Things to do in Utrecht Province, The Netherlands: The Best Day Trips from

Wine & Cheese Tasting - Tour from Amsterdam 'Taste the Netherlands!' - Farm made Gouda Cheese. - Fresh baked bread from windmill flower. - Visit Dutch vineyard and try the wines. Experience the Dutch Culture and lifestyle: Simple, Pure, Quality and Variety.

Inclusions: Private Tour (country side of Holland), Professional local driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Tastings: Cheese, Bread, Wine

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities, Lunch

Private tour: Vecht River Tour and Cruise including multi-course Dinner, High tea or Lunch You will discover through a private guided tour, by car and by classic open-topped boat, the wonderful scenery of the Vecht River, considered as one of the most beautiful rivers of the Netherlands. The knowledgeable guide/skipper takes you through a varied river landscape, through historical villages with old drawbridges, traditional windmills, and the many beautiful 17th-century river estates of the wealthy merchants from Amsterdam. With the Day- or Afternoon tour, you can make a stop to visit one of the museums or windmills, or to do a guided tour with Slot Zuylen. And on the way, you will also enjoy a delicious multi-course Dinner, High tea or Lunch of your choice at a great local restaurant with a terrace along the river. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Amsterdam (or Utrecht) for a seamless tour.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amsterdam or Utrecht, Private tour and sightseeing cruise, Beverages and light refreshments, Multi-course Dinner, High tea or Lunch at a restaurant with a terrace along the river

Exclusions: Any entrance fees if applicable, Gratuities

Personalised and off the beaten track tours. Hidden pearls of the Netherlands. All ages and nationalities. History, culture, art, sustainebility, architecture, nature, local stories and more will be integrated in the tour.

Inclusions: Gidsen service.

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Get picked up at your hotel by a professional guide that will drive you around. First discover Muiderslot, this 13th-century castle is one of the oldest in The Netherlands, a true medieval castle surrounded by water with the only entrance being a lift able bridge. The building was commissioned by Count Floris V in 1280, then restored to its former glory from 1370 and named an official Rijksmuseum since 1878. The Muiderslot castle has also been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After, you will drive to Castle de Haar. Whether you visit the Haar for the park, the wonderful history, the exhibitions, the gardens or the beauty of the castle, you will find yourself in a different world. Learn about different times, different cultures, different figures. De Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands that was once privately owned by the van Zuylen family and where its descendants still reside annually. After the tour the guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Admission tickets to the castles, Private transportation, An air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Ghent, not as big as Antwerp and less touristy than Bruges. This cozy city is fairly close to the Dutch border and therefore excellent for a day trip! The train from the Netherlands to Ghent can be a time-consuming and expensive undertaking. But you don't need to hassle with trains to take a peak across the border with Belgium. Just have your own private guide from a multiple award-winning tour operator take you to the medieval city. Upon arrival in Ghent, set off on a private guided walking tour to get to know the city and learn about its radiant history and secrets. After the tour you have some personal time to explore the city. The city has some of the best things to do in Belgium. The tour ends at St Bavo’s Cathedral so that you can have a look at the world's most frequently stolen painting: 'The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb'. This painting was also featured in the movie Monuments Men. Or visit Gravensteen, shop or simply sit down and indulge yourself in the local cuisine.

Inclusions: Comfortable, corona-proof transportation from the Netherlands to Belgium and back, Pick-up and drop-off , Private, local guide for 10 to 11 hours, 75 min private guided walking tour in English, Headsets to hear the guide clearly and to maintain social distancing, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (up to you!)

