Amsterdam

Amsterdam for Foodies: Small Group Food Tour of Jordan District

Explore one of Amsterdam’s creative centres on a small group walking food tour of the Jordaan district. On your small group food tour, you will: Enjoy ten tastings throughout the Jordaan district; Explore beer gardens and historic cafes along the canals, Taste the 400‐year‐old Café Papeneiland's famous Dutch Apple Pie; Try several Dutch dishes which have been influenced by the cultures of the former colonies, including Suriname and Indonesia; Explore small backstreets and hidden gems, discovering some of the city's best food at local places; Taste mouth‐watering stroopwafels and traditional gouda; Uncover the district’s unconventional history, while escaping the throngs of tourists who rarely visit the area.  The beautiful Jordaan District, traditionally a rather poor neighbourhood, attracted amazing artists and poets, including Rembrandt and the famous 17th‐century Dutch writer Joost van den Vondel. Now it is a bustling centre of creativity, full of young artists, entrepreneurs and trendy students taking their coffee in the myriad of trendy cafes and restaurants. On your small group walking food tour of the Jordaan District, you’ll step out of the world of tourism and into an oft‐undiscovered neighbourhood, rich with over four hundred years of history and filled with amazing culinary treats. Be sure to come on this tour hungry, and we promise you will leave full!

Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam History semi‐private tour

For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture – and who is really? You'll explore its rich and vibrant past on this popular combo tour. It’s the perfect way to mix culture, history, and sightseeing while spending the day with a vibrant young guide. Your semi‐private tour will include a visit to the Rijksmuseum followed by a historic walking tour of the city center. Groups will not exceed 8 people, so personal attention is guaranteed!Begin at Holland’s answer to the Louvre, called the Rijksmuseum. Explore Dutch history through a selection over 8000 objects on display. Discuss familiar names like Rembrandt as well as lesser known items like 17th‐century dollhouses. Understand the meaning behind Vermeer’s “The Milkmaid” and marvel at the expansive 19th‐century library. At the end of the tour, you’ll have a good overview of the museum’s collection and you may even know how to pronounce its name correctly.After a break for lunch, move outdoors and orient yourself to Amsterdam with an introduction to its history and learn how a small 12th‐century fishing village with a simple dam became one of the most popular capital cities in the world. Follow your guide crisscrossing the iconic canals and bridges while peeking into its quiet courtyards, offering a postcard image of the city. Discover its leaning houses and other landmarks while learning how to navigate the oftentimes tricky streets of the city center.

Skip‐the‐Line Keukenhof Ticket with Transfer

Enter a world of spring flowers with priority admission and return transport to the Keukenhof Garden from Amsterdam. Travel to this world‐famous garden! Absorb the scented carpets of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils, and visit the pavilions to view displays of flowers, flowering bulbs, and flower‐arranging.Enjoy a tour where you can learn about Dutch culture and Keukenhof. In the end, at the park, you'll have free time to explore the flowers by yourself.