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Maastricht Highlights Tour with an official Maastricht Guide

Do you want to get to know Maastricht well in a short time? Then join this powerful walking tour of the city's highlights led by …More

Maastricht, Netherlands

4.8 (49)

Maastricht Highlights Tour with an official Maastricht Guide

Do you want to get to know Maastricht well in a short time? Then join this powerful walking tour of the city's highlights led by...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (49)

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$17

Stedelijk Modern Art Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket

Discover Stedelijk Museum – Amsterdam’s Premier Destination for Modern and Contemporary art, home to the Netherlands’ largest collection of modern and contemporary art and design. …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

3.9 (156)

Stedelijk Modern Art Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket

Discover Stedelijk Museum – Amsterdam’s Premier Destination for Modern and Contemporary art, home to the Netherlands’ largest collection of modern and contemporary art and design....

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (156)

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$26

Amsterdam Fabrique des Lumieres entrance ticket

See art come to life at Fabrique des Lumieres in Westerpark, Amsterdam. In a large industrial space with 17-meter-high walls, immersive experiences bring classical, modern, …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.3 (77)

Amsterdam Fabrique des Lumieres entrance ticket

See art come to life at Fabrique des Lumieres in Westerpark, Amsterdam. In a large industrial space with 17-meter-high walls, immersive experiences bring classical, modern,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.3 (77)

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$20

Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum with Audio or Guided Tour

Don't miss the Van Gogh Museum's treasures! Dive into the world of the Dutch master with this thrilling tour, granting access to hundreds of his …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.4 (313)

Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum with Audio or Guided Tour

Don't miss the Van Gogh Museum's treasures! Dive into the world of the Dutch master with this thrilling tour, granting access to hundreds of his...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (313)

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$63

Private daytour from Amsterdam into the Countryside

Enjoy a full day private sightseeing to the northern part of the Netherlands or more. A short city tour or tulip tour can be included …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (43)

Private daytour from Amsterdam into the Countryside

Enjoy a full day private sightseeing to the northern part of the Netherlands or more. A short city tour or tulip tour can be included...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (43)

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$188

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Exclusive Guided Tour w/ Reserved Entry

This 2 hour exclusive guided tour of the Rijksmuseum will take you through a selection of it’s most important pieces, putting them into context for …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.9 (537)

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Exclusive Guided Tour w/ Reserved Entry

This 2 hour exclusive guided tour of the Rijksmuseum will take you through a selection of it’s most important pieces, putting them into context for...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (537)

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$95

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour & Entry Ticket (Max 6 ppl)

Unveil the true story behind Van Gogh's masterpieces in an exclusive 1.5-hour small group tour at the Van Gogh Museum. Guided by expert art historians …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (620)

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour & Entry Ticket (Max 6 ppl)

Unveil the true story behind Van Gogh's masterpieces in an exclusive 1.5-hour small group tour at the Van Gogh Museum. Guided by expert art historians...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (620)

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$158

Follow the remarkable story of Corrie ten Boom, who courageously turned her home into a hiding place for Jews during WWII. This Haarlem walking tour …More

Haarlem, Netherlands

4.7 (47)

Corrie Ten Boom and WW2 Experience

Follow the remarkable story of Corrie ten Boom, who courageously turned her home into a hiding place for Jews during WWII. This Haarlem walking tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (47)

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$32

Hello Amsterdam: Small-Group Introduction Walking Tour

Amsterdam's Past, Present and Future - Explained through wonderful storytelling Join us on this fresh, complete and immersive introduction to Amsterdam. Discover how a small …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (724)

Hello Amsterdam: Small-Group Introduction Walking Tour

Amsterdam's Past, Present and Future - Explained through wonderful storytelling Join us on this fresh, complete and immersive introduction to Amsterdam. Discover how a small...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (724)

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$33

Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

Take an immersive and deeply moving journey of one of history's most poignant stories on this Anne Frank Walking Tour. Begin your tour by meandering …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.7 (556)

Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

Take an immersive and deeply moving journey of one of history's most poignant stories on this Anne Frank Walking Tour. Begin your tour by meandering...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (556)

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$18

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Become acquainted with the Dutch countryside during this 8-hour day tour with your guide through the villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken. Marvel …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.5 (963)

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Become acquainted with the Dutch countryside during this 8-hour day tour with your guide through the villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken. Marvel...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (963)

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$44

Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

This tour is the most authentic Dutch experience you can have from Amsterdam. We guarantee that you will see the real countryside with its open …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.8 (1,665)

Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

This tour is the most authentic Dutch experience you can have from Amsterdam. We guarantee that you will see the real countryside with its open...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,665)

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$45

Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam

Put on your clogs ;-) and join us on our unique guided Countryside E-Bike Ride around Amsterdam's serene Waterland region. Ideal for confident and experienced …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.9 (514)

Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam

Put on your clogs ;-) and join us on our unique guided Countryside E-Bike Ride around Amsterdam's serene Waterland region. Ideal for confident and experienced...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (514)

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$70

Battle Of Arnhem Self Guided Route 4km - 1,5 hours walk

Explore the historic Battle of Arnhem walking route and immerse yourself in one of WWII's most iconic events. Embark on a self-guided tour with the …More

Arnhem, Netherlands

4.6 (11)

Battle Of Arnhem Self Guided Route 4km - 1,5 hours walk

Explore the historic Battle of Arnhem walking route and immerse yourself in one of WWII's most iconic events. Embark on a self-guided tour with the...

1 hour 30 minutes

4.6 (11)

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$9

Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

Join us for a fun, thought-provoking, and genuinely local experience through the heart of Amsterdam, and discover the stories, history, and strange contradictions that make …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.9 (4,093)

Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

Join us for a fun, thought-provoking, and genuinely local experience through the heart of Amsterdam, and discover the stories, history, and strange contradictions that make...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (4,093)

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$6

Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

Get an insider’s view of Amsterdam on this morning walking tour, the perfect way to experience the city’s must-see sights away from the crowds. Stroll …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.8 (1,134)

Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

Get an insider’s view of Amsterdam on this morning walking tour, the perfect way to experience the city’s must-see sights away from the crowds. Stroll...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,134)

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$34

Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

Visit the Jewish Cultural Quarter, including the Jewish Museum & Junior, the Portuguese Synagogue, the National Holocaust Museum and the Hollandsche Schouwburg. After exploring those …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.9 (1,244)

Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

Visit the Jewish Cultural Quarter, including the Jewish Museum & Junior, the Portuguese Synagogue, the National Holocaust Museum and the Hollandsche Schouwburg. After exploring those...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,244)

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$71

Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

Our 2 hour guided tours of the Van Gogh Museum will allow you to explore the painter’s life and works with one of our vibrant …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (1,488)

Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

Our 2 hour guided tours of the Van Gogh Museum will allow you to explore the painter’s life and works with one of our vibrant...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,488)

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$123

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Take a 3,5-hour half-day tour to the countryside and explore Zaanse Schans in a small group. See how a clog maker is making the famous …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.8 (2,862)

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Take a 3,5-hour half-day tour to the countryside and explore Zaanse Schans in a small group. See how a clog maker is making the famous...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (2,862)

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$51

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

During this 120-minute art tour, through the permanent collection in the Rijksmuseum, you will explore how the artists Rembrandt and Vermeer captured the incredible expansion …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.8 (1,840)

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

During this 120-minute art tour, through the permanent collection in the Rijksmuseum, you will explore how the artists Rembrandt and Vermeer captured the incredible expansion...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,840)

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$76

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What are the best kid-friendly options for Netherlands Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

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Which Netherlands Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

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Which Netherlands Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Netherlands Historical & Heritage Tours 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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I need a ride! Which Netherlands Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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