AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
Amsterdam day trip with windmills, Dutch cheese demos, and seaside villages Volendam and Marken, with an all-inclusive option.
Most Popular“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”
A 6.5-hour coach day from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with cheese tastings, clogs, and optional canal cruise.
“No more than 20 minutes driving between stops, felt well paced and you get to see a lot of cute towns”
Windmills, Edam cheese, clog-making, and Marken on a guided day trip from Amsterdam with tastings and optional canal cruise.
“It was a beautiful excursion..the day was full of experiences..I recommend to everyone to do it…thank you!”
Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip: coach, guide-led village walk and canal boat cruise, plus Afsluitdijk waterworks. $90, 9 hours.
“This trip is worth it and tour guide was superb. She has given so much information about the Giethoorn and Amsterdam we were amazed with it. Highly recommended”
English-guided Bruges day trip from Amsterdam: coach ride, UNESCO sights, beer and chocolate stops, plus 3 hours to explore on your own.
“I had no idea what to expect as I had never heard of Brugge. It is stunning. we got off the bus to meet our guide who was taking us in English. Diego was a great guide. Very informative. After he showed us around and told us the history we had free time. Lucky for…”
Spend a full day in Bruges from Amsterdam with a Spanish guide, UNESCO sights, canals, and 3 hours to shop for chocolate and lace.
“It was too hectic. Couldn't keep up with the guide. Not geared for seniors.”
Coach from Amsterdam to Bruges with a guided walk, free time by canals and churches, and lace and chocolate tips from a bilingual guide.
“Mr G is an amazing guide who gave us a lot of historical context and updates about Bruges, the various sites and suggested a place where we could first taste the pralines before buying them. We even ate at a restaurant of his recommendation and it was v good (had a rabbit dish there). The…”
Guided Keukenhof tulips and Zaanse Schans windmills day trip from Amsterdam with live commentary and optional 1-hour canal cruise.
“The most memorable part of my trip and it was sunny! Got to see the tulips, farms, windmills, try their local foods. Highly recommend. It’s an all day tour. Went back in April for the tulip festival.”
Giethoorn canals by boat and Zaanse Schans windmills day trip from Amsterdam with live guide, clog and cheese stops.
“It is a fun-filled day with rich experiences to enjoy dutch history, culture, food and fun. Our guide, Ibrahim was over the top - the best Knowledgable and accommodating. I learned so much, had a variety of experiences and had fun. Highly recommend this tour and Ibrahim!”
Bruges day trip from Amsterdam with a guided Old Town walk, scenic A/C coach ride, and free time to explore UNESCO Bruges plus chocolate tasting.
“It was ok, it was a little difficult understanding our tour guide. Didn’t realize we would be on a tour with Spanish tourists and tour guides whose primary language was Spanish. Also would have liked a little more time in Bruges.”
12-hour Amsterdam to Bruges day trip with Lake of Love legends, Markt Square sights, Michelangelo’s Madonna, plus 3 hours to wander.
“Blanca was an amazing tour guide. She was very sweet, attentive and knowledgeable. She was also very accommodating. Great trip thanks to her.”
Brussels and Bruges in one long day from Amsterdam: Atomium, Grand Place, Tintin mural, Lake of Love, Mary’s Bridge, and Town Hall.
“This was the best trip of the 5 we took in the Amsterdam area. Our guide, Tony (Antonio) was very good - thorough, knowledgeable, and detailed. Great food recommendations too. The tour was structured very well. One hour of highlights and orientation of Brussels and Bruges, then free time for food and exploring on your…”
Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Brussels and Bruges with expert walking tours, iconic sights, canals, and ample photo time.
“my husband and I had a great time. this tour is very much highly recommendable for those in Amsterdam and wants to have a great day trip to Brussels and Brugges. we covered a lot and learn a lot at the same time. There was alot of walking but you dont get tired because the…”
A 7-hour Amsterdam day trip to Marken, Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Edam with windmill, clogmaking, cheese, and a boat ride upgrade.
“What a fun filled day of variety, walking, bus, boat and eating! Beautiful locations but just make sure you listen to directions of the guide and stay on time!”
See Keukenhof, a third-gen tulip farm, and a windmill canal cruise from Amsterdam, with transport and entry fees included in one day.
“Though not peak season we were totally mesmerized by the beauty of the many different flowers. The Tulip farm gave us a preview of the magical experience that awaited us at Kekueof.”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
