Tours and Trips in Netherlands

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.

Experience a full day in Amsterdam's Museum District, with a break midday to enjoy a canal cruise. With your skip-the-line admission, sail past the long lines at the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum and gaze at masterpieces - by artists including Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer and Frans Hals - while hearing informative commentary from an art historian-guide. Refuel with a light lunch at the Rijksmuseum, and then explore the Diamond Museum Amsterdam on your own at a pace that suits you.

Immerse yourself in the history of Amsterdam during this walking tour of the city center. Spend 2.5 hours in the company of an engaging guide and small group of just 10 people or fewer.

Maximize your time in Amsterdam and discover national highlights on a small-group tour that includes a visit to Zaanse Schans and a ride on the THIS IS HOLLAND flight experience. Explore Zaanse Schans' traditional windmills, villages, and factories with your guide, then broaden your perspective on a simulation flight over the country's most famous sights for comprehensive insight into Dutch heritage.

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.

Be dazzled by glittering gems and one-of-a-kind treasures at the Diamond Museum Amsterdam! Follow the journey of the world's most coveted stones from deep inside the earth to settings on royal crowns and valuable works of wearable art. Browse glittering, diamond-encrusted displays and learn about the long history of the diamond trade in the Netherlands. You can even watch professional stone polishers and goldsmiths at work creating modern, high-carat masterpieces. 

Day-time tours of Amsterdam's red light district only provided half the story. Discover De Wallen after nightfall on an evening walking tour, and gain intimate perspective of the city's liberal laws on marijuana and prostitution as you explore brothels, coffee shops, and bakeries, pausing along the way to sample Dutch delicacies including croquettes and stroopwafels. Learn about the area's history and benefit from the personalized attention of your small-group guide.

Get fast-track access into the Royal Palace Amsterdam, one of three palaces in the Netherlands in active use by the Dutch Royal House. See what heads of state and other important guests see at state banquets - murals, chandeliers, arched ceilings, and classic paintings and sculptures by famous artists. Feel like a royal as you set your eyes on fine art and gorgeous Napoleonic furniture in here. Your entrance includes a free audio guide.

Cycle along Amsterdam's flat and open city streets on this 2- or 3-hour guided bike tour. Explore the historic city at a leisurely pace as you pedal alongside the UNESCO-listed canals and visit the green oasis of Vondel Park. Pass top attractions like the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum, and check out Amsterdam's oldest neighborhood, the Red Light District. This small-group tour is capped at 12 people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your informative guide.

Pedal your way around historic Amsterdam and see the city like a local on this 3-hour guided bike tour. Cycle along Amsterdam's scenic canal ways, landmark bridges and historic streets, and see the famous Red Light District, the bustling New Market and the lively Jordaan district. Stop along the way to admire the city's quirky architecture and snap photos of attractions like the Old Church, the Royal Palace and the Western Church. This small-group tour has a maximum of 15 people and is suitable for all abilities.

Find beervana on this 3-hour evening Amsterdam beer tour that avoids the tourist-traps and showcases some of Amsterdam's quality bars. An in-the-know guide takes a small group, limited to just 12 beer nuts, around the picturesque city to popular local watering holes, including a brewery in the Red Light District and a beer hall boasting more than 200 types of frothy goodness! Along the way, sample three beers and learn about the Netherlands' beer-brewing history.

While away a Saturday afternoon in Amsterdam at a 2.5-hour matinee concert experience at the Dutch capital's famous Royal Concertgebouw. Admire the magnificent 19th-century venue, and enjoy a concert by a world-class orchestra or musicians in the Main Hall, renowned for its exceptional acoustics. Entry ticket and pre-concert and/or intermission drink included.

Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals are the postcard star of the Dutch capital, and a canal cruise is the quintessential experience for first-time visitors. Glide down the waterways on a traditional salonboat on this 1.5-hour small-group cruise, and admire landmarks like the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Opera House.

By booking Secret Food Tours Amsterdam, we will take you to places the locals eat, introduce you to new food experiences, and teach you how to be "Dutch" while visiting our city. We will focus our time during our tour in the beautiful and still authentic Jordaan area. Here you can see the influences of early French immigration and the reason Rembrandt decided to spend his remaining years in this wonderful enclave.

Lines to enter the Keukenhof Garden and Rijksmuseum can take hours, and getting to both can take several bus transfers. Avoid the crowds and maximize your time with this convenient tour to two iconic Holland landmarks. Admire some of the greatest works of art in history at the Rijksmuseum and explore the beautiful tulip mosaic at the Keukenhof. Relax and enjoy the Dutch landscape on the drive between the two.

Combine visits to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk, The Hague, and the Mauritshuis museum with this 9-hour tour from Amsterdam. Travel with a small group in a fully-outfitted luxury minivan, ensuring a relaxing and intimate experience.

The Rijksmuseum is Amsterdam's most visited museum and it often has the queues to match. Ensure priority access with a prepaid, skip-the-line admission ticket and spend as long as you like marveling over masterpieces by artists such as Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.

Visit the Netherlands' National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with skip-the-line admission. Learn all about the golden age of Dutch maritime history as you wander the exhibits, which include naval artifacts and a replica of the 'Amsterdam,' an East Indiaman ship moored next to the museum.

Venture out of the bustling city of Amsterdam and visit the quaint village of Zaanse Schans on a 3.5-hour private tour. See wooden houses, the bakery museum, a cheese factory, and much more as you stroll around the 18th-century village. Then head to the village of Volendam to visit the Irene Hoeve Farm where they make delicious Gouda cheese and traditional Dutch clogs before heading back to Amsterdam.

Visit Amsterdam's Moco Museum in the Museumplein to admire an exciting range of modern contemporary art. Showcasing works by the art world's pioneering rock stars, the museum offers tastes of differing artistic movements through exhibitions and guest curators. Highlights include exhibitions by the likes of Salvador Dalí and Banksy. Skip-the-line admission is included with your entrance ticket.