Day Trips in Amsterdam

Witness the winding waterways and beautiful architecture of Holland's picturesque capital on a full-day trip to Amsterdam from Brussels. Cross the Dutch border after a short and scenic journey in a comfortable coach and immerse yourself in the quaint canals, cobbled streets and ambient squares of Amsterdam; customize your itinerary according to your interests and enjoy leisurely independent exploration of the city on arrival. Experience a canal ride in order to see the city from an alternative perspective and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Brussels hotel.

Step outside of Amsterdam on a half-day private trip and go back in time as you visit two of the most beautiful and traditional villages in the Netherlands: Volendam & Marken. From fish markets, colourful wooden houses, green scenery, and a 'Kibbeling' tasting. This experience is as Dutch as it gets!

Colorful windmills, fishing villages and a canal cruise - experience top Amsterdam attractions with this Super Saver that combines three popular tours at one low price. Travel by comfy coach into the Dutch countryside and visit the windmills of Zaanse Schans. In the charming fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, stop at a cheese farm and watch a clog-maker at work.

Explore Northern Holland the local way on an 8-hour, private tour from Amsterdam using public buses, trams and boats. Walk atmospheric neighborhoods and waterfront streets in the island village of Marken, and learn about local history and culture at the town's small museum. See the coast from the water as you travel to Volendam to get a glimpse of a traditional fishing community, then step back in time in the medieval town of Edam, where picturesque streets and canals wind past historic buildings, churches and a famously leaning Carillon tower.

During the spring months of March, April, and June, Keukenhof Gardens alights in a vibrant spectacle of color. During your time in Amsterdam, visit the world's largest flower garden when in bloom on this 9-hour excursion to Keukenhof Gardens, Zaanse Schans, and Volendam. Stroll amid millions of tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs at Keukenhof Gardens; admire the windmills and waterways of Zaanse Schans; and discover the quaint seaside village of Volendam. Small-group tour limited to eight people.  

Experience an iconic landscape of fishing villages, windmills and craftsmen's shops on a 5-hour, small group tour from Amsterdam into the Dutch countryside. Visit a series of traditional, restored windmills in Zaanse Schans, and walk the dikes and harbor of Volendam, a pretty port lined with bright houses and sailboats. Sample locally-make cheeses and Dutch schnapps, with time to choose a restaurant for lunch, then enjoy sweeping views of the landscape during the return trip to Amsterdam.

See the famous tulips of Holland on this tour to Keukenhof Gardens from Amsterdam, with convenient coach transportation from the city through the Dutch countryside. You'll have three hours of free time at Keukenhof to explore independently, admiring the kaleidoscope of tulips and other flowers. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the gardens' picturesque setting, if you wish. Select a departure time when booking.

See Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken on a half-day or full-day windmill tour departing from Amsterdam. Visit a cheese factory to sample local dairy products, admire a classic line-up of authentic windmills, and watch a shoemaker fashion wooden clogs using traditional methods. Hear commentary from your audio guide during the coach journey, and enjoy guided tours in each picturesque village. You can also opt for a 20-minute ferry cruise from Volendam to Marken (summer only, included in tour price). Choose the 7-hour full-day option for more time at each stop.

Discover the delights and history of Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside on a 3-hour, small-group trip from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn how these waterside factories helped drive the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. Numbers are limited on this tour for a small-group experience.

Enhance your experience of the Netherlands' quaint culture on a private half-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam. Among the iconic windmills and lush meadows of Zaanse Schans, you'll learn about traditional Dutch culture and then visit a cheese factory in charming fishing village, Volendam. Admire the enchanting wooden houses of Marken and meet a local shoemaker before returning to Amsterdam with magical memories. On this private tour, you'll receive undivided attention from your guide while seeing the best of the Netherlands.

Get a taste of old-world Holland on this half-day tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Step back into the Dutch Golden Age at Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum pieced together using buildings brought from all over the Netherlands to recreate a 17th-century town. Then, continue to the fishing town of Volendam, typified by its pretty waterfront, fish restaurants and weatherboard houses.

Explore one of Belgium's most incredible cities on this Bruges day trip from Amsterdam. Journey in the comfort of a coach bus and relax as you listen to information about the city's sights from your guide. You'll have five hours to explore the churches, canals, and shops on your own, plus plenty of time to snap photos of the iconic windmills and sample famous Belgian chocolates on this tour that showcases the best of this European destination.

This tour allows you to explore Keukenhof Gardens independently, but includes transportation from Amsterdam and informative commentary from a guide on the way. Once you arrive, you'll have three hours to discover the multicolored fields of tulips at your own pace. Admission ticket included.

Experience an explosion of color at the Keukenhof Gardens, blooming with millions of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, other spring bulbs, and beautiful trees. On this 6.5-hour tour from Amsterdam, travel through the lovely Dutch countryside and first take a guided tour of a tulip farm. Then, enjoy skip-the-line privileges at Keukenhof Gardens before discovering the pleasures of this floral paradise on your own. With transport by luxury coach included, this tour is the easiest way to get to these out-of-the-way gardens, one of the Netherlands' top attractions.

Enjoy two top-selling Holland tours in one memorable day. See Amsterdam on a city tour combined with an afternoon trip to Delft and The Hague with this Amsterdam Super Saver. Listen to guided commentary as your coach passes by popular attractions including the Royal Palace, the Skinny Bridge and the Red Light District. Later, witness how Delft pottery is produced at De  Delftse Pauw, view the Binnenhof and the Peace Palace, and admire Dutch landmarks in miniature at Madurodam. You'll save money with the discounted price!

Escape the capital and discover nearby villages on a day tour to Volendam, Edam, and Marken from Amsterdam, delivered exclusively in Spanish. Gain insight into rural Holland's history and culture from your guide as you explore village streets, landmarks, and architecture. Visit a traditional clog factory to discover the country's industrial heritage, and learn more about the region's cuisine with a visit to a cheese maker.

Zaanse Schans is known for its historic buildings and working windmills, but gaining intimate insight into the traditional region can be difficult on a self-led trip. Explore Zaanse Schans on a private tour from Amsterdam Centraal, and visit a clog workshop, traditional dairy, and chocolate factory for insight into the country's industrial heritage, learning more about the neighborhood from your local guide.

Embark on a day trip to charming Bruges, and don't worry about logistics: this private tour makes exploring simple. Travel by train from Brussels to Bruges at a time that works best for your schedule (tickets are included in the tour cost), and meet your guide upon arrival. You'll explore the city's picture-perfect, UNESCO-listed center, will admire its medieval architecture, can enjoy samples at its esteemed chocolate shops, and more: this personalized tour is based around your interests.

Discover the best of the Dutch countryside with this Super Saver that pairs two popular tours in one day. Spend the morning in the windmill village of Zaanse Schans and visit a clog maker, and take a boat ride to the old-time fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, where you'll taste traditional Dutch cheese. In the afternoon, experience explosions of colors at the Keukenhof Gardens - home to millions of tulips, bluebells, hyacinths, and other flowers - that will take your breath away. Transportation by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam included.1-hour canal sightseeing cruise in Amsterdam with audio commentary included.

Spend the day in a sea of blossoms on a 6.5-hour tour from The Hague to Keukenhof Gardens,. Follow a guide through the best of the park, then have time to explore on your own. See some of the millions of flowers that bloom each year in 79 acres (32 hectares) of manicured beds, from an English landscape garden to elaborate flower sculptures. This full-day flower tour includes transport by coach from The Hague and entrance fees at Keukenhof Gardens.