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Combine your visit to the beautiful gardens of Keukenhof with a cruise through the historical canals of Amsterdam.
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- Discover the Keukenhof gardens at your own pace
- Marvel at over 7 million flowers, including tulips, hyacinths and daffodils
- A one-hour boat tour on the UNESCO Heritage canals of Amsterdam
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Child ticket for 4-13 year olds
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Opening hours Keukenhof
Monday - Sunday: 8.00 - 19.00
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Check-in 5 minutes before departure
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Audio-guide on the boat available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Hindi
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Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
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Keukenhof lasts from 20 March to 11 May 2025
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Nearest stop to Keukenhof is Lisse, Meer en Duin (bus 50 & 361) a 15 minute walk from Keukenhof. The LOVERS Canal Cruises quay is just a 3-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station.
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See some of the best known sights in the Netherlands
When you think of the Netherlands, some stereotypes might come to mind. Not all are actually true about the country, but some are! Amsterdam really is filled with canals and in spring the countryside is filled with gorgeous flowers.
Combine your tickets to enjoy these amazing sights with our combo ticket offer. Visit the gardens of Keukenhof at your own pace and cruise through the canals of Amsterdam with LOVERS Canal Cruises. It's a real Dutch springtime experience!
The most beautiful spring gardens in the world!
The Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands are world-famous and the largest flower gardens in all of Europe. They are located near the town of Lisse, only 40 kilometres from Amsterdam. The doors to the garden are opened from mid-March to mid-May, when the more than seven million flowers at the spring gardens attract visitors from all over the world.
Here you can discover a world full of colourful and fragrant flower fields, including 800 different species of tulips, crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and many more in inspirational themed gardens, flower parades and beautiful flower shows. The millions of flower bulbs are planted by hand every year.
And don’t miss out on the indoor flower shows! Dutch growers present their most stunning flowers here with floral displays changing every week, ranging from fragrant roses to hyacinths and tulips and from Chrysanthemums and Callas to Orchids.
Soak up the sights on an Amsterdam canal cruise
A fun Amsterdam canal cruise is a great way to get to know one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. A LOVERS Canal Cruise through Amsterdam offers a one-hour sightseeing boat trip through some of the city centre’s most famous landmarks, with audio commentary available in 19 different languages.
Just hop on the boat and enjoy a trip through the iconic canals of Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, and Herengracht. Don’t forget to bring your camera as you sit back and relax during this amazing canal boat cruise in Amsterdam. There is no better way to take in the city's sights than with a laid-back Amsterdam canal cruise.
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CandiceJ457
Breathtaking Beauty at Keukenhof Gardens
Keukenhof far exceeded our expectations! We came for the tulips, and while they were stunning in full bloom, what truly surprised us were the vast, thoughtfully designed gardens—so much more than just rows of flowers. Every section offered something unique, with vibrant color displays, artistic landscaping, and serene spots perfect for soaking it all in. It took us about three hours to explore the entire park at a relaxed pace, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The pathways are easy to navigate, though you’ll need some patience with the crowds, especially during peak bloom. The food and drink options on-site were pleasantly affordable, which was a nice surprise. One important tip: buy your tickets online in advance. When we arrived, no tickets were available for purchase at the entrance, and many visitors were turned away. Take time to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, the fresh floral perfume in the air, and the picturesque scenery around every corner. Keukenhof is truly a feast for the senses and a must-visit for anyone in the Netherlands during tulip season!
Apr 29, 2025petegR8568HD
Just brilliant.
It's all quite overwhelming the beauty of this place and the variety of tulips ! The pathways around are super smooth and so easy. Good restaurant. Amazing lifetime experience !
Apr 28, 2025Ckyy
Amazing
Only one word to describe this place - amazing! Our 2nd visit with the first way back in 2017 and the place is amazing as it was in the first visit. Thanks to the hardwork of all the staff.
Apr 27, 2025LydiaMiami
Smell of flowers
We were there on opening day. A beautiful park with so many flowers. Very clean. Ground staff is very helpful. Good food in the cafeterias. A must when in Holland. Only 90 mins from Amsterdam by bus, closer to airport.
Apr 27, 2025S1305FGpaulh
Just Simply Breathtaking!
Awesome gardens! Most beautiful display of flowers EVER seen. Not to be missed during your visit to Amsterdam Mid-March to Mid-May. Enjoyed Hop-on/Hop-off bus from A'Dam Tourist Center to gardens. Spent 4 hours marveling at "nature's finest flower display". All ages shall certainly enjoy the experience. Gardens can be very crowded, especially on holidays like King's Day! Still GO!
