Glass-roofed canal boat passing under an arched brick bridge lined with Amsterdam gabled houses

Amsterdam Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

Top-Rated Amsterdam Shore Excursions

The main cruise terminal is on the IJ waterfront, about a ten-minute walk from Centraal Station and the canal ring. Canal cruises, bike tours and museum visits fill a city day, while trips into the countryside reach the windmills of Zaanse Schans, Volendam or Kinderdijk.

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Amsterdam Pedicab City Tour (2 hours)

★ 5 (36 reviews) · 2 hr

From$251

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Giethoorn, Private Boat Tour & Exploring the North Netherlands

★ 5 (25 reviews) · 7.3 hr

From$364

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Kinderdijk Windmills, Delft City & Delft Blue Factory Visit

★ 5 (22 reviews) · 7.3 hr

From$364

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4Hrs with a Local in Amsterdam: Full Private & Personalized Tour.

★ 5 (21 reviews) · 4 hr

From$273

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2 Hours Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour

★ 5 (19 reviews) · 2 hr

From$222

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Van Gogh Museum, Rijks Museum & Walking Tour - Private Day Tour

★ 5 (18 reviews) · 7.3 hr

From$364

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Countryside & Fishing Villages

★ 5 (18 reviews) · 7.3 hr

From$364

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5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide

★ 5 (17 reviews) · 5 hr

From$512

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Kinderdijk Windmills, Gouda City & Cheese Farm visit

★ 5 (15 reviews) · 7.3 hr

From$364

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Private Tour: Amsterdam's City Highlights and Hidden Gems

★ 5 (15 reviews) · 4 hr

From$68

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Day Trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam

★ 5 (12 reviews) · 8 hr

From$478

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Private Half Day Tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam

★ 5 (11 reviews) · 3.5 hr

From$322

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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. Europe Port Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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