AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 best full-day tours in Amsterdam, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning an afternoon around, and what each ticket actually includes.
Windmills, cheese, clogs, fishing villages, and optional canal cruising on a 6.5–7.5 hour North Holland day trip from Amsterdam.
Most Popular“The trip was amazing. Our guide Karl was both highly knowledgeable and entertaining (he should consider doing stand-up comedy). I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a day trip outside of the city.”
Full-day Dutch countryside tour from Amsterdam with Marken, Volendam, Edam, cheese, and Zaanse Schans windmills. Optional boat and clog demos.
“The whole trip from start to finish was amazing, so much history”
Bruges full-day tour from Amsterdam: coach comfort, guided canal-city orientation, optional boat ride, and time for chocolate shopping.
“Excellent trip, good driver funny and humerus guide “Hi Ian”👋🏾, best trip so far ☀️✌🏿🌞”
Full-day Amsterdam trip to Keukenhof plus a behind-the-scenes tulip farm visit and a relaxing 1-hour windmill cruise on Kagerplassen.
“Brilliant trip. Very busy at ticket collection and departure but very well organised by great staff. The tulip farm owner was very informative and happy to answer questions, delicious cakes too. The canal trip was beautiful with table service drinks. Keukenhof was stunning and well worth the visit. Overall a fabulous day out.”
A private, full-day custom Holland tour from Amsterdam with a local guide, countryside sights, Dutch food stops, and flexible pacing.
“A group of 7 of us were heading on a cruise out of Amsterdam, but were landing early in the morning of the day before the cruise departed and we didn't want to lose a whole day sitting in a hotel room.”
Full-day trip from Amsterdam to Texel in the Wadden Sea, with ferry time, guided exploring, live commentary, and optional seal safari.
“Dutch Tours company was great. Our tour guide was amazing and able to answer all our questions and gave us good history along the way. Texel is definitely worth the visit.”
Cologne and Antwerp in one long day: guided tours, UNESCO cathedrals, Rhine views, Rubens art, plus free café time from Amsterdam.
“We absolutely loved our guide Adrian. He was friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. Falco, our driver, was also great. We enjoyed our time in Cologne. Unfortunately we were unable To go to Antwerp due to traffic conditions. I understand this is a new tour for the company but would recommend they change the tour to cologne…”
Private full-day trip from Amsterdam to Marken, Volendam, and Edam with boat time across IJsselmeer and cheese tasting.
Private Brussels day trip from Amsterdam with hotel pickup, comfy Mercedes transport, and time at Atomium, Grand Place, and Manneken Pis.
“Nice experience and professional service from our driver Mr Gavin. We have a good time in Brussels. Highly recommended.”
Amsterdam on foot, bike, and boat in one day with a Dutch pancake lunch, expert guides, and an audio canal cruise in multiple languages.
“I truly enjoyed my day adventure starting with the informative walking tour with Karl, followed by a yummy Pancake lunch, then off to cycle the streets and parks with tour guide Ilya. My day was completed with an optional boat tour through the canals of Amsterdam. Was a magnificent way to see Amsterdam through the…”
Private royal castles day trip from Amsterdam with pickup, air-conditioned ride, Paleis Het Loo, Muiderslot, and guided history in English.
“Beautiful palace and castle. When we arrived at Palais het Loo we stopped at the stables and saw gorgeous Friesian horses hooked up to a lovely carriage. The gardens were wonderful as well as the Palais.”
Private Bruges day trip from Amsterdam with hotel pickup, comfy car, UNESCO free time, and optional chocolate and beer stops.
“Our private guide picked us up and did not say much in the several hour drive. He dropped us at the city then picked us back up. This was marketed at a private sightseeing tour. What we got was a driver. There were 10 sites to see and he did not talk about any of…”
Bike, walk, and cruise Amsterdam in one 8.5-hour day. Small group, bike rental included, plus a 17-language canal audio guide.
“I did the math. Bought separate these three activities would cost twice. Claire (bike guide), Lara (walking guide), captain jack boats were amazing! Book now!”
Spend a full day touring Ghent and Antwerp from Amsterdam with a guide, iconic cathedrals, canals, and medieval views, plus diamond stories.
“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.”
Private full-day Amsterdam walk with a local. Tailored route via questionnaire, pickup on foot, and insider food and shopping tips.
“Our host was charming and attentive. The pace of the tour was just right and we got to see places we would not have found on our own. Well worth the experience!”
From the canal ring to the great museums to the windmills and tulip fields, and every way to spend a day in the city.
