Keukenhof Entrance + Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Location
Essentials
- 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
Practical info
Children
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
Check-in at LOVERS Canal Cruises
Languages
Ticket information
Ticket does not include transport to Keukenhof
Tickets can be scanned from a damage-free phone screen
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
More information
Keukenhof lasts from 20 March to 11 May 2025
For questions see our Keukenhof FAQ
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Accessibility
Getting there
Public Transport
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.
About
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.
Reviews
471 reviews
Magnificent
This was the most beautiful garden ! So many tulips every color and shape imaginable. We also saw beautiful orchids in a beautiful building. We were surprised how many places we saw to have food, we didn’t. The entire place was so crowded! We were staying at the Waldorf and booked private tours. Our guide drove us there, parked very close and gave us our tickets that were bought in advance by the tour company. We literally walked a few feet to the entrance. We spent all the time we wanted and she was waiting for us. This is a really great way to see this very busy garden and not have to get transportation, tickets or worry about parking which looked chaotic. She then drove us by the tulip fields awash in beautiful colors as far as the eye could see and a private tulip field and shop. It was a great.
We loved it! Our second visit and we would definitely come back. Try n go midweek to avoid the horrendous crowds
No trip to The Netherlands would be complete without a visit to Keukenof. This was my second visit having included it two years previously in our tour of Western Europe. Last time I had been in total awe and left entranced with it's beauty, amazed at the imagination of the gardeners and inspired to go home and revolutionise my own garden We arrived this time, having taken a train from Utrecht to Schipol and then, after a few wrong turns, found the "tulip" bus which took us to the location. Tickets can be purchased online in advance with a choice of places to pick up the bus. Arriving early is always a good idea, you definitely get to see a good section of the gardens before the crowds start to build up and more to the point you don't have to queue to show your ticket and enter. Last time we visited it was early May whereas we were coming six weeks earlier this time and there was a slight concern that we would not have such a good time. I'm going to be honest and say there were quite a few flower beds not yet in bloom but as you can see from my photos there was still plenty to see. I would opt to come late April/early May if I returned a third time. On both occasions we visited mid week. As some of the negative reviews state the “ instagram” crowd is unfortunately out in force and as much as they annoy me I don’t have the answer and apparently neither does Keukenhof or any other major attraction worldwide.
Tulip Mania at Keukenhof gardens
Our trip to Netherlands was because my mother wanted to see tulips. When we began our planning, I went through numerous blogs & vlogs. Came across the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Bloemencorso Bollenstreek (flower parade) videos. That sealed our travel dates. We knew the route of 42 kms would be crowded with locals & visitors. So planned to see it in Haarlem on 13th. Our trip to Keukenhof was the next day, on 14th. I kept a eye on the Keukenhof official website to purchase the tickets. I was to book not only the park entrance ticket but a combi with the bus included. In addition, I requested a wheelchair & booked two tickets for the whisper boat ride. We caught the very first departure from Amsterdam RAI to Keukenhof gardens on the Qbuzz route 852 at 7:30 a.m. Arrived by 8:00 a.m. We headed straight to pick the wheelchair. I was amazed to see their inventory. The staff was helpful, polite & even offered us a blanket since it was a cold morning. Next to this room is a locker room where you can store any cabin bag size luggage you have & won't require during your stay inside the garden. These counters are outside the gate. As we entered the park, a humungous display of tulips caught our attention. It was exquisite. We made our way to the restaurant for a hot breakfast. They have vegetarian options too. Post breakfast, we started exploring the park anti-clock wise only because we had booked the Whisper boat ride & did not want to get late. We have to exchange our mobile/paper voucher for a ticket. Their counter is next to the windmill. At the entrance, we were given a map of the garden. It was super helpful. every five seconds my mother would ask me if I clicked a photo or shot a video on my right or left. I think I wouldn't have covered even 10% of the garden had I paid heed to my mother. The tulips were in different colors, different stages of the bloom & we were transported to another world. The hour long boat ride was good. There are several restaurants & good carts. Some areas are staged for SM photo posts. We saw some folks bring their art/sketch books & were busy at drawing. Some families had brought picnic baskets from home/air bnb. They had spread out a blanket. Their kids were running & playing around while the adults were chilling, eating, drinking & having fun. While many spend 4 hours or so, we spent almost 9 hours. The last bus leaves at 7:30 p.m. We made our way out around 5:30 p.m. The queue was never ending but fast moving. This is one garden that I would love to go every year. When we got back to the hotel, I had over 500 photos (includes videos) from our day out! Glad we carried our power bank.
