Tulip season in Amsterdam

Spring in Amsterdam means tulips, and nowhere does it better.

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Spring in Amsterdam means tulips, and nowhere does it better. From mid-March to mid-May, the city blooms with colour. The Keukenhof Tulip Gardens — the world's largest flower garden — is the centrepiece of tulip season, with over 7 million flowers across 32 hectares. Our Canal Cruise + Keukenhof + Bus combination includes transportation to Keukenhof, skip-the-line garden entry, and a canal cruise in Amsterdam — the most convenient way to see both. Back in the city, an open boat cruise through the canals reveals flower markets, window boxes bursting with tulips, and Amsterdam at its most colourful. Spring is also the start of the outdoor season, making it perfect for open boats.

Best experiences for tulip season

Amsterdam Canal CruiseBest seller
4.5(12.8k)

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Canal Cruises experience

75 min·Damrak
16.00
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Open Boat CruiseBest seller
4.4(5.7k)

Open Boat Cruise

Open Boats experience

60 min·Damrak
15.00
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Open Boat Cruise

How to choose

1

Full tulip experience

The Canal Cruise + Keukenhof + Bus combo covers everything: transport, garden entry, and a canal cruise.

2

City flowers

An open boat cruise in spring shows you Amsterdam's flower-filled canals, markets, and gardens without leaving the city.

3

Plan ahead

Tulip season is the busiest time in Amsterdam. Book online in advance for guaranteed availability.

Compare experiences

ExperienceBest forDurationDepartureFrom
Keukenhof Tulip GardensBus ExcursionsHalf dayAmsterdam45.00Book
Amsterdam Canal Cruise + Keukenhof + busCombinationsFull dayDamrak55.00Book
Amsterdam Canal CruiseCanal Cruises75 minDamrak16.00Book
Open Boat CruiseOpen Boats60 minDamrak15.00Book

Tips

Book Keukenhof tickets at least 2 weeks in advance — it sells out regularly in peak season.

Mid-April is peak bloom at Keukenhof. If you can choose your travel dates, aim for this window.

Visit Keukenhof on a weekday to avoid the biggest crowds.

After Keukenhof, take an evening canal cruise to see Amsterdam in spring twilight.

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