The Netherlands · LISSE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 lisse tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel from Amsterdam by luxury coach to Warmond for a 60-minute cruise among working windmills and low-lying polders, then explore Keukenhof at your own pace. Guides such as Gilbert and Rose have earned praise for their humor and warm explanations. Return buses leave every 30 minutes until 6:30 pm.
“Very well organised, no waiting for boats or buses All very smooth”
Spend nine hours with a live guide exploring Keukenhof’s spring flowers and Zaanse Schans’ windmills. You’ll get a 45-minute garden tour, free time, clog-making and cheese demonstrations, tasting, and optional canal cruise or This is Holland voucher.
“keukenhof was such a lovely place to go to see the tulip displays and wide variety of tulips. Zaanse Schans was very interesting as we saw cloggs beings made, a guide how to make cheese and the windmills too. overall a great trip.”
Join guide Ingrid or another Dutch-English local for a three-hour bike ride through the Keukenhof flower region. You’ll stop for photos, learn about bulb farming, visit Tulip Experience Amsterdam, pick five tulips, and return to Keukenhof. The group is limited to 10 riders.
“Ingrid’s tour was the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. Highly recommend. Ingrid was lovely, very knowledgable about the areas we cycled through and we learned so much about the Tulip industry. Beautiful cycling by the canals and the scents of the flowers were amazing. Such an enjoyable afternoon. Linda + Colleen”
Board Rederij van Hulst’s one-hour cruise in Warmond for a calm ride across the Kagerplassen. An audio guide and live commentary in Dutch, German, English, or French explain how working windmills drain polders below sea level. The boat has an open rear deck, toilets, and nearby parking.
“A perfect cruise in perfect weather, we saw many interesting things.”
Drive a two-seat Renault Twizy along a 20-kilometer route through the tulip fields near Keukenhof. GPS navigation keeps you on course, while an audio guide in English, Dutch, or German explains the flower industry and leads you to a traditional bulb nursery.
“Absolutely one of the best activities I’ve done in my life in the best activity I could’ve done in Amsterdam. The owners are incredibly kind and super helpful. Don’t miss this tour.”
Meet your English or Dutch-speaking guide at Restaurant Hanami in Lisse for a 2.5-hour, 15-kilometer bike ride. You’ll visit St. Agatha Church, stop at a tulip farm for a drink and show garden, and pedal near Keukenhof. Bikes, helmets, rain ponchos, and gloves are included.
Take a 39-kilometer self-drive route from Lisse through South Holland’s dunes and coastal villages in a two-person electric Renault Twizy. GPS navigation and audio guidance in English, German, or Dutch lead you to scenic stops, beaches, and photo spots. Dennis and his team provide the briefing.
“This was such a fun excursion. The owner, Dennis and his staff were AWESOME. Thanks for helping us create cherished memories in the Netherlands”
Settle aboard a 2.5-hour cruise from Katwijk and explore the Kaag Lakes with an English, German, or Dutch-speaking crew. Expect shallow waterways, working windmills, pasture, marinas, villages, boats, and seasonal flower fields. The cruise returns to its starting point and is wheelchair accessible.
“The trip was really nice and pleasant. Both the captain and the service staff on board were super friendly and accommodating. During the tour you get a completely new perspective on your (holiday) region, see fantastic properties and great marinas. I would particularly like to mention the captain's willingness to help passengers who weren't quite able to stand their ground when getting on and off. The rollator was always moved first and then the person in question was given help. Really very commendable.Read more”
Ride a Land Rover through the flower country near Keukenhof with local guides such as Erwin, Invin, or Sander. You’ll visit a tulip farm and show garden, photograph Lisserpool Mill and Keukenhof Castle, learn about bulb growing, and stop for a drink. Groups are limited to six.
“Invin was wonderful. Friendly and funny. Made great effort allowing us to see fields off the beaten path. Much appreciated. Scout / Pat.”
From the shop near Hillegom train station, you’ll collect a well-kept e-scooter or e-bike, helmet, map, and local tips for a self-guided day through the bulb region. Choose a one-seat or two-seat scooter, request a child seat, and visit Keukenhof, Tulip Experience Amsterdam, or Tulip Barn at your own pace.
Take a 41-kilometer self-drive route from Lisse in a compact Renault Twizy. GPS leads you to four historic stops, while an audio guide explains the castles, estates, churches, and local stories. Plan for a bumpy ride, a €150 deposit, and drivers aged 21 or older.
“This is a fun excursion. The little cars are easy to drive, and the roads are mainly smaller and not too busy, so you don’t feel unsafe. It’s a tight fit in and out of the back, so you need to be mobile and flexible! Three hours is a short time to fit in all four places. We recommend the first, second, and fourth stops, with a lovely setting for a glass of wine and snacks at the latter. We also really loved the second stop (the tower), which was very interesting historically, no one else was there, and the person working there really cared about and was knowledgeable of…”
Spend an hour touring Lisse’s tulip fields in a private luxury car with local guides such as Mahmoud, Zaccharias, or Zekaria. You’ll get hotel pickup, field entry, water, WiFi, and help with photos, with optional stops in Noordwijk or at a local restaurant.
“Today, we were very lucky to find Mr Zaccharias as our guide. What started off as a rainy morning in Keukenhof turned out to be the best day ever! We decided to book a private tour along the tulip fields and we had a super amazing experience! Mr. Zaccharias went the extra mile for us. He took us to the best tulip fields in Noordwijk, went beyond the role of a guide by being our photographer, capturing beautiful photos and videos of us and even went beyond the time to maximize the afternoon with us. May I say he did not just meet our expectations, he exceeded them in such…”
Drive a fully electric two-seat Renault Twizy for about 35 kilometers through South Holland’s summer flower region. GPS navigation leads you to dahlia gardens, Castle Keukenhof, bulb fields, and dunes, while an audio guide shares local facts. Expect a breezy ride with stops for photos.
“Det var enkelt och roligt att köra bilen och en härlig upplevelse! Vi hade tur med vädret - strålande solsken vilket var bra eftersom det inte finns några sidorutor på bilen. Trevlig och serviceinriktad uthyrare! Fantastiska dahlior!”
Drive your own open-top Renault Twizy through Lisse and the South Holland countryside. The three-hour, 46-kilometer route uses GPS navigation and audio commentary in English or German, with stops at an organic fruit orchard, biological cheese farm, windmills, polders, and quiet villages.
“If you’re looking for something to do other than the typical tourist attractions, I’d highly recommend this activity. My friends and I had such a fun time, and the staff were super helpful and friendly”
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