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Private Day Trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof with Entrance Tickets

Discover the garden of Europe at Keukenhof with this private, half day tour including an entrance ticket and exclusive service by a private guide and …More

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Private Day Trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof with Entrance Tickets

Discover the garden of Europe at Keukenhof with this private, half day tour including an entrance ticket and exclusive service by a private guide and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$183

Private bike tour: Hidden gems around Amsterdam and surroundings

This tour has it all! And right away! Beloved Amsterdam houses with their tiled roofs, a medieval castle and a modern one, tiny old towns …More

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Private bike tour: Hidden gems around Amsterdam and surroundings

This tour has it all! And right away! Beloved Amsterdam houses with their tiled roofs, a medieval castle and a modern one, tiny old towns...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$299

Zaanse Schans Giethoorn Private Tour from Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Enjoy an 8-hour private tour with a professional driver in a luxury vehicle. Start your day at Zaanse Schans, where you can immerse yourself in …More

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Zaanse Schans Giethoorn Private Tour from Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Enjoy an 8-hour private tour with a professional driver in a luxury vehicle. Start your day at Zaanse Schans, where you can immerse yourself in...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$144

Private Daytrip Giethoorn and Windmills of Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam

Visit the 2 most popular places in Holland in one day, The Zaanse Schans with its incredible windmills and Giethoorn (also known as the Venice of …More

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Private Daytrip Giethoorn and Windmills of Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam

Visit the 2 most popular places in Holland in one day, The Zaanse Schans with its incredible windmills and Giethoorn (also known as the Venice of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$727

Giethoorn Private Tour Guide Giethoorn in luxury Jaguar S Type

Pick up and drop off in luxury Jaguar S Type. Private tour by car. Your driver, who is also your private guide, will bring you …More

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Giethoorn Private Tour Guide Giethoorn in luxury Jaguar S Type

Pick up and drop off in luxury Jaguar S Type. Private tour by car. Your driver, who is also your private guide, will bring you...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$799

Dutch Highlights Tour from Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Castle

Visit the famous windmills and wooden houses at Zaanse Schans, picturesque Edam with its canals and historic houses, and magnificent medieval Muiderslot Castle. Discover three …More

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Dutch Highlights Tour from Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Castle

Visit the famous windmills and wooden houses at Zaanse Schans, picturesque Edam with its canals and historic houses, and magnificent medieval Muiderslot Castle. Discover three...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$154

Private day trip about the Dutch Delta works from Amsterdam

Visit The Delta Works, consisting of 13 sections, together form the largest flood protection system in the world! So it is no surprise that it …More

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Private day trip about the Dutch Delta works from Amsterdam

Visit The Delta Works, consisting of 13 sections, together form the largest flood protection system in the world! So it is no surprise that it...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,203

Take a private day trip from Amsterdam to the historic cities of Bruges and Ghent with a personal guide. Enjoy a hassle-free journey in a …More

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Private Tour to Bruges from Amsterdam

Take a private day trip from Amsterdam to the historic cities of Bruges and Ghent with a personal guide. Enjoy a hassle-free journey in a...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,241

Giethoorn Luxury Private Bus Tour + Zaanse Schans (7 guests)

Explore the Dutch countryside in comfort on this private luxury tour from Amsterdam. Travel with an experienced English-speaking driver in a luxury minivan and discover …More

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Giethoorn Luxury Private Bus Tour + Zaanse Schans (7 guests)

Explore the Dutch countryside in comfort on this private luxury tour from Amsterdam. Travel with an experienced English-speaking driver in a luxury minivan and discover...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,029

Band of Brothers in Bastogne from Amsterdam

In just one day you will see the key sights that give a good impression of the Battle of the Bulge. We will see a …More

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Band of Brothers in Bastogne from Amsterdam

In just one day you will see the key sights that give a good impression of the Battle of the Bulge. We will see a...

12 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,142

Follow in the footsteps of Easy Company on a private battlefield journey through the Netherlands with Dutch historical researcher and storyteller Martin van Elmpt of …More

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Band of Brothers in Holland

Follow in the footsteps of Easy Company on a private battlefield journey through the Netherlands with Dutch historical researcher and storyteller Martin van Elmpt of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$380

Private tour to Giethoorn, the Windmills, Cheese from Amsterdam

Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn the Dutch Venice! You will have a guided canal …More

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Private tour to Giethoorn, the Windmills, Cheese from Amsterdam

Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn the Dutch Venice! You will have a guided canal...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$143

Experience the Keukenhof Gardens in unparalleled comfort and style with our exclusive half-day tour. Skip the hassle of public transportation and opt for a private …More

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Private Flower Tour to the Keukenhof

Experience the Keukenhof Gardens in unparalleled comfort and style with our exclusive half-day tour. Skip the hassle of public transportation and opt for a private...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$488

Giethoorn Private Day Tour From Amsterdam (Including Boat Tour!)

Giethoorn Tour Cruise through the scenic waterways of Giethoorn, an enchanting village without roads, where the peace of rippling water and whispering reeds predominate. Tour …More

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Giethoorn Private Day Tour From Amsterdam (Including Boat Tour!)

Giethoorn Tour Cruise through the scenic waterways of Giethoorn, an enchanting village without roads, where the peace of rippling water and whispering reeds predominate. Tour...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$856

Private Tour from Amsterdam: Historical Leiden

This tour aims to give you a peak into the live of a normal dutchman. We will take you away from the tourist traps and …More

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Private Tour from Amsterdam: Historical Leiden

This tour aims to give you a peak into the live of a normal dutchman. We will take you away from the tourist traps and...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$280

Private Day Trip to Keukenhof Gardens with Entrance Tickets

Discover the garden of Europe at Keukenhof with this private, half day tour including an entrance ticket and exclusive service by a private guide and …More

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Private Day Trip to Keukenhof Gardens with Entrance Tickets

Discover the garden of Europe at Keukenhof with this private, half day tour including an entrance ticket and exclusive service by a private guide and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$217

Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens Round-Trip Transfer from Amsterdam

Will you be visiting Holland in spring? Then be sure to visit Keukenhof, where you will experience the gorgeous views of blooming Dutch tulips and …More

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Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens Round-Trip Transfer from Amsterdam

Will you be visiting Holland in spring? Then be sure to visit Keukenhof, where you will experience the gorgeous views of blooming Dutch tulips and...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$284

Private Keukenhof Tulip Gardens Tour from Amsterdam Skip-the-line

Experience the breathtaking colors of Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s most famous spring garden. Travel with a knowledgeable host who will arrange your Keukenhof Express Bus, …More

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Private Keukenhof Tulip Gardens Tour from Amsterdam Skip-the-line

Experience the breathtaking colors of Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s most famous spring garden. Travel with a knowledgeable host who will arrange your Keukenhof Express Bus,...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$211

Private transfer from Amsterdam to Brussels, 2h stop in Utrecht

This tour will allow you to see one of the gems of the area, with a very popular experience that's totally worth your time. On …More

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Private transfer from Amsterdam to Brussels, 2h stop in Utrecht

This tour will allow you to see one of the gems of the area, with a very popular experience that's totally worth your time. On...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$153

Private Amsterdam Schiphol Layover Food Tour with a Local Guide

This is not a group tour with headsets and a strict schedule. This is your chance to explore Amsterdam like you're meeting up with a …More

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Private Amsterdam Schiphol Layover Food Tour with a Local Guide

This is not a group tour with headsets and a strict schedule. This is your chance to explore Amsterdam like you're meeting up with a...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$261

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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