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- The best Netherlands tour packages
- What people love about Netherlands Tours
- Most popular destinations in Netherlands
- Travel Netherlands your way
- Best tour companies for Netherlands tours
- Best places to start your Netherlands tour
- Discover Netherlands tours for every budget
- Netherlands tours for every type of group
- Top Netherlands travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Netherlands
- Netherlands travel guides - curated by our experts
- Contact our Netherlands travel experts
- What our customers ask about Netherlands Tours & Trips
The best Netherlands tour packages
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Duration 5 days Destinations Amsterdam, Rotterdam Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $2,270
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Duration 6 days Destinations Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $2,973
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The Netherlands shines from Amsterdam's UNESCO canal ring to Keukenhof's tulip fields. Marvel at Haarlem's windmills, Rotterdam's trendy harbors, and Gouda's gothic town hall. Westcord Fashion Hotel and Hotel Mitland Utrecht provide premium accommodation, with daily breakfast and luggage transfers.
Duration 8 days Destinations Amsterdam, Zandvoort, Kennemerland, Haarlem, Keukenhof, The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam, Gouda, KinderdijkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
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Tailor-Made Best Netherlands Tour with Daily Departure
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The arrangement is flexible and accommodating for our last min change. Which is good.”
Eric, traveled in March
The Netherlands showcases its diversity from Amsterdam's Floating Flower Market to Rotterdam's Euromast Tower and Giethoorn's canals. Premium hotels complement cultural experiences including Delft porcelain crafting, fresh fish lunch in URK, and Muiderslot castle visits.
Duration 6 days Destinations Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Giethoorn Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Agate Travel From
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Best of the Netherlands
158 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything on the tour and everyone we met was very nice.”
Louis, traveled in May
The Netherlands unfolds over 7 days for around $1,700. Glide through Amsterdam's ancient canals, marvel at Keukenhof's seven million tulips (April-May), admire Rotterdam's modern architecture, and watch traditional crafts come alive in Zaanse Schans. Guests stay at Tulip Inn Airport Amsterdam with comfortable coach travel and WiFi.
Duration 7 days Destinations Amsterdam, Aalsmeer, Keukenhof, Delft, Rotterdam, Gouda, Arnhem, Giethoorn, Groningen, Zaanse SchansSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $2,659
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What people love about Netherlands Tours
- Best of the Netherlands
I enjoyed the variety of places we went to giving a good overview. Not keen on Amsterdam as I prefer more country places but it was good to go around and learn more about the place with a guide. I enjoyed the canal rides and cycling in the place we stayed in the Arnhem area (new hotel apparently and was the best one). I loved the Keukenhof as well. Good guide but can't remember her name.
- Best of Holland
It was a very well coordinated and organized tour. We had some early starts which meant we were the first people to some attractions and pretty much had the places to ourselves. Which was really a bonus for palace gardens and museums. The structure was such that you could take part in active sightseeing -walking, cycling - or be more leisurely viewing from the coach. The director and driver were informative, fun and helpful. The people on the tour were a good mix of nationalities and easy to get along with although our backgrounds were very varied.
We loved this tour of Holland, and it was true to its name -- Authentic Holland. From the big cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam, to the smaller towns of Gouda and Delft, and all the villages, canals, churches, windmills, historic buildings, and country-side sights in between, we could not have asked for a better up-close and authentic look at life in the Netherlands. The excursion to the Tulip Gardens was fantastic! The ship's crew and our tour guides were wonderful -- of the 96 passengers on board, our family of 6 and one other family of 4 were the only English-speaking guests. The crew and the guides went above and beyond to make sure that English communications were given "equal time", and it was very much appreciated. Even though we were in the definite minority (the majority being French) we never once felt uninformed or left out of the conversation or the activities. All in all, our tour experience was fantastic and immersive, and one we will never forget! We would suggest that more North Americans should discover for themselves what CroisiEurope has to offer!
