10 Sightseeing Tours in North Holland Province That You Shouldn't Miss

May 19, 2022 Janette Largent

Mostly jutting northward from its largest city of Amsterdam and its capital of Haarlem, the Noord-Holland region has much more to offer beyond those two wonderful cities. At Muiden is the magnificent Muiderslot Castle, as if it stepped out of a fairy tale. Showing more wear but no less interesting is Brederode Castle at Santpoort. At Zaanstad is Zaanse Schans, one of Holland’s top tourist destinations and a family-friendly open air museum of windmills, traditional buildings, crafts and shops.
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1. Become a Dutch Art Piece Photo Shoot in Amsterdam

Eggertstraat, 1012 SJ Amsterdam, Netherlands Museumphoto
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On this 20-minute photo shoot tour, step back in time over 300 years and get yourself pictured as a Dutch Golden Age masterpiece. Go home with a lovely memory of your stay in Amsterdam. This tour offers you the opportunity to become the Dutch art you see. You get: 2 prints (10x15cm / 5.9x6.9in), original files by email and 1 enlargement (15x23cm / 6.9x9in).

Inclusions: Photo shoot by a professional photographer, Costumes and attributes, 2 prints (10x15cm), Email with original files (4mb), 1 enlargement (15x23)

Exclusions: Frame, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 420gabrieller

Such a cool experience, high quality and so enjoyable. He will really work with you to achieve the best quality picture.

2. Half day private tour: Amsterdam introduction in one day

Amsterdam, Centraal Station, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam
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Join this half day walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam in one day with a private guide. This tour is perfect for people that want to explore the whole city with one tour. This walking tour will cover all the main sights that Amsterdam has to offer. You will discover the Old town, The Red Light District, the city centre and the Jordaan district.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By derenl2021

Very interesting and exciting tour! Our guide, Jan, showed us all the interesting sites in Amsterdam. He shared much information and even gave us some tips to get some good food, as restaurants are still closed. Very friendly and informative! Great tour and great day!

3. Private Amsterdam Tour: Through the Eyes of van Gogh

Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam Withlocals
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On this amazing private experience, you'll get to know all about van Gogh: from the best stories of his life to his brilliant masterpieces. Hear secret stories and learn about new discoveries of his work. Bonus: don't wait in line with a skip-the-line ticket included!

Inclusions: Private local guide, Skip the line ticket

Exclusions: Hotel pick up, Food & beverages

Reviewed By simkm

Efi did a fab job of keeping 8 of us together on a walking tour of Amsterdam and showing us all the main sights and giving us some great background into the history of this amazing city. Great job Efi - definitely recommend a tour with you.

4. Self-Guided Culinary Hunt Foodsteps of Amsterdam with Tastings: Nine Streets

Prinsengracht 178h, 1016 HB Amsterdam, Netherlands 360 Amsterdam
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Step into the foodsteps of the different neighbourhoods with this exciting culinary hunt! You will find the coolest places to eat and taste something special at each food stop! We offer a variety of delicious snacks, and at each place you get a clue to find the next place. In this way you will get to know the neighborhood in a playful but tasteful way. Vegetarian options are also taken into account at almost every spot.

Inclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch

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Reviewed By Randi J

Loved this tour! Our guide was extremely easy to listen to, she knew facts upon facts about the time of the Jewish "roundup". Her heart was full of love for these people!

5. Gamified Drugs Tour (Self-Guided, Amsterdam City Centre)

Amsterdam Centraal railway station, Amsterdam Centraal, Stationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands Poppi Drugs Museum Amsterdam
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Experience this tour at any time, through the convenience of downloading the tour to your mobile phone.The tour starts and ends at Amsterdam Central Station and takes you through the Zeedijk, the Red Light District and via the Dam to the Spuistraat. Discover the city's hidden drug history: the Red Light areas, the places where overdose and murder were rife, as well as the safe spaces that people who used drugs created for themselves.

