
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

1.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32Our pick

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Bea, Carly, Holly, or Juan, explains Dutch history, polders, cheese, and village life. Expect windmills, a clog demonstration, cheese tasting, harbor walks, and free time for food and shopping.

“Our trip today with Bea was absolutely beautiful. She was so informative and patient with the group, she shared lots of super interesting information about the places we stopped at without it being long and boring like on other tours. Would 10000% recommend for you !”

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Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - Meeting the group and starting the walk
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Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

2.Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,619 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with guides such as Patrick, Manuel, Edwin, or Yoshi, stopping at the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, Dokwerker, Auschwitz Monument, Dam Square, and Anne Frank’s statue. The two-hour tour ends outside the Anne Frank House. Museum entry is not included.

“This was highly informative and insightful tour. It was appropriate for all ages and we really Felt like we got a sense of the history and the neighbourhoods explored. Thank You!”

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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Walking through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter
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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

3.Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,467 reviews · from $37

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with guides such as Jonas, Manuel, Martina, or Yoshi, learning about Anne Frank, her family, the Dutch Resistance, and wartime persecution. See the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument, and Anne Frank House exterior. Choose a shared or private tour, but note that entry to the Anne Frank House is not included.

“Wonderful tour, especially for first day being in Amsterdam to get to know the history and get an idea of the town, people and layout.”

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Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide - Starting at Main Entrance E
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Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

4.Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,954 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32

Spend 75 minutes exploring the Johan Cruijff ArenA, home of AFC Ajax. Walk beside the pitch, visit the official dressing room, see the dugout and stands, and follow an English or Dutch audio-visual tour at your own pace. Choose a guide for extra stories, with staff such as Chris, Dina, Suzan, and Lopke praised for making Ajax history come alive.

“Was really fascinating walking about and exploring the stadium and seeing things you wouldn’t normally. Im not a massive football fan but i enjoyed it. It was good to have the audio tour that we could listen to as we went around with no rush. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone interested”

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Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian - Starting at Dam Square and the Condomerie
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Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian

5.Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,623 reviews · from $28

Walk 1.8 km through Amsterdam’s Red Light District with an English, German, or Italian-speaking guide. Visit the Oude Kerk, Warmoesstraat, Chinatown, Nieuwmarkt, and the harbor area while learning about sex work, coffeeshop policy, safety, prices, and the district’s future. The route lasts 1.5 hours and does not enter a coffeeshop or visit the red windows directly.

“It was very informative, the guide was very knowledgeable”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Meeting at Stationsplein 4
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

6.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans with a live English, German, or Spanish-speaking guide. See a clog-making demonstration, visit Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm, taste Dutch cheeses, and explore the windmill village on your own. The optional canal cruise voucher adds a separate look at Amsterdam’s Golden Age canals.

“Had a great experience at Zaanse Schans. Anna was very knowledgeable about the culture and the area. Made up pronounce a lot of dutch words 😂”

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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken - Volendam, cheese, and the limits of the demonstration
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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

7.Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,572 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Leave Amsterdam by air-conditioned bus for Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. You’ll see working windmills, sample Dutch cheese, watch clog making, and, with the all-inclusive option, enter a mill and cross the water by boat. Guides such as Diana and Mercedes have led past departures, though the guide changes by date.

“I appreciate the local company for taking my wheelchair on board the bus - they had space to store my wheelchair and I was able to participate in the tour. The staff showed how much they cared and I always felt like part of the group. I wish the stay in Saanze Schans was at least 1.5 hours - not enough time”

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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES - Brouwersgracht, Jordaan, and the Nine Streets
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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

8.Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,187 reviews · from $41

Ride through Amsterdam with a local guide on a three-hour tour covering the Western Islands, Jordaan, Museum Quarter, De Pijp, Magere Brug, and the Maritime Quarter. Guides such as Rad, Chris, Carlos, and Miriam lead relaxed rides of about 15 kilometers, with a Vondelpark break, bicycle, stroopwafel, and water refill included.