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Rhine River cruises really shine during the warm months of May through September when the weather works in your favor. The Rhine Gorge steals the show as a UNESCO-protected stretch where castle-topped cliffs meet terraced vineyards along the water's edge. Many of our travelers tell us they love discovering authentic regional specialties like Rudesheimer coffee, while the professional crew handles all the details. It's a genuinely relaxing way to explore - you unpack once and let the changing landscape come to you. September deserves special mention since local wine festivals pop up during harvest season, adding an extra dose of local culture to your time on the river.
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A Netherlands river cruise offers a serene journey through striking landscapes, with stopovers at historic towns like Harlingen and Gouda. Admire iconic windmills and seas of colorful tulips, and taste local cheeses, all while enjoying the calm flow of the river.
See all River Cruise toursOur 5-day explorer tours really get into the heart of Dutch culture, with Amsterdam as your main base. You'll start with an evening canal cruise - it's a perfect way to get your bearings among all those beautiful 1600s buildings. The tours mix guided walks through Amsterdam's old center with plenty of free time; lots of travelers use this to visit the Van Gogh Museum or queue up for the Anne Frank House. Day trips take you out to places like Zaanse Schans, where you can watch traditional craftspeople at work and explore the windmills up close. Spring visitors love the Keukenhof Gardens stop - one of our clients mentioned how smoothly we handled a schedule change when their planned visit overlapped with a local festival. You'll stay in comfortable 4-star hotels right in central Amsterdam and we'll sort out private transfers from the airport too.
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Looking at the feedback from people who've taken these tours, Cosmos does a solid job organizing their trips and packing good value into each day. The Tour Directors, especially Patrizia, get mentioned often for really knowing their material and managing the groups well. Though, not everything hits the mark - quite a few travelers mentioned they could skip the diamond center stop since it felt more like a shopping push than cultural experience. The Feniks barge situation is a bit more complicated. While some of our travelers loved gliding along scenic waterways with the friendly crew, others felt the cycling part needed work. The guided rides were too restrictive for experienced cyclists who wanted to explore at their own pace, and several mentioned the food was just okay - nothing special for a European river journey. It's worth noting that whenever travelers discuss the Cosmos tours, they consistently highlight the practical planning and good price point. But they also suggest adding more authentic local experiences and cutting back on the obvious tourist stops. With the Feniks, while the boat itself and crew get good marks, they might need to rethink their cycling format and perhaps step up their kitchen game.
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Best places to start your Netherlands tour
Amsterdam naturally works as the main jumping-off point for Netherlands tours, with 30 of our most popular trips starting here in this canal-woven city. Some travelers like to kick off their Dutch journey from nearby cities - Antwerp offers 8 different departure options, Cologne has 5, while Bruges and also Brussels each give you 4 choices if you're keen to mix in some Belgian highlights. Looking at our booking data, you'll want to lock in your spot around 3.5 months (that's 109 days) before you plan to travel, especially for tulip season visits. The shoulder seasons - April-May or September-October - tend to give you great weather with fewer crowds. Winter brings its own charm with ice skating on frozen canals and cozy Christmas markets, plus you'll find much better deals on hotels and attractions. A public transport card is worth getting - it makes it super easy to explore both the big cities and those smaller towns where you'll see real Dutch life away from the tourist spots.
Discover Netherlands tours for every budget
If you're watching your budget in the Netherlands, we've got some solid tour options that give you great bang for your euro. Our most popular budget-friendly tour runs 7 days through Amsterdam's canals and takes you to places like Groningen - they actually call it the "World Cycling City." You'll check out Gouda's authentic cheese markets, see Rotterdam's cool modern buildings and spend time in Giethoorn, which is this really peaceful village. Our customers love how the tour mixes scheduled activities with free time - one recently told us how much they enjoyed cycling around Arnhem at their own pace. We also offer a 5-day option where you stay in Amsterdam and take day trips to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and also Marken, where you can get hands-on with traditional fishing culture and Dutch cheese-making.
