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Visit Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta, seafood markets of Marsaxlokk, the silent city of Mdina and more.

Gone are the days when Amsterdam’s Red Light District and tulip markets were the driving force behind a trip to the Netherlands. With the help of insights from experienced Travel Directors and knowledgeable Local Experts, our Netherlands guided tours devote time to the top Amsterdam attractions while weaving together a Netherlands itinerary that explores the country’s rich culture.

Visit the modern city of Rotterdam and see the “Swan”, the beautiful Erasmus Bridge that took nearly a decade to build. Delve into the deep histories of iconic Dutch culture with a visit to one of the original Delft blue pottery manufacturers. See the Peace Palace and Binnenhof courtyards in The Hague before escaping city life to learn the secrets of cheese-making in quaint Monnickendam.

When you’re not ticking off Amsterdam tourist hot spots like taking a tour of the Rijksmuseum with an art historian, you’ll enjoy premium dining experiences and leisure time for edible exploration so you can taste the sweet and savory sides of Netherlands cuisine.

What to Eat in the Netherlands

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Dutch cuisine will look very different from the street and from a restaurant seat. Fries drowned in mayonnaise and fluffy pancake balls dominate the tourist trail, while a bounty of simple ingredients like potatoes, cheeses, and fresh fish are dinner menu staples.

Whether it’s written on the menu as “snert” or “erwtensoep”, the classic Dutch pea soup is a warm welcome to Holland. Make sure to order this hearty split pea dish across restaurants in the Netherlands.

Dutch soused herring is a salty, mild silver fish that showcases Netherlands cuisine at its simplest. Left to ripen in a brine, raw herring is a proud snack for locals.

You’ve got many options for sweet Netherlands food: stroopwafels are the popular waffle cookies you’ve seen at the grocery store, while poffertjes and pannenkoeken are pancake-like treats perfect for snacking.

Learn More About the Netherlands

Did You Know?

The Netherlands has more bridges than its famous windmills.

Tulip fields and windmills are often the postcard photos for the Netherlands, and while there’s no doubt that the world’s largest flower exporter has billions of bulbs, many are surprised to learn that the country has more bridges than windmills. From Kinderdijk to Schiedam, the Netherlands has over 1,000 windmills. One-third of the Netherlands is also below sea level, which is why you’ll find over 1,200 bridges across the country.

What to Know Before You Travel to the Netherlands

Currency: Euro (EUR, €)

Time Zone: London GMT +1

Capital City: Amsterdam

Language: Dutch, Papiamento, Yiddish, English, Frisian

Power Outlets: European 230V

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