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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in the Netherlands

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Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Zaanse Schans and the first look at Dutch windmills
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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

Spend eight hours exploring North Holland by comfortable coach with an English or Spanish guide. Visit Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, polders, fishing harbors, and free time for local food and souvenirs.

“The tour guide Bea was so amazingly kind and so informative. I was so cold and home sick from Australia and she was a fantastic woman. I hope everyone books this tour to experience Bea's amazing service”

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Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - Start near the Jewish Museum
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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

Spend about two hours walking from Amsterdam’s Jewish Museum area through the Portuguese Synagogue, Dokwerker, Auschwitz Monument, Dam Square, and Anne Frank’s statue. Guides such as Patrick, Manuel, Edwin, and Yoshi use photos and local context to explain Jewish life, Nazi occupation, resistance, and Anne Frank’s story. Anne Frank House entry is not included.

“Was not helpful in getting a refund even though it was raining and had just booked 1 hr before. They asked me to contact the local provider and did not help in getting my refund”

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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Starting beside the Portuguese Synagogue
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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 a live guide and connect Anne Frank’s family story to the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument, Dutch Resistance, and Anne Frank House façade. Choose a shared or private tour in English or other listed languages.

“Jonas was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. It was one of the best walking tours that I have ever experienced.”

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Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide - Starting with the pitch and technical area
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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

Explore Ajax’s Johan Cruijff ArenA at your own pace or join a guide such as Chris, Dina, Suzan, or Lopke. Walk pitchside, visit the official dressing room, see the dugout, reach the stands, and use the English or Dutch audio tour. Allow 75 minutes, and bring comfortable shoes.

“booked this as my partner is a massive football fan! we enjoyed the fact you could do a self guided tour which meant you could spend as much time walking around as you wanted. all the staff were so lovely, friendly and helpful! thank you!”

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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 about 1.8 km from Dam Square through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Chinatown, and Nieuwmarkt with a German, English, or Italian guide. Expect candid facts about sex work, window regulations, coffeeshop politics, the Oude Kerk, and practical tips for exploring independently afterward.

“David was really good your guide. he explained all things related to Red light district, it's history, current situation which was all interesting to know. We roamed around and also he answered all questions of group patiently.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - What makes Zaanse Schans special
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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

From Amsterdam Central, join a multilingual guide such as Rob, Rick, or Eveline for a 3.5-hour visit to Zaanse Schans. See clogs made by hand, taste Dutch cheese, hear windmill history, and enjoy free time before returning by comfortable coach. A canal cruise voucher may be added.

“I loved the tour but would have enjoyed a 30 minute extension. Just not quite enough time to explore the area.”

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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken - Starting beside Amsterdam Centraal
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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

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. See working windmills, sample Dutch cheese, watch clogs being made, and add a Marken Express cruise plus windmill entry with the all-inclusive option. Guides such as Diana and Mercedes bring useful local context.

“It was perfect and enjoyed every minute of it! We would definitely recommend it it to anyone visiting Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES - Starting near Central Station and crossing to the Western Islands
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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 such as Rad, Chris, Carlos, or Miriam. Cover about 10 miles of canals, old warehouses, parks, museums, and neighborhoods on an easy three-speed bike, with a Vondelpark break, stroopwafel, and groups capped at 15.

“This is a MUST DO in Amsterdam. Very informative guide (Kris) and actually lasted 3 1/2hrs. Good introduction into Amsterdam covering major points of interest and an excellent way to become oriented which helped enormously during the rest of our trip.”

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Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour - Starting near Amsterdam Centraal
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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, and canal-side lanes with a live guide in English, Dutch, German, or Spanish. You’ll visit the area around The Jolly Joker, Oude Kerk, Casa Rosso, and the Narrowest House in Europe while learning how sex work and coffee shop culture shaped the city.

“Ben was helpful guide, made experience really enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.”

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Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour - Beurs van Berlage and the city built on water
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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

Spend about 2.5 hours with FreeDam Tours exploring Amsterdam’s old center in English. Guides such as Jaap, Raymond, Sergio, and David bring history, humor, visual aids, and local tips to stops covering canals, tolerance, trade, war, bikes, and the royal family.

“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 - The famous splash into the Maas River
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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 circuit past the Erasmus Bridge, Euromast, SS Rotterdam, and other landmarks. Your English or Dutch guide, including popular hosts such as Francis and Kenny, adds history and humor before the bus becomes a river vessel on the Maas.

“Our tour guide was AMAZING! he was hilarious. Actually the experience was not something mindblowing and somehow overrated but he made the whole experience worth. Thank you!”

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10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan - Starting below the streets at Gastrovino
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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

Walk about 1.5 miles through central Amsterdam with a local guide and up to 12 people, stopping for 10 tastings at cheese shops, bakeries, cafés, bars, and market stalls. Expect Gouda, fresh stroopwafels, herring, chocolate, poffertjes, drinks, and stories from guides such as Dennis, Maria, Kees, and Joeri.

“It was a magical night out in the streets of Amsterdam, experiencing local foods while learning about the history. It was only us and Todd (the tour guide). He made us feel so welcome and it felt like we were out with a friend. We went home on a high note and very much enjoy the company.”

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

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Beursplein and 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 and a live English or German guide. Hear Anne Frank’s story alongside accounts of Jewish life, persecution, resistance, and survival, then finish outside the Anne Frank House. Entry is separate.

“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 - Meeting at De 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

Follow Anne Frank’s story through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with guides such as Valentina, Josh, Julia, and Emilia. Hear diary passages beside the Portuguese Synagogue, Auschwitz Monument, and Holocaust Names Monument. Choose English, German, Italian, or Spanish, and expect 2 to 3 kilometers of walking.

“Julia is a really nice guide, the visit is well constructed and intimate.”

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