What are the most popular destinations visited after Amsterdam?

Most travelers head to Berlin, Prague, Budapest, or Paris after Amsterdam. These cities fit naturally into European routes that mix Western and Central European highlights. For example, many people take tours like the Europe Explorer that connects Amsterdam with Paris, Barcelona, Rome, and Florence. A recent TourRadar traveler said: "You get to experience unique locations and create unforgettable travel memories visiting multiple countries and cultures."

How many countries do tours from Amsterdam usually visit?

Most tours from Amsterdam cover between 4 and 7 countries, though it depends on how long you travel. An 8-day Rhine River tour will take you through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland. If you can spare two weeks, you'll add places like Austria, Slovakia and Hungary to your trip. One TourRadar traveler noted: "Visiting multiple countries gave us a fantastic overview of European culture and architecture."

What do most tours do on their first day in Amsterdam?

Your first evening in Amsterdam will likely include a boat ride through the canals and dinner with your group. During the day, you'll walk through Dam Square, see the Royal Palace, and get a good look at those classic 17th century houses with their distinctive rooflines. TourRadar travelers say "the canal cruise on the first night really helped orient us to the city and was a perfect introduction to Amsterdam's charm."

How long do tours usually stop at sights between Amsterdam and other cities?

You typically get 2-3 hours at major stops. When heading from Amsterdam toward Germany's Rhine Valley, you'll usually spend about 2 hours in Cologne seeing the Cathedral and Old Town, then take a 90-minute river cruise. Most groups stay at places like the NH Hotel Mannheim Viernheim or Novotel Pont de Sèvres along the way.

What's the smartest way to plan a route from Amsterdam to see multiple countries?

From Amsterdam, most tours go through Germany's Rhine Valley for 2 days, then south through the Black Forest to Switzerland for 2-3 days, before turning toward France. A TourRadar traveler said: "the route was well-planned with just enough time in each place - from Amsterdam's canals to the Swiss Alps, we got to see incredible diversity in landscapes and cultures."

Which extra activities should I consider when leaving Amsterdam?

Three activities get especially good reviews: an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam ($30), a trip to see traditional Dutch life in Volendam and Zaanse Schans ($45), and wine tasting in the Rhine Valley ($35). The Uptown Palace Amsterdam and Hotel Notting Hill make good starting points for these activities.

When's the best time to start a tour from Amsterdam?

Most people visit between May and September when it's 68-77°F (20-25°C). Spring is perfect if you want to see tulips, while summer gives you the best weather for walking around cities. Hotels like the Eden Hotel Amsterdam get pretty full during these months. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "We went in May and had perfect weather for exploring both cities and countryside."

Sightseeing Tours from Amsterdam

See the best Sightseeing trips from Amsterdam, Netherlands. We have 78 adventures that range from 5 days up to 58 days in length. The most popular time for tours leaving Amsterdam is August.

10 best Sightseeing tour packages from Amsterdam

View Map
Explorer
European Vistas
4.5 (93 traveler reviews)
"Without doubt one of the favourite tours. The scenery was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such a quiet and peaceful environment."
Mohannad, traveled in July
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany Austria Italy Switzerland France Belgium+1 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
Expat Explore Travel
22% Off
From $2,010
US$1,565per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Handpicked adventures loved by our team
TourRadar Curated
In-depth Cultural
European Discovery (Summer, Start Amsterdam, Classic)
4.8 (100 traveler reviews)
"The trip experience was fast paced and could have been chaotic but with Ri's guidance and travel expertise it flowed seamlessly."
Susannah, traveled in July
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany Italy Switzerland France England
Age Range
Ages 18-35
Operated in
English
Operator
Contiki
10% Off
From $2,505
US$2,255per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
In-depth Cultural
Glimpse of Europe (End Paris)
4.2 (27 traveler reviews)
"It was a fantastic and lifetime experience for me and our group. We all had a wonderful time."
C, traveled in May
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany Switzerland France
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Costsaver
10% Off
From $1,475
US$1,328per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Explorer
Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague GO
5.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany Czech Republic
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$1,109per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Explorer
Amsterdam and Paris GO
3.7 (43 traveler reviews)
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Netherlands Belgium France
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$1,100per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Explorer
European Sampler
5.0 (113 traveler reviews)
"Hotels were excellent quality especially all the updated bathrooms! Breakfasts were wonderful full of choices."
Sara, traveled in August
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany Switzerland France
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
7% Off
From $3,749
US$3,499per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
River Cruise
Romantic Rhine & Moselle 2026 - 15 Days (27 destinations)
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Netherlands Belgium Germany France Switzerland
Age Range
Ages 18+
Ships
Scenic Ruby Scenic Pearl+1 ship
River
Rhine
Operated in
English
Operator
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
18% Off
From $9,395
US$7,666per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Explorer
Central & Western Europe: Classic Cities
Duration
25 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany Czech Republic Austria Slovenia Italy Switzerland France+3 more
Age Range
Ages 18-32
Operated in
English
Operator
Topdeck
10% Off
From $4,479
US$4,031per person
Price based on Private Single Room
View tour
View Map
Explorer
Europe Explorer
4.4 (159 traveler reviews)
"My experience was absolutely amazing unforgettable lifetime experiences."
Jeaneth, traveled in April
Duration
18 days
Destinations
Netherlands Belgium France Andorra Spain Monaco Italy Vatican City (Holy See)Switzerland Germany+3 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
Expat Explore Travel
23% Off
From $4,565
US$3,505per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Explorer
Amsterdam to Rome
4.5 (53 traveler reviews)
"We loved it. Sylvio was such a professional and an awesome driver make sure we were all looked after too."
Carole, traveled in March
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Netherlands Belgium France Andorra Spain Monaco Italy Vatican City (Holy See)+1 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
Expat Explore Travel
23% Off
From $2,960
US$2,275per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
Explorer
Europe Jewel
4.5 (395 traveler reviews) award winner
"Good tour with a really good tour guide."
Fiona, traveled in March
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany Czech Republic Slovakia Austria Hungary Slovenia Italy Switzerland France Belgium+6 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
Expat Explore Travel
23% Off
From $3,680
US$2,835per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
$European Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar \'27), Start Amsterdam, Classic) Tour$
$European Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar \'27), Start Amsterdam, Classic) - 25 destinations$
View Map
In-depth Cultural
European Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Start Amsterdam, Classic)
4.8 (158 traveler reviews)
"Such a wonderful experience to see the Scandi scenery in such a short amount of time."
Duration
23 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany Czech Republic Austria Poland Slovakia Hungary Slovenia Italy Switzerland France England+7 more
Age Range
Ages 18-35
Operated in
English
Operator
Contiki
10% Off
From $3,895
US$3,506per person
Price based on Shared Room
View tour
View Map
In-depth Cultural
European Cavalcade (End Paris)
4.4 (10 traveler reviews)
"It was FANTASTIC!! I would recommend this tour to anyone."
Randi, traveled in May
Duration
18 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany France Switzerland Italy Monaco
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Costsaver
10% Off
From $3,775
US$3,398per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
River Cruise
Magical Rhine and Moselle Rivers (Amsterdam to Basel) (2026)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Netherlands Germany France Switzerland
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Collette
5% Off
From $4,699
US$4,449per person
Price based on Private Double Room
View tour
View Map
In-depth Cultural
Spirit Of Europe
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Netherlands France Spain
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Interrailing Packages
5% Off
From
US$1,606per person
Price based on Shared Room
View tour