Netherlands – Land of Freedom(Van Gogh Trails) 4-Day Private Tour, Amsterdam

About this activity

Explore the charm and beauty of the Netherlands on this immersive 4-day tour. Starting in Amsterdam, glide through the canals of Giethoorn, known as the "Venice of the North," before discovering the stunning De Hoge Veluwe National Park and its Van Gogh masterpieces. Visit historic cities like Arnhem and Maastricht, and delve into the artistic heritage of Nuenen, where Van Gogh created many of his works. Conclude your journey in Eindhoven, a hub of innovation and design, with visits to the Philips Museum and more.

4-day guided tour across key Dutch destinations
Optional Boat cruise in Giethoorn and Van Gogh museums
Visit unique attractions like Het Loo Palace and the Apenheul Primate Park
Comfortable transport with a knowledgeable driver-guide throughout

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: goEUgo International Limited

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation: Extra Care Service: Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off for joining/leaving the tour (city center only)
Included: Breakfast
Included: Professional driver-guide (10 working hours per day), driver-guide meals/accommodation/fuel/parking
Included: 4-Star Hotels
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: 5–9 seater executive vehicle

Not included

Not included: Airfare and visas
Not included: Meals: Lunches & Dinners
Not included: Driver-guide overtime EUR 50 per hour (In case exceed 10 hours/day)
Not included: Travel Insurance
Not included: Entrance fees: Themed activities (e.g., wineries/truffle hunting), attraction tickets(optional to be paid onsite), other transport (e.g., trains/ferries)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Amsterdam - Giethoorn - De Hoge Veluwe National Park - Arnhem (220 km)

Giethoorn

3 hours

An eco-friendly fairytale village of winding canals and 170+ wooden bridges, known as the “Venice of the North”.

1. Giethoorn boat cruise (about 1 hour): glide through the main canals and lake area with commentary from an experienced captain.

2. Giethoorn Museum: learn the village’s history—peat digging, traditional boats, old farmhouses and daily life artefacts.
De Hoge Veluwe National Park

3 hours Admission not included

One of the Netherlands’ largest nature reserves, blending wildlife, art and modern architecture.

1. Kroller-Muller Museum: the world’s second-largest Van Gogh collection (about 90 paintings and 180 drawings). Must-sees include works like The Potato Eaters and Café Terrace at Night (subject to exhibition). Sculpture Garden: one of Europe’s largest outdoor sculpture parks featuring masters such as Rodin and Picasso.

2. St. Hubertus Hunting Lodge: a landmark by architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage, with a distinctive V-shaped design and lookout tower.

Fletcher De Buunderkamp 4-star or similar (Hotels are subject to final arrangement.)

Day 2 · Arnhem - Designer Outlet Roermond - Maastricht (160 km)

Designer Outlet Roermond

3 hours

Home to one of Europe’s largest designer outlets with an exceptional mix of international brands.

200+ stores: fashion, sports and home brands with year-round discounts (often up to 70%). Popular names include Prada, Gucci, Burberry, Armani, Michael Kors, Nike, Adidas and more.
Maastricht

5 hours

One of the Netherlands’ oldest cities; the Maastricht Treaty (1992) marked the birth of the European Union.

1. Dominicanen Bookstore: a 13th-century Gothic church transformed into a stunning cultural space.

2. Maastricht University: founded in 1976; renowned for law, medicine, economics and European studies.

3. St. Servatius Bridge: regarded as the Netherlands’ oldest bridge (rebuilt after WWII).

4. Hell’s Gate: The oldest surviving defensive city gate in the Netherlands, with a history dating back to 1229.

5. Helpoort and the underground caves: the oldest surviving city gate (1229) and a vast limestone labyrinth used for shelter and storage.

Garner Hotel Maastricht 4-star or similar (Hotels are subject to final arrangement.)

Day 3 · Maastricht - Nuenen - Eindhoven (80 km)

Van Gogh Village Museum

2 hours Admission not included

A key place to learn about Van Gogh’s important years in Nuenen (1883-1885), when he painted The Potato Eaters. It is also the starting point for Nuenen’s “open-air museum” route, visiting 24 Van Gogh-related sites, including his parents’ home, the church and pastoral landscapes.
Nuenen

one hour

Where Van Gogh lived and created around a quarter of his works, including The Potato Eaters.

