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Discover the stories behind Delft’s facades on this private walking tour with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Your tour begins on the big Market Square, right in front of the towering New Church. From here you will explore Delft’s old town together with your own guide, walking along picturesque canals and historic houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age. See Delft’s famous sites like the leaning Old Church, and also discover its less-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office and the Meat Hall, as your guide shares stories of legends like William of Orange, Vermeer, and scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Expect fascinating stories, beautiful photo spots, insider tips, and details about Delft that most visitors would otherwise miss. By the end of the tour, you'll know more about Delft than the average local. Perfect for travelers who want to understand Delft beyond the guidebooks.
Price: $232.71
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the vibrant and dynamic city of Rotterdam on this exciting bicycle tour (3hr) that takes you to some of the most iconic and historic locations the city has to offer.
Price: $70.16
Duration: 3 hours
Your bike or walking tour will be a true experience! We are 2 stewardesses with years of travel experience and know better than anyone how incredibly fun and insanely interesting it is to experience a city by bike or on foot with an enthusiastic local guide. This has inspired us to turn your tour into a true urban experience. In addition to all the highlights that are a must, we also take you to a number of "hidden places" in the city. Such as a surprising inner garden in the center, an authentic food shed and trendy hidden alleys that will often remain unknown to many other visitors to Rotterdam, but which we, as true locals, would like to share with you. During this tour we will also introduce you to the nicknames of various statues and buildings that are so characteristic of Rotterdam residents. In short, after your trip you will feel like a real Rotterdammer.
Price: $116.35
Duration: 2 hours
We will see examples of utopian architecture - cubic houses, autonomous buildings providing energy and water to sustain themselves, futuristic church, constructor-house, the most magnificent market in the world, majestic Maas, hooligan-gnome, Kind Ladybug, the biggest art object in the country and so much more. We'll talk about contemporary architecture, fantastic innovative, social and eco-projects. But we are not forgetting about the city's past. And we will also show you how it feels to live in Rotterdam today. We'll try to find local sights by their nicknames and discover the mystery of the town hall. We'll get to know why the great humanist still scares children. You can be sure that we'll also try the tastiest food Rotterdam has to offer - starting from fritters and ending with local sausages and herring. And of course, we will take some great pictures too! We will be happy to show you our favorite and most interesting spots in this amazing city. See you in Rotterdam!
Price: $245.57
Duration: 2 hours
Go on a cultural journey through the historic center of Delft with a professional guide and be surprised! With this private tour, you will get a tailor-made tour that suits your interests and interests. This gives you plenty of time to take extensive photos and visit the sights that interest you. Ideal for a first introduction to Delft, but even if you have been to Delft before, there is still plenty to discover!
Price: $157.87
Duration: 2 hours
On this half-day private tour, you will discover Rotterdam and Delft. See the highlights of both cities together with our passionate guide. Two private walking tours and a transfer between the cities is included. In Delft, you wander through cobbled streets, past tranquil canals, and centuries of Dutch history. It’s the city of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Delft Blue pottery. Rotterdam stands in bold contrast to Delft: a modern metropolis rebuilt after the war, full of striking architecture, creativity, and energy. Together, they show two completely different sides of the Netherlands. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in Rotterdam. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
Price: $222.18
Duration: 4-5 hours
Discover the world of clay on an electric pottery wheel and enjoy a creative adventure with family or friends! No experience is needed; you simply ignite the magic of ceramics. Together, you not only create beautiful artworks but also explore new and surprising aspects of each other's creativity. Let the clay flow and the ideas bubble up as you share an unforgettable time together.
Price: $111.09
Duration: 3 hours
This is the only Dutch landscape walking tour in the Leiden area, which is also close to the Dutch flower fields. This tour can be combined with a visit to the Dutch flower fields close to Leiden as well (in the vehicle)
Price: $44.44
Duration: 1-1 hours
On this half-day private tour, you will discover The Hague and Delft. See the historical highlights of both cities together with a passionate private guide. A transfer between the cities is included. During this tour, you step back in time and dive into the Dutch golden age. You'll see the differences (and similarities) between our political capital The Hague, and quaint old Delft. From palaces to parliament and from William of Orange to Johannes Vermeer: you'll see and hear it all. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in The Hague. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour. Some highlights: ️️- See the oldest government building in the world still in use today - From fancy shopping streets to stories of murders and executions - Walk in the footsteps of great scientists, master painters and famous politicians as you uncover Dutch history
Price: $222.18
Duration: 4 hours
Discover Rotterdam’s bold food scene on this guided food tour with 7 unique tastings in the heart of the city. Skip standard sightseeing and explore iconic spots like the famous Markthal, the eccentric Cube Houses, and the riverside near the Erasmus Bridge, while tasting some of the city’s most exciting plant-based food. Get ready for a surprising plantpowered “cheese” tasting to daring sweet-and-savory pastries and next-level street food. Led by a local guide, you’ll visit independent food spots and meet the rebel entrepreneurs redefining Rotterdam’s food scene with bold, innovative ideas. Along the way you’ll hear the real stories behind the city and learn the funny nicknames locals use for landmarks like the Erasmus Bridge (“The Swan”) and the city's most controversial statue, officially named Santa Claus but known by every local as Gnome Buttplug. Come hungry and experience Rotterdam’s famous no-nonsense energy, one bite at a time.
