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15 1-Day Tours in the Netherlands to Build a Day Around

53 tours  ·  from $35

The 15 best 1-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Zaanse Schans and its famous windmills
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

1.Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15,931 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend six hours touring North Holland by comfortable bus, with stops at Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. You’ll see historic windmills, taste Dutch cheese, and learn about clogs and traditional crafts. The all-inclusive option adds a boat ride, Marker house, operating windmill, and clog-making demonstration.

“Adriana was very friendly and multilingual! she made the excursion even more unforgettable. 10/10 tour”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam - Cheese and clogs at Simonehoeve
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

2.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,392 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Travel by coach from Amsterdam to windmills, cheese farms, fishing villages and wooden houses. Guides such as Laura, Rob, Tony and Pia explain Dutch culture, while tastings and a clog-making demonstration add local flavor. Add a one-hour canal cruise for a fuller day.

“Great guide, very friendly. Saw some amazing sites.. totally worth it and you get to understand Netherlanders more”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip - Zaanse Schans: arrive early for the windmills
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

3.Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,414 reviews · from $35Best value

Leave Amsterdam for Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see working windmills, taste Gouda and Edam cheese, watch clog-making, and enjoy free time by the harbor. Guides such as Ilya, Xavier, Pia, Miguel, and Karl are known for lively commentary.

“The tour is just so fantastic. I can recommend Miguel as a guide. He is flawless, intelligent and full of knowledge. His live commentary during the tour is too good. Super. We love this tour. Starting with bus transport to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam(cheese tasting),Marken. I recommend everyone should opt this tour when in Amsterdam. Thanks Miguel for such a lovely tour!!!”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour - Meeting at Amsterdam Central Station
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

4.Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,372 reviews · from $90

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, where a one-hour boat ride passes old farmhouses, wooden bridges, and canal homes. You’ll also stop at the Afsluitdijk, with guided commentary in English or Spanish and free time for lunch and exploring.

“The tour guide and the driver were amazing (peter and Elen ? I can’t remember)”

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam - Arriving at Bargeplein and meeting Bruges
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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

5.Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,517 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $70

Travel from Amsterdam to Bruges by comfortable coach, enjoy an optional one-hour walking tour, then explore canals, squares, churches, chocolate shops, and lace stores on your own. Guides such as Ian, G, and Marianne have received praise for lively local insight, while the long drive makes planning essential.

“Both G’s were great. Wonderful drive and then tour in Bruges with enough free time to roam around. 🇨🇦”

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From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise - Meeting in central Brussels
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From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

6.From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,243 reviews · 12 hours · from $81

Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam by comfortable coach, cruise the canals for an hour, then explore independently for 3.5 hours. An English and Spanish-speaking guide such as Antonio, Julian, or Pablo leads the day, sharing city history, practical tips, and meeting instructions.

“Carlos was our tour guide and there were mostly Spanish people in our group but he made sure to speak in both English and Spanish and that we both understood exactly what was happening. He was very knowledgeable, organised and patient. Overall, I enjoyed the trip a lot. It was a long day but lovely!”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip - Walking through Keukenhof’s 32 hectares
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

7.Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,063 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $106

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans by air-conditioned vehicle. Walk among tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, watch clogs being made, taste Dutch cheese, and hear live commentary. Add an open-ticket canal cruise for a one-hour look at Amsterdam’s historic waterways.

“We really enjoyed this tour. There was lots to see and do, and the tulips were phenomenal. We enjoyed the cheese and clog demonstrations, the windmills and adjacent community was beautiful.”

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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam - Giethoorn by boat: the day’s most distinctive hour
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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

8.Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Leave Amsterdam at 8 a.m. for Zaanse Schans windmills, a clog-making demonstration, and a cheese factory visit. Then cruise Giethoorn’s canals for an hour and explore on foot. Guides such as Ibrahim and Jay add lively Dutch history and practical tips. Expect a full 10.5-hour day in a group of up to 50.

“Jay is a very wonderful tour guide, we enjoyed very much with his explanation about the history and culture , gained so much knowledge about Netherlands and Amsterdam”

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam - Arriving at Bargeplein and meeting Bruges
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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

9.Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 647 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $70

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Bruges with an English-speaking guide such as Blanca, Pia, or Peter. Walk from Minnewater Lake through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, hear medieval stories, sample chocolate, then spend about two hours exploring on your own.

“Very informative and considerate, allowing time to explore on your own as well. We loved the trip to Bruges.”

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Small Electric Boat - A Brief Look at the IJsselmeer
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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Small Electric Boat

10.Giethoorn Day Trip with Small Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 578 reviews · 8 hours · from $151

Travel from Amsterdam to road-free Giethoorn in a coach or minivan, then cruise its canals on a small electric boat you may help steer. Guides such as Cherry, Veronica, and Aku add Dutch history and local tips, with time for lunch, walking, photos, and free exploring.

“We had a great day. Giethoon was very crowded so I would try to go on a weekday if possible. There was not enough participation for what we booked so they upgraded us to a stop at the windmills, cheese tasting and clog making demo also. It was well worth the extra time. There is a 1.5 hour ride to Giethoon from Amsterdam so be prepared for that. They went above and beyond for us to make another appointment and we really appreciated the assistance. Great tour company!”

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Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam - Brussels begins with the Atomium
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Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

11.Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels and Bruges by air-conditioned coach on a 15-hour English-language day trip. Guides such as Tony, Santiago, Jorge, and Adrian lead city walks, with time for Belgian food, chocolate, canals, and medieval streets. Passport required.

“Long day but so worth it. Guides and bus driver were great. We enjoyed both cities and learned and experienced so Much more!”

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Guided Day Trip - Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam - Zaanse Schans: working windmills, not just postcards
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Guided Day Trip – Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam

12.Guided Day Trip – Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $42

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Marken, Volendam and Edam. You’ll see an operating windmill, a clog-making demonstration, cheese tasting and Dutch cookies. Choose the all-inclusive option for the windmill visit and Marken to Volendam boat ride.

“The double decker bus with 84 people way too many people to get much out of the demonstration! Tge countryside was beautiful! Edam was favorite!”

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Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise - The Kagerplassen cruise and Dutch windmills
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Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

13.Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $102

Travel from Amsterdam to De Tulperij, meet third-generation tulip farmer Daan, cruise past windmills and villages, then explore Keukenhof with four hours of free time. Transport, admission, and the cruise are included, but lunch is not.

“We stayed in Amsterdam Nord at the Holiday Inn Express to be near the pick up location. The tour was perfect and very well organized. I loved visiring the tulip farm and Keurukof in early May when the tulips werw blooming. The can cruise offered beautiful, pastoral scenery.”

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam - Arriving at Bargeplein and meeting Bruges
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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

14.Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $66

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Bruges with a driver-guide, live commentary, and a local walking guide. Expect about three hours each way, a guided look at Bruges, roughly three hours of free time, chocolate and food suggestions, and a visit connected with a Michelangelo masterpiece.

“Mike was our tour guide in Bruges and we throughly enjoyed our tour. He was very knowledgeable and you can tell he loves his job. He guided us to the best chocolate shops. ❤️”

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Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip - Making good use of your Giethoorn free time
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Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip

15.Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · from $91

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Amsterdam to Giethoorn, cruise its quiet canals for an hour, then explore on your own before stopping at the 32-kilometer Afsluitdijk. Lunch is not included, and the day ends back in Amsterdam after about nine hours.

“Giethoorn was wonderful! The lovely weather made it even better! The history and canal ride was terrific! The food was so good and the shopping was the awesome. The day was long but the scenery of the countryside was spectacular!!!”

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