A Bucket List Attraction
A bucket list attraction for me and many others; however, I was taken aback by the sheer volume of people. There are plenty of quieter parts of the gardens to enjoy, and is a must visit when travelling to Amsterdam, but be prepared for what to expect. TIP: To avoid queuing, be sure to purchase a ticket well in advance.
Everywhere you turn just absolutely beautiful!
We visited Keukenhof on our very first full day in Amsterdam. We took a tour via via Tours which included three hours here before we headed to the other sites. We specifically came to Amsterdam during tulip season which this year was March 21 to May 11, we were here on April 30. I wasn’t sure that three hours was going to be too long but it’s the perfect amount of time. We got there early at 10 AM. It opens at 8 AM. We had just under three hours to tour a very large garden and everywhere you looked. Tulips were on steroids absolutely beautiful. It is a must when you are in Amsterdam or Lisse where it is located. Very easy to get around with the map that they give you. There’s plenty of places to use restrooms places to buy food, etc. some gift shops, etc. I purchased a bag that says Keukenhof. Highly recommended coming here. If I was driving myself, I would’ve been there when they opened up at 8 AM to avoid the crowds. We got there at 10 AM with our tour which was a small tour and by 1130 the place was packed, but we were gone by 12:45 p.m. Kudos to the staff in the upkeep in the groundskeepers unbelievable. 1.6 million people visit within seven weeks to view tulips worth every penny you pay for your tour. There were plenty of places all around the gardens for restaurants, shops, bathrooms, etc., places to sit if you needed to rest. They had vendors with strawberries and whipped cream. There was an ice cream stand. Make it a must when in Amsterdam.
Beautiful but busy
Amazing gardens full of beautiful flowers, including a wide variety of tulips. We went on its last weekend and the flowers that were in full sunlight had certainly seen better days, but those in shade and indoors were still in full bloom. We could easily have spent a full day in Keukenhof but we do believe it is spoiled slightly by how busy it is, with so many people there crowding around 'instagrammable' parts. The crowds, often there just to take photographs of themselves, did spoil the experience a little as it gave off a very superficial, shallow feeling. We didn't let this ruin our experience however and still had a great time!
Worth visit
Fabulous Tulip Gardens. Acres of designed bulb gardens, only open 8wks of year approx March & April Plenty of of places to eat & drink Guide plan quite difficult to interpret, we found best to just wander Easy, well maintained paths Interesting museum & information places Numerous “Intagramers” Dogs allowed, cycles only outside gardens Gets extremely busy Must book in advance More than adequate car park but surrounding roads chaotic. We went at opening time 8am and would recommend this, early before the huge crowds.
A Springtime Dutch Staple
We visited Keukenhof a little late in the season, so the tulip displays weren’t quite at their peak, but we still had a wonderful time. There were still plenty of tulips in bloom, and the gardens are so beautifully designed that it’s hard not to be impressed no matter when you go. We really enjoyed the other fun activations in the park, like visiting Miffy’s house, climbing the windmill, and indulging in a warm stroopwafel. Keukenhof is a springtime staple in Holland for a reason. Definitely worth a visit, but expect large crowds no matter the weather.
Dream tulpen garden
Absolutely beautiful gardens and tulips flowers. Is a must to visit while visiting the Netherlands during spring time.
A perfect place to enjoy spring and nature’s beauty!