Price: $82.50
Duration: 3 hours
Dive into the culture and history of the city of The Hague. See its classy streets, charming architecture, and peculiar palaces. You will explore the political center of the Netherlands, together with a private guide. Get an impression of our political system (maybe we'll even see some Dutch politicians walking by!), learn about the history of the Netherlands in general, and the role of The Hague in particular. After the tour, you will understand why the Dutch live such happy lives! You can ask your guide anything you want to know about life in the Netherlands. And remember: It is you that determines the pace of this tour! Enjoy
Price: $291.18
Duration: 2 hours
Our PRIVATE tours are enjoyable and informative. Book 'Maastricht differently' with highlights, industrial & fortification heritage and urban development & architecture in a private tour of 2.15 hours. Group and private tours in City / Sphinxkwartier / Ceramique (for family/couples/groups/buses, students etc. at 11.00 or 15.00 - time flexible on request -, booking possible on request, language NL / DE / ENG ). It is a mix of highlights, industrial past, fortification past and architecture. A 2.15 hour tour gives a good impression of urban development / urban development. On request customized tours for seniors with possible prior ppt presentation. For more than 15 people, several guides are used. Participation in walks at own risk.
Price: $134.48
Duration: 2 hours
Tulip Fields in the Netherlands are private property and just people with permission can enter and take photos. Happily, as a professional photographer based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, I achieve to know and have a partnership with different tulip farmers who owns multiple fields, which allows me and my clients entering their private fields for our photoshoot. This will not be just a photoshoot, but an incredible and special chance to experience a real tulip farm just for yourself and back home with beautiful pictures and memories of this unique and colorful season in The Netherlands.
Price: $1,403.26
Duration: 1 hours
Kinderdijk Photography tour gives you a different view on the UNESCO Kinderdijk windmill site, a unique complete Dutch watermanagement system that is still partly active. You will discover the windmill scenery: goose, reeds, and the surrouning landscapes with different water levels. Also a local pastry and warm drink is included, as well as a stop at a biological cheesefarm. And you will not miss anything as we included a boattour and entrance to the visitor windmill. Your private guide speaks fluent English or Spanish. OPTIONAL: add a bike instead of the boat tour and make a nice extra round. Please note: if you wish to buy cheese at the farm, payments have to be made in cash or by PIN. Creditcard payments unfortunately will be not accepted.
Price: $233.88
Duration: 3-4 hours
Nowhere can you personalise your trip like with us. You can add any pick-up location in the Rotterdam area. This journey between the main cities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam is the most chosen route in the Netherlands. Our drivers have many years of experience with this route.
Price: $315.73
Duration: 0-1 hours
Pleasant tours in languages NL/DE/ENG at 11.00 or 15.00 hrs. but time-flexible ( family, couples or group of max. 15 pers. ). The tour starts at the car parking St. Pieters fortress & mountain ( called the Eye ). First we see the fortress and a nice walk over the mountain brings us to excellent viewpoints : dreamy Jekerdal, the oehoe owl-valley and the spectacular viewing platform limestone quarry/canyon ( also finish Pietertrail ). With a interval at Hoeve Lichtenberg viewpoint and the Slavante terrace & vineyard we walk along the Maria cave and André Rieu castle back to the fortres and carparking. The walk is a mix of heritage and nature. You can customize the tour with a walk through the limestone quarry.
Price: $128.63
Duration: 2 hours
Rotterdam’s beer scene is booming, so if you’re into boats and beers this tour is for you! During this experience you get to visit breweries by watertaxi and taste some of the best beers that the city has to offer. On the way your guide will show you around and tell you wonderful stories about this amazing city. In total you will get four or five beers in three breweries, snacks and two watertaxi rides, a guarantee for a fantastic afternoon! This tour can also be booked as a private tour for a group of eight or more participants.
