The 15 Best North Holland Tours

1.Private Electric Boat Rental in Haarlem (No License Required)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 2 to 10 hours (approx.) Our pick

You pilot a quiet electric boat through Haarlem’s canals, with no boating license required. Boats offer padded seating and clear views for up to 10 people, while a map and local tips help you find the old town’s best sights. Choose a rental from 2 hours to a full day.

“Great experience that is a lot of fun and you have a completely different view of the city. I can really recommend it. Very straightforward and super nice care.Auto-translated”

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2.Windmills Zaanse Schans small group tour-region Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51

Join local guide Diana for a two-hour walk through Zaanse Schans, beginning at the Juliana Bridge. You’ll see working windmills, watch wooden clogs being made, taste Dutch cheese, and learn about local customs. The small group is capped at 15, while mill entry and transport cost extra.

“We really enjoyed the tour. Diana was most helpful, both with the logistics before the tour as well as on the tour. She was friendly and knowledgeable, and kept adults and kids engaged throughout. Highly recommend touring with her.”

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3.Small Group Alkmaar City Walking Tour *English*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Walk Alkmaar for about two hours with an English-speaking Canadian guide, often Jennifer, in a group capped at six. Start on Koorstraat, learn about a special church monument, and finish near Waagplein. Expect 3 to 4 km of walking, local stories, and practical tips for exploring further.

“I had Jennifer all to myself and had a great time. I would highly recommend this tour. I learned a lot about the city and Jennifer was very friendly and outgoing. She also had two postcards ready for me to take home for my girls. She even forked over 50 cents when I needed a restroom stop.”

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4.e-Scavenger hunt Alkmaar: Explore the city at your own pace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Use your smartphone to follow Qula’s self-guided Alkmaar City Trail for up to six people. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and visit 20 city sights at your own pace. Start any time, pause when you like, and choose from several languages, though translation accuracy can vary.

“Une chouette découverte de la ville, on a l pression d avoir vu beaucoup de choses. La plupart des questions sont sympas et les défis photos égayent le jeu. Attention aux questions à l'intérieure des bâtiments qd ceux ci sont fermés et à la précision de la traduction!”

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5.Fresh nose tour with the canoe through the nature near Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Leave central Amsterdam behind for a two-hour canoe trip through Waterland, starting in the village of Watergang. Paddle a two-seater Canadian canoe into a boat-only Natura 2000 reserve, pause for a drink and snack, and return through a rural world of bridges, farms, birds, and quiet waterways.

“We had a wonderful time canoeing through the islands. We learned about local culture and history, enjoyed a light snack and got to paddle peacefully through the Dutch countryside with a few other people. Saw ducks, geese, cows, goats, fish and more. Truly a peaceful paddle through a freshwater paradise. Loved it.”

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6.Haarlem Private Canal Tour with Bites and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $46

Spend 90 minutes on a private Haarlem canal boat with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus bitterballen and kaasstengels. Your English or Dutch guide, including praised skippers Jelle and Mo, shares local stories as you pass St. Bavo’s Cathedral, gabled houses, bridges, parks, and markets.

“Mo was amazing. he was very knowledgeable, funny and quick to answer any questions. The snacks were delicious and went well with the variety of drinks we had on-board. Haarlem is a beautiful and vibrant city with so much history. We loved getting to see it from the water and hear the great stories Mo had to share, with some personal touches about his own history here.”

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7.Texel: Electric Fatbike Rental with Map

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · from $34

Rent a sturdy KNAAP electric fatbike from TexelCruiser and explore Texel at your own pace. You get three hours, a fully charged battery, a map, free parking, and Dutch or English assistance. The bikes reach 25 km per hour, handle many surfaces, and are for ages 12 to 95.

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8.Discover Alkmaar with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews

Use your smartphone to guide a private team of up to six through Alkmaar on a 2.5-kilometer mystery walk. Solve puzzles tied to Adriaan Antonisz, the Eighty Years’ War, the Waag, churches, and city defenses. Allow about two hours, and expect some challenging directions and stairs.

“De snelle reactie en behulpzaamheid van de service team Mail reactie super snel Leuke wandel route in de stad”

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9.Texel: E-Scooter Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Ride a Texel Cruiser electric scooter across Texel for three hours. You get thick tires, wide handlebars, a roadmap, insurance, and breakdown help. Bring your driver's license, and plan your route in advance since the best roads and sights are not all in the island's center.

“De activiteit was ontzettend leuk! Hebben het ontzettend naar ons zin gehad en hebben op deze manier veel van Texel kunnen zien. Wij hebben geen route meegekregen, dus het is handig om alvast te kijken naar een route die je wilt rijden.”

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10.e-Scavenger hunt Hoorn: Explore the city at your own pace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Use the Qula city game app to explore Hoorn on foot. GPS leads you to 15 sights, from the Hoofdtoren and Westfries Museum to the harbor and Oosterpoort. Answer questions, complete search tasks, and pause whenever you like. One booking covers up to six people.

“It was a great way to enjoy the city( i live in for my whole life) in another way. I saw places i never was before. Nice way to learn more about the history of my own town.”

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11.Guided Bike Tour along the Dutch Tulip Fields in Noord Holland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Meet Manon in Schagen for a four-hour, 25 to 30 km bike ride through North Holland’s tulip country. Routes change daily, taking you past quiet fields, windmills, villages, cows, and sheep. Bikes and Dutch snacks are included, with an e-bike worth requesting if wind or fitness is a concern.

“This was a great tour and a wonderful day! Very charming way to see the tulips. We moved to Amsterdam a year ago and wanted to see the tulips away from the crowds, I would highly recommend doing this! It is 4 hours of biking in the wind, so if you're unsure of your abilities or haven't been on a bike in a while, be sure to request an e-bike! It will make your experience much more enjoyable :)”

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12.3-Hour E-fatbike Rental in Texel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Pick up an electric fatbike in Oudeschild and spend three hours exploring Texel at up to 25 km/h. Wide tires handle rough paths, pedal assist helps in strong wind, and route maps and local tips help you reach places such as De Cocksdorp, the dunes, and the dike.

“It was really nice to go with the fat-bike over the island. Also very good service when we had a flat tyre. Just call them and they provide you with a new bike.”

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13.Small Group City Walking Tour *English*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Walk 3 to 4 km through Alkmaar with an English-speaking Canadian guide, often Jen, as you see the Grote Sint Laurenskerk, City Hall, Waag, canals, old walls, and Piet’s Windmill. Groups are capped at 10, making it easy to ask questions and wander beyond the main sights.

“Hele leuke stadswandeling, zeer enthousiaste positieve gids. Die, als niet Nederlandse, heel gepassioneerd over Alkmaar kon vertellen. We hebben zo genoten van haar enthousiasme dat het miezerige weer geen invloed had.”

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14.Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport Transfer Comfort & service.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 15 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Book a private Amsterdam to Schiphol transfer for direct hotel, train station, or city pickup. You ride alone with your group in an executive car or minivan, with Wi-Fi, luggage room, generous legroom, and a chauffeur-guide who can explain the Low Lands during the trip.

“Excellent service. On time, professional and very helpful with luggage. Highly recommend for airport transfer.”

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15.IJmuiden to Amsterdam Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 40 to 50 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Book a private ride from any IJmuiden harbor location to Amsterdam or Schiphol Airport. Safar Limousines Service provides comfortable vehicles, luggage help, child seats on request, and direct service. Driver Sam is noted for polished service and excellent English.

“Very professional and gave us water and candy. He was on time and communicative and we even booked our return trip with him too.”

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