Keukenhof is a beautiful flower garden just 40 minutes from Amsterdam. It’s open only in spring, for about 8 weeks, and during this time, you can see millions of colorful flowers, especially tulips. The garden is very big and well maintained, with plenty of walking paths and nice spots to take photos. There are food stalls, live music, and a playground for kids, so it’s great for families too. You can also take a boat tour to see the surrounding flower fields from the water. Tickets are easy to buy online, and I recommend visiting on a weekday to avoid crowds.
Beautiful place 🌷
Beautiful place 🌷 Words can’t describe how amazing the flowers looked in person! The ice cream was a bonus! Would love to visit again 🥰
A grand colourful flower experience.
Very colouful when we visited. Some of the tulips had finished but there were plenty others and different flowers/plants in bloom. It's a bi place, we were dropped off for three hours as part of a group tour and we didn't manage to see all the inside exhibits. We covered most of the outside ones flower displays but not all the paths through the wooded areas etc. There are plenty of food outlets.
Wow-Wow-Wow
Wow-Wow-Wow what a site so many flowers, laid out in such away that it made just about every vista exciting. Not just tulips but many more varieties of flowers too and sculptures. We believe it has good places to eat and drink too but actually came to see the gardens so didn’t stop for coffee etc used our time to walk round. Amazing place for gardeners to visit, down side, a lot of people !! but still worthwhile.
Keukenhof Entry Ticket
This was my first visit to the Keukenhof Garden in the Netherlands. There were so many tulips in the garden, but we arrived too late to see the tulip farm because it had already been trimmed owing to the tulips dying. April is the greatest month to visit Keukenhof.
A True Bucket List Experience!
You cannot imagine what it looks like when 7 million bulbs are planted in one place. The Springs Tulips in Holland are not to be missed.
Keukenhof
This is an experience everyone should have. These gardens are just incredible. The care and cleanliness are what make it so special. It is open for a limited time each spring so plan your visit accordingly. We caught the Keukenhof bus from the Leiden train station-we were staying in Leiden-and were taken to the entrance. It got crowded as the day went on but was not a problem. The food served was fine….nothing special but very adequate. We did not rent bikes as we had heard they were not well maintained. We had plenty of time to see everything going at 10 in the morning. We left and walked over to Lisse for a late lunch and walked back in time to catch our bus to Leiden. Cannot say enough good things about the love and care to make these gardens so enjoyable…..GO! Wish I could have bought bulbs to take home but could not get them through customs!
If you love tulips, prepare your eyes and heart for a festival of color and shape!!!
Part of our Smithsonian boat tour, the stop at the tulip gardens was a highlight of the three week trip. If you love them, this is a mecca for tulips. The beauty of this place sucks the air from your lungs. We had perfect weather and the early morning sunlgiuht made for spectacular pictures.
Unforgettable experience!
Keukenhof is an absolute must for all flower/nature lovers, and just for anyone wanting to find peace and relaxation from a busy life. Keukenhof feels like a dream... on a lovely sunny day, with a slight breeze in your hair... smell of tulips, daffodils and other spring flowers charming you as you discover the paths of this dreamy park... We had spent 3 hours walking around, having lunch and exploring the park. The place is huge! And filled with hundreds of kinds of flowers, predominantly tulips. You'll see tulips in all shapes and forms, unbelievable colors and beauty that can't be seen elsewhere! It's truly a mesmerizing experience!! The park is serene and easy to navigate, with plenty of pathways, restrooms, restaurants and shops. You'll be given a paper map at the entrance to navigate your way. There's also a lake in the middle of the park and it's possible to book a boat tour (in advance) that takes you around the nearby tulip fields (worth only if you come in the mid season as the farmers cut off tulip bulbs later in the season so you'll be riding next to empty fields). Highly recommend visiting - make sure to book your tickets in advance as it gets sold out quickly and the season is only open from March till beginning of May!
