NETHERLANDS · FULL-DAY
The good full-day tours go weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
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!”
Explore Marken, Volendam, Edam, and Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam with windmills, cheese, clogs, canals, and classic Dutch villages.
“Our guide Estridge was awesome. Very knowledgeable. Nikki was great and our bus driver played the keyboard and sang. The stops were great and the interior of Holland is beautiful.”
Review of Amsterdam’s Keukenhof, tulip farm, and windmill cruise tour, with practical timing, costs, crowds, transport tips, and honest advice.
“Tulip farm was great to be amongst the rolling fields of tulips and Daan was really lovely and gave some information about the tulips. Equally the cruise was enjoyable and peaceful. However, our bus driver didn’t park in a suitable place which meant the bottom step was very large and one of our party fell and twisted his ankle on leaving the bus. This took the shine off our day. Keukenhof was super busy but it is so large that you could still enjoy all of the flowers. It was incredible to see all of the displays and so many different variety of flowers.Read more”
Review of Holland Tour Company’s private 8-hour countryside tour from Amsterdam, with custom stops, local guides, private transport, and practical tips.
“This was the highlight of our time in Amsterdam!! Our guide did such a great job tailoring a tour to our family of 5, we have three boys 7,13,16. We started at a dairy farm that also makes wooden shoes. We got to see how the shoes were made and then how they make their Gouda. Also got to sample a bunch of flavors, so delicious, and finished with a stroll through the barn to visit the cows, including a new born calf. We then visited a pumping station, amazing for any engineers! Then lunch at a local restaurant, so delicious!! Finally we drove to a windmill. That was so…”
Explore Texel from Amsterdam on a small-group day tour with ferry rides, beaches, wildlife, villages, two drinks, and an optional seal safari.
“The dunes, the sandy beaches, the lighthouse, walking on the bottom of the sea during low tide - what an amazing experience!”
Explore Eindhoven by electric fatbike, from Philips districts to green routes, with an easy app-guided tour, equipment, and flexible stops.
“Thank you for an amazing experience! This is a definite to do whilst here. Great for solo, couples and all types of travellers.”
Explore Marken, Volendam and Edam from Amsterdam by local bus and boat, with village walks, cheese tasting and a private guide.
“Tolle Tour mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln. Kann ich sehr empfehlen. Anschließend hatten wir selbst den Durchblick um mit U-Bahn, Tram oder Bus zu reisen in Amsterdam.”
See Amsterdam by foot, bike, and canal boat, with a Dutch pancake lunch and small-group guides in one useful full-day tour.
“The guides for the walking and cycling tour were excellent.”
Review of a private Amsterdam to Brussels day trip with Mercedes transport, Atomium, Grand Place, free time, tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“I will start by saying we caused a delay of starting the tour because some of our group had been taken to the wrong hotel by a taxi. The delay was 20 minutes. We thought the private tour for 9 people would be in the same vehicle. We were split up in two vehicles which was a disappointment as the trip was about getting together with friends to share an experience. One of the two drivers did not speak English beyond a few phrases and therefore did not speak a word from Amsterdam to Brussels. Even when we made our stops, we had no description of where we were and…”
Review of a private Amsterdam to Bruges day trip with hotel pickup, comfortable transport, flexible sightseeing, and four hours in Bruges.
“Gavin was our driver, and he was excellent. The van was great (so clean and comfortable), and once we arrived he showed us the high points of Bruges before leaving us to us explore the city. Easy to work with, and a nice day trip from Amsterdam.”
Review of Amsterdam’s private royal tour to Paleis Het Loo and Muiderslot, with practical advice on timing, value, transport, and mobility.
“Classic Dutch castle with pristine experience reflecting life in the period. Guide what knowledgeable and engaging with great conversation.”
See Amsterdam by foot, bike, and canal boat in one full-day tour. Read about the route, value, guides, timing, and practical drawbacks.
“Miguel and Claire were very informative and entertaining as our guides on the walking and biking tours and both of those sections of the tour were great! The lunch people were a bit confused and almost did not give us the lunch we had included in the tour. The worst part of the tour was the canal boat section. We rushed to get there for our reserved 5:45 trip only to be told we had to get on line and wait with a huge crowd. They were very inefficient in getting people on the boats and indeed up waiting until after 7:00 to board one. Our 8 hour tour ended…”
Review of the Amsterdam to Antwerp and Ghent day tour, with castles, cathedrals, canals, transport details, costs, and practical tips.
“I loved how Tony explained to us and not only in the place but also during the tour on the road he told us some extra information, you can see the enthusiasm and desire he has. Many thanks also to the driver Adrian.”
Review of Amsterdam’s private full-day tour, with local guides, custom routes, walking logistics, pricing, highlights, and booking advice.
“My wife and I weren't sure what to expect visiting Amsterdam. Our guide Anna made sure we fell in lo e with the city. She took us to a range of historic sites, pleasant places to visit and where locals often go. She had a deep knowledge and passion for the city which was infectious. She made our trip!”
Visit Keukenhof with skip-the-line entry, flexible bus travel, and a separate one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise on this full-day outing.
“Very organized company which made for a delightful day. The staff at the office was very kind and helpful. Recommend this tour group tulips were amazing !”
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