Our luxury river cruises really shine in the Netherlands, with several refined options to choose from. There's this excellent 10-day cruise from Amsterdam to Antwerp that makes well-planned stops along the way. You'll get to experience the Fabrique des Lumières in Amsterdam, explore either medieval Bruges or Ghent (it's your choice), and check out Rotterdam's innovative Market Hall. We've also got this special tulip-focused cruise where you get early access to Keukenhof Gardens before the crowds show up, plus private tours of the UNESCO windmills at Kinderdijk and visits to artistic communities like Veere. Our travelers consistently mention how much they appreciate the attentive service, the boutique accommodations and also the carefully timed excursions that avoid the tourist rushes.
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Netherlands tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
50 tours in NetherlandsThese 7-day Dutch cultural tours blend smart planning with genuine local connections. Our groups start each day in Amsterdam, where you'll visit the Rijksmuseum before other tourists arrive, and then drift along scenic canals for classic city views. The journey takes you beyond the capital to places like Groningen, where cycling culture runs deep in the World Cycling City, and onwards to see master craftspeople at work in Royal Delft, before exploring Rotterdam's contemporary architectural scene. What sets these tours apart is how naturally you'll connect with Dutch life - from tasting fresh Stroopwafel in local spots, to chatting with windmill operators about water management, and sharing regional dishes with your travel companions. We see a good variety of ages and backgrounds in our groups, and travelers often mention how quickly everyone feels at ease thanks to our tour directors' warm approach from the first morning onwards.
Small Group
13 tours in NetherlandsThese small-group tours through the Netherlands blend cultural depth with local experiences, letting you get close to daily Dutch life. The popular 7-day route takes you through Amsterdam's canals and onwards to quieter places like Arnhem, where travelers tell us they love having both guided visits and time to explore local streets by bicycle. Another favorite runs from Amsterdam up to Groningen, the "World Cycling City," with stops in traditional villages, local cheese markets and also authentic farms. Tour Director Patrizia and her colleagues earn constant praise from our guests, thanks to their deep regional expertise and smooth group coordination. Cultural touchstones include St. Bavo's Church in Haarlem, the Royal Delft pottery workshops and also Rotterdam's cutting-edge architecture. Spring visitors get special early access to Keukenhof Gardens and the Aalsmeer flower auction, arriving before the main crowds. What makes these tours work so well is the balanced pace, giving you time to wander independently - perhaps discovering hidden hofjes in Haarlem or finding your way to local cafes, tucked away in Leiden's university streets.
Private / Personalized
10 tours in NetherlandsFor a more exclusive experience, our private tours offer real flexibility. A popular 5-day private option lets you explore Amsterdam your way, with a personal guide for key spots like the Anne Frank House and Dam Square. You get private canal cruises, skip-the-line access at the Van Gogh Museum and customized day trips to places like Zaanse Schans and also the Royal FloraHolland flower auction. We've got a longer 14-day private tour that combines Copenhagen and Brussels with deep Netherlands exploration - you'll get architectural tours of Rotterdam, visits to Het Loo Palace and private guided walks through medieval city centers. Our clients really value being able to adjust the pace and focus to match what interests them most.
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The 7-day Netherlands tours let you really discover Dutch maritime roots and cycling culture. One route winds through Haarlem and Leiden, where you'll find quiet courtyard gardens and the excellent Frans Hals Museum with its Golden Age paintings. Another option digs into local life and traditional crafts - it starts in Amsterdam before heading to Arnhem, where our customers particularly like seeing how modern city planning mixes with World War II history. The countryside routes include Giethoorn, which our travelers find more genuine and peaceful than Venice, and Groningen's car-free center. For cycling fans, we've got tours that blend cultural stops with daily rides through the polders, including visits to Gouda's cheese markets and Utrecht's old town center.
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Ten-day journeys combine Dutch highlights with Belgian gems while giving you more time in each place. The river cruises connect Amsterdam's art scene - including special shows at the Fabrique des Lumières - with Rotterdam's modern architecture and those UNESCO windmills at Kinderdijk. Our guests like choosing between medieval Bruges or lively Ghent. You'll visit the Kröller-Müller Museum with its collection of 97 Van Gogh works and explore maritime traditions in Enkhuizen and also Hoorn. Spring tours add time at Keukenhof Gardens and Haarlem's tulip fields, while summer visits focus more on historic Veere and Antwerp's famous diamond quarter.
