Top 15 Day Trips from Amsterdam

1.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,392 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Leave central Amsterdam by coach for Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Your English-speaking guide explains Dutch life, cheese making, and windmill history, with tastings and a clog demonstration included. Guides such as Laura, Rob, Tony, and Rodrigo are praised for their humor and clear local stories. Add an Amsterdam canal cruise if you want to finish on the water.

“Great introductory tour of a few small towns near Amsterdam the wind mills and how the cheese n wooden shoes are made. Rob was an outstanding guide”

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2.Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,414 reviews · from $35Best value

Leave Amsterdam for Zaanse Schans windmills, medieval Edam, a family cheese farm, Volendam harbor, and wooden Marken. English or Spanish guides such as Ilya, Xavier, Pia, and Rob lead the day, with cheese tasting, clog making, and bus transport included. Expect a busy but well-organized 6.5 to 7.5-hour outing with limited free time at some stops.

“it was better than I was hoping for. very happy. very good value”

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3.Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,372 reviews · from $90

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, a quiet village of canals, bridges, and historic farmhouses. Your guide leads a walking tour, then you take a one-hour boat cruise through De Weerribben-Wieden National Park. The day also includes a photo stop at the 32-kilometer Afsluitdijk and free time for lunch.

“Tony was great, so was out driver. The time alkcated to visit Giethoorn was perfect. Beautiful and peaceful place”

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4.Bruges Day Trip in English with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,989 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Travel from Amsterdam to Bruges by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Blanca, Pia, Peter, or Gabriel. Walk past Minnewater, Begijnhof, Burg Square, and the Grote Markt, then enjoy three hours to shop, eat, take an optional canal boat, or explore alone. The long ride makes this a full day, but the price includes transport, guiding, and a chocolate-shop visit.

“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 us the Christmas markets were on. We also did a canal cruise which I recommend. It was a great way to see Brugge from another view. The 3.5 hour bus ride is worth it for the sites we got to see”

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5.Bruges Day Trip in Spanish with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,866 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Travel by comfortable bus from Amsterdam to Bruges for a two-hour Spanish guided walk and three hours on your own. See the Lake of Love, Begijnhof, Burg Square, Gruuthuse Palace, Belfort, and the Church of Our Lady. Guides such as Blanca, Adrian, Rafael, and Eduardo have earned praise for clear explanations and useful food and shopping tips. A boat option may also be available.

“It was too hectic. Couldn't keep up with the guide. Not geared for seniors.”

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6.Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,549 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

Leave Amsterdam by air-conditioned coach for Zaanse Schans, where you can watch clog making, taste cheese, and explore working windmills. Then visit Keukenhof with its millions of spring flowers and stay as long as you like before taking a return bus. This is a self-guided outing, not a narrated tour.

“It was well organized, but the time for Keukenhof is not enough. It would be better to stay less in Zaanse Hanse at the expense of Keukenhof.”

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7.Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,517 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $70

Travel from central Amsterdam to Bruges by air-conditioned coach, with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, an optional one-hour walking tour, and about three and a half hours to explore alone. See Markt, Burg, the Begijnhof, canals, lace shops, chocolate stores, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

“The whole tour was easy to navigate. The meeting point was at the ticket booth at the Centraal Station. Our bus driver and the tour guide Ian did a fanatic job. Ian was informative and funny and made sure everyone had a good time. It’s a nice day trip! I recommend it!”

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8.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,461 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by air-conditioned luxury coach, with commentary from drivers such as Gilbert, Peter, or Martin. In the village, a local skipper leads a one-hour canal cruise, followed by about three hours for lunch, shops, photos, and walking. Henri Willig cheese tasting and discounts are included.