Apr 27, 2025viktorial856
Thanks to the staff for letting me jump into the canal to retrieve my phone
I dropped my phone in the canal near the windmill. I want to thank the staff for letting me jump into the canal to retrieve it. And thank them for offering dry clothes. Everything else was also great and amazing!
Apr 26, 2025kathleenb383
Even More Beautiful Than I Expected -- a Must See Spring Experience
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Keukenhof Gardens, but it ended up being one of the true highlights of my trip. The gardens are absolutely stunning—perfectly manicured, vibrant, and filled with some of the most inspiring tulip displays you’ll ever see. It's a dream for photographers and social media lovers alike, with beautiful backdrops around every corner. A tip: arrive right when they open. With over 26,000 visitors a day, it gets busy very quickly, and the peacefulness of the early morning is something special. Wandering the gardens before the crowds arrive really lets you soak in the colors, scents, and creativity of the displays. Even if you think gardens might not be your thing, Keukenhof is truly an unforgettable experience. I loved it far more than I ever expected—and I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Apr 26, 2025V6471JAjaneb
Tulips, tulips, tulips!
Amazingly beautiful gardens! Tulips in a wide array of color were planted artistically throughout the grounds. It was hard to stop taking pictures as each turn brought a new view and combination of hues. Lovely!
Apr 26, 2025MissMercury_1
Very beautiful but overcrowded
This is the world's largest flower garden with around 7 million bulbs planted each year. It covers 32 hectares (79 acres). It really is HUGE. This was meant to be the highlight of my coach holiday but unfortunately my experience was somewhat spoilt by the sheer volume of people. I felt that I couldn't see or experience it properly. I guess that's to be expected at world renowned tourist sites. The whole park is very impressive though - both in flower displays and overall scenery. The main shop is at the entrance where you can buy all manner of souvenirs from Dutch rubber ducks, through to plush tulips. The highlight of the shop was of course the tulip bulbs themselves and you could purchase a good selection of them. They are already potted up in display bags. A smaller shop next door sold different bulbs including hyacinths. The shops are expensive and like everywhere here WAY too peopley. There are other smaller shops around the park. I have ASD and so found it very difficult to relax during my time here. The toilets are free to use and were clean. Apparently, maps were available at the entrance, but I didn't find them. I can't read maps anyway, so just went exploring without one. The park is so big, it felt quite overwhelming at times. This year's festival doesn't have a theme. You don't know what you're going to find around the next corner. I stumbled upon a barrel organ called The Adriaen. I LOVED it and bought 2 CD's for €10 each. My other highlight was the windmill, which you can climb and also venture inside at the top if you wish. As beautiful as Keukenhof Park was, I wouldn't go back. It was far too big and overcrowded for me. I felt that the flowers got a bit lost amongst the huge crowds.
Apr 24, 2025noemisF2198UK
All the colours in one place
Paradise on earth. A sea of flowers. God's creativity arranged by human creativity. A perfect combination. A feast for the senses. Give it as much time as you can. A full day was almost enough but we didn't see everything. Good selection of places to eat, shops, exhibitions and benches to rest.
Apr 24, 2025castelinirafa
Great experience - Beautiful place
I would go back every year if I could. This place is great and I had a lovely time with my friends just walking around and appreciating the nature.
Apr 22, 2025janetterick
Out of this world experience
This was the highlight of my trip to Amsterdam. This is peak season for the tulips and it is worth dealing with crowds to see the spectacular display of colorful flowers at every turn. Beautifully laid out, very walkable, lots of cafes. Simply wonderful.
Apr 21, 2025ManaoK
Crowded but worth it
A beautiful park with amazing variety of flowers of all shapes and colors. We visited on Sunday, April 20, and I knew it would be crowded, but I didn’t realize it would be THAT CROWDED. Still, I’m happy we went, just needed to overcome an initial shock - incredible flower compositions around helped a lot. Getting there and from: we had a combi ticket with a bus departing from the airport at 13:00. We arrived at bus stop about 30 min earlier expecting a line, but there was none. The bus left at about 12:40, it wasn’t packed, some people were standing, and due to traffic it took us 1 hour to get there. We left the park at about 18:30, waited for the bus for about 10 min and it took us 30 min to get to the airport. Tickets: we got the tickets from the keukenhof website 4 days in advance, kind of in the last moment. I thought the Thursday before Easter weekend could be a safe plan b, as it looked like there were plenty of slots available, we were arriving to Amsterdam on that day, so wanted to see how it goes, but two days before the tickets for the Thursday were sold out, so we grabbed what was available ;). So, yeah, getting them in advance is the way to go. The park is well organized even with a crowd- it wasn’t a problem to eat or find a toilet. Coming with own food would be a great idea, so you could find a spot away from crowds. We didn’t bother with boats or the mill-there was a line even in the end if the day. If you come with kids, don’t miss the playground and the maze. In terms of time, we spent more than 4 hours there and it was enough. We had a flight to catch, otherwise we’d consider coming later and staying until the closing - the conditions were nice in the afternoon ( the weather was sunny on the day).
