Amsterdam: Half Day Guided Keukenhof Tulip Garden Tour

4.3
(51 reviews)

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

Prepare for a delightful day immersed in the beauty of Dutch flowering fields and breathtaking gardens. Settle comfortably aboard a single-decker coach as you bid farewell to Amsterdam. As you traverse the Dutch countryside, behold the enchanting sight of vibrant tulips, daffodils, and crocuses adorning the blooming fields. Upon reaching Keukenhof Gardens, enjoy a 45-minute guided tour through the park, followed by ample free time to explore at your own pace.

During your Keukenhof tour, marvel at endless rows of tulips, daffodils, and crocuses, each displaying a mesmerizing array of colors and sizes. Your knowledgeable guide will enlighten you about the cultivation techniques, historical significance, and cultural importance of each flower. With luck, you might even witness the rare sight of long-lost specimens, unseen for over 70 years!

Want to make your experience even better? Add an Amsterdam Canal Cruise for only € 18,00 extra.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Entrance Keukenhof gardens
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided tour through Keukenhof Gardens
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Stationsplein 4

Our meeting point is a 1-min walk from Amsterdam Central. Exit via the city side (Stationsplein) main entrance. Cross the square toward the white Stromma building at Stationsplein 4. For the most accurate directions, use Google Maps.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • Lisse (Pass by)

    After a short ride from Amsterdam to the bulbflower area around Lisse, we start your tour by making a scenic ride in this area. Depending upon the season you see a landscape with colourful bulbflower carpets in almost any colour you can imagine.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Keukenhof

    Then we continue to the true highlight of this tour, the park Keukenhof. Once a mere kitchen garden filled with vegetables and herbs, the Keukenhof - smack dab in the middle of South Holland’s tulip region - now has the distinction of being the world’s largest flower garden, hosting some 800,000 visitors per year. This guided tour will take you through the 15 kilometers of footpaths and 32 hectares of gardens, where millions of bulbs are planted each year. Tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring bulbs of a variety of vibrant colours carpet the grounds. Stroll through the English landscape garden, the Japanese country garden, and the historical garden. Take in the flower sculpture, based on an annual theme.

    3 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Amsterdam Canal Ring

    If option selected, the tour includes an open departure ticket to the popular Amsterdam Canal Cruise. Ticket is given during check-in of the tour The Amsterdam canal cruise passes by all of Amsterdam's famous attractions. is canal tour starts at the very heart of the city, right near Central Station. From here each cruise takes a different path through the city, depending on the amount of traffic on the canals and the size of the boat. Sights you will definitely see include the World Heritage-listed 17th-century canals and the cities iconic architecture. Enjoy the sights along the most famous of the waterways, the Herengracht, Keizersgracht & Prinsengracht. As you travel through Amsterdam's neighbourhoods, such as the Jordaan, the Nine Streets or the Pijp, you might see sights like the Amstel river which gave the city its name, the Anne Frank House and the iconic Skinny bridge. The tour is significantly enriched by an audio tour in 19 languages and observations from the captain.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tour Company will oblige by the strict rules and measurements of the Dutch government and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment.
Supplied by Tour Company B.V.

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Seasonal
Excellent Quality

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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