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Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the Netherlands, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
Windmills of Kinderdijk
You鈥檒l visit the Dutch village of Kinderdijk, where 19 wood and stone windmills stand sentinel along the canals, keeping the town from being lost to the water. Learn the history of these 18th-century structures and go inside one to see how it works.
Edam, Marken & Volendam
Head out of the city with your local guide and see the traditional towns of Edam, Marken and Volendam. See how they built houses on low land in the 17th century, sample Edam cheese and try local fish delicacies on this day-long tour.
Anne Frank walking tour
Learn about the rich and lengthy history of Jewish culture in Amsterdam on this guided walking tour of Amsterdam鈥檚 Jewish Quarter. Then, see the former home and school of Anne Frank, and memorial plaques dedicated to her and her family.
Delft & Royal Delft workshop
You鈥檒l spend the day walking the cobblestone streets of Delft, then at the Royal Delft factory to see how the blue-painted pottery is made. There, you鈥檒l take a workshop where you can paint your own tile and take it home with you the very same day.
Amersfoort & the Kr枚ller-M眉ller Museum
You鈥檒l spend the day wandering the cobblestone streets of Amersfoort, then visit the museum containing the world鈥檚 second-largest Van Gogh collection on this day trip. See the Netherlands鈥� tallest church tower, visit a 17th-century pub and walk in a sculpture garden within a diverse national parkland.
City walking tour & canal cruise
Explore the cobblestone streets of Utrecht鈥檚 old town as you get to know the city with a local guide. You鈥檒l then get to cruise the city鈥檚 postcard-worthy canals on a glass boat for a different perspective.
Bike & bites
A cycle tour that encompasses Rotterdam鈥檚 buildings, culture and food. You鈥檒l explore a mosaic of architectural styles, from Cube Houses to gleaming skyscrapers, as well as below-the-radar street murals and sculptures while stopping off to sample the food that the Dutch love to eat.
Jordaan District & Houseboat Museum by bike
Bike through the Jordaan District and admire the brick house-lined streets, high-end boutiques and terrace caf茅s in this stylish area of Amsterdam on this guided tour. Then, explore the Houseboat Museum and see what life on the city鈥檚 canals looks like.
Dutch food tour
Spend a morning or afternoon wandering the chic Jordaan district of Amsterdam with your local guide, who will show you the best places to enjoy Dutch delicacies. Fuel your four-hour walk with bitterballen, poffertjes, smoked fish and rich cheeses.
