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13 Best Half-Day Tours In Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s best days out.

The 13 best half-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.

13 Best Half-Day Tours In Amsterdam

Amsterdam's Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group - Start Smart at Spuistraat: Bikes, Helmets, and the First Push Out of Town
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Amsterdam’s Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group

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1.Amsterdam’s Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group

Bike into Amsterdam’s Waterland polder countryside on a small-group tour with village history, a windmill stop, and an apple pie break.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The ride was fantastic- the views, the route and the length and challenge was perfect for all those who attended. The guide, William, could not have been more charming and knowledgeable. Oh and I must mention the halfway stop where we had the most delicious piece of apple pie. There were other things on the…”

460 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $48.37by We Bike Amsterdam

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Amsterdam: Explore Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Luxury Coach Trip - Cheese stop done right: demo + tastings you’ll actually remember
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Amsterdam: Explore Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Luxury Coach Trip

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2.Amsterdam: Explore Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Luxury Coach Trip

Half-day luxury coach to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam for windmills, cheese tastings, clog-making, and a self-guided walk with a free map.

★ 4.1

“It was easy to find where to meet and well organised. It was advertised as 3.5 hour trip but actually it was 3 hours! The extra half an hour would have been good. We were a little rushed and needed to run for the coach as it was about to leave without us! 😳”

231 reviewsFrom $20by Holland Ticket Services

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Amsterdam: Half-Day Flower Fields and Keukenhof Bicycle Tour - Cycling South Holland’s bulb region with a guide who keeps you together
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Amsterdam: Half-Day Flower Fields and Keukenhof Bicycle Tour

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Half-Day Amsterdam Jordaan Private Walking Tour - A private 3-hour Jordaan route that feels neighborhood-sized
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Half-Day Amsterdam Jordaan Private Walking Tour

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Tulip Paradise: Keukenhof Half-Day Private Tour - The 9:00 AM pickup: comfort + local context before the flowers
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Tulip Paradise: Keukenhof Half-Day Private Tour

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5.Tulip Paradise: Keukenhof Half-Day Private Tour

Private half-day tulip fields plus Keukenhof with hotel pickup, photo stops, and a self-guided garden visit in English.

★ 5.0

“The tulip fields were beyond beautiful, and the Keukenhof gardens are like a dream. Our guide gave us local insights and helped us skip the long lines.Keukenhof truly lives up to its name as the Garden of Europe.”

17 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $1by Tour Up in Europe

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Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans - From Amsterdam Centraal to Windmill Country in One Easy Train Jump
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Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans

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6.Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans

A private 4-hour windmill village day from Amsterdam Centraal with clog making, cheese tastings, Albert Heijn history, and Dutch snacks.

★ 5.0

“Sasha our guide was wonderful . He showed us around, explained us the history of the Netherlands along with tons of wonderful info on the windmills. We had some great laughs and enjoyed spending the day with him. We are grateful for guides like Sasha but to Sasha himself for taking this time with us…”

14 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $348.85by Snurk.Travel

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Private Half-Day Trip From Amsterdam to The Tulip Fields in Keukenhof - The Driver, the Car, and the Value of “Private”
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Private Half-Day Trip From Amsterdam to The Tulip Fields in Keukenhof

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7.Private Half-Day Trip From Amsterdam to The Tulip Fields in Keukenhof

Private half-day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof with hotel pickup, self-guided tulip gardens, free onboard WiFi, flexible departure time.

★ 4.0

“Fantastic driver. Prompt, polite and exceptionally clean and tidy car. Nothing was too much trouble for the driver and he included some lovely extras for us too. The gardens were a bucket list trip and most certainly didn't disappoint. The weather was perfect so we could have easily stayed all day.”

10 reviewsFrom $227by Welcome Pickups

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Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Private Half-Day Tour - Rijksmuseum in Tight Time: Enjoy the Highlights Without Losing Your Head
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Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Private Half-Day Tour

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8.Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Private Half-Day Tour

Private half-day art tour in Amsterdam with a guide, timed entry to Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, plus included tickets and flexible pacing.

★ 5.0

“Highly educated fun tour guide, you will learn a lot about the Dutch masters and their work. Makes the museums better by giving you background and pertinent information. We were there as a family, youngest 17, everyone loved it”

9 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $409.40by Tour Travel & More

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Half-Day Edam and Volendam Private Walking Tour from Amsterdam - Edam city center: canals, wooden houses, and the Weigh House area
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Half-Day Edam and Volendam Private Walking Tour from Amsterdam

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9.Half-Day Edam and Volendam Private Walking Tour from Amsterdam

A private half-day walking tour to Edam and Volendam from Amsterdam, with cheese tastings, canal views, and fishing-town food.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was very punctual. He was waiting in front of the train station with a sign that had the tour company's name on it. This made him very easy to locate. We took the local bus to Edam and Volendam. That in itself is an enjoyable experience as you see so much countryside dotted…”

8 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $348.46by Snurk.Travel

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Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour in Amsterdam - Royal Palace: A Royal Building You Can See, Even Without Tickets
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Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour in Amsterdam

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Half-Day Tour of Red Light District and Jordaan District with Private Guide in Amsterdam - Rembrandtplein Break, Lunch Choices, and Nearby People-Watching
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Half-Day Tour of Red Light District and Jordaan District with Private Guide in Amsterdam

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11.Half-Day Tour of Red Light District and Jordaan District with Private Guide in Amsterdam

A private half-day walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light and Jordaan districts, with Anne Frank sights and the Albert-Cuyp Market.

★ 4.0

“This was my 3rd tour during my 2.5 day Amsterdam stay. I made a rookie mistake and didn’t check his credentials at the designated meeting spot (random hotel). This didn’t un nerve me until 1/4 of the way through - when I realized he could bRead more”

5 reviewsFrom $141.35by Trigger Tours

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Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Private Guided Tour - Meeting at Amsterdam Centraal and Getting to Zaanse Schans
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Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Private Guided Tour

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12.Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Private Guided Tour

A half-day private guided tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam: working windmills, wooden shoe craft, and unlimited Dutch cheese tasting.

★ 5.0

“Our family had an incredible private tour of Zaanse Schans with our guide, Zara. From start to finish, she made the experience feel more like exploring with a knowledgeable family member than just following a typical guide. Her warmth and enthusiasm made a huge difference. Zara shared unique insights about the Netherlands alongside detailed information…”

4 reviews4 hoursFrom $67by Jasmin Tours

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