Apr 21, 2025foodshoptravel
Stunning Tulips - Go early to beat the crowds!
Keukenhof was absolutely breathtaking, a true feast for the eyes! We visited on Easter Friday (a public holiday) and arrived at 9:15 AM. Entry was super easy and the gardens were peaceful and perfect for photos early on. By lunchtime, though, it was packed! So if you want to enjoy the flowers without the crowds, definitely go first thing. The variety of tulips and garden designs were stunning. Definitely a must do in the Netherlands during spring. Just wear comfy shoes and bring your camera because you’ll be snapping non-stop!
Apr 21, 2025Z6686UMmicheles
A must see!
Incredible and a must see!! If you visit the Netherlands in the spring, a tulip park is a must! I’ve never seen so many flowers in one park!!
Apr 21, 2025MNRLVEU
Amazing Spring Garden
This is without a doubt the most beautiful garden for spring flowers you could ever hope to see. We have been fortunate to see this beautiful place several times. We were there on 4/18/25, it had been 10 years since the last visit and things are really different and better for the hordes of people daily. This is a place to see if you can. If you like flowers and especially spring flowers, go don’t wait, you will not be disappointed.
Apr 20, 2025skyandsands
Magical tulips and very good organised park
Booked the tickets online which was a very easy process. When you arrive it’s a bit overwhelming with the crowds but it’s very well organised and after the entrance it spreads out quite well. So wonderful to see all the tulips and spring flowers. Most cafés inside only take cards and no cash. It’s the place to go if you love tulips and flowers. Highly recommend
Apr 20, 2025TanielV1918
it will make you discover how much you love flowers...
This is a botanical garden. An astonishing one… The quantity and variety of flowers that I saw here, are more, than the sum of all the flowers, in quantity and variety, in my entire life. Thanks to this place, I suddenly discovered that I love flowers… despite their astronomic quantity and variety in this incredible, and I had to see them all ! from many angles !! This magical place is the result of very, very hard work, by highly qualified and competent people, for sure. Therefore, the entrance fee is fully deserved. Note : do not confuse this with the tulip fields. There are not such huge, large field of flowers, here. HOWEVER, there are some fields, on the last section of the road which will get you to this botanical extravaganza garden. So, this is what I suggest that you do : get there by car (taxi, Uber…), because you can't do this if you are riding a tour-bus. When you get at the last 1 km of the entrance of this Park, ask the driver to leave you there. And walk, the rest of the way… enjoying the breathtaking tulip fields on your right… (while being very careful, so that the numerous people on bicycles do not hit you - it's like that everywhere, in Holland… better get used to it when you are visiting… and always watch your back, literally… and your flanks also… - . In light of the explanation above, in the pictures that I am hereby posting, the flower fields are situated on the side of the last kilometer of road leading to the Entrance of Keukenkof. You cannot see these fields once you have reached the Entrance, because of the vast parking areas for the cars and the buses. The rest is a minimal sampling of the mind-buggling flowers awaiting you inside…
Apr 19, 2025crumPoole
16th April
Such an array of tulips. Formal gardens many sections are roped off. The indoor flower houses are very pretty but busy when we went. The whispering boat tour was busy. Not the best to take photos of the tulips in the fields because the boat is lower than the fields. Does come with audio tour if you want to use the headphones. The windmill had a constant large queue so didn’t get chance to go up. Miffy was there and a small shop selling miffy goods. Was very expensive. You could queue up to have photos with miffy. Free toilets. We spent 4 hours there.
Apr 19, 2025alienwang2012
My Visit
Although the graden was very crowded, it was really worth the visit. The tulips are indeed very beautiful and the garden is huge.
