Amsterdam is a very popular location and is the capital of Netherlands. Amsterdam is known for many things amongst which are its massive canal system, the artistic heritage, and many other legacies of the 17th century Golden Age. Amsterdam is widely visited by numerous tourists around the world for its many tourist attractions.
A vacation to Amsterdam or any of its neighboring cities is sure to keep you thrilled while offering you the best of experience during your stay. A variety of world-famous museums are situated here in Amsterdam so you can be sure to feed your eyes with lots of beauties. This article is written in order to help you during your weekend day tour from Amsterdam to many other tourist locations around the country and also show you details about various destinations such as highlights and prices so you can have the best of times. Below are a list of the various day trips you can take from Amsterdam to have a spoil time:
Overview
You might have heard several of your friends or tourists around the world visiting Keukenhof for a vacation and you begin to wonder why, well, there are endless reasons behind it. Keukenhof is a mind-blowing spot for tourist which is liked by so many for its beauty. If you one with much love for flowers then you just might end up staying beyond your allotted vacation time in this place as it is a floral haven.
The Keukenhof garden is one of the most visited in Holland and is known as the garden of Europe which is the world’s largest flower garden situated in Lisse, South Holland, and Netherlands. The best time to go to Keukenhof garden is from March to May and also open on Easter, Liberation day and kingsday. A free wifi is available around the park to allow you to surf the net and upload your memorable pictures, there are lockers to store luggage and the use of wheelchairs is allowed and free of charge. You can bring in your dogs but you have to put them on a leash.
If you want to enjoy the serenity of Keukenhof, you should visit before 10.30am and after 16.00pm. The serenity and lightening allow you to take beautiful pictures in the garden.
Reviews: 4.1 (
Duration: 5 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 4.4 (211 reviews)
Duration: 5.5 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 4.5 (619 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Highlights
Reviews: 4.5 (491 reviews)
Duration: 5 hours
Highlights
Overview
Whether you visit Zaanse Schans by a guided day trip with a tourist or on your own, you can be assured to have a fun time especially if you are going with family. Once you see the large windmills then you can know you’ve gotten there. There are numerous things to do on your visit. The town of Zaanse Schans is filled with diverse Dutch handicrafts and very rich in culture. There are so many windmills you can visit during your stay and only 13 windmills left out of the over 1000 windmills along the river.
The Zaanse- Schans attracts up to a million visitors every year and is undoubtedly one of Netherlands best attraction centers. The outdoor portion of the Zaanse can be viewed without payment, but the indoor is price attached.
The Zaanse-Schans comprises of historic windmills and distinctive green wooden houses. The museum has the costume of various regions, model windmills, Dutch crafts and chocolate making interactive sessions. The Zaanse museum gives an insight on how the 18th and 19th century in the Zaanse community looked like. The farmsteads, the paths, the warehouses, fields, and the ditches. It educates on how far the Netherlands past industrial system has evolved. A day out in the Zaanse-Schans is fun and educational.
Reviews: 4.8 (65 reviews)
Duration: 5 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 4.3 (498 reviews
Duration: 3 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 3.0 (1 review)
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Overview
Rotterdam is the second largest city in Netherlands. The numerous visits to Rotterdam by tourists have only amazing stories on the lips of the tourists as they always wish for another visit. When it comes to architecture, they have championed architecture for quite a well and their architectural works are simply amazing and a beauty to behold.
There are so many interesting spots to visit in Rotterdam; some are for free while some are paid for. Basically, there are some free things to do in Rotterdam, which includes visiting the Markthai which is a cool place for free sightseeing of crazy architectural works. People actually live there and they sell amazing foods. You can also Visit the cube houses which are made up of cubes and has a museum inside. You can freely tour in the cube house. The Het Park is a particular spot preferred by many as it has lots of green space, trees, and lake. There are adorable animals there and Het Park is a really quiet place. The Rotterdam central is surrounded by nice architectural skyscrapers with 3D paintings and a giant screen inside.
Some other spots you can visit are The Museum Boymans –Van Beuningen: this is a very important art center in Rotterdam, with various collections of sculptures, paintings, and decorations; Kinderdijks Windmills; Coolsingel; Boat tours of the Europoort and the Royal Zoo
Duration: 8 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Duration: 7 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 4.5 (600 reviews)
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Overview
From the sunset to the tranquility of this place alongside the cool sound of the wave and the beautiful view of the numerous boats at the shore are sure to make your stay in Marken an adorable and fun one.
