Top 5 Tulip Field Tours from Amsterdam
Holland is world-famous for its tulips, and if you're visiting during tulip season (April–May), you’re in for a colorful treat. But with so many options, where should you go? The Netherlands has four major tulip regions, and choosing the right tour can make all the difference—especially if you're looking for that perfect photo spot or even planning a romantic proposal among the flowers.
To help you decide, we’ve selected the top 5 tulip tours, carefully tested and reviewed. Beware of misleading offers—some tours don’t allow you to enter the fields, only visit one location, or advertise "tulip fields" but take you to Keukenhof instead. Always check reviews and photos before booking!
1. Tulip Tours Holland – The Best-Rated Tour
This 6-hour tour takes you to a hidden tulip region north of Amsterdam, showcasing breathtaking tulip fields and traditional Dutch villages. Enjoy unlimited photo opportunities at three carefully selected tulip fields and learn from expert guides with years of experience in the tulip industry. This highly rated tour (5.0 stars, 73 reviews on Viator) has earned a Badge of Excellence, making it one of the most trusted tulip tours from Amsterdam.
- Departure: Amsterdam Central Station
- Destination: A hidden tulip region north of Amsterdam with breathtaking fields and traditional Dutch villages
What makes this tour unique?
- Visit three stunning tulip fields for unlimited photo opportunities
- Learn from expert guides with years of experience in the tulip industry
- Enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet
- Experience an authentic Dutch windmill, with the chance to see tulip fields right behind it
It doesn’t get more Dutch than this!
Book your tour here 👉2. Keukenhof Gardens Tour – Skip the Lines!
Keukenhof is the world's largest flower garden, boasting over 7 million tulips, daffodils, and other flowers spread across 79 acres. It's the perfect spot to see the Netherlands' famous tulips, and thanks to its proximity to Amsterdam, it's easy to visit with our skip-the-line tour. With a 4.7-star rating, this is the best way to explore Keukenhof Gardens, the world's most famous tulip park.
- Frequent Departures: Every hour from Amsterdam Central Station
- Travel Time: Just 35 minutes
- Entry Ticket Included: Skip the long lines and walk straight in!
Stay as long as you like inside Keukenhof, wander through vibrant tulip displays, and take in the stunning floral arrangements at your own pace.
Book your tour here 👉3. Wonderland Sunset Tulip Tour
Our sunset tour is designed for those who want to experience the magic of tulips in a unique setting. As the day winds down, the soft evening light bathes the fields in a warm glow, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Our guides will take you to the best spots for sunset photography, ensuring you leave with unforgettable memories and stunning pictures. Whether you're a photography enthusiast or simply looking for a romantic evening, this tour offers the perfect blend of beauty and tranquility. Last season, we launched our first sunset tulip tour, and it quickly became a huge success!
- Depart Amsterdam in the afternoon and head to a charming restaurant next to the tulip fields
- Enjoy a delicious dinner before exploring multiple tulip fields
- Capture the perfect sunset photo—this is an Instagram dream come true!
4. Tulip Bicycle Tour in Lisse
Looking to immerse yourself in some gorgeous Dutch landscapes? Cycling when the colorful tulip fields are in bloom is one of the most spectacular experiences in the Netherlands. Take a relaxed 2.5-hour bike tour with an expert guide and treat your eyes to endless rows of beautiful flowers, plus other typical Dutch sights, such as the Keukenhof mill, a 14th-century castle, and much more. You'll learn the history of Lisse as you go, and your guide will answer any of your burning questions!
The season starts with Daffodils and Hyacinths, followed by the spectacular Tulip fields in April. Tulips might be blooming in March but no guarantees can be given. For those looking for an active experience, this bike tour through the tulip fields is a must.
- Easy to reach from Amsterdam via public transport
- Start point: Restaurant Hanami in Lisse
- Cycle through tulip fields, stopping for as many photos as you like
Our local guides know exactly where to find the most beautiful tulip fields—so you don’t have to worry about missing the best spots!
Book your tour here 👉5. Keukenhof & Tulip Experience
Want to combine Keukenhof Gardens with a real tulip farm? This tour is perfect for you!
Enjoy a scenic ride from Amsterdam to the bulb flower area of Lisse where, depending on the season, you will see thousands of stunning, colorful bulb flowers.
Finish your journey at The Tulip Experience. This family-owned business was established by a tulip farmer and his daughter. At the Tulip Experience, you will learn everything there is to know about this fantastic flower at their indoor museum before making your way to the show garden. Amaze at endless fields containing more than 1 million tulips. The best part? You get to explore the fields freely and take as many photos as you want!
Then, head to the Keukenhof Gardens. Once a kitchen garden filled with vegetables and herbs, it's now the world’s most extensive flower garden. Stroll through the 15 km of paths and 32 hectares of gardens, where millions of bulbs are planted each year.
- Direct bus from Amsterdam Central Station
- Explore Keukenhof Gardens at your own pace
- Visit a tulip farm with over 4 million blooming tulips
- Learn about the history of Dutch tulip farming
End the day relaxing with a drink at the farm’s cozy café.
Book your tour here 👉BONUS: Flower Parade Tour (April 12 Only!)
Visiting the Netherlands on April 12? Don’t miss the spectacular Flower Parade!
The Flower Parade is a Dutch tradition that volunteers work hard on all throughout the year - it's always something spectacular that symbolizes spring for everyone involved. 2025 marks the annual time when the Flower Parade will be celebrated! Come and see how the tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are used for the construction of the floats and smell the delicious scent of the hyacinths on a unique tour, on Saturday, April 12th.
- Skip the line and enjoy a prime viewing spot
- Combine your parade visit with Keukenhof Gardens for an unforgettable day
Want to explore the tulip fields on your own?
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📅 Tulip season is short—don’t miss your chance to experience the Netherlands in full bloom!
