Top Amsterdam Rail Tours

Zaanse Schans is known for its historic buildings and working windmills, but gaining intimate insight into the traditional region can be difficult on a self-led trip. Explore Zaanse Schans on a private tour from Amsterdam Centraal, and visit a clog workshop, traditional dairy, and chocolate factory for insight into the country’s industrial heritage, learning more about the neighborhood from your local guide.

Wet meadows that lie just above, or even below, the water table. A paradise for meadow birds. A farm landscape with long ditches, pollard-willows and cows, turning mills and swaying reed beds. You cycle in a small group on the dikes and look almost beyond the horizon. Welcome to Old Holland's countryside and the oldest industrial area in the Netherlands. This is the place where hundreds of windmills once stood, now only a few remain and you will visit one (outside the touristic area) to see how it is done. You will make a stop at the Old Dutch village "Zaanse Schans" with a cheese tasting and clog making.

Immerse yourself in some of the most pivotal moments of the Netherlands’ World War II history—and visit the site of the Battle of Arnhem—on this full-day, private tour. In the morning, meet your guide in Amsterdam’s Central Station, hop aboard your private van, and head into the countryside. Upon arrival at Arnhem, you’ll see landmarks like the John Frost Bridge, will visit the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein, and will learn more from your guide’s commentary.

Rather than following a set schedule, see Amsterdam and the Netherlands your way on a private, custom tour that lets you tailor your itinerary according to your interests—whether they lie in art, architecture, history, or cuisine. Only cover the sights that interest you on this personalized tour, which ensures you receive the undivided attention from your guide.

We are going for a walk on the Zaanse Schans. I am a certified guide and will give you a lot of information about the highlights. The walk shows you the Albert Heijn museum shop, the clog and cheese factory and of course the windmills (entrance not included € 5.00 pp per adult per mill, € 2.50 pp per child per mill. You can indicate which mill (s) you may wish to view.

Experience three quintessential icons of the Dutch countryside — windmills, cheese and wooden clogs — on this 5.5 hour tour from Amsterdam. Journey to the North Holland towns of Zaanse Schans, Edam and Volendam, where you can view working windmills at an open-air museum on the Zaan River, visit a dairy farm or cheese weighing house, and step inside a clog factory. You’ll travel outside the city aboard a single-decker coach, allowing for a smaller group experience with your professional guide.

Take a day trip out of the city and visit Holland’s famous windmills in the countryside around Amsterdam. On this tour you’ll see the canals and greenery of rural life in the Netherlands, and learn about the rich history of the area. Stroll around the historic village of Zaanse Schans and see the old shipyard, important here since the 17th century. In Volendam or Marken, see how wooden clogs are made!

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this full-day tour through the countryside with round-trip transport from Amsterdam. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, including a traditional clog shop, artisan cheese factory, rural windmills, and the village of Giethoorn. Don’t forget your camera: The day also features a boat ride through Giethoorn’s waterways with rare views of the area.

Discover many highlights of the Netherlands’ countryside, all in one day—and immerse yourself in Dutch culture and traditions—on this private tour from Amsterdam. After morning pickup from your hotel, head to Zaanse Schans to see its famed windmills and visit a clog workshop. After stopping by a cheese producer, continue to the fishing village of Volendam before boarding a ferry to Marken. Finally, stop by the charming village of Broek in Waterland.

Save valuable vacation time with this skip-the-line ticket to the Rijksmuseum and a private tour. Traveling with a dedicated guide means you'll be able to move at your own pace and ask plenty of questions as you admire Dutch masters' best works from medieval times through the Golden Age. Highlights include works from van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and cuisine on a private 6- to 7-hour countryside tour. Comfortable and swift transportation takes you from the tourist crowds of Amsterdam and into the heart of Holland. Enjoy engaging commentary from your guide as you taste local cheese, stroll past windmills, and try on wooden shoes. Tour highlights include Zaanse Schans, the fishing village of Marken, Volendam, Church Broek, and more.

Get acquainted with the artistic masterworks inside Amsterdam's iconic Rijksmuseum on this guided tour that includes skip-the-line access. Sail past long lines outside of the museum with your priority-access pass and begin discovering the magnificent oeuvres displayed within. Delve into the history of Holland’s artistic heritage with your expert guide and see collections by world-famous painters like Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt during your enriching tour.  