Beautiful place for a walk - when not crowded
The gardens are large and beautiful and well worth a visit. Tons of flowers, beautiful walking paths, lakes, trees and many other exhibits. However, as with any beautiful popular place, it can get ruined by its success. We went in only the modertaely busy season and we went in the morning speciifcally to avoid the crowds. We could feel the density of people increase and it became less pleasant as it filled up. The shear number of people is not the worst part, it is the inevitable bad behaviors of people too self-absorbed to be considerate to others that is the most frustrating. Therefore, go as early as possible and on the day least likely to be busy.
Beautiful park, visit about a week late.
Visited Keukenhof after Viking Rhine river cruise on 5/9. I'dsay we were about a week late in terms of tulip blooming, but still beautiful and incredibly maintained. Canal boat cruise would have been a waste of time since growing fields already cultivated. Tons of people and busses, but park is so large that crowding can be minimized by getting away from the main entrance. Well worth the experience, but I would recommend visiting on your own or with a private guide. We took the bus tour from Amsterdam, which only provides transportation to and from and entrance ticket. Main problem is that this tour is out and back on same bus, with 4 hours to visit the park. 2 hours is plenty, so a lot of just killing time waiting until departure time.
Amazing gardens - at every turn colors and smells ( take a tablet if you have allergies 🤣) whisper boat was ok
Just in time - as it closed a week or so later .. visited may 1. Garden was fantastic - crowded as anything but wow what a garden … at every turn. Arrived on crowded bus from Europaplein and stood all the way ! Gardens was fast and quick to enter … walked quickly to whisper boat and had actually an hour on the boat but kinda wished it had been the half hour it was supposed to be as most tulips had been harvested and color was going fast and the second half hour saw next to nothing. Gardens … just wow … whisper boat earlier at the end of April would have been great
The reason we went to The Netherlands in April
My wife picked to dates of our trip to see the tulips in peak bloom, and this was the highlight! Probably the most beautiful place we have ever seen, it’s almost overwhelming. Our tickets were for the earliest time at opening, which got us ahead of the peak crowds of the busses. Amazing!
Keukenof is a must see when in the Amsterdam area.
Keukenof is terrific and a must see when in the Amsterdam area. We went in April to see the tulips so we expected the place to be crowed which is was but not terrible. The weather was kind of rainy the day we went but we made the best of it. Tulips everywhere. All kinds, all colors. We had a terrific time.
The blooms, the crowds
Magnificently conceived gardens showing off the annual obsession, tulips. We caught the gardens on the last weekend of the season, and there were more than enough tulips in bloom, although some were in decline. The bordering tulip fields were empty. The difficulty of this place is that one wonders if the hordes of tourists are her to actually look at the flowers or just to take their selfies with the flowers. Pedestrian traffic is impossible with all the barely mindful selfie photographers jamming the paths.
Exceeded Expectations
If I had known how wonderful my visit would be, I would have booked two days. With all the instagram photos I was ready to be disappointed, but instead my expectations were FAR exceeded. We arrived at approximately 8:15 and had the place to ourselves until about 10. After 10 it was very crowded but you could still enjoy the flowers even with the various photo shoots going on. We stayed until about 5 and could have stayed longer. We took the whisper boat ride which was fun, mostly due to the driver providing additional commentary. We booked the bus ticket from the Amsterdam RAI station (very easy to reach by metro) and hopped on after waiting in a very organized line. The bus back was a little more chaotic and they couldn't tell us when the next bus would be (it was only a 5 minute wait). This seems like it could be easily rectified. Even with the crowds - the bathrooms stayed clean with constant attention from the facilities staff. The lines for lunch were also short and there were a lot of great options (salad, sandwich, hot meals, cake, coffee, beer, wine) and seating available. We did have a good day weather-wise, so sat outside.
Simply amazing - a must do visit
This has got to be one the most amazing visits we have done. To see 7 million bulbs all absolutely perfect with no bugs affecting the plants is a sight to behold. The park is only open for 8 weeks each year and it attract nearing one million visitors per season. This has been on our bucket list for many years and we finally made it - stunning. Although there were lots of visitors, you didn't really feel too crowded. An amazing visit and is highly recommended
Stunning place to visit
We went to Keukenhof during a two day trip to Amsterdam and it was definitely worth the visit. It’s huge and definitely worth the entry price. There are two huge car parks at either end of the attraction and the smell of pollen hits you as you get out of the car. It was quite busy considering we went midweek but as it’s only open for a few weeks, this wasn’t surprising. The tulips are absolutely stunning and even the kids appreciated the hard work that has gone into growing them all. The shop was a bit pricey but we managed to bring some tulip bulbs home for family members. It’s definitely worth a trip, especially if you’re in the area.
