The 9 3-Hour Experiences in the Netherlands a Local Would Point You At

1.Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,160 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Our pick

Travel from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans in a small group with an English-speaking guide such as Sharon, Callum, or Santiago. Walk through the historic village, watch wooden clogs being made, taste Dutch cheeses, and enter a working windmill. The three-hour format gives you a useful taste of the area without taking your whole day.

“great tour, our guide is was very friendly and gave us a lot of information, time to explore and entertained all our questions about the the tour subjects and the Netherlands in general.”

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2.3h E-Bike Tour with break

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 230 reviews · 3 hours · from $49Best value

Ride an easy-to-use e-bike through Amsterdam with a bilingual English or Dutch guide. You’ll pass Jordaan, Vondelpark, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Rembrandt’s house, canals, the harbor, and quiet courtyards, with a break along the way. Guides such as Willem, Jaan, Luka, and Wybe are known for lively stories and careful group riding.

“Amazing guide, super fun and informative. Lots of local knowledge. A great way to see the city. Would definitely recommemd!”

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3.3-Hour Private Bike Tour of the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $185

Meet your private guide at Oosterdokskade 63A, get a comfortable city bike, and pedal through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt, Jordaan, Museum Quarter, Vondelpark, and De Wallen. Your guide can adjust the pace and route, with tours offered in English, Dutch, French, German, or Spanish. Guides such as Steven, Rick, Peter, and Jolanda have led recent tours.

“Nous avons passé un moment formidable avec Peter notre guide très à l’écoute. Il nous a permis de découvrir Amsterdam sous un jour insolite. Puis, il a vraiment adapté la balade à notre rythme. À faire absolument”

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4.3 Hours Perfume Making Workshop in Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Spend three relaxed hours with Arielle in a small Amsterdam home studio, learning how fragrance ingredients work and creating a scent of your own. You’ll receive a sample spray, workbook, and handwritten formula in a linen pouch. The workshop is in English, starts at 2 pm, and welcomes beginners.

“Arielle’s workshop was a refreshing and fun activity, and my first time! I not only learned basics of scents, but this workshop turned me into somewhat of an enthusiast for scents, understanding its composition and exploring why different scents resonates with me ! (I ask about bergamot every store I go to😅😅)”

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5.3-Hour Mindful Perfume-Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Spend three thoughtful hours with Arielle of s)centred workshops in a traditional Amsterdam home studio. You’ll learn how scent works, explore 20 perfumery ingredients, and blend your own fragrance with one-to-one guidance. Take home a 3ml perfume and your formula, or upgrade to a 10ml bottle.

“Arielle provided us with a very interesting workshop. The subject was not only about the art of making perfumes, but also on practicalities on smelling. Generally a very fun activity and would recommend this for all groups who are looking for a fun and educative activity!”

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6.A 3-Hour Private Guided Tour Through Amsterdam with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours with local guide Jan on a private Amsterdam walking tour for up to four people. Start and finish at your hotel, then tailor the route around Dam Square, De Wallen, Begijnhof, the canals, Anne Frank House exterior, and the Negen Straatjes. Add lunch or a museum visit for an extra cost.

“Jan did a great job showing us around Amsterdam while being accommodating to our group. If you have ever travelled with young children, you know flexibility is key and Jan did a wonderful job making sure we were able to see the highlights of Amsterdam with our 2 year old. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone coming to Amsterdam!”

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7.3-Hour Private Highlights City Tour by Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours

Explore Amsterdam for three hours in a private minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide can shape the route around your interests, from Museumplein and the Jordaan to the Canal Belt, Dam Square, and modern architecture across the IJ. Museum admission is not included, so confirm your plans before booking.

“Raphael was excellent. Best tour on trip. Cameleon Travel was exceptionally accommodating with my larger group request. I really appreciates their patience and customer service. The minibus was highest standard-like a large Limo, super clean, equipped, and comfortable. Thank you!”

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8.Boatrental 3 Hours 8 Person with Steeringwheel and cushions

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews

Take the wheel of a quiet electric boat for up to eight people and explore Giethoorn at your own pace. You receive clear instructions, a navigation app, a map, and help docking at the end. Follow the suggested route through the village, head onto the lake, or call the team if you need help.

“Nature, it was a very nice trip, the boat was very slow at the end for 3 hours, I think it's too much, better to park in the village and enjoy the time there. Otherwise everything was very nice.”

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9.Layover Flight Private Guided Tour (3h or 5h)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Turn your Schiphol layover into a private Amsterdam visit with an English-speaking guide. Choose three or five hours, meet at the airport or Central Station, and shape the route around Dam Square, the Flower Market, the Jewish quarter, or other central sights. Walking, train costs, and optional admissions are extra.

“This was an informative tour and a good way to break up the journey. there was a lot of walking which was great after the flight. Amsterday to me was busy but given this was the slow season I could not imagine in the summer. Luggage storage was good just a good walk over the cobblestones:)”

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