During the spring months of March, April, and May, Keukenhof Gardens alights in a vibrant spectacle of color. During your time in Amsterdam, visit the world’s largest flower garden when in bloom on this 9-hour excursion to Keukenhof Gardens, Zaanse Schans, and Volendam. Stroll amid millions of tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs at Keukenhof Gardens; admire the windmills and waterways of Zaanse Schans; and discover the quaint seaside village of Volendam. Small-group tour limited to eight people.  

Combine visits to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk and The Hague on this full-day tour from Amsterdam. Choose from three activities to visit while in The Hague: Mauritshuis, home of some of the Dutch Golden Age's best paintings; or Escher in Het Paleis showcasing over 120 prints of the famous M.C. Escher; or Madurodam, an attraction filled with miniatures of Dutch highlights and heritage. Travel with a small group in a fully-outfitted luxury minivan, ensuring a relaxing and intimate experience.

Escape the bustling city and discover the car-free village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Gain insight into the wetland from your guide as you drive past polders and dams, then board a cruise vessel to admire Giethoorn’s farmhouses, canals, and bridges from a traditional perspective. Enjoy hassle-free transfer to the outlying location with round-trip transport from central Amsterdam.

Get an intimate glimpse of the Netherlands' cycle-loving capital on this afternoon bike tour. Stay clear of the crowds as you cruise through areas such as Jordaan and Vondelpark, and benefit from your small-group guide's personalized attention and insights as you visit landmarks including the Anne Frank House and Brouwerij 't IJ. Cycle hire comes covered in the price.

What does make Netherlands so special and memorable? A lot of travellers would definitely say: 'bicycles, endless tulip fields and, of course, the windmills!' And this is true :). Dutch landscape with a lot of old windmills and green wooden houses is definitely one of the most beautiful things to look at. Together with you we would like to travel back in time and enjoy this beautiful day in a countryside! We will meet at the Amsterdam Centraal Station, from where we will take a train to the fairy-tale windmill village, which only takes 15 minutes to get to. Over there we will have a huge amount of local sightseeings on the way and we will definitely try to visit all of them, strolling along an incredibly beautiful landscape with a view of polders, old wooden houses, movable bridges, wild swans and white lambs.

Gain intimate insight into the Netherlands’ artistic heritage on this private tour from Amsterdam, led by a professional art historian. Benefit from your guide’s insider knowledge to create a fully personalized itinerary and choose from a vast range of museums, galleries, and attractions across the region, such as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague, or Keukenhof Gardens.

This unique tour is designed for you to experience the best of everything that The Hague and Haarlem have to offer,(these are not to be missed when you are in the Netherland for a surprisingly beautiful experience), from sightseeing to trying local food and drinks, to visiting some offbeat unique places that only locals know of, to experience local culture & history, and taking some best photos. Whether you are a business person looking to explore new places on your work visit or a leisure traveler with limited time and does not want to miss the beautiful Dutch culture and vibe, this is the best tour for you. You can even customize the tour to make it more suitable for your requirements. The Hague is the only big city with a beach in the Netherlands, & the government of Holland is run from here. Haarlem is a magical small town, with many gorgeous buildings and beautiful old squares, it is mesmerizing to stroll through the narrow streets trying local favorite cuisines and drinks.

Make the most of your time in Amsterdam and experience the best of everything in Amsterdam on this full day tour with a local, you will use public transport throughout this tour to enhance your local experience even more, you will visit the ancient, medieval and modern neighborhoods to see and appreciate the vast history and culture that the city has witnessed over the years, also try the best food, drinks, local favorite places to hangout, visit coffee shop, red light district and beat the touristic rush. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Amsterdam even more.

Visit Giethoorn and see the thatched farms on the many peat islands. Take a boat trip on the canals of this Dutch Venice.Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Holland even more.

You will go on a private day trip to Amersfoort by train, discover medievel town of Amersfoort and see the impressive Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren, visit the Mondriaan House. Enjoy a beer in the De Drie Ringen city brewery, visit local favorite spots, popular market and try local cuisine. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Holland even more.

You will go on a private day trip to Leiden, the atmospheric university city of Leiden with its countless beautiful museums, canals, and ‘hofjes’ or inner courtyards, Discover the restaurants, squares and terraces in Leiden.There are terrace ships in the canals in the center, making your meal and drinks even more special. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Holland even more.

The maritime city of Rotterdam is one of the Netherlands most visited cities and it’s easy to visit on a day trip from Amsterdam. This private full-day tour includes round-trip transport by train, a private guide, and a tailor-made itinerary, so you can admire landmarks such as the Cube Houses and the Town Hall; browse the stalls at Rotterdam Market; or explore the atmospheric Old Harbor.