Apr 17, 2025henry16
Beautiful
Rather than go on how beautiful it is some tips: Book entrance and car parking on line You will be there three hours Take a picnic you can find benches away from the crowds Listen to the birds singing in the trees Get away from the main entrances as quick as possible especially the one which has the coaches. Visit Como and co for afternoon coffee or tea and cake or light tea
Apr 17, 2025Tigger103
Beautiful
We were blessed with a sunny day which made our visit here an absolute delight. There are many different independent travel and tour & combo options to get here which are all explained on the tulip festival Amsterdam website. We opted for an afternoon tour departing from ‘this is Holland’ near the Adam lookout which also included the evening illuminated flower parade at Noordwijk. There was so much to see at Kukenhof that we didn’t cover every area of the park in our almost 4 hour visit. We expected it to be busy and it certainly was although it did get quieter as it got closer to closing time. Top tips : If you want to do the whisper boat get a ticket as soon as you arrive. If you see something in one of the shops - buy it ! Don’t assume that everything will be repeated in the shop near the exit.
Apr 17, 2025Kathrine
Gorgeous gardens along every path
Stunning! Such beautiful gardens meticulously maintained. We planned our trip for mid-April in the hopes of a near-peak to peak experience. Keukenhof did not disappoint. It was spectacular! So much color and so many varieties. We booked the combo bus/entrance ticket from Haarlem. Bus was very easy to find and we disembarked very close to main entrance. We could leave whenever we wanted and catch the bus back to Haarlem. Recommend arriving as early as you can. It seemed to get more crowded mid-day. Highly recommend.
Apr 16, 2025Holmeboy1974
Beautiful
Well worth the trip and would certainly recommend going. Lovely, although busy. Expect a crowd. Only things we would change from this visit: - never use qbuzz again - think about what going to eat there, as the food is limited, and a bit too jazzy if you want something plain.
Apr 16, 2025sunrise99
Keukenhof Gardens great but not the 852 bus
Visited the gardens for the first time ever and cannot fault anything there. Every area was great and we saw some beautiful flowers today. I booked the tickets for the garden from the official garden website and it linked me to tickets to book the bus. I booked the tickets several months ago. However the Q- Buzz bus left a lot to be desired. Although allocated a specific time the queues were long and buses infrequent. On the way back we waited with more long queues and a shortage of buses. The bus appeared overcrowded with lots of people having to stand. Once we got on the bus the driver got off. The visitor organiser drove the bus to a parking spot and watched and waited on the bus until another driver got on. The new driver drove off with the windows misted up. Later in the journey he got a passenger to wipe the front window down. He proceeded to text whilst driving. I think passenger safety is paramount and texting whilst driving unacceptable. I recommend when booking the trip to go to the local tourist information centre and book the garden trip with them. It was €20 cheaper pp and hopefully you will get a safe driver.
Apr 15, 2025tomhW7885FQ
April in Keukenhof
We took the tram to Central station and there you catch the ferry for free. Once you get across, you’re gonna go over the bridge to the This is Holland building and check-in. There you will catch the shuttle bus it’ll take you to Keukenhof. It takes about an hour ride and you’ll see fields of tulips. I suggest getting there very early as the crowds are very heavy as the day goes on. Nice trip for all ages. Cannot describe the smells, sounds and beauty A must see. April 15, 2025 perfect time and weather
Apr 15, 2025boolz
Whisper boat was not worth it
We loved it but the €10 whisper boat tour was a waste of time and not worth it as it doesn't travel to through the park but on the outside and the views are not that interesting. For food I would highly recommend Jacoba's Kitchen (at Oranje Nassau Pavilion)
Apr 15, 2025karensR3772XF
Worth a visit
Beautiful gardens. Easy to walk around the property. All the flowers were spectacular. Plenty of places to sit and rest. Highly recommend.
Apr 15, 2025np871
Beautiful gardens
Beautiful day out at the gardens. Layout and flowers were stunning so you cant fault Keukenhof. Visitors please be mindful that people are there to observe the flowers not just take selfies and take up time so others cant view the flowers. Food and drinks were overpriced. Other than that loved seeing the Tulips in abundance
Apr 14, 2025MattAndLol
Best garden ever visited !