Van Gogh–Roosegaarde Cycle Path: A 600-metre bike path inlaid with thousands of glowing stones, inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night. About 50,000 stones with a special photoluminescent coating combine artistic beauty with eco-technology.
Philips Museum

2 hours Admission not included

Located in the original factory where founder Gerard Philips produced the first incandescent light bulbs in 1891. This interactive museum tells how Philips grew from a small workshop into a global electronics giant, showcasing products from light bulbs, radios and TVs to modern healthcare technologies.
Van Abbemuseum

one hour Admission not included

A world-renowned modern and contemporary art museum, with works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Chagall and more.
DAF Museum

one hour Admission not included

Showcasing the rich history of Dutch truck and car manufacturer DAF, with vehicles spanning from its founding in 1928 to the present day.
Stop 6

one hour

Eindhoven’s iconic UFO-shaped building, constructed by Philips in 1966 as a science and technology museum to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary; its avant-garde design quickly made it a city landmark.

Holiday Inn Eindhoven Centre, an IHG Hotel 4-star or similar (Hotels are subject to final arrangement.)

Day 4 · Eindhoven - Utrecht - Apeldoorn - Amsterdam (240 km)

Miffy

one hour Admission not included

Designed to spark children’s imagination through play and exploration. Each gallery represents a theme in the Miffy world, such as Miffy’s home, the zoo, a hospital or transport. Next door, the Centraal Museum features Dick Bruna’s original studio, displaying his furniture, paintings and design sketches.
Dom Tower

one hour

The city’s signature landmark and the tallest church tower in the Netherlands. Climb up for panoramic views. After a five-year restoration, it was fully reopened by the end of 2024.
Museum Speelklok

2 hours Admission not included

Known as the “Palace of Joy,” one of the world’s richest collections of self-playing instruments. Located in a beautiful former church, it features tiny music boxes, giant street organs and other automatic instruments.
Utrecht

one hour

A vibrant old university city and hometown of Miffy creator Dick Bruna.

Railway Museum: Housed in a restored old railway station, featuring historic steam locomotives, luxurious royal carriages and trains from different eras.
Paleis Het Loo

2 hours Admission not included

A former summer residence of the Dutch royal family, often called the “Versailles of the Netherlands.” Visit royal rooms to learn about court life, history, furniture and decor. The Baroque palace gardens feature elegant fountains and sculptures, reminiscent of Versailles.
Apenheul

2 hours Admission not included

Known for forests and strong ties to the Dutch royal family.

Apenheul Primate Park: The world’s first zoo where monkeys roam freely. Squirrel monkeys and lemurs may jump around nearby, while larger primates such as gorillas live in natural habitats that can be viewed across water or barriers; listen to keeper talks during feeding times.

Arrive back in Amsterdam in the evening. Your driver-guide will drop you off at the pre-arranged location—tour ends.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Sipermann Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Mister Highland Hotel
Travel Hotel
Rosalia's InnUpstairs
Royal Plaza Hotel
ibis Styles Amsterdam Amstel
Wilhelmina Hotel Amsterdam
Melrose Hotel
Old Nickel
Holiday Inn - The Niu Fender Amsterdam by IHG
Hotel Notting Hill

and 364 more pickup points

1.Door-to-door pick-up/drop-off service is available only on the first day of the tour and the day the tour ends, and is limited to downtown (city center) areas of the departure and drop-off cities.

2.When booking, guests must fill in the remarks section with: pick-up address on the first day (within the city center), and drop-off address on the last day (within the city center).

3.Please arrive in advance or on time at the designated pick-up point. The driver-guide will not wait if you are late, and the tour fee will not be refunded. Please wait at the instructed location—the driver-guide will come to you and lead you to the vehicle. Do not look for the vehicle on your own.

4.If you cannot find the goEUgo driver-guide at the designated time and place, please stay calm. Remain at the same spot and call our emergency hotline immediately: +31-624399070.

5.The driver-guide’s working hours are limited to 10 hours per day. If the working time is extended due to guest delays, changes to stop/drop-off points, or similar reasons, an overtime fee will apply.

6.Each guest may bring one large and one small piece of luggage:

Large luggage: max 30 kg, max 28 inches
Small luggage: max 20 inches

If the luggage allowance is exceeded, a service fee of EUR 20 per extra piece will be charged.

Using your ticket

The official tour voucher will be sent through Chat on Viator by operator.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.