Amsterdam · DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM
Some of Holland’s best sits an hour from Centraal — windmills, tulip fields, cheese markets and storybook villages. These 15 day trips are the ones worth leaving the city for, with prices, durations and exactly what transport and guiding each includes.
6-hour day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam fishing village, and Marken, plus cheese tasting and Wi-Fi.
“I felt that free time in Zaanse Schans was not long enough but that could have been because of the rain. Each of the other activities were great”
See working windmills, taste Edam and Gouda, and stroll Volendam and Marken on a guided 6.5-hour coach tour from Amsterdam.
“Laura is wonderful. She is passionate about telling her stories.I had a great time with a nice weather. Other friends in the bus are friendly too. Thanks a million!”
Windmills, Edam cheese, clog-making, Volendam harbor time, and peaceful Marken in one efficient day from Amsterdam, plus optional canal cruise.
“The overall trip was great. However more toilet stops needed on the way and you need to mention that change is needed for some areas to use the toilets. Also need to mention there are places to get food from on the tour. More time was needed in Marken. Overall feel like be tour should have been a bit longer to enjoy each place a bit more.”
From Amsterdam to car-free Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk, with guided time and boat cruises through Dutch water country.
“Great tour! Tour guide spoke Spanish and English, good knowledge and kept us informed of the schedule. Giethoorn was beautiful and the boat tour was wonderful.”
From Amsterdam to South Holland, see Delft blue pottery, Rotterdam harbor skyline on a live cruise, The Hague sights, and Madurodam.
“Everything went exactly as planned, Dima is a very friendly and funny guide, highly recommend!”
Day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans with hotel pickup, cheese tastings, clogs, diamond demo and a canal cruise.
“Simon was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed seeing the different areas. Highly recommend!”
Amsterdam day trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans. Tulips, windmills, clog making, cheese tasting, and buses every 30 minutes back.
“Wow! Despite the rain, it was such an amazing trip. I loved the hot chocolate experience, the cheese options, and seeing how wooden shoes were made. Both the tulips and windmills were on my bucket list and this experience was the perfect way to make it happen.”
Day coach trip from Amsterdam to Bruges with an hour guided walk, free time for canals and churches, and return by bus.
“This is a really nice option for getting a day trip in to Bruges when staying in Amsterdam. It’s a lot of time on the bus getting to and from the town but it was a good amount of time spent in Bruges itself.”
Guided spring day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof tulip gardens and Zaanse Schans windmills, with clog and cheese demos plus optional canal cruise voucher.
“This trip was beautiful and such a good way to see some key things in Amsterdam, the tulip garden was amazing and it was fun to go and see the windmills and very interesting to learn how clogs are made. I would definitely recommend this as a wonderful day trip.”
Guided spring day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans windmills, with clog and cheese stops plus optional canal cruise.
“Great tour guide - she was very knowledgeable. Our tour started a little late because of an accident but NOT a problem. You can't control the traffic.”
Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans windmills and Giethoorn canals, with clog and cheese stops plus a 1-hour boat cruise.
“We loved this experience! It was a great way to get to see more of the country side outside the busy Amsterdam city.”
Boat through car-free Giethoorn and see working windmills at Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam, with cheese and clog workshops included.
“Excellent way to get a broad overview of the Netherlands. The two stops were both beautiful and informative, with just enough time at each to see and do before moving on. The coach bus was quite comfortable (nothing you can do about people who think watching videos on their phone without a headset. Some people are just rude. 🙄) Abrahim was outstanding - - funny, knowledgeable, positive and professional - - and made a good tour excellent. I would tour with him again without hesitation.”
Coach day trip from Amsterdam to Marken, Volendam, Edam, and Zaanse Schans with cheese tasting, windmills, and optional boat and clog demos.
“Great trip, good variety of locations and timings were spot on. The hosts and driver were great and lovely coach.”
Bruges day trip from Amsterdam with a guided walk through UNESCO Old Town, photo stops, and about 2 hours to roam on your own.
“great trip with great tour operator BuendĂa.They really provided both spanish & english commentry .Overall the trip was really enjoyable .Would recommend to everyone.They were really punctual on their timing and was well organised”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn: a guided electric boat ride, thatched canalside homes, walking time, and lunch.
“We had a great day. Giethoon was very crowded so I would try to go on a weekday if possible. There was not enough participation for what we booked so they upgraded us to a stop at the windmills, cheese tasting and clog making demo also. It was well worth the extra time. There is a 1.5 hour ride to Giethoon from Amsterdam so be prepared for that. They went above and beyond for us to make another appointment and we really appreciated the assistance. Great tour company!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