Visited for the 1st time on Monday 7th April with my husband while on holiday in Amsterdam. We'd booked a combi-ticket several weeks before from the official website which included a bus to Keukenhof from RAI bus station in Amsterdam, think you can travel from Amsterdam Central station too if that's nearer to your hotel. We took an uber from our hotel to RAI as it's quite far out. It was very well organised, someone checked our tickets then we queued for a few minutes for the next Keukenhof bus, they were very frequent. The journey took about 40 min as traffic was busy. We got straight in the park. Right away we were blown away by the beautiful flowers ! Everywhere you looked there were stunning colours, some more informal " meadow " style mixed planting & others more geometric shapes, thousands of all colours tulips, daffodils, hyacinths & other Spring flowers, together with lakes, trees, stepping stones, a windmill etc. The smell of the hyacinths was heavenly ! It was the size of a small theme park but of flowers ! We only went in 2 of the pavilions as the weather was so lovely & sunny that week, they would give you shelter on a rainy day I suppose. We saw the pretty roses in 1 pavilion & hundreds of beautiful tulips in the 1 with the large cafeteria. We brought our own lunch & drinks with us as we were lucky it was such a sunny day & ate them on a bench in the picnic area, we bought them from a supermarket in Amsterdam in a backpack. We just bought ice-creams on park but you could buy bulbs etc from various places round the park. The park seems very well equipped for people in wheelchairs etc, all flat, plenty of toilets etc & there's a children's playground. We spent around 5 hours at Keukenhof marvelling at the beautiful flowers, yes it was busy & you sometimes had to wait for people to move on to be able to take the photos you wanted but it's only open a few weeks per year & is world famous so for us it was worth it. I would guess about 80% of the flowers were blooming on the 7th April when we visited, we were very happy with this, I would say maybe the middle of April is the peak time for everything to be flowering. We thoroughly enjoyed our day at Keukenhof & the journey back was just as efficient on the bus. It is the most beautiful garden we've ever seen, thank you to the hard working Keukenhof gardeners !
Apr 13, 2025112marionm
Really lovely
What an amazing array of flowers. Not only the tulips which were of course fabulous, some in full flower, others just starting to open, but there are also huge pavilions with information, and hot houses with orchids, and roses.
Apr 12, 2025139anned
Beautiful tulips to tiptoe through
We visited these beautiful gardens during the local flower festival. Such lovely displays not only of tulips but of other spring bulbs. Some displays were very orderly and others more naturalised. It was crowded but well organised. A lovely day and easy to get to the gardens on the 180 bus from Haarlem station.
Apr 12, 2025matthewy776
Keukenhof April 2025
We went in the second week of April, 2025. There were a good number of mid-season and early flowers blooming. Some of the late-season flowers were about to bloom or had not yet come to colour. Some of the early season flowers had died off. Overall, about what we expected. One disappointment with the flowers themselves was that one of the fields on the edge of the venue had been harvested, and was brown. We were hoping to see the endless fields of flowers seen on the web, but I think this is something best viewed elsewhere. We paid for the bus from Schiphol, which, if you also paid for an Amsterdam and Region transit pass, I would advise you not to do, as this is included in the pass at the time of writing. I wish this was indicated on the page where you can purchase the shuttle tickets. The shuttle itself was also late, but not too crowded. The park itself was less crowded than we expected based on what other reviewers have said. We went in the evening mid-week which may have contributed. On the Keukenhof website it indicated that day was "not crowded". Having been to tourist attractions like ZhangJiajie and Shibuya Sky at peak time, I would say the park was more like a mid-day Slojterdijk level of busy. Certainly there were noticeable crowds, but they did not detract from the experience. Overall, if you have never been, I would highly recommend going. However I would not recommend paying for the shuttle if you already have a ticket.
Apr 11, 2025paulj6574
A must see attraction.
It’s really a must see attraction. Go after April 15th if you can more will be in bloom. It’s almost 7,000,000 flowers and worth your time!
Apr 10, 2025545veroniquec
Aiming to the Netherlands don’t ever miss keukenhof
A vibrant and refreshing place to visit. Mother’s nature didn’t disappoint me. Such a beautiful variety of flowers. The entire park and flowers is well organized. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and enjoy the scent of the flowers. The place is well arranged, clean and the staff is doing a great job in terms of maintaining the environment. For lunch don’t expect anything special it’s just simple food at the so called restaurant/canteen. You can order bulbs as they are many different shops and it can be sent almost anywhere in the world (October delivery). Don’t forget about souvenirs of course. Going early in the morning (opening time) is less crowded. The reputation does good to the park. Park is open from end march up to end may. The rest of the year is to maintain and rearrange flower beds.
Apr 10, 2025lifeisanadventure123
Early April visit
Lovely day visiting the gardens. Lots of flowers already in bloom to admire. We opted for the whisper boat tour, which involved a 40 min cruise around the fields. This was a nice addition to our visit. Was interesting to learn about how the planting is done to determine when flowers bloom. April is still a good time to visit, even if not all the flowers are out, still plenty to see.
Apr 8, 2025Laurence_DE_2011
Pick your travel date wisely : not too early, not too late...
The park is great and the gardens are beautiful BUT as hard as the employees may work, they can not influence Mother Nature and blooming time.... It was our second visit : the first time was in May (almost too late in the season I would say) and this one in March (way too early). Third time will be a charm --> it will definitely be in April !
Apr 7, 2025millie_bridger
Accessible for wheelchair users and beautiful for all!
Keukenhof was absolutely stunning and surprisingly accessible, despite often being described as "inaccessible." I didn’t bring my wheelchair based on that reputation, but I was relieved to see that wheelchair rentals were available right at the entrance for just 5 Euros—definitely worth it! The park was beautifully maintained, filled with vibrant flowers, and had so much to offer—from lovely walking paths to fun activities and even a scenic boat ride through the tulip fields. It was truly the highlight of my trip to Amsterdam!
Apr 6, 2025Peters521
Great day out….
Great day out even at the start of the season. Plenty of flowers blooming though plenty more still to hit their peak in a week or two. The styling of the grounds is superb with fantastic attention to detail. Some of the bulb mixes are mind blowing snd a real feast for the eyes. Parking in P2 was close by and to be recommended. I’d also suggest going later in the day when the crowds disperse snd you get up enjoy the place in greater isolation.
Apr 5, 2025Resort30606703367
An amazing time at Keukenhof in The Netherlands
When I had visited Keukenhof in Lisse in the The Netherlands to see and visit The Flower Show all of the flowers I saw many years ago in April time were Extremely lovely and Beautiful flowers indeed. Keukenhof in The Netherlands itself is definitely worth visiting and Netherlands itself is an Exceptionally Beautiful country itself.
Apr 2, 2025KothaiGhuri
Spectacular, vibrant - a visual treat
Truly Special. It was a beautiful place - resplendent in such vibrant colours it left a lasting impression. I have been to many gardens - but this place left a lasting impression. Must visit if you are in Amserdam. In fact since the garden is open for only 2-3 months a year - its worth planning your visit to Amsterdam in that period
Mar 31, 2025Pascalsahli
Not for me but more for oldies and women
Not many tulips are blooming. My wife loves it. Not for me though. Was very cold day. Seen it in 30’. We are with a group so we have to kill 2.5 more hours until we can leave. Perhaps taking an Uber to get out of here
Mar 31, 2025pescapes_london
Worth a visit but wait until April and tulips are in flower
We visited end March and no tulips out - but Daffadils and crocus were flowering. Recommend a quick train ride ride to Haarlem from Centraal and then getting the Keukenhof bus (you have to book this - we did on the train there) as Haarlem is well worth a visit as well. Would recommend waiting until April to visit as it’s the same price and it would look wonderful with all the tulips out.
Mar 28, 2025KimGTravels
Abundant Floral Experience
Abundant collection of beautifully laid out gardens of tulips & other bulbs. Such a short viewing period, so plan your trip to the Netherlands accordingly. We purchased our tickets online, for the garden entry & a boat tour through the fields, skirting the gardens. We took a train from Amsterdam to catch the bus to Keukenhov, located just outside of the train station. Bring warm clothing & rainwear. The experience will delight the senses!
Mar 17, 2025ellengloucester
Lovely and beautiful
The best. We carefully studied the weather, kept reading about timing, and hit it perfectly. Be sure to visit the big fields outside.
Mar 16, 2025Just_Traveler
A bit touristy but worth it
It's a great place to see all kinds of tulips, just don't expect a field of flowers you can run thru. This is a garden so all flowers are behind rope. There are some fields nearby but by May almost all flowers are gone, so plan accordingly. There are gift shops, a couple of food trucks and an old-style windmill you can go inside.
Feb 16, 2025raffaelebG6587WH
overcrowded, but beautiful
Do your research for when the flowers are in full bloom and plan to go during that time. The garden was wonderful and vibrant. Too crowded for my liking, but that is to be expected for such a great spot.
Dec 20, 2024361elyanak
beautiful garden
This is a well-executed concept, although there are additional fees for boat rides and other activities. It's still worth visiting, as the gardens are beautifully maintained. Clearer signage would enhance the experience. The spring blooms are a must-see, but unfortunately, the food quality is disappointing.
