Private Sightseeing Tours in Netherlands

Delve into Amsterdam's unique heritage on a private, 3-hour walking tour led by an art historian guide. Learn about the city's glory days as a 17th-century trading and guild capital, and admire finely preserved examples of Dutch architecture on a stroll through the old city center and along its famous canals. Visit a local spice shop, rest your feet during a quaint coffee break and hear about famous figures and scandals that shaped Amsterdam's culture. Price is per group, based on a maximum of six people.

Step back into the rough and tumble years of Dutch explorers, sailors and merchants on a 3-hour, private tour of the East India House and the National Maritime Museum with an art historian guide. Explore the Amsterdam headquarters of the United East Indian Company, and hear stories about the Dutch soldiers and sailors that criss-crossed the globe for years at a time. Discover exhibits of maps, globes and sextants at the National Maritime Museum, where a full-size Indiaman ship and actors bring the 17th-century to life.

Discover the layers of ancient history hidden beneath Leiden's charming canals and squares on a private tour led by an expert art historian guide. View ancient Egyptian, Roman, Greek objects at the RMO National Antiquities Museum, and see a medieval defense mound buried in the heart of the city center. Catch up to more modern history at Rembrandt's Latin School and the Gothic Pilgrim Fathers church, and customize the tour with your choice of another landmark like the botanic garden or the Volkenkunde ethnography museum.

Kickstart your visit to Amsterdam with this private, 1.5-hour tour of the city's hotspots, culture and can't-miss attractions. Stroll through some of the most interesting areas, like Dam Square and the Red Light District, while a friendly guide shares insight and tips on the best places to shop, dine and explore like a local.

Explore Groningen - widely considered among the Netherlands' prettiest cities - on this private guided walking tour. Follow a private guide through the streets and parks of Groningen, and take in popular landmarks including the Martinikerk church. Climb the 15th-century Martinitoren and enjoy panoramic city views, and stroll along the banks of the canals - lined with historic warehouses. Along the way, gain insight into the city's colorful past.

Discover the truth behind the famous Amsterdam Red Light District on a private 2-hour tour, a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves in the Netherlands' capital. As you stroll along the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring, you'll pass Oude Kerk (Old Church) and explore Chinatown. Plus, stop to sample three Dutch specialities, including cheese, kroket (croquette), and stroopwafel (thin waffles).

See Amsterdam in a unique light on this private, 3-hour tour of the port city's most notable landmarks, plus tucked-away treasures that most visitors miss. Join up with a local guide to learn the fascinating history behind highlights like the Flower Market, Red Light District and Rembrandt's house, and discover hidden gems that lie off the beaten tourist track for an eye-opening exploration.

Exploring the hot neighborhood of De Pijp with a local resident gives you an experience you won't get by following an guidebook. This corner of Amsterdam has evolved from its working class roots to a vibrant, bohemian hangout for locals and visitors. Discover the famous Albert Cuyp market, local boutiques, Middle Eastern eateries and traditional pubs with your guide at your side.

Choose your own adventure on this 2-hour private walking tour of Leiden, combined with a canal cruise. With your dedicated guide in the lead, pass the city's famous Peter Church and the oldest university in the Netherlands, among other sights. Then, board a canal cruise to see the city's sights from the water.

Learn how Amsterdam grew from a ramshackle medieval outpost built on the water into an international trading powerhouse and socially inclusive community. On this private walking history tour, see landmarks like the Dutch East India Company House, Red Light District, world's first stock exchange, and Royal Palace as a guide unravels the forces that shaped the city. Ask all the questions you like on this personalized introduction to one of Europe's great capitals.

Discover the stories and secrets of Amsterdam's most notorious neighborhood on a private tour of the Red Light District. Break away from the curious tourist throngs as a savvy local guide ushers you through hedonistic alleyways and past bars and cafes. Learn the history behind the city's famously permissive culture and explore hidden spots beyond the glowing red lights and windows.

Experience the best of Holland your way on a custom 7-hour sightseeing tour. Convenient and comfortable transportation takes you from your Amsterdam hotel to the country's most popular and lesser-known points of interest. You decide what to see and set the pace on your private adventure. Visit Durgerdam, Volendam, Edam, and more. Get a closer look at Dutch cultural icons such as windmills, cheese, tulips, and dikes. It's up to you!

Discover history, canals and landmark architecture in vibrant Amsterdam on this private 3-hour city walking tour. Accompanied by your own informative guide, stroll around the heart of the charming Dutch capital and see highlights such as Dam Square and the De Wallen red light district. Learn about Amsterdam's World War II history, stop to see the Anne Frank House, and amble through the delightful 17th-century canal district. As you explore, gain insight into the city's culture and history from your guide, and break for a refreshing drink along the way.

Customize what you and your group want to see along Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals on this private, 2-hour boat tour. Choose an afternoon or evening departure, and hear informative commentary from your skipper on top waterfront attractions like the Anne Frank House, the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) and the Rijksmuseum. Soak up beautiful views - without dealing with crowds - enjoy snacks, and disembark at a central city location of your choice.

The Mauritshuis is renowned for its impressive collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings, including masterpieces like Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp. This private 3-hour tour gives art lovers the chance to discover the Royal Cabinet of Paintings with an art historian guide, offering additional insight into the famous works. Also included is a walking tour of the Old Town, a visit to the City Hall and an optional tour of The Hague Historical Museum or the Gemeentemuseum.

Immerse yourself in Holland's pretty countryside and rich culture on a private 5-hour trip to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Edam from Amsterdam. Venturing north from the Dutch capital, enter a world of lush flatlands, villages and wooden windmills, and learn about the region's significance during the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. View Zaanse Schans' famous windmills, and watch artisans at work at cheese and clog-making workshops. Visit the pretty fishing village of Volendam where some locals still wear traditional dress, and explore medieval Edam, best known for its wax-coated cheese.

Visit the historic town of Gouda on a 2-hour walking tour with a private guide that can be customized to your interests. Explore city landmarks such as the Church of Saint John and City Hall, learn about the origins of Gouda's famous namesake cheese, and stop by a local caf e for a very Dutch snack of coffee and stroopwafel. This 2-hour walking tour includes entrance fees and pickup at centrally-located hotels, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

See Amsterdam's famous tulip fields the easy way on this private, half-day experience, which includes an entrance ticket and round-trip transportation by luxury car. Begin with a pickup from your Amsterdam hotel and then travel directly to Keukenhof Gardens, where you'll enjoy roughly three hours to explore independently. Wander along tulip-lined pathways; snap photos of hyacinths, tulips, daffodils and anemones in bloom.

Escape the city crowds and discover the Dutch countryside on a private day tour to Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof from Amsterdam. Gain insight into Holland's culture at a clog workshop, cheese farm, working windmill, and as you tiptoe through the tulips, the national flower of Holland. Avoid hidden costs with a pancake lunch and entrance fees included, and relax with seamless round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Escape the city and create your own itinerary on a private full-day custom tour from Amsterdam. With just your guide and private party, you'll explore the Dutch countryside, replete with windmills and waterways, in order to learn of the Netherlands' history. Opt to sample cheese in Edam; discover the picturesque villages of Marken and Volendam; or snap photos of the windmills in Zaanse Schans. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.