The 15 Full-Day Trips in the Netherlands That Repay the Fare

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Leaving Amsterdam Central Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15,931 reviews · from $43Our pick

Review of the Amsterdam countryside tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, with windmills, cheese tasting, boat rides, and practical tips.

“It was further more than what expected! from the welcome, the interaction with the guidance , the demonstration of the working windmill was AMAZING! and the cheeses makers. we highly recommend this trip which was instructive and fun! A big thanks to Dima & Francesca! arrivederci e alla prossima!! 🌷”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

2.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,392 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Explore Dutch windmills, cheese towns, fishing villages, and Marken from Amsterdam on a well-priced guided coach tour with optional canal cruise.

“A very entertaining tour with Rob and Petra, despite the grey and initially wet weather the tour was very enjoyable. Rob provided excellent information about the country and the places of interest. I certainly learned a few things from the tour and the background to the Dutch way of life. Highly recommend this tour, to see a little of the Dutch countryside and local sights. The cheese farm was a informative and tasty stop.”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

3.Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,414 reviews · from $35Best value

Review of a full-day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with windmills, cheese, clogs, and practical tips.

“We really enjoyed the trip, and the historical facts. Rob was really nice, gave recommendations and was available for questions. The trip was very well organized, departure/arrival timings were respected, comfortable transfers. I highly recommend!”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

4.Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,372 reviews · from $90

Review of the Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip, with boat tour, Afsluitdijk stop, practical tips, itinerary details, and value advice.

“We had such a nice time! It’s simply lovely and there is lots of time to walk around, eat and then have the boat tour - we didn’t even mind the drive because the landscape is fascinating. Our guide and driver were wonderful ♥️”

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

5.Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,517 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $70

Review of the Bruges day trip from Amsterdam, covering the long coach ride, free time, guides, costs, crowds, and practical tips.

“Awesome day trip. G was a great guide - very helpful. Shared history and directed us to all the key sites. Beautiful city with amazing history.”

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From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

6.From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,243 reviews · 12 hours · from $81

Explore Amsterdam from Brussels with a bilingual guide, canal cruise, free time, and round-trip coach travel in one 12-hour day.

“Carlos was our tour guide and there were mostly Spanish people in our group but he made sure to speak in both English and Spanish and that we both understood exactly what was happening. He was very knowledgeable, organised and patient. Overall, I enjoyed the trip a lot. It was a long day but lovely!”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

7.Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,063 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $106

Review of Amsterdam’s Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans day trip, with tulips, windmills, cheese, transport, timing, value, and canal cruise advice.

“We really enjoyed this tour. There was lots to see and do, and the tulips were phenomenal. We enjoyed the cheese and clog demonstrations, the windmills and adjacent community was beautiful.”

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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

8.Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Review of the Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans day trip from Amsterdam, with windmills, cheese, clogs, canals, boat views, timing, and value.

“My husband and I would like to see something different in Amsterdam. This day trip tour is perfect. We were able to see the rich culture of Netherlands. In addition, we were able to visit the beautiful village and enjoy the boat ride. We really enjoyed this day trip and we had a great time. Jay is very knowledgeable and funny. He gave us useful information not only for the day trip but also for our visit in Netherlands. We appreciated the detail information he provided.”

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

9.Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 647 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $70

Review of the Bruges day trip from Amsterdam, with a guided Old Town walk, chocolate tasting, free time, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Very informative and considerate, allowing time to explore on your own as well. We loved the trip to Bruges.”

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Small Electric Boat

10.Giethoorn Day Trip with Small Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 578 reviews · 8 hours · from $151

Visit Giethoorn from Amsterdam by small electric boat, with a live guide, free time, thatched cottages, canals, and 180 bridges.

“This trip was incredible and my guide, Veronica was outstanding! She was super sweet and knowledgeable. A couple days ahead, I got a notice that the trip was going to leave an hour earlier to also go to Zaanse Schans - both of these places are not to be missed while in Amsterdam/Netherlands. I had already booked a trip there for another day but was able to cancel and got two for one on this trip! Nothing felt rushed. We had plenty of free time in both places and additionally had a specific stop for lunch, so eating didn’t come from our free time in either town. The boat ride…”

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Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

11.Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $204

See Brussels and Bruges from Amsterdam in one long day, with guided walks, free time, chocolate, canals, and practical travel tips.

“Santiago was a great tour guide! Very informative, I learned a lot about the history of Brussels and Bruges. Highly recommend!”

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Guided Day Trip – Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam

12.Guided Day Trip – Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $42

Review of Amsterdam’s 7-hour day trip to Zaanse Schans, Marken, Volendam, and Edam, with practical tips on timing, upgrades, groups, and value.

“I paid for the tour and was waiting for the bus at the agreed location, but it wasn't there. I tried contacting the company several times via chat, but I was unsuccessful.”

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Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

13.Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of Amsterdam’s Keukenhof, tulip farm, and windmill cruise tour, with practical tips on timing, crowds, value, transport, and booking.

“From first entering the tour office till the end of the day this tour was relaxed, friendly, informative and at the end, flexible. I am not a great fan of organised tours but this one surprised me. All aspects from the canal ride to the great visit to the tulip farm and finishing up with Keukenhof gardens was a delight. Being a bit older the flexibility to leave by bus when it suited us was a great end to a great day.”

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

14.Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $66

Review of the Bruges day trip from Amsterdam, with walking tour, free time, Michelangelo masterpiece, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“My Family and I had a great time but the tour said 12 hours so we were expecting to leave Bruges at 6:00pm but were disappointed to hear that we would be returning to Amsterdam at 5:00pm. An hour makes a huge difference especially when you have to walk in cobblestone but nonetheless Silvia & Jacko were Great!”

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Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip

15.Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · from $91

Review of the Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk day trip from Amsterdam, covering the boat ride, free time, value, timing, and practical tips.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the day trip to Giethoorn. Excellent guide and bus driver. Plenty of time allowed to look around, have lunch and the cruise on the canals was wonderful.”

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