Your private guide will drive directly to the Muiderslot also known as “Amsterdam castle”. Your professional and certified guide will take you around through this beautiful castle with its unique collection. He will let you learn about its impressive history and strategic importance. After the castle visit your guide will drive along the idyllic countryside beside rivers, passing country mansions, windmills and farmland in direction of Utrecht. In this graceful city your guide shows you the highlights of the city center with a walking tour, where you will get to see the highlights of Utrecht like the massive Domtoren, the unique canals, the Pope House and hidden cloisters. During the tour you will learn a lot about the interesting history of the Netherlands and that of Europe. Depending on the opening hours of The Muiderslot the tour can also start in Utrecht instead. After this journey we will be happy to drop you off at your hotel, vacation address, boat pier or Schiphol Airport.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and beverages not included

The first stop is Edam, a quaint, red-roofed village in the aptly named region of Waterland. With its rich history, Edam has more to offer than just cheese! What began as a settlement of farmers and fishermen in the 12th century, developed into a prosperous town well into the 17th century. Shipbuilding and cheese were important for this development. Upon arrival in Edam, start with a guided walking tour. After the walk you have some personal time for your own explorations or to grab a bite before traveling overland to Volendam. In Volendam, set off on a guided stroll through the quaint streets and enjoy the view of the small houses, canals and drawbridges. This fishing village has preserved centuries of tradition. Enjoy some personal time before making the transfer back to your drop-off address.

Inclusions: Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, Pick-up & drop-off in the region, Private guide for the day, Edam: 45-min live-guided walking tour in English, Volendam: 1hr- live-guided walking tour in English, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Water and apples, All taxes, commissions and handling charges

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (optional)

Spend your entire day among flowers and visit with your own private party the world famous flower auction in Aalsmeer first. The flower auction starts early in the morning but it's worth setting your alarm for. Experience the hustle and bustle of the processing floor of the flower auction hall and although nowadays a lot of trading is done online, you still see traders bidding against the auction clock. Enjoy a private tour in English from a special gallery and learn about the flower industry. After the tour you have a bit of personal time before making the transfer to Keukenhof spring flower park. Upon arrival at the tulip gardens, set off on a 30 min guided orientation stroll to get acquainted with the layout of the park. After all, it's the world's largest tulip garden! Then your guide walks sets up a meeting point for later, so you can discover the beautiful park for ~4 hours in your own pace. Wander around, explore the flower shows and marvel at millions of the flowers.

Inclusions: Private, comfortable and air-conditioned transportation, Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in (Greater) Utrecht, Private, local guide for 8 to 9 hours, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, even from a distance -works also with hearing aids, Admission Royal FloraHolland, Private guided tour of the Flower Auction in English, Skip-the-line Admission for Keukenhof Flower Park, 30 Min private guided orientation stroll in Keukenhof, All taxes, fees and handling charges , Option to customize the experience to your preferences and interests

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (optional of course!)

Kamp Amersfoort was a nazi concentration camp and originally a transit camp, but also served as a penal camp and labor camp. In the early days there were many Jewish prisoners, but Kamp Amersfoort was also used to detain political prisoners, professional criminals, Jehovah's witnesses and homophiles. Hundreds of people died in the camp and 20,200 prisoners were transported from Amersfoort to camps in Germany. Set off on a guided tour and walk with your professional and friendly guide to various monuments and the remains of the camp. Learn about the insights of this camp, the second world war and the Netherlands. The next stop is Oosterbeek, home to Villa Hartenstein that is now the Airborne Museum. The villa has a long history. In 1728 it started as an inn and in 1944 it became the headquarters of the British Airborne Troops. In the years between it served different purposes. Discover the museum and learn about the Battle of Arnhem and operation Market Garden.

Inclusions: Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, Pick-up and drop-off in the region, Professional and friendly guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Admission Camp Amersfoort, Live-guided tour of Camp Amersfoort in English, exclusive for your party, Admission Airborne Museum Villa Hartenstein, Water & apples, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (up to you)

This wonderful tour covers magnificent Dutch highlights in only one day! You will enjoy a visit of the famous city of Gouda and learn all about its world famous cheese. After visiting Gouda, your guide drives through the magnificent Dutch landscape with its ribbons of farmland into the medieval fairytale village Oudewater, known for its scary witch history. We invite you to visit (included) some interesting monuments and have a cheese experience during this tour!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch