Want to get away from Amsterdam for a half-day, full day, or even longer? Want to dive deeper into the rich regional culture or nature? Then scroll down for some options to consider.

Don’t see yours on this list? No worries. Since we run many custom, private tours, chances are we’ve toured others to the city or village you would like to visit. We’re happy to think along, and discuss your tour wishes and options with you.

Depending on your preferences and the most sensible routes, we can also combine a couple of them into a private multi-day excursion (read more below). Question is: Where do you want to go?

Multi-day excursions

Perhaps you want to take your time exploring the lowlands, deep dive into the Dutch & Flemish Golden Age, spend time in the stunning Wadden Islands up north, trace the footsteps of your Dutch ancestors, or visit many of the WWII sites in the country and surroundings. Whatever the reason, we can help you design the multi-day tour of your dreams.

Some sample multi-day itineraries include:

1. Amsterdam – Giethoorn – Friesland – island of Schiermonnikoog – Hindeloopen – Afsluitdijk – Bergen – Amsterdam

2. Amsterdam – The Hague – Zeeland – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels – Rotterdam – Kinderdijk – Amsterdam

3. Amsterdam – Giethoorn – Arnhem or Nijmegen – Valkenburg or Maastricht – Antwerp – Gouda – Utrecht – Amsterdam

4. Cologne, Aachen and other parts of Germany

5. We custom create yours together!

Giethoorn private tour from Amsterdam

Giethoorn is a charming 800-year-old village in the northeast of the Netherlands. It is about a 1.5 hour drive from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, making it a perfect day excursion. Often called the ‘Venice of the North’, it’s filled with beautiful canals and fairytale-like wooden bridges.

It’s enjoyable to walk in this idyllic town. But it’s even more fun to relax on a private boat tour that cruises through the canals, so you can admire the pristine scenery with its picturesque thatched-roof cottages.

We combine a trip to Giethoorn with short visits to other quaint towns along the route, such as Urk, Blokzijl, or Kampen.

If you’re up for seeing more of the Dutch countryside, why not add on one of our other popular, private Dutch Countryside tours to your trip!

Day trip to Delft from Amsterdam

This picturesque city is well-known for its ties with the Dutch Royal family and the famous painter Vermeer. Delft is also world-renowned for its Delft Blue earthenware, technical university, churches, and its lovely canals.

Your private guide will take you to the Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, where the famous Delft pottery is produced. You can see how they make the stunning Delft Blue and how they paint it. You also see an abundant exhibition with different pieces, collections, and limited editions.

You will get to know a great deal about the rich history of this city and its ancient and monumental buildings while you enjoy a relaxed walk in its fairytale-like streets.

Dive into Dutch Royal history in Delft and the Hague

During this full-day exclusive tour, you will visit the royal cities and sights of Delft and the Hague and dive into royal history.

We begin in Delft at the Royal Delft Porcelain factory that began in the 17th century, then walk to the Nieuwe Kerk where many royals are entombed, including Willem van Oranje. After a cozy lunch at a canal-side lunchroom with Dutch classics like poffertjes, we will head to the Hague where the current monarchs reside. We will stroll through the city center along the King’s working palace, Paleis Noordeinde and royal gardens.

During our walk, we will sample treats of the royal suppliers, such as the Haagse Hopjes en freshly made stroopwafels.

Based on your wishes, we can either enjoy a tour of the Mauritshuis from 17th century Prins Maurits, or of the permanent Esscher exhibit in the Paleis Lange Voorhout, the former living and working palace of Queen Emma.

The tour ends with some elegant bubbles to cheer on our monarchs.

Rotterdam tour from Amsterdam

The second biggest city in the country has the biggest port in Europe and has quite the metropolitan vibe, in comparison to Amsterdam.

And because of its unusual architecture, Rotterdam is a Dutch gem that definitely deserves a visit. During our day tour, you will be surprised by the surreal bright yellow Cube Houses and De Rotterdam complex’s stacked glass towers. The architectural thrill extends to other projects such as the swan-shaped Erasmus Bridge and the red Willemsbrug bridge.

