Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in South Holland Province, The Netherlands

April 9, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Encompassing two of the Netherlands’ three largest cities (Rotterdam and The Hague), Zuid-Holland (South Holland) is also home to important towns like Leiden, Gouda and Delft. And many lovely smaller towns dot the gorgeous green landscape. Alphen aan den Rijn has several interesting attractions, including Dutch history theme park Archeon. Picturesque Kinderdijk, birthplace of the legend of the Cat and the Cradle, also has many windmills that together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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1. Holland Spectacle (Keukenhof Tulips Garden & Giethoorn)

Hotel ibis Amsterdam Centre, Stationsplein 49, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands XALAM TOURS & TRAVELS
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

A unique combination of one tour package that will take you to the top of your imagination that you have never experienced before. Two neatly and beautifully packaged destinations that you will never find from other tour operators in Europe.

Inclusions: Full day trip from Amsterdam, Transport in car / minivan / coach, Canal cruise ticket in Giethoorn, Entry/Admission - Keukenhof (Tulips/ Flowers Garden)

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By Storyteller659430

If you are nature lover and want to spend some times in quietly you can visit this tiny but superb place.

2. Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Tour

Kon. Wilhelmina Boulevard 34, 2202 GW Noordwijk, Netherlands JOLA's Schnipseljagd
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Unravel the hidden trail via your mobile and discover the most beautiful places of Noordwijk & Noordwjk Binnen! To find the answers, you have to take a closer look at your surroundings. Study statues, artworks, buildings and more! Discover the seaside while walking the boulevard and learn more about the local beachlife and fishery-culture. Enjoy the old fishermen’s houses, find out more about the bulbflower history and walk through the romantic streets of Noordwijk Binnen with lindentrees everywhere! Play with one team, or compete against each other. For the best experience, we recommend to play the Schnipseljagd with 1-5 players per team. The Schnipseljagd is a selfguided tour. You can order the Schnipseljagd easily in the shop on our website. Within a few minutes, you can start playing on your mobile phone. When you order the Schnipseljagd via Tripadvisor/Viator we will send you a text-message with a 100% discount couponcode, so you can order your Schnipseljagd in our webshop.

Inclusions: Urban city game via your mobile phone

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3. Maastricht Highlights & Industrial Heritage Tour

Boschstraat 9, 6211 JW Maastricht, Netherlands Maastricht Promotion
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Our private tours are enjoyable, but also safe. Group and private tours with Maastricht highlights and Sphinxkwartier / Frontenpark (for family or couples, 1.5 mtr rule, at 10.30 or 2.30 pm - time flexible on request -, booking possible up to 3 hours before the start, language NL / DE / ENG ; also book for June / July etc. - refundable -). Experience Maastricht highlights in combination with industrial heritage. We visit the highlights but also the old industrial Sphinxkwartier including (partly) Frontenpark. It is a mix of industrial past (ceramic industry), fortification past (1680 - 1870), pure nature, everything completely renovated. A tour of 2 hours gives a good impression of the Maastricht highlights together with this new dynamic industrial quarter in Maastricht. Custom tours for seniors on request. Coffee break, lunch, dinner possible, Suitable for families, friends, clubs, associations, disputes, architects etc.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By 388pranavs

Great experience. Lots of nice places visited. Rene was very enthusiastic and knew a lot about the significance of the places. Would recommend this tour to anyone who likes to learn more about the place

4. Maastricht Sightseeing City Walk

Theater aan het Vrijthof, Vrijthof 47, 6211 LE Maastricht, Netherlands Maastricht Promotion
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Safe and pleasant privat tour. Pricing per 'group' (family or couple, 1,5 mtr rule, language NL / DE / ENG, start 10.30 or 14.30 h - flexible in time on request -, booking possible up to 3 h. Before start; also bookings for June etc. - refundable -). Be my guest in Maastricht, the most southern city of the Netherlands. I show you the beauty and history of Maastricht and how pleasant live is in this city. The spirit in Maastricht (the city of André Rieu) is amazing. The history of the town is 2000 years old and you will experience that, but also the modern twist and lively atmosphere nowadays with the university, excellent café's and restaurants, the river Maas and Jeker, the churches, town hall, fortifications and industrial heritage.

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Reviewed By 388pranavs

Great experience. Lots of nice places visited. Rene was very enthusiastic and knew a lot about the significance of the places. Would recommend this tour to anyone who likes to learn more about the place

5. Maastricht Heritage and Nature Tour

Sint Bernardusstraat 37C, 6211 HK Maastricht, Netherlands Maastricht Promotion
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Pleasant and safe tours in languages NL/DE/ENG at 10.30 or 14.30 h. or time-flexible on request ( family or couple, 1,5 mtr. rule - covid-19 - , booking possible up to 3 h. before start). The tour starts at Helpoort, the oldest preserved city gate in the country ( anno 1229 ). We will explore the streets and parks along the old city wall and see parts from the attractive Jeker quarter including a water mill. Partly we walk over the old wall. Then we go to St. Pieters mountain and see the fortress. A nice walk over the mountain brings us to excellent viewpoints : dreamy Jekerdal, the oehoe owl-valley and the spectacular viewing platform limestone quarry/canyon ( also finish Pietertrail ). With a interval at Hoeve Lichtenberg viewpoint and the Slavante terrace & vineyard we walk along the Maria cave and André Rieu castle back to town. The walk is a mix of heritage and nature. You can customize the tour with a walk through the limestone quarry ( extra 50 min. ).

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Reviewed By Cosmopolitan115049

Rene who was born and grew up in Maastricht was very nice and knowledgeable with good English. Highly recommended.

6. Drive it yourself electric Tulip and Flower Fields GPS audio tour

Meer en Duin 36, 2163 HC Lisse, Netherlands Renzy
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Experience the enchanting and iconic tulip fields off the beaten track and up close! Enjoy a drive it yourself and eco-friendly trip through the famous Flower Bulb region with the Tulip Tour of Renzy. Take in the colors and the smells, and stop as often as you want for a selfie among the tulip and flower fields. You drive, in the tough, open-cab Twizy, a twenty-kilometre rout among the colourful tulip and flower fields and to an authentic tulip farm. The onboard audio guide tells you all the ins and outs about the area and shares cool tulip facts. Cruise on country roads through the flowering tulips and park your Twizy beside the road to admire the sea of flowers up close. Driving a Renault Twizy is super easy and fun: on the road you attract a lot of attention! The Twizy is 100% electric and gentle on your ears. Renzy's tip: Experience the sunset and tulip fields all by yourself and no crowds when you book an evening tour from 7pm – 9pm. (sunset around 8.30pm).

Inclusions: A fully charged electric Renault Twizy suitable for 2 people. , GPS navigation in English and German with a 22 km fixed route through the Flower Bulb Region, A fixed route along the tulip and flower fields and to a flower bulb nursery, Audio guide in English, German and Dutch with all ins and outs about the area and cool tulip facts, Including enough time to stop and admire & photograph the flowers up close

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Reviewed By Chris L

A fun trip despite the drizzle and a great way to see the flower fields and get off the beaten track. Easily able to make frequent stops to have a closer look or take photos. Plenty of time to go at your own pace. I'll be booking other trips in the spring. Highly recommended. I didn't try the back seat but not entirely convinced how good a ride an adult will have there, and you'd need to be fit and able to easily get in and out of a confined space.

7. Historical Royal Walking Tour in The Hague

Statue of William of Orange, CS, Plein 0, 2511 CL Den Haag, Netherlands Luuk Beekman
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I am going to take u back in time, where The Hague was founded. What is the history of the Netherlands, and what role did The Hague have in the history. How did the Dutch royal family came to power and what role do they play in current Holland. These and other stories will be told during the walking tour. The Hague is beautifull and rich in history. A lot of the landmarks are still here. With a guided walking tour u not only know the story behind the buildings but also what the function is today. History of The Hague is Dutch history and I would love to tell u all about it. We walk with small or private groups to have some interaction and flexibilty in the tour. I like to adjust the tour according to the group. I also arrange water and some snacks to have a great morning or afternoon.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, A local guide who is going to tell u everything about The Hague!