Most beautiful place ever!
Most beautiful place I’ve ever been. My husband and teenager son also enjoyed it although not being flower lovers. It is an 80 acre planned garden with trees, ponds, pavilions with exotic tulips, flowers and orchids (which I also love). We took the bus from AMS central station at 9:30am and it wasn’t crowded. We left at 1pm and by that time it was crowded. Be at AMS station before 9am to check in, otherwise you will end up in a later bus. The park only opens 8 weeks per year, some time in March . We went on mid April and got to see tulips in full bloom. There will be a lot of people, but It is not a tourist trap. It was worth it for my family (with 2 tough-to-please teenagers).
Breathtaking Experience.
Spectacular displays that are planted new every year. Get there early to avoid the masses that arrive in a cavalcade of busses. Get tickets early as well if you want to do the 45 minute electric boat ride through the tulip fields. The gardens are sensory overload - the colors and scents are unbelievable.
Wow!
We got into the garden early, left at 10:00 and did the bike ride thru the tulip fields, had lunch and then re-entered after 3:30. (received a hand stamp from employee before exit) This method allowed us to avoid the crazy crowded conditions from 10:30-3:30). The garden and bike ride was amazing and one I would do over and over. We've been to the Butchart Garden (Canada), Powerscourt Garden (Ireland), Mirabelle Garden (Austria), etc......this knocked all of the previous garden visits. Really well done...if you can avoid the crowds.
A must visit!
Such a beautiful park! The design and layout are outstanding, and the variety of tulips is breathtaking. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to have your blood pressure lowered as you stroll the beautiful pathways that weave throughout the stunning flower displays. Before entering the park, there is a wheelchair rental room to the left of the entrance that allowed us to check our coats. I noticed there were bags and suitcases checked in this secure location as well. Within the park, they have strategically built bathrooms and refreshment stands, and gift shops that are very well maintained. While there were thousands of people strolling through, it never felt overcrowded and people were so patient with each other. It had to be the beauty of the flowers! The staff at the refreshment stands only take credit cards, which made transactions go quickly and we never had long waits in lines. This place is beautiful and well worth the price of the ticket.
The expanse and beauty of the gardens is unbelievable!
First....Wear comfortable shoes!!! Incredibly beautiful, manicured gardens displaying the wide variety of flowers grown in Holland. Climb the windmill, (1 floor), to view extensive fields of flowers that are harvested and shipped to consumers. Located about a half hour drive south of Amsterdam, it is worth taking a bus tour on a comfortable coach. You'll appreciate the relaxing ride after walking thru acres and acres of gardens. Expect large crowds, especially during the blooming season of tulips. Although, the gardens draw thousands of people per day, there is still plenty of room to wander without it feeling overcrowded. Worth a visit to see the incredible landscaping and variety of flowers. Food, drink, souvenirs and LOTS of floral bulbs available for purchase.
Must see if you visit the area!
Expensive but totally worth it. Can easily spend the whole day and still not see everything. Amazing presentation of so many varieties of tulips and other flowers. Really impressed with how the gardens are carefully arranged and maintained. Enough play areas to keep children also amused.
Fantastic! But get there early!!!
There is nothing more I can say than this is a spectacular garden with acres and acres of beautifully landscape. Please Please, get to the gardens as they open as the crowds can be extensive. By the time we left at 11:30, the paths were very crowded. We had the place practically to ourselves arriving at 9:00. The indoor buildings (orchids, arrangements, history) are equally enjoyable.
Don't miss Keukenhoff!
