Netherlands Private Tours
Netherlands works well with a private car and driver-guide. How long: Amsterdam and around: 3–4 days. OuluTrip has 22 tours that include Netherlands, chauffeur-only from £129 per person (based on 4 travelling), all adjustable to your dates, group and interests.
Distances are short, so the Netherlands is often combined with Belgium, Germany or France. Amsterdam’s canal ring is a World Heritage Site; outside the city are windmill villages, Giethoorn and, in spring, the tulip gardens.
| How long | Amsterdam and around: 3–4 days. |
|---|---|
| Best season | Mid to late April for tulips; May to September for canals and countryside. |
| Tours | 22 tours |
| Chauffeur-only from | £129 pp (based on 4) |

Cities and regions
Main sights
- 1
Rijksmuseum
Home of Rembrandt’s Night Watch and Dutch Golden Age art.
- 2
Zaanse Schans
Windmills and wooden houses north of Amsterdam.
- 3
Giethoorn
A village of canals instead of streets, seen by small boat.
Sight information is for trip planning; check opening times and booking rules with each site.
Sights and seasons checked against Holland.com and other official tourism sites; check opening times and booking rules with each site. Last updated:
Tours that include Netherlands
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Netherlands In-Depth Art Pilgrimage: Amsterdam, Giethoorn, Van Gogh Village & Girl with a Pearl Earring 6-Day Private Tour

The Golden Age of Windmills & Canals
Amsterdam + Zaanse Schans + Diamond Legacy 1-Day Private Tour

Bavarian Fairy Tale Journey
Western Europe Neuschwanstein + Giethoorn Boat Ride + Van Gogh Forest Cycling + Kinderdijk Windmills 10-Day Bespoke Tour

Grand Tour of Seven Western European Cities
Cologne Cathedral + Zaanse Schans Windmills + Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges + Hall of Mirrors at Versailles | 7-Day, 6-Night Bespoke Journey

Dutch Royal Art Journey
Western Europe – Het Loo Palace, Van Gogh’s Homeland, Bookshop Paradise, Giethoorn Boat Tour – 4-Day Private Experience

Classic Five-Country Western Europe Tour
Cologne Cathedral + Windmill Village + Palace of Versailles + Louvre 5-Day Private Journey

Classic Grand Tour of Western Europe
Luxembourg, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam & Cologne: A 5 Days 4 Nights Bespoke Journey

Western Europe Floral Odyssey: Frankfurt + Amsterdam + Paris + Luxembourg
Tulip Fields & Hall of Mirrors at Versailles | 5-Day Private Tour

Art Pilgrimage through Five Western European Countries
Germany + Netherlands + Belgium + France + Luxembourg: Beethoven's Birthplace, Glass-Top Canal Cruise, Hall of Mirrors at Versailles - 7-Day, 6-Night Private Tour
Travel guides
FAQ
How many days do I need for Netherlands?
Amsterdam and around: 3–4 days.
When is the best time to visit Netherlands?
Mid to late April for tulips; May to September for canals and countryside.
What are the main sights in Netherlands?
Rijksmuseum, Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn.
How much does a private tour of Netherlands cost?
Across OuluTrip’s 22 tours that include Netherlands, chauffeur-only prices start at £129 per person based on 4 travelling; the final quote depends on dates, group size, vehicle and hotels.
Want these places in one trip?
Tell a consultant your dates, group size and wish list; you get an itinerary and quote within 24 hours.