Top Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions

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From Amsterdam: Windmills of Zaanse Schans Tour +"Lego Houses"

Join our guides on this tour where we visit one of the most charming places in Holland: the mills of Zaanse Schans. There is no …More

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From Amsterdam: Windmills of Zaanse Schans Tour +"Lego Houses"

Join our guides on this tour where we visit one of the most charming places in Holland: the mills of Zaanse Schans. There is no...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (32)

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$28

Antwerp and Brussels Tour from Amsterdam with Guide

The Total Belgium Package Where and when you will have an opportunity to visit the Two Biggest city's of the neighboring country in one day??? …More

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Antwerp and Brussels Tour from Amsterdam with Guide

The Total Belgium Package Where and when you will have an opportunity to visit the Two Biggest city's of the neighboring country in one day???...

11 hours Free Cancellation

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$192

Giethoorn: Day Trip from Amsterdam and Guided Canal Cruise

Discover the beauty of the Netherlands on a guided day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn. Travel with our Giethoorn Express and arrive in approximately 1 …More

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Giethoorn: Day Trip from Amsterdam and Guided Canal Cruise

Discover the beauty of the Netherlands on a guided day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn. Travel with our Giethoorn Express and arrive in approximately 1...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (19)

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$68

Enjoy a day trip of sightseeing from Amsterdam to the windmills in Zaanse Schans, a cheese factory, a clogs factory and the fishers village Volendam. …More

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Private Countryside Tour From Amsterdam

Enjoy a day trip of sightseeing from Amsterdam to the windmills in Zaanse Schans, a cheese factory, a clogs factory and the fishers village Volendam....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$625

Private Roundtrip transfer to Ghent and Bruges from Amsterdam

Enjoy two of Belgium’s most incredible cities on this Ghent and Bruges private roundtrip transfer from Amsterdam. This trip is flexible what means that you …More

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Private Roundtrip transfer to Ghent and Bruges from Amsterdam

Enjoy two of Belgium’s most incredible cities on this Ghent and Bruges private roundtrip transfer from Amsterdam. This trip is flexible what means that you...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$201

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry plus Shuttle Bus & 75 min Canal Cruise

Enjoy a seamless day at Keukenhof with skip-the-line entrance and a comfortable shuttle from Amsterdam — plus a 75-minute Luxury Canal Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic …More

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry plus Shuttle Bus & 75 min Canal Cruise

Enjoy a seamless day at Keukenhof with skip-the-line entrance and a comfortable shuttle from Amsterdam — plus a 75-minute Luxury Canal Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic...

3 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (18)

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$72

Tour in Spanish to Rotterdam and The Hague

Discover the best of southern Holland on this excursion in which we will visit two cities of great international relevance: Rotterdam, which will make you …More

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Tour in Spanish to Rotterdam and The Hague

Discover the best of southern Holland on this excursion in which we will visit two cities of great international relevance: Rotterdam, which will make you...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$44

Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Unique Day Trip with Boat Cruise

This unique day tour takes you in the morning to Zaanse Schans. You would visit this village as a local resident by walking in the …More

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Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Unique Day Trip with Boat Cruise

This unique day tour takes you in the morning to Zaanse Schans. You would visit this village as a local resident by walking in the...

10 hours Free Cancellation

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$120

Full Day Keukenhof Tour and Flower Parade April 17th 2027

Upon arrival at the Keukenhof Gardens, follow your expert guide through a breathtaking display of over seven million blooming flowers. Learn about the history and …More

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Full Day Keukenhof Tour and Flower Parade April 17th 2027

Upon arrival at the Keukenhof Gardens, follow your expert guide through a breathtaking display of over seven million blooming flowers. Learn about the history and...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$91

Cologne Small-Group Day Tour from Amsterdam with Pickup

Enjoy an easy day trip from Amsterdam to Cologne, one of Germany’s most popular destinations, with complimentary hotel pickup. Discover the iconic Cologne Cathedral (Dom), …More

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Cologne Small-Group Day Tour from Amsterdam with Pickup