“We had a great time. Amsterdam is a beautiful city to be like the locals, jump on a bike and go for it. Our guide “Red” was polite, patient and informative. Bikes were easy to use. A must do while in Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour - Starting near the Basilica of Saint Nicholas
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Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

9.Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,134 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Chinatown, Zeedijk, Nieuwmarkt, and narrowest streets with a local guide. Learn how prostitution and coffee shop culture shaped the city, visit the area around The Jolly Joker, and hear practical context from guides such as Ben, Robin, Pilar, and Aarre. The tour costs $29 and is for adults aged 18 and over for the coffee shop visit.

“Robin was amazing, he made our stay in Amsterdam so worth it! Showed us local spots, gave us history, and lots of good conversation!! 100/10 would recommend!!”

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Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour - Damrak, the harbor, and the Red Light District
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Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

10.Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Walk Amsterdam’s old center with guides such as Raymond, Jaap, Sergio, and David, learning how water, trade, religion, war, bikes, and Dutch tolerance shaped the city. This English tour lasts about 2.5 hours, covers major sights, and costs $5.93 per person, with tipping left to you.

“Carl was a great tour guide and really likes what he does. Try to avoid busy times as streets get filled with people 😁”

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Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour - Boarding in central Rotterdam
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Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

11.1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,299 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Board Splashtours Rotterdam’s amphibious bus in the city center for a one-hour route past major sights, then watch it become a boat on the Maas. English and Dutch guides, including lively hosts such as Francis and Kenny, add facts and humor. The bus is not wheelchair accessible, and large bags, luggage, pets, and strollers are not allowed onboard.

“It was something totally different, and a unique way to see the port of Rotterdam, with the opportunity to sit at the front for a short while made it extra special.”

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10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan - Stroopwafels at Hans Egstorf
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10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

12.10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,020 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about three hours walking 1.5 miles through Amsterdam’s canal belt, Spui, the Nine Streets and Jordaan. You’ll make at least five food stops and up to 10 tastings, including Gouda, fresh stroopwafels, herring, chocolate, poffertjes, beer and local spirits. Guides such as Dennis, Maria, Kees and Joeri add history, humor and practical food tips.

“Todd was amazing. The tour was interactive, and he adjusted our visits based on the groups discussions and likes. Highly recommend.”

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Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise - Getting to This is Holland from Central Station
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Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

13.Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,819 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel by luxury coach from Amsterdam to Warmond for a 60-minute cruise through Dutch polders, passing working windmills and low-lying farmland. Then explore Keukenhof at your own pace, with entry included and buses back to Amsterdam every 30 minutes until 18:30. Guides may provide commentary in six languages.

“From start to finish, our day was really well organised and ran smoothly. Every single member of staff we encountered were polite, friendly and added to our day in a positive way.”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Beursplein near Dam Square
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

14.Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,722 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk central Amsterdam with a small group of up to 15 people, following places tied to Anne Frank, the city’s Jewish community, and Nazi occupation. Guides such as Iris, Tristan, Leo, and Madeleine bring context and personal warmth to the story. The tour ends outside the Anne Frank House, with admission booked separately.

“Leo was an amazing tour guide and we learned so much from him!! The city is incredible. We did think we would be going into the house, but we were mistaken. Overall, a wonderful experience!”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour - Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES - Starting at the Waag in Nieuwmarkt
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

15.Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,676 reviews · from $28

This two-hour walk links Nieuwmarkt, the Portuguese Synagogue, the Auschwitz Monument, and the National Holocaust Names Monument. Your guide speaks English, German, Italian, or Spanish, with diary passages woven into stories of Anne Frank, Amsterdam’s Jewish community, Nazi persecution, and local resistance. The Anne Frank House is not visited.

“Amazing! Sarah was great, and the company was incredible. Totally recommend!”

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