AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 13 most popular half-day tours in Amsterdam. Here is what each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can book the right day without the guesswork.
Cycle Amsterdam’s northern Waterland polder farmlands in a small group. Learn Dutch water management, stop in villages, and enjoy apple pie.
Most Popular“This bike tour is great. William was a caring, informative guide. Great way to get out of the city center and see the water land.”
Half-day coach trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmills, Dutch cheese tastings, and clog-making, with maps and hop-on buses.
“We had a great morning visiting Zaanse Schans. Our driver Mike was lovely and answered any questions people had. When we got there we had plenty of time to just wander about and take in the sights. We got to taste lots of yummy cheese and watch clogs get made while also having the tastiest…”
Bike from Amsterdam to Keukenhof through Holland bulb fields with a small-group guide, plus train tickets and entry included.
“Excellent experience. It was such a lovely day out to the tulip field. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and considerate. Highly recommended.”
A private 3-hour Jordaan walk with a local-style guide, 17th-century canal stories, cats, markets, and WWII context near the Anne Frank House.
“I enjoyed looking at the different architectural styles. Our guide Anna was very knowledgeable of the Jordaan area and gave us good ideas for looking at surrounding shops and cafe's.”
Private Keukenhof half-day tour from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or Brussels: tulip fields, windmills, photo stops, and self-guided gardens.
“It was everything I had hoped for on this tour! It was picked up right on time and our guide-driver was super friendly and knowledgeable. And they pointed out some really interesting landmarks and answered all of our random queries about tulips, as well as Dutch culture. This stop along the blooming fields was a…”
A private half-day to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam: windmills, clog making, cheese tastings, and easy countryside cruising with a guide.
“Sasha is an excellent guide…very knowledgeable, polite, allowed us to customize visit as two of our group of five had been there previously.”
Private half-day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof with hotel pickup, English driver, self-paced tulip gardens, and flexible timing for photos.
“Fantastic driver. Prompt, polite and exceptionally clean and tidy car.”
Private 4-hour Amsterdam art tour combining the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum with admissions and an official English guide.
“Rob is an amazing tour guide. He is knowledgeable, patient and flexible. We had a great tour of the Van Gogh museum but were surprised to discover that the Rijksmuseum closes at 5, effectively cutting an hour from our allotted time. If it were not for that, I would have given this activity 5 stars.”
Private half-day walk in Edam and Volendam from Amsterdam with a guide, cheese tastings, and canal-side sights.
“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…”
Private 4-hour Amsterdam highlights with hotel pickup: Dam Square, palaces, museums, markets, canals, and local perspective in comfort.
“Ruben wad great. Very friendly abd knowledgeable.”
Private 4-5 hour walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District and Jordaan, with history, iconic stops, and time at Albert-Cuyp Market.
“Disappointed in tour. He talked about the buildings constantly and very little about history. He walked us all over and we had no idea where we were. He was hard to understand. Over all I would not recommend this tour”
Half-day private tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for working windmills, a wooden shoe workshop, and unlimited cheese tasting.
“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…”
Private 4-hour guided trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans: working windmills, cheese tastings, clogs, and Dutch treats.
“Muito interessante ver uma zona diferente tão perto do centro de Amesterdão. Guia muito atento e simpático. Recomendo!”
The canals, the museums and the day trips, and the best way to see each.
