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Haarlem Battle Quest: Self-Guided City Defense Adventure

Step into the year 1573 and fight to defend the city of Haarlem during one of the most legendary battles in Dutch history. Take on …More

Haarlem, Netherlands

4.8 (12)

Haarlem Battle Quest: Self-Guided City Defense Adventure

Step into the year 1573 and fight to defend the city of Haarlem during one of the most legendary battles in Dutch history. Take on...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (12)

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$8

Walking Tour about Anne Frank Diary and Nazi Amsterdam

THIS ACTIVITY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENTRANCE TICKET TO THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE. THIS ACTIVITY DOES NOT GIVE ACCESS TO THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE. Before …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (85)

Walking Tour about Anne Frank Diary and Nazi Amsterdam

THIS ACTIVITY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENTRANCE TICKET TO THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE. THIS ACTIVITY DOES NOT GIVE ACCESS TO THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE. Before...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (85)

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$27

Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour

Take our most popular private tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age, …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (269)

Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour

Take our most popular private tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age,...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (269)

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$223

Enjoy an hour-long cruise through the canals of Groningen, interesting information and unlimited free drinks. We sail past the Old Museum (Westerhaven), warehouses Hoge and …More

Groningen, Netherlands

5.0 (67)

Historical Canal Tour

Enjoy an hour-long cruise through the canals of Groningen, interesting information and unlimited free drinks. We sail past the Old Museum (Westerhaven), warehouses Hoge and...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (67)

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$24

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Private Guided Tour

Join Rijksmuseum #1 Private Guided Tour to discover the treasures and embark on a journey through the Dutch Golden Age. Explore dutch masterpieces by celebrated …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.9 (136)

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Private Guided Tour

Join Rijksmuseum #1 Private Guided Tour to discover the treasures and embark on a journey through the Dutch Golden Age. Explore dutch masterpieces by celebrated...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (136)

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$80

Visit the Girl with the Pearl Earring, The Hague & Delft City

This is a 100% private tour: your guide, your group, your day. You will not be joined by any other guests, and the entire tour …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (73)

Visit the Girl with the Pearl Earring, The Hague & Delft City

This is a 100% private tour: your guide, your group, your day. You will not be joined by any other guests, and the entire tour...

7 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (73)

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$156

Amsterdam Alternative Tour: Drugs Policy, Street Art & Jordaan

How did Amsterdam become known for its liberal outlook? Join a local guide for a two-hour walk exploring the people, protests and ideas behind the …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.6 (9)

Amsterdam Alternative Tour: Drugs Policy, Street Art & Jordaan

How did Amsterdam become known for its liberal outlook? Join a local guide for a two-hour walk exploring the people, protests and ideas behind the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (9)

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$3

Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture, Gems & WWII | 2 or 3hrs

Discover Rotterdam with a local guide on this walking tour, covering top landmarks and hidden gems. Learn all about the history of the city, from …More

Rotterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (188)

Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture, Gems & WWII | 2 or 3hrs

Discover Rotterdam with a local guide on this walking tour, covering top landmarks and hidden gems. Learn all about the history of the city, from...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (188)

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$27

SMALL GROUPS We offer on a fun, safe ride through Amsterdam, with a maximum of 12 participants per guide. WE ARE THE WORLDS' ORIGINAL CITY …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.8 (305)

Amsterdam Small Group Bike Tour

SMALL GROUPS We offer on a fun, safe ride through Amsterdam, with a maximum of 12 participants per guide. WE ARE THE WORLDS' ORIGINAL CITY...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (305)

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$33

MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide

Join this 2-hour walking tour of Rotterdam with a private guide. Learn about the city's history and admire its modern architecture, including the new and …More

Rotterdam, Netherlands

4.6 (82)

MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide

Join this 2-hour walking tour of Rotterdam with a private guide. Learn about the city's history and admire its modern architecture, including the new and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (82)

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$31

Small Group Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans w/ Pickup & Small Boat

Enjoy easy hotel pickup on this small-group day tour from Amsterdam, visiting the idyllic canal village of Giethoorn, known as the “Dutch Venice,” with a …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.7 (255)

Small Group Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans w/ Pickup & Small Boat

Enjoy easy hotel pickup on this small-group day tour from Amsterdam, visiting the idyllic canal village of Giethoorn, known as the “Dutch Venice,” with a...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (255)

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$157

Amsterdam Your Way: Canals, Hidden Corners & Local Life

This isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour. Your host will shape the day around your rhythm—walking canal paths, exploring creative neighborhoods, browsing local markets, or relaxing …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.9 (259)

Amsterdam Your Way: Canals, Hidden Corners & Local Life

This isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour. Your host will shape the day around your rhythm—walking canal paths, exploring creative neighborhoods, browsing local markets, or relaxing...

2 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (259)

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$36

Our enthousiastic guides have been guiding people since 2013 through Leeuwarden and have been rated as the best tours in Leeuwarden ever since. So join …More

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

4.9 (249)

Private Walking Tour through Leeuwarden

Our enthousiastic guides have been guiding people since 2013 through Leeuwarden and have been rated as the best tours in Leeuwarden ever since. So join...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (249)

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$115

A Ticket to a Timeless Journey With your ticket to Museum Helmond, you're not just entering a museum – you're stepping into a centuries-old castle …More

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Entrance Ticket Castle Helmond

A Ticket to a Timeless Journey With your ticket to Museum Helmond, you're not just entering a museum – you're stepping into a centuries-old castle...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$14

Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private Tour

The 5 hour semi-private guided museum combo tour includes entry to both Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum so you can skip the line and learn …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (443)

Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private Tour

The 5 hour semi-private guided museum combo tour includes entry to both Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum so you can skip the line and learn...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (443)

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$223

Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour - Guided in EN/ES/DE/NL

Are you ready to experience Amsterdam like never before? Join us on an unforgettable 2.5-hour bike tour through this vibrant, historic city. On this guided …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.9 (298)

Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour - Guided in EN/ES/DE/NL

Are you ready to experience Amsterdam like never before? Join us on an unforgettable 2.5-hour bike tour through this vibrant, historic city. On this guided...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (298)

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$34

Castle De Haar Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Let us take you to the most beautiful castle in the Netherlands. We will leave Amsterdam at 10:15 in the morning. Kasteel de Haar is …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Castle De Haar Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Let us take you to the most beautiful castle in the Netherlands. We will leave Amsterdam at 10:15 in the morning. Kasteel de Haar is...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (124)

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$170

Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages

Enjoy a full-day tour visiting The Most Famous Dutch Iconic villages of Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn and a beautiful Local Farm with an informative guide. Explore …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5.0 (100)

Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages

Enjoy a full-day tour visiting The Most Famous Dutch Iconic villages of Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn and a beautiful Local Farm with an informative guide. Explore...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (100)

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$145

Self Guided City Tour in Amsterdam - Amsterdam Tulip

Explore Amsterdam in a new way with this interactive walking tour. If you pay attention and closely follow all directions, by the end your walk …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.6 (9)

Self Guided City Tour in Amsterdam - Amsterdam Tulip

Explore Amsterdam in a new way with this interactive walking tour. If you pay attention and closely follow all directions, by the end your walk...

2 to 3 hours

4.6 (9)

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$9

Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Amsterdam from a unique perspective! Get to know Amsterdam on a city tour …More

Amsterdam, Netherlands

4.9 (148)

Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Amsterdam from a unique perspective! Get to know Amsterdam on a city tour...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (148)

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$47

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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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