The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in South Holland Province, The Netherlands

April 4, 2022 Vergie Nakamoto

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. Leiden Ancient and Medieval History: Private Tour with Art Historian

Catharinabrug, 2312 GD Leiden, Netherlands Drs. Kees Kaldenbach - VIP Private Art Day Tours
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During your 3 hour tour led by an art historian guide, you will walk in Leiden and at the end visit the inner courtyard of the RMO National Antiquities Museum, see the full size Egyptian temple and then proceed to the exhibition spaces: Egyptian, Roman, Dutch objects of world class. First, take a walk in town and see the hidden man-made mound with a fortress. You may also enter one of the largest churches and according to your taste, visit the botanical garden.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Private tour, Fully narrated tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Museum ticket

Reviewed By Miriam B

We had a wonderful private tour of the Mauritshuis museum highlights and tour of The Hague with Dr. Kees, very informative and interesting.

2. Private day trip to Delft and The Hague

Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam
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Get picked up at your hotel and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you around. Visit the famous city Delft that is home to the Blue pottery and is one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands. Then go to The Hague, the political center of the Netherlands. The city of Delft lies between Rotterdam and The Hague, its an old town with beautiful and memorable sights, such as the 19th-century restored City Hall and the New Church, where Willem van Oranje, one of The Netherlands most famous historical figures, lies buried. Then head over to The Hague, where you will discover the famous buildings known as 'Binnenhof and ridderzaal' (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights). Then head over to the Old City Hall and the Noordeinde Palace. After the tour the guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Private transportation, An air-conditioned vehicle, A private guide

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 Tour: Rotterdam Walking Tour Including Harbor Cruise

Plein 1940, 3011 TK Rotterdam, Netherlands Personalized private tours, discover Amsterdam
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A multi-faceted city with layers of history, Rotterdam is one of the most intriguing cities in the Netherlands. This customizable private walking tour reveals Rotterdam’s true character, from its reconstruction after World War II to its busy cargo port, the largest in the world. Admire the city’s modern architecture, like the eye-catching Cubic Houses, against aging buildings that survived the war, like the old town hall. Stroll around the Old Harbor (Oude Haven), see Rotterdam Central Station, Markthal Rotterdam, Kunsthal museum and the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and end with a relaxing cruise along Rotterdam Harbor.

Inclusions: Private guide with commentary in your preferred language, 75-minute Rotterdam Harbor cruise, Hotel pickup when the hotel is in the city center

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off when the hotel is no in the city center, Gratuities

Reviewed By Leeanne C

An absolute must. Our tour guide Hemelinde was brilliant and extremely accommodating. There was a confusion as to the meeting point however she rearranged her schedule to fit us in later in the day . Extremely informative and knowledgeable. Gives you good ideas of what else to do. Brilliant guide thank you

4. Private Tour: The Hague Walking Tour Including Peace Palace Visitors Center

Station Den Haag Centraal, Kon. Julianaplein 10, 2595 AA Den Haag, Netherlands Personalized private tours, discover Amsterdam
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The seat of the Dutch government, The Hague is filled with many important sites that are best explored by foot. This private walking tour shows you highlights including Noordeinde Palace, the Tower of Rutte, Square 1813, the Prison Gate Museum, City Hall and the Parliament buildings around the Binnenhof, the cultural heart of the city established in the 13th century. End with a visit to the Peace Palace visitors center.

Inclusions: Private guide with commentary in your preferred language, Audio-guide tour in Peace Palace in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Italian and German

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Prison Gate Museum entrance ticket

Reviewed By Leeanne C

An absolute must. Our tour guide Hemelinde was brilliant and extremely accommodating. There was a confusion as to the meeting point however she rearranged her schedule to fit us in later in the day . Extremely informative and knowledgeable. Gives you good ideas of what else to do. Brilliant guide thank you

5. Private day trip to Rotterdam and Dutch windmills

Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam

In this 8-hour private tour you will discover all about Rotterdam, the second largest city in The Netherlands, and see the windmills at the famous fields of Kinderdijk. Get picked up at your hotel or any other location and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you around. Explore all that Rotterdam has to offer, experience its unique architecture and learn all about its culture and the history of the city. Then drive to Kinderdijk, known for its unique and iconic Windmills which are on the world heritage list of UNESCO for protected properties. The small village of Kinderdijk is one of the most famous attractions of The Netherlands and these amazing sights will surely make this day unforgettable. At the end of the day the guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Private transportation, A private guide, An air-conditioned vehicle

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!