Dec 14, 2024MartyB719
A Few Tips About Keukenhof
It is recommended that you purchase your tickets on-line. You must put the time and date of your planned entrance. What happens if it is raining? On an average, 26,000 people visit Keukenhof daily as it is only opened for eight weeks from March to the beginning of May. The best times to visit changes seasonally. Usually, the last 2 weeks in April and the first week in May are usually good. On the Keukenhof web site states that they have an allotment of tickets. You can take a chance and go early to get a ticket the day of. We had already pre-booked our ticket and going in the gate was fast. Luckily, it was indeed a nice day. We stayed in Haarlem. The city is a superb alternative to crazy and busy Amsterdam. Haarlem is like a mini-Amsterdam with canals, history and good places to eat. There are dedicated buses throughout the region. The one in Haarlem left near the train station. Unfortunately, it was about an hour late on our day. Our ticket also included the use of all transportation in and around Amsterdam. We found this useful in our 15-minute train ride into Amsterdam, and our bus from the airport into Haarlem. The park is large, 79 acres (32 Hectares). There are supposedly over 7 million tulips with 800 varieties of bulbs. There is much more than, Tulips, though. We also saw roses, lilies, hyacinths, carnations and irises to name a few flowers. The gardens and ponds with sprouting water are magical. One can take a boat ride, rent a bike for trails and even take a helicopter tour. We opted to walk through the many gardens, pavilions, sculptures and even to a large windmill. Food prices are not unreasonable either. There are unquestionably many photo opportunities. We liked the rounded pads over the water that made one feel that they were actually walking on water. In another area is a small pond with shops and a wagon that played mechanical music. In another pavilion, there is an actual pink Cadillac to sit in. We actually came across a beautiful parade. One day was not enough, but we did give the park a good view. If you found this review to be helpful in any way, please press the “thumbs-up picture” to let me know.
Nov 10, 2024Linaon21
Beautiful displays
Stunning displays, well worth a visit! Not only for the tulips but for all the other flowers. Huge gardens and easily at least a few hours to cover the whole place on foot.
Oct 27, 2024Tourist11590861736
Amsterdam City River Cruise
The canal cruise was perfect, the captin come guide gave us headphones to listen in our own language. The riverboat was clean and tidy, easy to walk on and off, it was a nice day and we got some beautiful pictures!! A great end to a fantastic tourist holiday!!
Nov 19, 2024OnAir64046
Early evening cruise
We did the early evening cruise to see the lights of the city. Easy to get tickets by turning up and allocated the next cruise. There is an audio link that you can use, but we decided to just sit outside and watch the views. An hour cruise which was interesting and pretty.
Nov 4, 2024Lynsey T
Great information finding cruise
We had an hour cruise around the canals in Amsterdam and learnt a lot whilst doing it. We really enjoyed every second. My five year old didn’t want to get off. The captain was also very knowledgeable.
Oct 31, 2024CanadianBlondie
A Must Try
This is a must do on your list of things to do while visiting Amsterdam. It takes you through areas that you may not be able to walk to. The captain points out things of interest and tells the story behind it.
Sep 21, 2024Becky F
A fab way to see Amsterdam
We had a really lovely time on the one-hour canal cruise. Our captain was very lovely and cracked a good few jokes throughout the tour. The GPS guided tour via the headphones was a fab idea and there were so many language options available which was a really pleasant surprise. We learned so much about the history of the city and the tour even helped us to find places to visit again in further detail after the tour. The price was extremely reasonable considering the excellent experience we got, and our boat even left a little early which was nice. All in all, we would definitely recommend it!
Feb 14, 2024Brad D
The captian made the experience
We really enjoyed it. We show I I amsterdam cards at the ticket office ans were on a boat and on our way within 10 minutes. Our captain (Tony I believe was his name) was lovely ,cheerful and very knowledge of the area, he also had 2 traniees with him and they were also lovely. The facilties were clean. If I hadn't have had the I amsterdam card I would have still paid what the price was (which I think is reasonable).
Feb 12, 2024peter G
Well worth the experience
1st time in Amsterdam and loved it Booked on the Lovers Canal cruise early in the morning to get a feel for the city and to get our bearings The tour showed the highlights of the city and the comentry was good
Feb 12, 2024Vladimir J
Cruising backward :(
sitting backward is really annoying... Except that I think it is very nice and the captain was a nice guy, he was really funny, making jokes.
