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Full Day Tour of Texel: Explore the Friesian Islands and the UNESCO World Heritage Waddensea
4.8
24 Ratings
Amsterdam
Embark on a full day tour of Texel, a stunning Friesian island and UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its National Parks, historic villages, and beaches, and experience the unique beauty of the Waddensea. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Texel - we have plenty of time to explore the island, its villages and nature reserves!
What's Included
- Ferry transfer from the mainland to Texel via Waddensea
- Expertise of a local guide
- Guided tour on the island Texel
- Convenient transfers from Amsterdam
- Comfort of in-vehicle air conditioning
- Two complimentary drinks included
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Seal safari on the Waddensea (bookable with the guide upon arrival, €35 per person)
Additional Information
Spend an entire day on the stunning Friesian island of Texel and experience the surrounding Waddensea, a UNESCO World Heritage site! This day-long island tour is perfect for families - we will drive to the north, take a ferry to Texel, and discover its National Parks, ancient villages, and beaches. The Waddensea is renowned for the significant disparity between high and low tide, the migration of birds, and its breathtaking natural beauty. Weather and tide permitting, the tour will include a brief hike on the mudflats, which form the base of the Waddensea. We will pause for lunch in one of the historic villages (not included in the tour). We’ll pick you up in Amsterdam in the morning and drop you off in the late afternoon. Enjoy a day full of island adventure on one of the most attractive islands in Holland!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival at appointed time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
De Ruijterkade 151
De Ruijterkade
We will leave from De Ruijterkade 153, 1011 AC Amsterdam, next to the ALOHA café (at the end of the River Cruises Docks, under the big bowling pin). It is behind the Central Train Station. Take the IJ exit of the Central Station and turn right, keep the water on your left and walk 300m (1/4 Mi)!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(24 Ratings)
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Journey279885
May 22, 2024
Marvel and discover on Texel - A wonderful trip with individual attention from Eva, who was able to fulfill our every wish. It was an experience and we will definitely come back to Texel.
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Carimlovestravel
Mar 18, 2024
A must if you have time! - My husband and I had a private tour (as this was off-season) with the co-owner Eva. She was amazing!! I asked her questions for almost the entire 8 hours of the tour and she answered each one thoughtfully and intelligently (and without ever telling me to stop!!). She is so passionate and wel-educated about Texel (and actually the Netherlands in general). And Texel is more beautiful than we imagined (as well as the scenery along the way on the trip to the ferry)!! The daylong trip was a relaxing way to end our weeklong go-go-go trip of the Netherlands and show us a completely different side of the country. (Eva also made sure we had snacks and drinks and chose an excellent place to eat lunch which was very much appreciated.). Very highly recommend!!
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Edward_r
Nov 11, 2023
Great Experience - Interesting shallow seas and beaches. Lots of wildlife, especially varieties of birds. Seal sanctuary was great. Guide was knowledgeable and engaging with great conversation.
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Dimitria779
Oct 10, 2023
ideal for recharging your batteries - What a great idea we had to spend a few days on the island of Texel. Absolute calm, nature, thousands of birds observable in the different nature reserves of the island, etc.
As is often the case in the Netherlands, the people are courteous, the streets and villages perfectly maintained and, very important to us, a change of scenery guaranteed. Contrary to popular belief, we ate very well at reasonable prices. We will return without hesitation
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Gmuterri
Sep 30, 2023
Beautiful day in the country - It was my second visit to Texel and it was even more special to share it with my sister. We saw different villages, and more sights on the island, ate a wonderful lunch, looked for birds and seals and shared it with a family from Spain. Eva made the day wonderful and relaxing. We will do it again, I’m sure.
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Heloise_d
Sep 23, 2023
Beautiful day in Texel, Netherlands by the sea - My husband and I had a very memorable day with Eva. Depending on the tides and weather your tour might differ a bit so don’t hold them to our itinerary!
We thoroughly enjoyed travelling with her from Amsterdam, across the ferry and through the sights of the island. She knows so much about the area and is a wonderful conversationalist.
The optional seal tour was a definite highlight. We had high tide so got to watch the seals hunt for fish in the sea around the boat. It was an experience that was good for the soul.
We also saw a lovely windmill, nature reserve and toured the small charming island towns. Included was a delicious meal at a local restaurant.
Make sure you pay attention to the weather and dress accordingly - remember you can leave things in the auto when you go out to tour.
This was an excellent way to get out to the sea and countryside away from the touristy tours. Highly recommended.
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Jonw411
Sep 19, 2023
Amazing outing… a full day with a wonderful guide! - M wife and I are visiting Amsterdam for our thirtieth wedding Anniversary, we like to get off the beaten track and out of the city. The visit to Texel Island was ideal … our knowledgeable guide was very helpful in helping us understand the wonderful things we saw. We decided to add the seal watching tour on to the trip and we definitely recommend it if you enjoy being on a boat. Amazing trip would gladly go again.
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Stay59138436412
Sep 12, 2023
Calming Island activity - Very stressfree but interesting island activity
with a highly professional guide. It felt very
good to do this activity after doing other more
crowded and stressful tours in the previous
days because it was very calming to get
out of the city and the tourist hotspots. the
beautiful scenery of walking along the sandy
shores and muddy flats felt amazing. The food
recommended by the guide was very good
and there were local specialities available.
Visiting the local village was beautiful too.
Definitely worth coming to Texel, especially
with this guide!
We were able to take many beautiful pictures!
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Annep709
Aug 7, 2023
Fun and unique experience - This tour was absolutely a highlight of our trip! Eva was a fantastic guide and showed us such cool sights. We loved having this unique experience during our vacation—truly one of a kind. A great time was had by all.
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Gmuterri
Jun 16, 2023
Nature calls - If you want to include a quick nature break from Amsterdam in your vacation plans this is the perfect company to go with. I chose the all day island tour and found myself immersed in the natural beauty of the Netherlands. I loved the opportunity to walk and birdwatch in the amazing marshlands, travel by ferry and see the tidal fluctuations of the Waddenzee, watch the activities of resident seals and gulls, and see some smaller villages on Texel. Eva provided lots of interesting commentary and even catered to my interest in plants. I hope to come back in a different season and bring my family for another A+ experience. Thank you Dutch Tours!
Terri Brown Springfield, Oregon
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