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8. Drive it yourself electric History and Castle GPS audio tour

Meer en Duin 36, 2163 HC Lisse, Netherlands Renzy
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Discover some of this regions most beautiful castles and luxurious estates with Renzy.nl. The region of South-Holland has a rich history and this has resulted in several beautiful castles, churches and luxurious estates. Usually they are hidden, but with this drive it yourself GPS audio tour you can discover some of them! In a 100% electric and eco-friendly 2-person Renault Twizy, with GPS navigation and audio guide, you can explore a number of historical sights and buildings at your own pace. The unique open design of our Renault Twizies give you a sense of freedom. You feel, smell and experience where you drive. The Twizy is mainly driven on country roads where you also drive a normal car. Driving a Renault Twizy is super easy and fun: on the road you attract a lot of attention! We can handle groups up to 8 people, 4 cars available per timeslot.

Inclusions: A fully charged electric Renault Twizy suitable for 2 people, GPS navigation in English, German and with a 39 km fixed route through the famous bulb region, A fixed GPS route with stops along sveral historical sights and buildings , Audio guide available in Dutch, English and German with all ins and outs about the historical sights, The history and castletour takes about 3 hours, with enough time to see the sights up close

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Reviewed By mdbennett

I booked the tour, renting a electric car to see the beautiful flowers of Keukenhof. Unfortunately, due to Covid the park was closed and I was not able to visit. The Netherlands is/was closed to all tourists. I asked for a refund and was denied. They said they are not affiliated with the park and would not refund the paid even though it would have been impossible for me to use their services/electric cars.

9. Tulips and Windmills in a Very Small Group from Amsterdam

Prins Hendrikkade 69, 1012 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands Zaan Tours
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Travel in a small group, 8 guests maximum, to ensure personal attention from your guide at Zaanse Schans and your driver. You will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a demonstration of clog making, a cheese farm for an explanation of cheese making and a working Industrial windmill. Before arriving at Keukenhof flower gardens, you will enjoy a typical Dutch pancake lunch (a pancake and drinks of your choice) at a local restaurant. At Keukenhof, skip the line and walk straight through the entrance as entrance tickets are given to you by the driver. Afterwards, you will be brought back to Amsterdam.

Inclusions: Enjoy a typical Dutch pancake lunch (pancake and a drink of your choice), Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By natalieanillo

Fantastic experience! My favorite thing I did while visiting Amsterdam. The guide is from the area near Zaanse Schans and is so knowledgeable about it. You visit a lot of local shops - cheese tasting, clog making demonstration, chocolate production, and inside a windmill. I gained so much more than I would’ve by coming to Zaanse Schans on my own - and honestly, it’s so gorgeous that going there while in the area is a must!

10. Rotterdam Private Tour: Old Town & Harbor Exploration Game With Puzzles

Rotterdam Centraal, Stationsplein 2, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands Questo Rotterdam Walking Tours & City Games
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Embark on a quest around Rotterdam by solving clues playing the role of a secret agent trying to uncover a group of spies, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Old Harbor, the Cubic Houses, Museum of Rotterdam, and more. + Visit the Cubic Houses, among the most fascinating houses in Europe + Find a unique chess museum + Learn the real story of Rotterdam during WW2 Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. After you buy the quest, you will receive an access code that you can use in the app. It will take you from 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, you can finish it at your own pace. You won’t need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point and you’re ready to go on a city exploration adventure. Start and stop whenever you want.

Inclusions: Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later, This tour is always available. We are open 24/7, every day of the week., This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds., Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game

Exclusions: A physical tour guide

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