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The 14-day tours link Denmark with the Netherlands and Belgium nicely. You'll spend three days in Copenhagen exploring royal history at Christiansborg Palace and taking canal tours before flying to Amsterdam. In the Netherlands, you'll see how Rotterdam rebuilt itself after WWII - something our travelers find fascinating - and visit the Peace Palace in The Hague. There's time for traditional crafts at Zaanse Schans, exploring Brussels and seeing the unique Atomium. These longer trips include extra free time to find local cafes and try craft beers, especially in Brussels where many guests enjoy discovering food spots on their own.
Demographics
Solo travelers connect quickly on our 6-7 day Dutch tours. A recent guest mentioned how their small group felt like family thanks to a tour director who made everyone feel part of the crew right from day one. Starting in Amsterdam, you'll join guided museum visits and canal cruises before heading to Rotterdam, The Hague and also Delft. There's plenty of time to explore independently - our solo travelers often wander through Amsterdam's Jordaan area or take optional bike rides in Groningen. You can join group dinners to mix with fellow travelers but keep your evenings free to do as you please.
Our Netherlands tours mix cultural sites with romantic moments that couples really enjoy. You'll find intimate canal-side dining in Amsterdam combined with visits to lovely villages like Giethoorn, which locals call the 'Venice of the North.' Couples tell us they love how we balance guided activities with free time to explore together. Multi-day tours from Amsterdam let you discover well-known attractions and hidden spots - think evening canal cruises, private walks through historic Delft and also peaceful visits to Keukenhof Gardens in tulip season. Some tours continue into Belgium, where couples can walk Bruges' medieval streets and try local chocolates together.
Young adults love our active 7-8 day tours that pair cycling with cultural exploration. You'll ride through coastal dunes, past historic centers and to local spots like Heineken's original brewery and Rotterdam's modern districts. The tours mix guided city visits with free time to discover on your own. Evening stops include Amsterdam's buzzing Rembrandtplein, where you can try local food and check out the nightlife. Our younger travelers say they appreciate having flexibility to see both major sites and local spots without being rushed.
Our seven-day Netherlands tours work well for seniors, combining comfortable travel with deep cultural experiences. We plan schedules carefully to avoid rushing between locations, with well-placed hotels, relaxing canal cruises and comfortable coaches for day trips. Many of our senior travelers enjoy early morning Rijksmuseum visits to see Dutch Golden Age art before crowds arrive, trips to traditional fishing villages like Volendam and also guided walks through historic centers. The tours include options to skip more active parts while still experiencing all the cultural highlights.
Our family tours in the Netherlands focus on experiences everyone can enjoy together. The Amsterdam-based multi-day tours give families room to explore canal cruises at their own pace, with time to visit spots that catch different family members' interest. Kids really love our Giethoorn day trips - there are no cars allowed and families get excited about navigating their own electric boats through the canals. Parents tell us their children light up at Madurodam's miniature city, where they can see Holland's famous buildings perfectly scaled down. The tours include stops at working windmills in Zaanse Schans and interactive cheese-making sessions in Volendam that keep both adults and children engaged throughout the day.
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Best time to visit Netherlands
- Summer 2025
Long summer days mean more time to explore, and our 7-day bike and boat tours make the most of it. Cyclists love our routes connecting Amsterdam with Zandvoort, Haarlem and also other coastal spots - you can take a beach break between cultural visits. Our travelers often mention how well the city sights mix with countryside riding. Another route takes you from Amsterdam's museums to Giethoorn, a peaceful spot they call the 'Venice of the North' with its car-free villages and thatched houses along quiet canals. We've designed tours through Holland's green heart, where you'll pedal past nature reserves and small villages before ending your days in Utrecht, Gouda and also other historic cities. The summer light is perfect for evening canal cruises in Amsterdam, and our guests love exploring the city neighborhoods by bike when the streets are warm and lively.
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
Fall colors transform the Netherlands, and our tours adapt nicely to the season. Multi-day trips from Amsterdam let you combine Rotterdam's modern architecture with traditional spots like Giethoorn, where autumn mists add mystery to the car-free canals. Our travelers love cycling tours during this time - the paths are less crowded and temperatures perfect for pedaling between Haarlem, Delft and also Utrecht. Several routes blend cultural visits with countryside riding, taking you past the UNESCO windmills at Kinderdijk and through quiet villages where you can stop for hot coffee and Dutch apple pie. City-based tours give you time in Amsterdam's museums without summer crowds, plus day trips to spots like Zaanse Schans where traditional crafts continue year-round. Many guests choose combination tours that connect Amsterdam with Belgian cities, noting how autumn brings a cozy atmosphere to medieval Bruges and also Brussels.
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- November 2025 19 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter introduces visitors to a different Netherlands, with our popular cold-season tours making the most of this quieter time. Morning canal cruises in Amsterdam run with fewer crowds now, and guides love pointing out how the merchant houses from the 1700s stand even more clearly against winter's bright skies. At Zaanse Schans, travelers settle into snug demonstrations of traditional cheese-making, before heading to historic cafes for warming cups of hot chocolate. Winter brings special character to Rotterdam's tours, as the Market Hall becomes a central gathering spot filled with locals and seasonal treats. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum offer more intimate viewing experiences with lighter crowds, and visitors gain easy access to Christmas markets throughout Dutch cities. When conditions allow, tours include chances to ice skate on frozen canals, and walking routes take in the city centers' winter light displays. Evening schedules thoughtfully include stops at canalside restaurants, where visitors can enjoy Dutch winter classics like erwtensoep while watching the boats drift past in the early darkness.
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- Spring 2026
The Netherlands really shines in spring, especially during tulip season when our 7-day cultural tours capture the essence of Dutch life. You'll start at Keukenhof Gardens where millions of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils create those classic Dutch scenes everyone loves. Many of our guests tell us their favorite morning is at the Aalsmeer flower auction, watching the fast-paced trading unfold. We've got a great route that takes you through Amsterdam's canals, then to Delft where local artisans show you traditional pottery making, and also Rotterdam with its bold new buildings. For those who love cycling, we run tours from Amsterdam to Zandvoort along the coast before heading inland through the bulb fields to Leiden, Gouda and also other charming towns. Our guides point out that early spring brings fewer crowds at places like the Rijksmuseum and Zaanse Schans, which means better photos and more relaxed visits.
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What's the Best Way to Really Experience Dutch Culture Beyond the Tourist Spots?
You know what's great? Getting involved in real Dutch traditions! Head over to Zaanse Schans where you can actually see working windmills in action they're not just pretty pictures these structures really shaped Dutch history. If you're around on Thursday mornings the Gouda cheese market is something special you'll see centuries-old trading traditions happening right in front of you. And here's a cool tip visit Giethoorn it's called the Venice of the North and for good reason instead of roads you've got canals and everyone gets around in these quiet electric boats.
Where Can You Find Amazing Natural Areas Outside the Big Cities?
The Netherlands has some absolutely stunning spots once you leave the city buzz. Keukenhof Gardens is incredible it's actually called the Garden of Europe and you can easily hop on a bus from Amsterdam to get there. They plant about 7 million flower bulbs every year across 32 hectares which is pretty amazing when you think about it. If you're into cycling you'll love the dedicated bike lanes that connect rural areas to cities. The Cycling the Highlights of Holland tour is fantastic you get to ride through Kennemerland where you'll see everything from vast polders to these picture-perfect villages.
What Are Some Amazing Places That Most Tourists Miss?
There are some real hidden gems here! Giethoorn is this incredible village where canals replace roads and everyone uses electric boats to get around it's super unique. Then there's Muiderslot Castle it's this medieval fortress that's surprisingly peaceful despite being so impressive. You can actually visit it on the Tailor-Made Best Netherlands Tour with Daily Departure where you'll get a more personal experience away from the big tour groups.