“The tour was perfect no complaints what a beautiful fairy tale village is giethoorn loved and i feel blessed Our driver and guide was awesome and we were on time and enjoyed everything Highly recommended ciao😄”

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9.Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,063 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $106

Spend about nine hours visiting Keukenhof Gardens and Zaanse Schans from central Amsterdam. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with live commentary, see tulips and other spring flowers, watch clogs being made, taste Dutch cheese, and optionally add a one-hour canal cruise. Guides such as Diana, Maija, and Els have helped make this a memorable day for many visitors.

“We really enjoyed this tour. There was lots to see and do, and the tulips were phenomenal. We enjoyed the cheese and clog demonstrations, the windmills and adjacent community was beautiful.”

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10.Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmills, clogs, and cheese, then cruise Giethoorn’s canals for an hour. Guides such as Ibrahim and Jay add history, humor, food tips, and practical help. Expect a long day, a group of up to 50, and free time to explore Giethoorn.

“Had a great time visiting the windmills and the Geithorn village which as told is the 4 th most beautiful village in the world despite the weather as it was windy , cold with spurts of rains. Kudos to Jay who was a fantastic tour host who kept everyone engaged with his witty humour and good history knowledge of the country and great tips to make your holiday a memorable one. He even stopped the bus to get all of us to taste fresh organic apples from a local place which definitely tasted better”

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11.Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 892 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $68

Travel from central Amsterdam to The Hague, Rotterdam, and Delft in about nine hours. You’ll see Dutch government buildings, eat at Rotterdam’s Markthal, visit the Royal Delft pottery works, and walk through Delft’s old center. The coach saves time, though each stop is brief and the group may be large.

“Excellent tour, great value for all the stops made. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, I don’t recall his name but we took the tour on December 11, 2025. Highly recommend this tour!”

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12.Day Trip to Bruges in Spanish or English

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 357 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Travel by coach from Amsterdam to Bruges with an English or Spanish guide, then walk from the Lake of Love through Markt Square, the Belfort, Brug Square, Town Hall, and the Church of Our Lady. Afterward, enjoy about three hours for waffles, chocolate, canals, shopping, or a brewery visit before returning to Amsterdam.

“Glad we went to Bruges and this was a convenient way! Unfortunately it was very crowded which took away some of the charm!! Our bilingual tour guide Enrique was great and our tour guide Nicky in Brugge was also good but a couple of participants on the tour took away her attention from the rest of us…. We were a very small group which was nice!”

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13.Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 335 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with guides such as Ibrahim or Jay, enjoying countryside commentary, a stroopwafel, and round-trip transport. In Giethoorn, stroll past thatched farmhouses and bridges, then take a one-hour canal cruise. The tour runs about eight hours and includes bottled water, but not lunch.

“Said was an amazing guide. He was humorous throughout and kept us entertained even on the bus ride to Giethoorn. He took care of us like family. We had a surprise stop at a fruit farm and could try so many types of local fruits and nuts. Such a nice canal ride in Giethoorn too. Don’t hesitate to book this! It was worth every penny and we were glad not to have taken the local train which would’ve taken us longer minus the informative guide!”

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14.Day Trip to the Charming Brussels and Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 264 reviews · from $170

Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels and Bruges by air-conditioned coach with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk through Grand Place, see Manneken Pis and the Atomium, then explore Bruges’ canals, Beguinage, bridges, and Belfry. Guides such as Adrian and Jorge are praised for clear stories and helpful photos, but expect a long day with about seven hours on the road.

“The trip was absolutely awesome! Our guide was great, knowledgeable, good vibe, and went out of his way to take pictures and help us feel at home!”

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15.Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 206 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Join guide David of de Heer Tours for a nine-hour countryside outing from Amsterdam. Visit Zaanse Schans for windmills, cheese, clogs, and a diamond demonstration, then cruise Giethoorn’s quiet canals. The group is limited to eight, with transport, tastings, a syrup waffle, water, and an umbrella included.

“David is a fantastic guide! He is knowledgeable, flexible, and provides excellent personalized tours. What a special addition to our holiday.”

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