Price: $115.77
Duration: 4 hours
If you are interested in technologies and futuristic design, then you should not miss visiting Eindhoven! Unlike many other Dutch cities, there are no crooked medieval streets here or small cozy houses. On the contrary, this city is famous for its incredible inventions that are shaping the future. It is full of surprises, such as a hotel in a former monastery, a hidden river and urban accommodations for bats or insects, and many others! We will see a lot of impressive architectural objects, an art district, art galleries, street art, and innovative projects. Our story will concern the history of such things as, smart or sustainable cities, and wildlife-friendly urban areas. We will find out more about the history of Eindhoven or big events like Eindhoven Design Week. More tours(food, history, street art, architecture, modern art, museums, small towns, countryside, by bikes, ships, balloons, photo tours) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.
Price: $280.65
Duration: 3 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Dutch, English, German, French
- Climate: Oceanic
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Population: Approximately 3.7 million people
- Best Time to Visit: due to variable weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, and many other countries can enter South Holland visa-free for short stays up to 90 days. Schengen visa applies for other nationalities. US, UK, and EU citizens do not require a visa for tourism or business stays under 90 days. Longer stays or work require appropriate visas or permits. No visa on arrival; e-visa is not applicable. Always check the latest entry requirements before travel.
About South Holland
South Holland is a vibrant and diverse province in the western Netherlands, known for its rich history, iconic Dutch landscapes, and bustling urban centers. It is home to Rotterdam, one of the world’s largest ports and a hub of modern architecture and cultural innovation, as well as The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government and international courts. The region offers a unique blend of cosmopolitan city life and charming historic towns, alongside picturesque countryside and coastal dunes. Visitors are drawn to South Holland for its world-class museums, lively markets, and beautiful waterways. The province is also famous for its tulip fields in spring and traditional Dutch windmills. Whether you want to explore cutting-edge art, stroll through medieval streets, or enjoy outdoor activities like cycling and boating, South Holland provides a compelling destination with something for every traveler.
South Holland Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Netherlands
- Duration Range: Custom Durations
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: Visit between May and September for the best weather. Pack layers and a raincoat due to variable weather. Respect local customs such as punctuality and cycling etiquette. Use contactless payments widely accepted. Stay aware of busy bike lanes and pedestrian zones. English is widely spoken, but learning a few Dutch phrases is appreciated. Safety is generally high, but watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $180
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Top Attractions
1. Kinderdijk Windmills – A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 19 historic windmills that showcase Dutch water management heritage. 2. The Hague (Den Haag) – Known for the Binnenhof government complex, Mauritshuis museum, and international institutions. 3. Rotterdam – Famous for its modern architecture, the Erasmus Bridge, and vibrant cultural scene. 4. Delft – A picturesque town known for its blue pottery, historic center, and ties to the Dutch royal family. 5. Keukenhof Gardens – One of the world’s largest flower gardens, open in spring, showcasing millions of blooming tulips and other flowers.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy cycling through scenic countryside and tulip fields, boat tours along canals and rivers, exploring museums and galleries, shopping in lively markets, and attending cultural festivals. Adventure seekers can try sailing or kite surfing along the coast. Food lovers can join culinary tours or visit traditional cheese markets. The region also offers relaxing walks in nature reserves and historic town explorations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
South Holland’s cuisine features traditional Dutch dishes such as stroopwafels (syrup waffles), herring, poffertjes (mini pancakes), and cheese varieties like Gouda. Seafood is prominent, especially fresh fish from the North Sea. Dining customs are casual, with many cafes and bistros offering hearty meals. Noteworthy restaurants include those in Rotterdam’s food halls and The Hague’s fine dining spots. Local specialties include Dutch pea soup and Indonesian-inspired rijsttafel, reflecting the Netherlands’ colonial history.
Getting Around
South Holland is easily accessible by air via Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport nearby. The province has an excellent public transport system including trains, trams, buses, and ferries. Cycling is a popular and convenient way to get around, with extensive bike paths. Car rentals are available but not essential for city travel. Public transport tickets are affordable, and day passes are convenient for tourists.
Travel Tips
Visit between May and September for the best weather. Pack layers and a raincoat due to variable weather. Respect local customs such as punctuality and cycling etiquette. Use contactless payments widely accepted. Stay aware of busy bike lanes and pedestrian zones. English is widely spoken, but learning a few Dutch phrases is appreciated. Safety is generally high, but watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas.
Culture & Customs
South Hollanders are known for their directness, openness, and tolerance. Social customs include greeting with a handshake and using first names quickly. Important festivals include King’s Day in April, celebrating Dutch monarchy with street parties, and the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Etiquette emphasizes respect for personal space and environmental consciousness. Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory.
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