Marken is a Dutch village which is a cool tourist center. Most tourists come in here to see and learn the cultures on the island. There are wooden houses on the waterfront, colorful fishing boats and traditional costumes. The wooden houses are the key attraction as they are held high as a national heritage. There is also the Paard Van Marken (horse of Marken) which is another pivotal national heritage. The horse of Marken is a 19th century building which is not open to the public.
Tourists can also visit the Marken Museum which is also a national heritage in Marken. It is a traditional house that exhibits a collection of various traditional clothing and the history of the Marken village. Another tourist center in Marken is the Kijkhuisje which houses a small museum and a souvenir shop. Also, in the Klompenmarkerij, there is always an ongoing workshop teaching tourists how to make traditional shoes. Houses were built in Marken on the “werven” which is regarded as an artificial knoll to avoid wet feet in the seventeenth century. You can never go wrong with a visit to Marken.
Reviews: 4.7 (12 reviews)
Duration: 8 hours
Highlights
Reviews:
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Reviews: 4.6 (2613 reviews)
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Overview
The Bruges is another amazing vacation location that is sure to keep you intrigued. It is called by some as the Open-air museum. This city is truly a beauty with its vibrant atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. It is listed as UNESCO cultural heritage. Bruges is crowded with numerous masterpieces and so much beauty. There are cool places to visit and nice foods to explore in Bruges. Bruges is like a fairytale village filled with cobbles stone streets and canals, historic churches and buildings, great food. Bruges is like the center of Belgium.
Tourist activities and centers include: The bike tour by carriage –This leaves tourists with a great opportunity to go round the town to have a massive sightseeing tour; The world war 1 battlefield tour –most of the ornaments and war defects are still found here; The Medieval tour: Bruges is filled with gorgeous and medieval looking buildings . A prominent place here is the “Gothic Square” where there are wonderful architectural designs; Historium: this is where old Belgian beers are sold; A visit to the Bruges market to buy and taste the Belgian fries and chocolate.
The beach is another experience of its own. Who says Bruges doesn’t have a nightlife? The nightlife in Bruges is irresistible. Bruges is a must-visit location for tourists.
Reviews: 4.9 (13 reviews)
Duration: 12 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 4.4 (25 reviews)
Duration: 12 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 4.2(193 reviews)
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Overview
Brussels is the capital of Belgium. Brussels to Amsterdam is notably close as it is a two-hour train ride. On a vacation visit to Brussels, the Grand Place is definitely going to be a nice spot to begin as it simply a masterpiece. The Grand Place is one of the most beautiful squares in the whole of Europe and surrounded by many exquisite buildings.
There are interesting tourist activities to be done in Brussels if you visit. You can go to the Brussels waffle workshop to learn how to make Belgian waffles. Also, there is a Belgian chocolate workshop; You can go for a beer and chocolate tasting tour. The waffle and chocolate in this region are one of the best you will come across and for all the food lovers, you will never get enough. There is also a fun bike ride in Brussels. You bike and drink simultaneously; A visit to the Brussels town hall, fine arts museum of Belgium, the MIM of Brussels.
Nightlife is very essential when in Brussels. You can join the pub crawl crowd and have a unique experience. You can check out the historic buildings in Brussels that remind and educates you of Belgian history. While in Brussels, the numerous activities to carry out will keep you roped in and you just might be able to do only but a little.
Reviews: 4.0 (24 reviews)
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Reviews: 4.7 (211 reviews)
Duration: 10 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 4.0 (336 reviews)
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Overview
Giethoorn is referred to as the “Venice” of Netherlands. It is a village filled mostly with water located in the province of Overijssel. Giethoorn is a very quiet place and most transports around the village are done by water over canals. And this creates a distinctive feature. Giethoorn has over 180 bridges that connect the streets and houses in the village. Giethoorn is filled with lakes, forest and also reed beds and has quite a number of tangible farms.
When it comes to gastronomic enjoyment then you can boldly beat your chest as Giethoorn is sure to provide with some of the best meals through their various excellent restaurants. There are various interesting places in Gierthoorn to visit and eat; You can go to the grand café fanfare to eat lunch and explore the outside of the village.