6. Half Day Terracotta Warriors Group Tour

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Visit the UNESCO World Heritage "Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum", learn about China’s history of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with a professional guide on a half-day Xian tour. This group tour includes hotel transfer, local lunch and entrance fee.

Inclusions: Entrance fees, Hotel transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Lunch, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By austin0_12

My flight arrived an hour late so the company had to adjust my schedule but i had the best time on the layover tour including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and the Pandas at the Zoo. I was blown away by the wonderfully descriptive and interactive itinerary that was prepared and everything was fun, educational, safe, and quite reasonably priced.Jenny the guide was exceptional she touched on just enough of the important history about the places we visited and was willing to give endless photo moments i really have to put it out there. Highly recommend these guys for your layover tour it was truly a once in a lifetime experience.

7. 1 Day Xian Group Tour: Terracotta Warriors & City Wall

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During this Xian group tour, you will see remnants from the Qin Dynasty at the Terracotta Army which is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of QinShiHuang, the first Emperor of China. The program also includes Xian City Wall is the world's largest and best-preserved ancient fortress dating from the Ming Dynasty for outstanding views of the city when strolling the walls.

Inclusions: Entrance fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel transfer, English speaking guide, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By austin0_12

My flight arrived an hour late so the company had to adjust my schedule but i had the best time on the layover tour including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and the Pandas at the Zoo. I was blown away by the wonderfully descriptive and interactive itinerary that was prepared and everything was fun, educational, safe, and quite reasonably priced.Jenny the guide was exceptional she touched on just enough of the important history about the places we visited and was willing to give endless photo moments i really have to put it out there. Highly recommend these guys for your layover tour it was truly a once in a lifetime experience.

8. Xian Group Tour to Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Museum

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Discover the ancient highlights of Xian on this one-day bus tour. Spend the morning visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Warriors. Followed by a visit to the 6000-year-old Banpo Museum, the largest and best-preserved Neolithic Yangshao cultural village sites at China's Yellow River basin.

Inclusions: Entrance fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel transfer, English speaking guide, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By austin0_12

My flight arrived an hour late so the company had to adjust my schedule but i had the best time on the layover tour including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and the Pandas at the Zoo. I was blown away by the wonderfully descriptive and interactive itinerary that was prepared and everything was fun, educational, safe, and quite reasonably priced.Jenny the guide was exceptional she touched on just enough of the important history about the places we visited and was willing to give endless photo moments i really have to put it out there. Highly recommend these guys for your layover tour it was truly a once in a lifetime experience.

9. Private day trip to the Keukenhof Gardens and Giethoorn

Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam

Join a colorful tour that takes you through the outstanding flower fields of Keukenhof before you head over to the Venice of the North called Giethoorn. First your private guide will drive you to Keukenhof where you explore the gardens of Europe. With this tour we also include the entrance. Your guide will show you all the gardens like the English landscape garden, the Japanese country garden, and the historical garden. After Keukenhof your guide will drive you the next stop, Giethoorn. Once arrived, your guide will show you all the main sights of the village. Explore the many waterways, local houses and impressive Dutch countryside. Here you also join a 1-hour boat tour of the village. Experience the beautiful landscape of quiet canals, wooden bridges and Dutch homes. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: An Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, A private guide, Entrance to the Keukenhof Gardens, 1-hour boat tour at Giethoorn

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!

10. Private day trip to The Keukenhof Gardens and Kinderdijk windmills

Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam

Discover a different side of the Netherlands during this private day trip. With this tour you will explore the beautiful flower fields of Keukenhof and the windmills of Kinderdijk. First, Head over to Keukenhof where you will explore the breathtaking gardens of Europe. Each year just about seven million different bulbs are planted, ranging from tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, crocuses and lilies. Explore all the different varieties of themed gardens and admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom. Then drive to Kinderdijk, known for its unique and iconic Windmills which are on the world heritage list of UNESCO for protected properties. The small village of Kinderdijk is one of the most famous attractions of The Netherlands. While exploring Kinderdijk you will see the Dutch countryside and famous windmills. You also get the option to go inside a windmill. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: A private guide, An Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the Keukenhof Gardens, Private transportation, Entrance to Kinderdijk windmills

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!

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