6 Day Amsterdam and Beyond Self-Adventure

Upon arriving at Amsterdam International Airport, meet your driver in the arrival hall for a transfer to your hotel in Amsterdam. After checking in (available from 14:00), you’ll have free time to explore your hotel at your leisure. Please note that early check-in is subject to availability upon arrival.

From miniature cities to Rotterdam's waterfront, see all of Holland in a day!

Duration:  9h 30mins

Daily operations 

Start time 09:30

Meeting point: Amsterdam Central Station, Ruijterkade 34A

Included in tour:

• City tour by bus of Rotterdam and The Hague
• Visit to traditional ceramics factory in Delft
• Free time in Delft
• Visit to the Markthal food market
• Walking Tour in The Hague

Description

Combine a trip to Rotterdam's amazing architecture, Royal Delft Blue Experience and the beautiful Houses of Parliament in The Hague! The Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Tour is the perfect way to get an impression of what the Netherlands is all about beyond Amsterdam. This tour will take you to the city’s Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague, just like the name of the tour says. These cities are very different from each other, and all show a different side of the Netherlands. 

See why this classic canal cruise is ranked the #1 experience in the world

Meeting point: Central Station (Prins Hendrikkade 25, 1012 TM, Amsterdam)

Opening hours

Open today: 09:00 - 22:00

Duration

1h

What's included

Included

1-hour canal cruise from Central Station

Audio guide

Not included

Optional food and beverages

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Audio guide

English, Arabic, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish

Relax in the 'Little Venice' of the Netherlands, a cute car-free village!

Duration:  9h 

Daily operations 

Start time 09:30

Meeting point: De Ruijterkade 34a

Included in tour:

Transport from Amsterdam city to Giethoorn and back

Live guide

Boat trip in Giethoorn

Itinerary

9:30 AM - Meeting Point

10:00 AM - Transport to Giethoorn

2 hours•Unguided

Watch the scenery unfold through the windows on the ride to Giethoorn (between 1.5 - 2.5 hours).

11:00 AM – Afsluitdijk

15 mins

Take a short photo stop at Afsluitdijk, a major dam and causeway in the Netherlands.

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12:30 PM - Arrival in Giethoorn

90 mins

Some free time to stretch your legs.

2:00 PM – Cruise

60 mins

See antique thatched-roof farmhouses, wooden bridges, grazing horses and more on a canal cruise

3:00 PM - Free time to explore

2 hours 30 mins

Wander around Giethoorn, check out the shops or enjoy an ice-cream.

5:30 PM - Transport to Amsterdam

2 hours

Board the bus back to Amsterdam (between 1.5 - 2.5 hours).

8:00 PM - Arrival in Amsterdam

Description

Get a taste of 'real' Dutch life in the tiny car-free village of Giethoorn, known as the 'Little Venice' of the Netherlands! Take a guided stroll along the quaint streets and cruise the picturesque canals. See antique thatched-roof farmhouses, wooden bridges and more. It's a change of scenery and a step back in time all in one!

Sick of the hustle and bustle of big cities? Join this day trip from central Amsterdam and head to Giethoorn in the Northeast of the Netherlands, sometimes known as the 'Little Venice'.

Here in this peaceful, picturesque corner of the Netherlands, you'll find boat-filled waterways, pretty footpaths, zero cars (they're banned here), and bicycle trails.

Board your canal boat along with your live guide and photograph the cute wooden bridges and centuries-old thatched-roof farmhouses.

Walk the banks of the canals and pick a restaurant for lunch - there are lots to choose from!

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After Breakfast move to the meeting point of your tour Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken.

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Meeting point At the bus stop in De Ruijterkade 153, (close to the HIV/AIDSmonument) , 1011 AC, Amsterdam

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Duration: 6h 30mins 

Live guide: English, Spanish 

Daily Departure 

Start Time 08:15

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What's included 

Guided day tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and Marken

Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)

Roundtrip bus transport from Amsterdam

Entrance to the clog workshop

Entrance to the cheese farm

Cheese tasting

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Itinerary:

• Zaanse Schans

• Edam

• Cheese Farm

• Volendam

• Marken

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• See 13 quintessential Dutch windmills scattered around Zaanse Schans

• Taste delicious local cheese in Volendam and visit the historic cheese market in Edam

• Watch a clog-making demonstration in Volendam before heading to Marken's coast

Prepare to be whisked away to the charming Dutch countryside and explore Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken on this day trip from Amsterdam.

Zaanse Schans

This mesmerizing windmill village will transport you back in time. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere as you stroll through the village, admiring the majestic windmills that have become synonymous with Dutch heritage.

Edam

Explore the quaint streets Edam as you discover historic sites, including the very square where the renowned cheese market once thrived. Let the past unfold before your eyes as you soak up the ambiance of this picturesque town.

Volendam

Prepare your taste buds for a treat near Volendam and visit a local cheese producer. Here, a skilled cheese master will unveil the secrets behind the creation of two renowned Dutch cheeses – Gouda and Edam. You'll also get to witness a clog-making demonstration!

Marken

Take a leisurely stroll through the fishing village of Marken, where cozy houses exude an irresistible old-world charm. Imagine what life was like for Dutch fishermen along the coast of the North Sea.

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After breakfast, meet your driver for a smooth transfer to the airport. We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up at least 4 hours before your flight departure to allow ample time for check-in. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon. Late check-out requests will be subject to availability, so be sure to confirm with the hotel in advance if needed. Safe travels!