You can explore the canals in the village by renting small electric boats and as well take memorable pictures in the course of the canal tour; You can visit the Rondvaart Zuideinde on a boat tour in Giethoorn; A visit to numerous farmhouses to have a taste of the village life. A time out in Giethoorn is going to help you relax your nerves from all the hustle and bustle from your regular life.
Reviews: 4.8 (214 reviews)
Duration: 9 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Duration: 8 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 5.0 (7 reviews)
Duration: 9 hours
Highlights
Reviews: 4.7 (120 reviews)
Duration: 9 hours
Highlights
Overview
Kinderdijk is a village located in the south of Amsterdam. It is a popular attraction center for tourists due to its large windmill collection. It is a UNESCO heritage site. The easiest way to travel to kinderdijk is by car and the time rate is two hours. You can also travel with a public transport, but it is normally slow and tiring.
Kinderdijk is filled with windmills totaling about 19, built in 1740. Bike rides are a popular way of exploring windmills and its surroundings. In kinderdijk, there are tourist attraction centers like pumping stations, windmills, dike, basins. The windmills in kinderdijk were erected to help drain the polders which have been a constant flood victim. The windmills actually define the struggles of the Dutch. This location is rich with Dutch history and very entertaining as well.
In kinderdijk, you can visit the grand café Buena Vista; You can visit the windmill 2 which is the 17th-century windmill in kinderdijk; Attend special festivals in the kinderdijk market; You can go on a dinner cruise; Bike ride and sightseeing.
Reviews: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Duration: 9 hours
Highlights
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Duration: 8 hours
Highlights
Overview
Going from Amsterdam to the muiderslot castle is an easy journey. The Muiderslot castle is located at the mouth of the river Vecht in the Ijsselmeer( formerly known as Zuiderzee) and dates back to 1280. The Castle was built by Count Floris V when he captured a small area in the sea of Utrecht. The Muiderslot castle is a historic spot and it is really magnificent.
The Muiderslot castle is presently regarded as a national museum. The inside of the castle has been made to look the same way it was in the 17th century. The castle comprises of ancient kitchens, rooms, arms, and armor. The castle can be toured by the general public. You will be intrigued at how preserved and maintained the castle is.
You can take a walk around the castle –the walks are short but definitely fun and you are sure to enjoy it whether you are in a group or alone. The museum’s opening hour varies throughout the year; April-October 10am-5pm during the week and 12pm until 5pm on the weekend; Febuary15-March 2, 12pm until 5pm, Monday through Sunday; December 21- January 5, 12pm until 5pm, Monday through Sunday. The Muiderslot castle closes from November 1st to December 21st . it also closes from January 6th to March 31st and also from December 25th, 30th and January 1st.
Reviews: 5.0 (1 review)
Duration: 6 hours
Highlights
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Duration: 6 hours
Highlights
Overview
Tourists that want to travel this route have to board a train at the Amsterdam central station. The time-frequency is about 34 minutes from Amsterdam to Alkmaar. If you are a lover of Cheese then this is definitely one of the best cheese spots you will ever be to.
The Alkmaar cheese market is the most famous cheese market in Holland. The cheese sales are normally every Friday morning between 10am to 12.30pm. It starts in the month of April and ends at the beginning of September. The Alkmaar cheese market is an interesting place for tourists as they are entertained and served by cheese carriers. The cheese market is surrounded by an art and craft market where Dutch poffertjes, herring, farm cheese, clog makers, and craft stalls are sold. The market is opened by a political figure who is regarded as a guest of honor.
Most tourists come to the Alkmaar market to inspect and taste the cheese and to take pictures. In the Alkmaar cheese market, you can be sure to have a wide variety of Dutch cheeses. The cheese is normally weighed before it is paid for and taken away by the cheese carriers.
Reviews: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Reviews: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Duration: 2 hours
Highlights
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Highlights
Amsterdam Public Transport Ticket
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum and Canal Cruise Combi Ticket
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Anne Frank Walking Tour and Jewish Quarter
Van Gogh Museum Skip-the-Line Tour
Amsterdam Favourite Food Tour for up to 8 Guests
Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with 4-Course Dinner and Drinks