This is a don't miss. Get admission tickets in advance. We researched the many ways to go there and chose to book our travel there online with a dedicated bus, so maybe it was a shuttle that you get to by taking a ferry from Centraal station across the river where you pick up a shuttle bus. We then rented bikes at Keukenhof which you then take on a self guided route by fields of tulips and stopped for lunch at a cafe along a river. Then returned to Keukenoff to see the formal gardens. Fabulous day
Truly beautiful gardens with incredibly tulip displays
What a truly amazing place. It well deserves its reputation as the world's best spring garden. The tulip displays are incredibly beautiful ranging from formal displays of single or multi-coloured flowers to more natural planting in woodland. It is extremely well organised so even though there are many thousands of people visiting, the paths alongside the tulip plantings are never so crowded that you cannot enjoy the blooms. there are many refreshment areas with toilets and gift shops. It is most certainly a place we would speedily return to in the spring.
Absolutely beautiful ❤️
Highly recommend!! Myself, my husband, my dad and my sister all visited Keukenhof on the 30th April 2025 - where we missed a lot of the flower fields blooming via the boat trip (still highly recommend the boat trip for an enjoyable rest) the flower displays in the park are INSANELY BEAUTIFUL! Really good facilities for toilets, gift shops and places to eat! Very swift entry despite quite a big queue - definitely book in advance!! We had driven from the centre of Amsterdam and it took about 45mins but a very easy drive (lots of parking too) and we'd purchased our parking ticket when booking tickets a few months ago (you get your parking scanned on the way out). Definitely grab a free map from one of the baskets at the front entrance and if you struggle with walking, recommend to take your aids with you - there is seating around but there's also lots of people there (though you can rent a manual wheelchair from the park I believe). Great place!
Beautiful display
We travelled to the Gardens on a tour bus from Central Train Station. The journey was pleasant with a documentary pointing out things to observe. The driver was very good and lowered the bus to make it easier for us to get on. The flowers were beautiful but not as yet in full bloom. Late April to early May is the best time to visit. There was toilets and wheelchair hire at entrance which was quite inexpensive. Around the gardens there are places to sit. Plenty of little shops not very easy to get into. Places to eat, to buy food and drink or areas to sit for a picnic. A lovely time out.
Keukenhof and Amsterdam. Leger/Shearings.
Drivers Chris and Brian 100%. Witty, informative and impeccable driving skills. Early morning start taken by taxi to Cambs services to get feeder coach to Folkestone, picking people up from various other areas. Not listed on itinerary. From Folkestone to Gorecham hotel( around 7 hour journey) Hotel immaculate with superb staff. Good choices for breakfast and if you choose to book a table for evening meal you will not be disappointed. Delicious food on offer with excellent service. We enjoyed our visit to Keukenhof park with the most beautiful displays of Tulips. Very busy and crowded, plenty of places to eat and have a drink plus toilets. Amsterdam not enthralled with this City. Very dirty with lots of uncollected rubbish on streets due to Kings birthday celebrations. A map would have been useful as not everyone has a smart phone for Google maps. We chose the river cruise , others opted for the cheese and clog factory. Chris and Brian made sure we were all there for the chosen trips. After these visits you are left to your own devices. Museum Queues were horrendous so therefore we didn’t gain entry. Pre booking is advisable . We walked about not finding anything interesting to look at. Fortunately lots of eating places. Very long day here from 11.30 -7pm. Not impressed. Cycles have the right of way so you need eyes in the back of your head. Amsterdam we will not be returning or recommending. Once again a very big thank you to Brian and Chris for your excellent service.
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!
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 !
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Good cruise
It was educational, slowed down at the right places. The pilot was polite and explained well- was fun and energetic.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!!
Tolle Tour
Die Stunde waren zwar nur ca. 50 Minuten, aber die Tour war wunderschön. Unbedingt abends machen, die Atmosphäre ist unbeschreiblich!
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Sehr nette Bootstour über die Kanäle von Amsterdam! Man bekommt viele interessante Informationen über die Stadt und deren Geschichte erzählt.
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.
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.
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
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