Private shore excursions from Amsterdam
Private Amsterdam Shore Excursions from the Cruise Terminal
Skip the crowded coaches on your cruise day. Mike meets you at the Amsterdam cruise terminal in a luxury Tesla Model Y and takes your group of up to four to the windmills, villages and castles of the Netherlands with a private chauffeur-guide.
From €410 per group
Per private group of up to 4 guests, not per person
- Private tour for up to 4 guests
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Luxury Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range
- Local private guide, English or Dutch
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- 100% money-back guarantee
- Book directly with the local owner
How your private shore excursion works
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Choose your tour
Pick one of the private tours below or design a custom day around your time in port.
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Share your ship times
Tell Mike when you arrive and when you must be back on board.
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Pickup at the cruise terminal
Pickup at the Amsterdam cruise terminal is at no additional charge.
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Private day, back to your ship
Enjoy your tour and be dropped off at the terminal.
Private tours with cruise terminal pickup
Every fixed tour can start and end at the Amsterdam cruise terminal at no additional charge. Choose the one that fits the hours you have ashore.
Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Castle de Haar Private Tour
8 hours · up to 4 guests · €475 per group
Windmills, a fishing village and the largest castle in the Netherlands, in one private day.
CHECK AVAILABILITYBest of Holland Private Tour
About 6 hours · up to 4 guests · €410 per group
Windmills, harbour villages and a former island, all in one relaxed day from Amsterdam, with your own private guide and car.
CHECK AVAILABILITYGiethoorn Private Day Tour from Amsterdam
8 hours · up to 4 guests · €595 per group
A village of canals and thatched roofs, a canal cruise included, and a whole day with your own guide and car.
CHECK AVAILABILITYKeukenhof, Tulip Fields & Zaanse Schans Private Tour
8 hours · up to 4 guests · €622 per group
Tulips, windmills and the Dutch countryside in one unforgettable private day
Seasonal: 18 March to 9 May 2027.
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Short on time in port? A custom private tour starts at 3 hours (from €180 per group), so you can build a shorter day. Arriving by plane instead? See our Amsterdam layover tour.
Ready to plan your private day?
From €410 per group per private group of up to 4 guests, not per person · free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Frequently asked questions
Can you pick us up at the Amsterdam cruise terminal?+
Yes. Pickup and drop-off at the Amsterdam cruise terminal are possible at no additional charge, so your private tour starts and ends at your ship.
How much does a private shore excursion cost?+
Private tours start from €410 per group of up to 4 guests, and the price is per group, not per person. Each tour page shows its own price. A custom private tour starts from €180 per group (€60 per hour, minimum 3 hours).
How do I choose the right tour for my port day?+
Send Mike your ship's arrival time and the time you need to be back on board. He will recommend a tour that fits, or a custom itinerary if you have fewer hours than the fixed tours need.
Is it a private tour?+
Yes. It is only your group of up to 4 guests with Mike as your private chauffeur-guide, in English or Dutch. It is never a shared coach.
What is included?+
Pickup and drop-off, a private guide, a Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range, a bottle of water, taxes and parking fees. Each tour page lists its exact inclusions. Lunch, tips and most entrance tickets are not included unless the tour page says so.
What if I need to cancel?+
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund.
More private tours from Amsterdam
- Private tours Amsterdam
Compare every private day tour from Amsterdam.
- Private windmill tour from Amsterdam
Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam and Castle de Haar in 8 hours.
- Holland countryside tour
Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken, with a clog workshop and cheese farm.
- Keukenhof tour from Amsterdam
Tulip fields and Keukenhof with tickets included.
- Giethoorn tour from Amsterdam
The canal village with a canal cruise included.
- Amsterdam layover tour
Private Schiphol pickup and a flexible itinerary.
- Custom private tour
Design your own day from €180 per group.