Rotterdam: Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
1.Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
See Rotterdam’s working port, container terminals, skyline, and SS Rotterdam on a comfortable 75-minute harbor cruise.
“Lovely relaxing cruise of the docks. And some view of the city.”
Amsterdam · CITY HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING TOURS
The 15 Best City Highlights & Sightseeing Tours in Amsterdam
Good city highlights & sightseeing tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour
2.1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour
Ride Rotterdam’s amphibious Splash Bus through the city and onto the Maas River, with skyline views, lively commentary, and family-friendly fun.
“It was something totally different, and a unique way to see the port of Rotterdam, with the opportunity to sit at the front for a short while made it extra special.”
Amsterdam: Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour
3.Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour
Ride Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan courtyards, Vondelpark, and Museumplein with a local guide on this relaxed three-hour bike tour.
“Peter was such a good guide. Calm, knowledgeable and engaging. Such a lovely way to see the city and get a feel for the major sights. Even in the busy bike traffic, Peter looked after us and kept us together. We had about 12 in our cycle group. Helmets were available if we wanted. Bikes were in excellent condition. thank you peter”
Amsterdam Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour
4.Amsterdam Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour
See Amsterdam by bike in 2.5 hours, from Jordaan and Anne Frank House to the Skinny Bridge, with a local English-speaking guide.
“Disappointing bike tour - positives were we ride all over the city. Unfortunately the guide was fairly quiet and not that informative. I have had Mikes Bikes in the past and they were phenomenal so quite a contrast.”
Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience
5.Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience
See Amsterdam’s canals, courtyards, Dam Square, Jordaan, and Red Light District with a local guide in a small group of 12 or fewer.
“Outstanding walking tour. Tour guide (Sean) had great information on history of the city, its formation, its architecture and weaved through stories as we weaved in and out of the canals and corridors. Really a great tour.”
Amsterdam: Relaxed City Highlights Guided Bike Tour
6.Relaxed City Highlights Guided Bike Tour
Ride Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan, Vondelpark, and Museumplein with a local guide on this relaxed two-hour city bike tour.
“The tour was so much fun. Our guide William was very knowledgeable and funny. He was great and the whole family had an amazing time.”
Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio Guide
7.Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio Guide
Review of Amsterdam’s one-hour canal cruise, with glass-roofed boats, audio commentary, top sights, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Can get crowded and Not all boats are as comfortable but Overall a good experience I Would do again.”
Haarlem: Sightseeing Canal Cruise through the City Center
8.Sightseeing Canal Cruise through the City Center
Review of Haarlem’s 50-minute canal cruise, with historic sights, heated boats, audio guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was nice but we were the only english people on board and the driver decided to not put the audio in english, but only German and Dutch so we were not able to understand.”
Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise
9.Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise
Review of Amsterdam’s one-hour canal cruise, with historic sights, practical tips, guide quality, boat comfort, price value, and drawbacks.
“Pleasant relaxing hour touring the canals. Shame about the rain. Commentary could do with being clearer but overall a positive experience”
Rotterdam: 2.5-Hour Highlights Bike Tour
10.2.5-Hour Highlights Bike Tour
See Rotterdam by bike in 2.5 hours, from Markthal and Central Station to Kop van Zuid, the Erasmus Bridge, parks, and a coffee stop.
“We had a very good tour with a knowledgeable guide. We touched the major points of the city and she managed to give us the feeling of a vibrant city with a bustling economy. The ride on the Erasmus Bridge was a bit challenging but nobody was rushed so in the end it was fine. Highly recommended.”
Haarlem: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks
11.Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks
Cruise Haarlem’s canals in a covered 1954 sloop with local stories, Dutch snacks, cheese, and chilled drinks for $34.
“This tour was wonderful. Very informative and a beautiful view of Haarlem from the water. Mo was an excellent host providing snacks and beverages as well as sharing his own personal history and experiences. If you are in Amsterdam it is only a 20 minute train ride away !”
Amsterdam: Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting
12.Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting
Review of Amsterdam’s 2-hour historical walking tour, covering Dam Square, canals, Begijnhof, the Flower Market, and Dutch tasting.
“Thanks ELENA for hanging out with us in Amsterdam! Excellent guide - We had a great time! An affectionate greeting and hope to see you again in the future.”
Haarlem: Guided Highlights Canal Cruise on Open Boat
13.Guided Highlights Canal Cruise on Open Boat
Cruise Haarlem’s quiet canals from De Adriaan windmill on a 50-minute electric boat tour with local stories, drinks, and open-air views.
“Great tour in an amazing city, we enjoyed the peaceful canal of the beautiful Haarlem. Learned a bit of its history and culture. Frederiaue and Jasper are excellent tour guides, we had a great time!”
Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour
14.Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour
See Amsterdam by bike in 90 minutes, from Anne Frank House and Jordaan canals to Vondelpark, museums, Dam Square, and more.
“A lovely way to see the sights of Amsterdam. Zlata was a great tour guide very friendly and helpful.”
Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour
15.Highlights & History Walking Tour
Walk Amsterdam’s Old Town, canals, Dam Square, Begijnhof, and Flower Market with a local guide in a small group of up to eight.
“Tour have been interesting and nice. James told us a lot of Amsterdam and it was feel like we have been walking with our friend ,very comfortable.”