If you are into culture, the Museumpark is waiting for you with six different museums and galleries - there are plenty of things to see and do in Rotterdam! You can also see the country’s largest artwork in the Markthal while you enjoy a well-deserved drink.

Want to know more about what you can do in Rotterdam and the surrounding area, just get in touch.

Did you know? It is also very easy to head to one of the main Belgium cities like Antwerp and Brussels, where you can enjoy a great tour with a local there that we can organize for you too.

Day trip to Haarlem from Amsterdam

Often thought of as the little sister of Amsterdam, Haarlem has much to offer travelers who want to escape the ‘city’ for a smaller, quainter place with a rich history.

Haarlem dates back to pre-medieval times. With its ancient buildings, cobbled streets, and winding waterways, it’s one of the most photogenic places in the country. Our excellent guides will make sure that you enjoy that stroll back in time.

Top sights in Haarlem include the Grote Markt, the St. Bavo church, the Frans Hals museum and Teylers museum, old city gates, and much more!

This private tour is a 2-hour walking tour of the city and you can add an hour or more time to visit inside one or both of the museums if you wish.

Planning to visit in the Spring between March and May? Then why not combine a visit to Haarlem with a visit to the stunning Keukenhof gardens?

Toms Travel Tours can organize private multi-day tours to all five inhabited Wadden islands. Visiting the island culture in the North of The Netherlands is a unique experience, it’s incredible!

Multi-day trips to Wadden Islands

On one side of the islands lies the North Sea, and on the other side the Wadden Sea. This very shallow sea consists of various sand- and mudflats crossed by channels. As a result of tidal movement, these sandflats are submerged at high tides. At low tide, however, it becomes exposed. It's such an extraordinary ecosystem and famous for its biological diversity that it's listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We can even go mudwalking to the island!

Private day tour to Texel

Texel is the closest Wadden Island to the Dutch mainland. This is an exceptional day tour to one of the most stunning locations in The Netherlands. This day trip will start with a pickup in Amsterdam and a ferry to Texel. It will combine sightseeing in mainland, boat rides, cycling or walking through picturesque towns, seal watching, beaches and more!

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Netherlands on our exclusive Dutch Castles and Water Defense Lines Private Day Tour from Amsterdam. As you embark on this enchanting journey, you'll discover the captivating stories behind majestic Dutch castles and the ingenious water defense lines that were built to protect the land and its people centuries ago. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with stunning landscapes, fascinating tales, and a glimpse into the Netherlands' unique architectural and engineering heritage.

Your knowledgeable & fun private guide will pick you up at your hotel and you will set out in your private vehicle for the day to Muiderslot Castle.* Muiderslot is a beautiful and very well-preserved medieval castle, often referred to as the Amsterdam Castle given its nearby location to the city. You can uncover the castle's secrets with various theme-guided tours, exploring the art collection, lush greenery, and the fascinating stories of Count Floris V and poet P.C. Hooft.

After this, you will head to De Haar Castle (Kasteel de Haar). This impressive Dutch castle is the largest, and as soon as you step in, you will dive into the opulence of its former residents, Baron Etienne van Zuylen and Baroness Hélène de Rothschild. The Rothschild family paid for the extensive and very expensive renovation at the end of the 19th century. This is where the European jetset has been gathering for private parties throughout the last two centuries, and even today! 

When finished exploring the castle, we will set out to Naarden for a late lunch in a cozy restaurant surrounded by art & boutique shops. Naarden is a charming and important fortified city home to the UNESCO heritage site of the Dutch Water Defense Lines (De Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie). These water defenses form our largest national heritage site. 

We will walk around the restored fortress walls, and get to know the ins and outs of the city and moat. In the summer, we can enjoy a canal cruise here.

*On request, we can visit Slot Zuylen or Kasteel Groeneveld instead of Muiderslot.