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15 Dutch Tours & Day Trips Worth a Whole Day

678 tours  ·  from $4

Anything with a guide, a hull or a minibus attached, gathered in one place. The 15 here are the ones that justify a whole day, priced and timed, with the shorter outings listed under them.

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Zaanse Schans and the first look at Dutch windmills
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

1.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32Our pick

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. You will see working windmills, watch clogs being made, taste Edam and Gouda, and hear how the Dutch reclaimed land from the sea. English and Spanish guides may include Carli, Bea, Holly, Bianca, or Juan.

“This tour was absolutely amazing and 100% worth the money. Every stop was interesting, well paced, and full of history and local insight. Our guide Carly was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made everything easy to understand while keeping it fun and interesting the entire day. You can really tell she loves what she does. Huge shoutout to our driver Jose as well. He was professional, friendly, and made the ride smooth and comfortable, which really added to the overall experience. I learned so much and loved seeing places like Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken all in one day. I would absolutely recommend this tour to be anyone visiting Amsterdam…”

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Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - The Portuguese Synagogue and Amsterdam’s Jewish past
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Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

2.Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,619 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

This two-hour English walking tour links Amsterdam’s Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, Dokwerker, Auschwitz Monument, Dam Square, and Anne Frank’s statue. Guides such as Patrick, Manuel, Edwin, and Yoshi use photographs and local stories to explain Nazi occupation, Dutch resistance, and Anne Frank’s life. The Anne Frank House itself is not entered.

“Excellent informative guide who was very passionate about this subject. Glad we went along for this tour, well worth the time and money.”

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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Starting beside the Portuguese Synagogue
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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

3.Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,467 reviews · from $37

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a live guide such as Jonas, Martina, Yoshi, or Florian. Hear about Anne Frank’s family, wartime Amsterdam, Dutch Resistance stories, and the diary’s legacy. The route includes the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument, and the Anne Frank House exterior, but not house admission.

“Jonas was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. It was one of the best walking tours that I have ever experienced.”

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Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide - Arriving at Main Entrance E
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Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

4.Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Optional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,954 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32

Explore Ajax’s Johan Cruijff ArenA for 75 minutes, with access to the pitch, dugouts, official dressing room, and player areas. Choose a self-guided audio-visual visit in English or Dutch, or book a guide. Staff members remain along the route to answer questions, and your ticket includes 10% off at the Ajax Fanshop.

“A very fun and very informative tour. If you don’t want to take a guided tour, you can take a headset and make your own way around. The stadium was immaculate and clean and our tour guide spoke beautiful English and knew so many facts about the stadium too. Value for money and very worth while. A fantastic afternoon for all.”

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Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian - From Dam Square to Warmoesstraat
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Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian

5.Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,623 reviews · from $28

Spend 90 minutes walking about 1.8 km through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, from Dam Square to Chinatown and Nieuwmarkt. Your guide explains sex work, room rental, safety, taxes, coffeeshop politics, and the area’s links to the old harbor and Oude Kerk. Choose English, German, or Italian, but note that tours are offered in one language only.

“It was very informative, the guide was very knowledgeable”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Meeting near Amsterdam Central Station
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

6.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22

Take a 3.5-hour coach trip from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans with a live guide in English, German, or Spanish. See a wooden-shoe demonstration, taste Dutch cheese at Catharina Hoeve, admire historic windmills, then explore independently. The $22 price includes transport and tastings, with a canal cruise voucher available on selected options.

“I enjoyed this a lot! Great place to visit, totally worth it as it gave us a beautiful day and experience. Our guide Derek was amazing, best guide ever! 100% recommend”

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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken - Zaanse Schans and the machinery behind the postcard
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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

7.Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,572 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Leave Amsterdam by air-conditioned bus for Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. See working windmills, sample Dutch cheese, watch clogs being made, and choose an all-inclusive option with a 30-minute boat ride and windmill entry. Guides such as Diana, Mercedes, Joel, and Nikki have been praised for friendly explanations, though the pace can feel brisk.

“This is brilliant! My kids are still talking about it weeks afterwards, the highlight of our holiday to the Netherlands. We recommend getting the enhanced package (in our case seeing cheese making and clog making). It was tremendous value with a fun, friendly tour guide.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES - Starting near Central Station and the Western Islands
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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

8.Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,187 reviews · from $41

Ride through Amsterdam’s main districts with a local guide on a comfortable three-speed bicycle. You’ll see the Western Islands, Jordaan, Museum Quarter, De Pijp, Magere Brug, and the Maritime Quarter, with a break in Vondelpark. Groups are capped at 15, and guides such as Rad, Chris, Carlos, and Miriam are praised for clear explanations and patient pacing.

“Really enjoyed my bike tour with Chris. Small group of us (4) and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. A brilliant way to see more of the city, and to join the other Amsterdam cyclists was good fun! Would recommend to friends, family and anyone. A little confidence in cycling does help, but there’s a ‘warm up’ along the quieter roads to get used to it before you join the large cycling crowded routes.”

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Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour - Starting near Amsterdam Centraal
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Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

9.Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,134 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Chinatown, Zeedijk, Nieuwmarkt, and nearby canals with a local guide. Hear how prostitution and coffee shop culture developed, visit the area around The Jolly Joker, and see the Narrowest House in Europe. English, German, Dutch, and Spanish tours are available.

“Kevin was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, great history knowledge and very accommodating and kind.”

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Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour - Beurs van Berlage and the birth of Amsterdam
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Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

10.Absolutely Amsterdam – the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Start near Beurs van Berlage for a 2.5-hour English walking tour through central Amsterdam. Guides such as Jaap, Raymond, Sergio, and David mix local stories, history, humor, and practical tips. You’ll see the Red Light District, Chinatown, Waterlooplein, canals, and Dam Square without entering paid sights.

“Sergio was very knowledgeable and passionate about the city. He was very helpful and made the tour exceptional. Would definitely recommend this!”

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Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour - Starting in central Rotterdam
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Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

11.1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,299 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Board Splashtours Rotterdam’s amphibious bus in the city center for a one-hour tour by road and on the Maas River. Guides such as Francis and Kenny mix city history with humor, while multilingual audio commentary helps fill in the details. See the Erasmus Bridge, SS Rotterdam, Euromast, and more before the bus enters the water.

“It was great The guide was good and funny Informative We really enjoyed it”

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10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan - Spui, books, and a hot stroopwafel
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10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

12.10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,020 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend three hours walking Amsterdam with a local guide such as Dennis, Maria, Kees, or Joeri, stopping for 10 Dutch tastings at cheese shops, bakeries, cafés, and market stalls. Expect Gouda, herring, stroopwafels, chocolate, poffertjes, drinks, and plenty of canal-side history in a small group.

“Good guide but all sorts of short cuts taken on the food experience. Not a good value for the money.”

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Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise - The comfortable coach ride south
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Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

13.Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,819 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Take a luxury coach from Amsterdam to a 60-minute cruise through the Kaag Lakes and low Dutch polders, then explore Keukenhof at your own pace. You get garden entry, return transport, multilingual commentary, and buses back every 30 minutes. Guides such as Gilbert and boat captain Rose have earned special praise for friendly, lively explanations.

“Very well organised, no waiting for boats or buses All very smooth”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Meeting at Beursplein and setting the tone
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

14.Anne Frank Guided Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,722 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Spend two hours walking from Beursplein through Dam Square, former Jewish neighborhoods, wartime landmarks, and the Anne Frank Monument. Guides such as Iris, Tristan, Leo, and Madeleine connect Anne’s diary to daily life under Nazi occupation. The tour ends outside the Anne Frank House, with entry booked separately.

“Iris our guide clearly has a passion and deep affection for Anna, Otto and the Frank family! Superb walking tour ! Highly recommend ❤️”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour - Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES - From Nieuwmarkt to Zuiderkerk
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

15.Anne Frank Walking Tour – Guided in EN/DE/IT/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,676 reviews · from $28

Follow a two-hour route from Waag through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, passing the Portuguese Synagogue, Rembrandt House, Auschwitz Monument, and National Holocaust Names Monument. Your English, German, Italian, or Spanish guide connects the sites with passages from Anne Frank’s diary. The Anne Frank House is not visited.

“We had a great tour with our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. We had an in depth understanding of World War 2 and the sufferings of Jews in Amsterdam during the time. We went to many significant places around Amsterdam relevant to the topic. A very important and must tour anyone visiting Amsterdam”

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