The Netherlands

Netherlands Tours for Seniors

Rich in culture, history, and natural beauty, the Netherlands, also known as Holland, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the tranquility of Northern European life. Informally known as Holland, the Netherlands is known for its vibrant tulip fields, traditional Dutch windmills, art and culture, birthing iconic artists like Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Johannes Vermeer. At Road Scholar, our Netherlands tours bring you to many world-renowned landmarks and attractions. Explore our collection of tours of the Netherlands to witness the beauty this country has to offer.

Netherlands Small Group Tours With Road Scholar

The Netherlands is known for its unique culture and tight-knit community. Its cycling-friendly infrastructure makes it easy to immerse yourself in the natural landscapes, while canals and waterways offer a picturesque backdrop in many iconic cities like Amsterdam. The Netherlands is also known for its safety, making it an excellent destination for solo female travelers, seniors, and families. Some of the top things to explore on a Netherlands tour include:

• Cycling tours: With an extensive network of bike paths and protected lanes, the Netherlands allows visitors to explore the country from a different viewpoint. Cities like Amsterdam are deeply connected, allowing tourists to hop on and off at various destinations to explore at their own pace. Rural bike paths allow cyclists to explore the countryside to ride past dykes, tulip fields, and windmills.
• Amsterdam canal tours: Explore the breathtaking canals of Amsterdam by boat on a canal tour that gives you a unique vantage point of the capital city’s architecture, bridges, and charming neighborhoods.
• Tulip fields: Holland is globally known for its colorful tulip fields, drawing visitors worldwide to take tours of tulip farms in the countryside. Tulip cultivation has played an integral role in Dutch culture for centuries, and tulip tours help you dive into the history of the Netherlands and how industries like tulip farming have shaped its culture.
• Van Gogh Museum tours: One of the top stops on tours of the Netherlands is the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which walks you through the legendary Dutch artist's life and works of art like “The Starry Night” and “Sunflowers.”
• Windmills: Windmills are iconic landmarks of the Netherlands, used for various purposes like grinding grain, pumping water, and sawing wood. There are several tours to witness these windmills firsthand, such as at Zaanse Schans, a picturesque village dotted with historic windmills and wooden houses, resembling the views taken straight from storybooks.

A Netherlands tour is an excellent experience for seniors looking for a relaxed-pace experience filled with history, beauty, and a vibrant culture. At Road Scholar, we have an excellent collection of Holland tours that bring you to world-class museums, scenic countrysides, and tulip fields. You can review our first-time traveler tips to prepare for your Dutch adventure and make lasting memories. Find an adventure today to book your tour of the Netherlands and explore some of the key attractions this country has to offer.