keukenhof gardens tour

Half-Day Keukenhof Tulip Gardens Tour from Amsterdam

Delve into tulip mania and feast your senses on a abundance of Dutch floriculture

The Finer Details
From the end of March to the beginning of May each year, the Dutch countryside comes alive with every color imaginable. Strips of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils span as far as the eye can see, creating a technicolor landscape worthy of a visit. 

On this Keukenhof Tour from Amsterdam, you will have the privilege of visiting the most renowned of Dutch tulip gardens. Witness the flower in many different roles: from planning during bulb cultivation in the tulip fields to front-and-center in the stunning displays at the gardens. 

As you wander through the garden paths, you will discuss the architectural choices and themes of this year’s landscaping and the contemporary cultural implications of this curated space, and learn about the economic and colonial history that made the Netherlands the capital of flower bulb production. 

You will leave your day with all of your senses heightened and your eyes twinkling from having witnessed the full splendor and lush colors of these unmissable gardens. 

Sites Visited

  • Keukenhof Gardens

Choose this tour if…

  • You are a fan of flowers, photography, or both. 
  • You are in the Netherlands from the end of March to early May. The gardens are only open for a limited time each year! 

Logistics


Tickets

This Amsterdam tulip tour includes entrance tickets to Keukenhof. Your guide will have the tickets at the ready on the day of the tour, just relax and enjoy the tulips! 

Transportation

This Keukenhof Gardens tour includes a car service that will pick you up at your accommodation. Please tell us your hotel or apartment address in the 'Additional Details' box while adding the tour to your shopping cart.

Additional Trip-Planning Resources

  • For more information on planning your travels to the Netherlands, take a read through our Context Stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to go to see the tulips? Will they be in bloom during my visit?
The tulip season is roughly from the end of March to early May. It depends on the weather each year; if spring is unseasonably warm, the blooming period can start earlier. If spring is delayed, so are the tulips. Around mid-March, we usually have a sense of how close the season is to beginning. We can recommend Weekly Flower Update as an online resource. The best time to visit is generally April. Another good indication of tulips in bloom in Holland is the opening period of the Keukenhof, which signals the arrival of the season.

Where do we meet? Where does it end? 
You will be picked up and dropped off at your accommodation in Amsterdam.

Does the 4-hour duration include travel time to and from Keukenhof Gardens? Is the cost of the car included? 
Yes, travel time is included, and the cost is a flat rate including transportation.

Can groups larger than 7 book this tour? 
Yes. Please inquire at info@contexttravel.com for a quote that includes a larger vehicle.

Cancellation Policy

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Where You’ll Go

From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.

  • Keukenhof Gardens
What’s Included As Standard
Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.
Included
  • English-speaking expert guide
    Tours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
  • Intentionally sized groups
    A smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
  • Tickets and entrance fees
    All entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
  • Headsets
    Headsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.
Excluded
  • Gratuities
    We encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
  • Food and drink
    Refreshments are only included during a tour when clearly noted.
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
    Guests organize pre- and post-tour transport themselves - this service can be added by request.
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
    Unless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.

Make the Most of Your Tour

Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.

Dos:
  • Wear comfortable footwear
  • Check the weather and dress appropriately
  • Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
  • Feel free to ask your Expert anything
Don'ts:
  • Bring firearms or weapons
  • Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
  • Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments
Any questions? You can always contact us.

Don’t just take our word for it

23 Reviews

The tulips were beautiful and plentiful even though it was the last day. Timm is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and flexible with the agenda. A perfect day!

Alette was so knowledgeable and did a great job guiding us through the gardens.

I really enjoyed gardens. Agnes was very sweet. I do think the tour was overpriced.

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