Things to do in Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Leave Amsterdam behind for a few hours and discover the typical Dutch countryside outside the capital. You'll drive through a picture-perfect landscape crisscrossed with canals, see authentic wooden houses, windmills and fishing villages, and witness traditional crafts from days gone by. The picturesque village of Zaanse Schans is famous for its original buildings, vividly capturing Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. You'll see the historic shipyard and windmills, and pay a visit to a shoemaker who works with wood to watch his clog-making techniques first-hand!

Get your bearings in Amsterdam on this comprehensive, two-hour introductory tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, the tours run in the morning and afternoon, leaving you free time to explore Amsterdam on your own. You also have the option of combining the tour with a delightful one-hour canal cruise for an all-inclusive introduction to this magical city of canals and gabled houses.

Discover Amsterdam and learn how to take beautiful photos. Explore the outdoor flea and food market market, photograph people and objects. Then at the end of the tour photograph the marvelous Atlas placed on top of the Royal Palace. 

Getting around Amsterdam is a breeze with a hop-on hop-off Canal Bus Day Pass. The boats operate a regular service along Amsterdam’s canals, following three routes: the Green Line, Red Line and Blue Line. While you cruise, an on-board commentary provides interesting information about Amsterdam.

Rotterdam, Delft pottery, Holland in a Nutshell at Madurodam, The Hague – take the grand Holland tour from Amsterdam and see these Netherlands' highlights in just one day.