Feb 9, 2024pieta
Go with Lovers
Booked through Get Your Guide literally 20 mins before boarding. They let us join a boat that was boarding as soon as we got there, which was great, no standing around as they weren’t so busy. We took a daytime trip and glad we did. Maybe evening cruises would be better in warmer months with open boats. The boat was modern, clean and warm and no condensation at all during any part of our cruise. The headphones were included and the audio commentary was interesting. The captain also added bits and pieces of extra info which was appreciated. It was a great introduction to the canals of Amsterdam as we decided to do this trip literally an hour after arriving in Amsterdam. It helped us with our bearings and with general historical info about the city. The reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is that we seemed to stay on one canal, no museums seen, no Anne Frank house, nothing like that, which was a shame as lots of tourists probably visit these places afterwards. Maybe the canal boat starting from the museums area take that route? We took the one from the station. There are lots of canal boat companies, but we were more than happy with Lovers as their boats appear a lot more modern than many others we saw. I would definitely recommend the cruise and my teenage daughter said it was one of the nicest things we did when in Amsterdam.
Feb 8, 2024silk44w
Great couples tour
A amazing tour with some great canal boat skills performed and a great host. This tour is very much for couples and being alone I felt a little out of place.
Nov 27, 2023GW__92
A Great Way To See The City
Done the open boat tour during the summer. A great way to see the city and the audio guide gave plenty of information along the way. Extremely relaxing to the point I almost fell asleep half way around. Would definitely do the tour again if I’m back in Amsterdam
Nov 18, 2023colleen S
Quick visit to see Amsterdam
Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Although it rained, I still enjoyed the tour. The only complaint was the audio was difficult to hear at times.
Oct 15, 2023far away from every day
Relaxing hour on the canals
Nice relaxing hour around the canals. Duco (sorry if I have not got the name correct) was informative with history and fun facts. Would recommend.
Aug 27, 2023ross
Good cruise
It was educational, slowed down at the right places. The pilot was polite and explained well- was fun and energetic.
Aug 10, 2023Elvira T
Es un tour más general
El tour está muy bien, en cambio si ya has hecho un freetour por la ciudad recomiendo el crucero primero, te da una vista más general, mi amiga y yo al haber hecho antes el freetour volvimos a ver sitios en los que ya habíamos estado.
Jan 14, 2025A.S
Très belle découverte en péniche
Croisière avec le groupe lovers Sympathique croisière traduit en plusieurs langue 1h pour vous faire un tour des canaux avec visite guidée et indication sur les différents quartiers/monuments / place/ marché /histoire / musée de la ville etc Très bien pour découvrir une 1er fois en famille en amies en couple cette croisière et très bien adapter
Jan 6, 2025Marinel15
Très bien
Petite balade bien sympathique, est l’audio était très bien fait rien à redire. Le petit bar pour attendre est très sympa aussi avant d’accéder au bateau.
Oct 19, 2024diana9008
Informativ und schön
Wir hatten einen super symphatischen Bootsführer der viele Nebeninfos gab. War schön und informativ. 1 Stunde hat gut gereicht und empfehlenswert. Gute Karte erhalten für den Treffpunkt und pünktlich, sowie sauber.
Sep 11, 2024Sarakshi
Un paseo agradable en barco
Muy puntuales, un paseo tranquilo, recomiendo que cuando lo cojan miren bien la metereología, pues así podrán disfrutar mejor de las vistas.
Sep 9, 2024Vanda53
DA PROVARE
Giro dei canali in barca assolutamente da consigliare. Audioguida in italiano e Simon simpaticissimo conducente che comunque dava ulteriori informazioni in inglese. La durata è di un'ora ma ci è dispiaciuto scendere!!
Sep 2, 2024chrisbu91
Tolle Tour
Die Stunde waren zwar nur ca. 50 Minuten, aber die Tour war wunderschön. Unbedingt abends machen, die Atmosphäre ist unbeschreiblich!
Aug 18, 2024Yannick Raach
👍👍👍
Sehr nette Bootstour über die Kanäle von Amsterdam! Man bekommt viele interessante Informationen über die Stadt und deren Geschichte erzählt.
Aug 10, 2024Christian D
intéressant
La promenade sur les canaux dure une heure. Les audio guides permettent de suivre les commentaires dans différentes langues. Le long de cette promenade fluviale, nous découvrons l'histoire de la ville et des monuments "célèbres". Par contre, le confort est rudimentaire.
Apr 14, 2024Teresa F
Para escalas cortas de vuelo
Las vistas son preciosas, aunque desde posición incómoda porque el barco estaba muy lleno. El capitán muy simpático e hizo agradable el viaje.
Apr 5, 2024robertadeg
Crociera easy
Crociera molto carina con guida in tutte le lingue. Partenza vicino ala stazione centrale. Durata circa un ora. Visita dei canali principali di Amsterdam. Da provare
Feb 17, 2024
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