Enjoy an easy day trip from Amsterdam to Cologne, one of Germany’s most popular destinations, with complimentary hotel pickup. Discover the iconic Cologne Cathedral (Dom),...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$255

Private Tour to Kinderdijk and Delft / Leiden / Hague / Gouda

Authentic Holland: UNESCO Kinderdijk Windmills & Custom City Tour Escape the city for an exclusive private journey into Dutch heritage at Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World …More

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Private Tour to Kinderdijk and Delft / Leiden / Hague / Gouda

Authentic Holland: UNESCO Kinderdijk Windmills & Custom City Tour Escape the city for an exclusive private journey into Dutch heritage at Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$228

Private Day Trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn including boat tour

Join this full day tour from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a private guide. Explore the Venice of the Netherlands called Giethoorn, a must see when …More

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Private Day Trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn including boat tour

Join this full day tour from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a private guide. Explore the Venice of the Netherlands called Giethoorn, a must see when...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$240

Skip-the-line Royal Palace of Amsterdam Private Guided Tour

Be a guest of the Dutch King on a visit to the Royal Palace with skip-the-line tickets and a Licensed Guide. Admire the royal art …More

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Skip-the-line Royal Palace of Amsterdam Private Guided Tour

Be a guest of the Dutch King on a visit to the Royal Palace with skip-the-line tickets and a Licensed Guide. Admire the royal art...

2 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$60

Private day trip from Amsterdam to Utrecht and De Haar Castle

Escape the ordinary with our luxurious private tour, where you'll have a dedicated driver for the day, a long-distance driver who ensures your comfort throughout …More

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Private day trip from Amsterdam to Utrecht and De Haar Castle

Escape the ordinary with our luxurious private tour, where you'll have a dedicated driver for the day, a long-distance driver who ensures your comfort throughout...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$104

Self-Guided Tours Amsterdam With 100 Captivating Audio Stories

Uncover the Magic of Amsterdam with Your Personal Audio Guide Tired of feeling touristy — but still want to experience Amsterdam? With 100 captivating audio …More

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Self-Guided Tours Amsterdam With 100 Captivating Audio Stories

Uncover the Magic of Amsterdam with Your Personal Audio Guide Tired of feeling touristy — but still want to experience Amsterdam? With 100 captivating audio...

1 to 8 hours

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$3

Discover Amsterdam on your own terms with complete freedom to wander where curiosity leads you, pause for perfect photos, and linger at captivating spots without …More

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Amsterdam Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover Amsterdam on your own terms with complete freedom to wander where curiosity leads you, pause for perfect photos, and linger at captivating spots without...

3 to 9 hours

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$6

Explore Kinderdijk, Delft, and The Hague Day Tour from Amsterdam

Are you ready for an unforgettable Dutch Adventure? Join this extraordinary journey through the heart of the Netherlands, where rich history, artistic masterpieces, and scenic …More

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Explore Kinderdijk, Delft, and The Hague Day Tour from Amsterdam

Are you ready for an unforgettable Dutch Adventure? Join this extraordinary journey through the heart of the Netherlands, where rich history, artistic masterpieces, and scenic...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$232

Private Tour in The Hague with a local with food tasting

This unique tour is designed for you to experience the best of everything that The Hague and Haarlem have to offer,(these are not to be …More

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Private Tour in The Hague with a local with food tasting

This unique tour is designed for you to experience the best of everything that The Hague and Haarlem have to offer,(these are not to be...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$149

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour

Take a day trip by bus from Amsterdam for a comfortable 5,5-hour break into deep-rooted Dutch tradition, traveling beyond breathtaking countryside and get carried away …More

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour

Take a day trip by bus from Amsterdam for a comfortable 5,5-hour break into deep-rooted Dutch tradition, traveling beyond breathtaking countryside and get carried away...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (3,871)

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$51

Immerse yourself in the magic of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this full-day tour! Depart from Amsterdam Central Station (Ruijterkade 34A) by bus. …More

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Immerse yourself in the magic of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this full-day tour! Depart from Amsterdam Central Station (Ruijterkade 34A) by bus....

12 hours Free Cancellation

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$78

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

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Which Amsterdam Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

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