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6. Private 1.5 hour Canal Tour in Amsterdam with your Loved One

Keizersgracht 198, 1015 CZ Amsterdam, Netherlands Rederij Paping
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Would you like to relax after a busy day of sightseeing? Leave behind the chaos of the overcrowded streets and loud bicycle bells. Instead, step aboard our boat and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of Amsterdam’s magical canals! This private cruise is the ideal setting for a romantic evening. You’ll have the chance to slow down and take in views of the historic waterways by night as you travel through the UNESCO-listed Canal District and De Wallen. Imagine sipping a glass of bubbly while sailing into the sunset together. It’s all possible with our customizable itinerary. This is truly an unforgettable experience that you’re guaranteed to cherish forever.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise, Private Tour, Local certified skipper

Exclusions: Food and drinks (may be taken on-board)

Reviewed By harrisonklein

A friend who lives in Amsterdam invited my wife and me on a Rederij Paping cruise to celebrate our friend's birthday. A wonderful experience. Paap (the owner) was our captain and boy does he know the city! He gave us a number of new insights into Amsterdam history and geography without interrupting our enjoyment of the birthday celebration. We traveled on several of the smaller, more obscure canals, and he dropped us off on a canal just a block from where our friend lives so we could continue the celebration. We have been on many canal cruises and this was so much nicer and more personal than the big tour boats. Comfortable boats, nice people.

7. Private City Kickstart Tour: Amsterdam

Café the Schreiertower, Prins Hendrikkade 94-95, 1012 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam Withlocals
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Receive a warm welcome to Amsterdam on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Amsterdam to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find main attractions like Dam Square and Nieumarkt, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Amsterdam is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Reviewed By simkm

Efi did a fab job of keeping 8 of us together on a walking tour of Amsterdam and showing us all the main sights and giving us some great background into the history of this amazing city. Great job Efi - definitely recommend a tour with you.

8. Skip-the-line Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Private Guided Tour

Cobra Café, Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands Babylon Tours Amsterdam
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This 2 to 2.5 hour private guided tour of Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, will bypass the lines and you will discover the major works of art inside the world's biggest Van Gogh collection. Your personal guide walks you through such masterpieces as Sunflowers as well as lesser-known works by Van Gogh and the artists who inspired him. Your ticket is valid for the whole day, so you can follow your introduction to the great artist's life and work with further exploration of his art on your own.

Inclusions: Skip-The-Line Guided Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), All Entry Fees

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Reviewed By 686krisa

Wow. Throughout Amsterdam & Italy this tour took the cake. It was the best tour we've ever been on. Victoria was SO knowledgeable, helpful, friendly. We would do it Again and Again. It was worth every penny. We had a canal tour to take that evening & were in a hurry & she even helped us figure out how to get there. Thanks Victoria! We visited in September of 2018.

9. Sex Worker Guided Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour

Beursplein, 1012 JW Amsterdam, Netherlands RLD Amsterdam Tours
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What if your tour guide is one of the prostitutes from Amsterdam's Red Light District? Get the real story from a sex worker herself, while she guides through through the Red Light District in this 1,5 hour evening walking tour! Let the sex worker herself explain all about her job, how prostitution works in The Netherlands and share more of her own insights and experiences while you stroll down the narrowest alleys and the scenic canals of Amsterdam's Red Light District.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, A sex worker as your tour guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Drinks, Gratuities (recommended)

Reviewed By N5718SJmichelleb

Felicia was our tour guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and open to any question we had. We enjoyed the banter, the jokes and the serious information about her trade. The stroll through the district, the alleys, the view of the room and explanation of the working relationships were all beneficial in gaining a full understanding. Would highly recommend this tour.

10. Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Luxury River Boat - Small Group - from AnneFrank House

Prinsengracht 263, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands Flagship Amsterdam
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The best way of seeing historical Amsterdam is from the water. Join us on our 1 hour luxury canal tour on a small open boats. Our boats are 100% electric and quiet. Our pickup location is in Amsterdam city centre at the Anne Frank house. It can be busy so book your tickets online for a guaranteed place. Enjoy all the beauty that Amsterdam has to offer while enjoying a drink. All our boats have a bar on board where drinks can be bought. During the tour our host will tell you about the history of Amsterdam and the sights.

Inclusions: Local guide (captain/hostess), Information on Amsterdam from your local captain or hostess, Canal cruise, Blankets available, Small open luxurious boats

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By GlobeTrotting696150

Hoss was a great guide! We had so much fun and learned ado many interesting details about Amsterdam. We can highly recommend it!

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