Tulip Field Tours near Keukenhof: Bike, Twizy, Heli & Boat 2027

Last updated: 18 June 2026 · by the Tulip Festival Amsterdam team

Tulip field tours at a glance

Where tours start: in or near Keukenhof in the Bollenstreek, about 40 km from Amsterdam
Cheapest options: a rental bike or the Keukenhof boat tour, from €11
Most popular: cycling and the electric Twizy tour
Best for photos: the electric Twizy — book an evening slot for sunset and no crowds
Best aerial view: a private helicopter flight over the fields
Book ahead: the Flower Parade weekend (15–18 April 2027) sells out first

Beyond the gardens of Keukenhof, the real magic of Dutch spring is the open countryside: mile after mile of tulip fields glowing red, yellow and pink across the Bollenstreek. We live and work here and ride past these fields every spring, so this is our guide to every way to experience them, and how to pick and book the one that fits you.

The fields are free to admire from the roadside, but the most memorable way to see them is a sightseeing tour that takes you deep into the flower region, away from the crowds. Wondering where the fields are and when they bloom? See our live Flower Forecast and our tulip fields guide (which also explains the one rule everyone should know: never walk into a field).

Sightseeing tours along the tulip fields in Holland

Discover the beauty outside Keukenhof — Discover the tulip fields outside Keukenhof Gardens

Which tour suits you?

Tulip Tour	Best for	Self-guided / guided	Duration
Rental bike	Active travellers on a budget, full flexibility	Self-guided	Full day	€11 / day
Guided bike tour	Active + local stories, small group	Guided	Half-day	€45 p.p.
Self-guided bike tour from Amsterdam	Active, app-guided from the city	Self-guided (app)	Full day	See tour
Electric Twizy tour	Couples & photographers, own pace	Self-guided (GPS + audio)	2 hours	€127 / car (2 p.)
Electric scooter tour	Solo or duo, nimble, own pace	Self-guided	See tour	€39.50
Land Rover tulip safari	Comfort + guide, off the main roads	Guided	See tour	€85 p.p.
TukTuk private tour	Small groups, relaxed, crowd-free	Private + guide	See tour	On request
Helicopter flight	VIP aerial views, special occasion	Private charter	30 / 60 min	€1,670 / flight
Keukenhof boat tour	Relaxed, inside Keukenhof, audio story	Self-guided audio	45 min	€11 + entry

Prices are indicative “from” rates and change per season and operator, so always check the live booking page.

A quick way to choose:

On a budget and active → rent a bike and follow our free self-guided route along the fields.
You want the stories → a guided bike tour or a Land Rover safari with a local guide.
Couples and photographers → the electric Twizy; stop anywhere for that selfie, and book an evening slot for sunset.
Families and mixed groups → a Land Rover safari (age 6+) or a private TukTuk.
A once-in-a-lifetime view → a private helicopter flight over the Bollenstreek.
Already inside Keukenhof → hop on the 45-minute boat tour by the windmill.

Self-guided or with a local guide?

Every option below is either self-guided or accompanied by a local guide. Self-guided tours (bike, Twizy, scooter, boat) let you go at your own pace, and several include a GPS route or audio guide that tells the story of the flowers. Guided tours (the Land Rover safari, guided bike tour and private TukTuk) add a local who knows exactly where the best fields are blooming that week, which changes constantly in spring.

Cycling the tulip fields

Cycle along the flowering tulip fields | Photocredit: Keukenhof / Laurens Lindhout

Cycling is the most Dutch way to see the fields: there are more bikes than people here, and the lanes between the fields are quiet and flat. Choose a self-guided route or ride with a local guide; rent your bike at or near Keukenhof, or start straight from Amsterdam.

Self-guided cycle routes around Keukenhof — free routes, ride at your own pace
Guided bike tour with a local guide — from €45 p.p.
Rental bikes at Keukenhof — from €11/day
Self-guided tulip bike tour from Amsterdam — app-guided from the city

Electric Twizy tulip tour

Explore the Bollenstreek in a fun two-person electric Renault Twizy, with GPS navigation and an audio guide. Take in the colours and the scent, and stop as often as you like for photos among the fields. From €127 per vehicle (max 2 people), 2 hours.

Tip: book an evening tour (7pm to 9pm; sunset around 8.30pm) for the fields almost to yourself. Very instagrammable.

Land Rover tulip safari

tulip land rover tour — Land Rover Tulip Tour

Discover the fields in comfort with a local guide who knows the best spots in the countryside near Amsterdam. Drive along blooming daffodils, hyacinths and tulips and stop for great photos. From €85 p.p. (age 6+).

TukTuk private tulip tour

Enjoy the fields in a relaxed, fun way on a private TukTuk tour with a local guide. Escape the crowds and enjoy the silence along the flower fields, ideal for small groups.

Helicopter flight above the tulip fields

helicopter flight tulip fields Amsterdam

See the fields from a whole new perspective on a private helicopter flight from Amsterdam Heliport. Choose a 30 or 60-minute flight, exclusively for you and your group, with a striped patchwork of colour stretching to the dunes. From €1,670 per flight (up to 4 passengers).

Keukenhof boat tour

From the water, the fields look completely different. This 45-minute electric whisper-boat departs at the windmill inside Keukenhof and tells the story of the flowers via an audio tour. From €11 for adults. Note you also need a Keukenhof entry ticket, and boat tickets are only sold at the ticket office by the windmill. Keukenhof tickets »

Getting to your tour

Almost every tour starts in or near Keukenhof in the Bollenstreek. The easiest and most popular way to get there is with our own Tulip Festival Card (shuttle bus + Keukenhof entry in one), or a direct shuttle from the city:

Tulip Festival Card — shuttle + Keukenhof entry, our all-in-one ticket
Shuttle from Amsterdam city centre — from €35
Direct shuttle from Schiphol Airport — €42.50
Buses from Amsterdam, Schiphol, Haarlem & Leiden

Planning around the Flower Parade weekend

The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek (Flower Parade) weekend, 15 to 18 April 2027, is the busiest and most spectacular weekend of the whole season. Tours and grandstand seats sell out early, so book ahead. See Flower Parade tickets & tours »

Plan your tulip-field tour

Frequently asked questions

What’s the best way to see the tulip fields?

By bike for the freedom and the budget, by electric Twizy for couples and photos, by Land Rover or guided bike tour for the local stories, by helicopter for the aerial view, and by boat if you’re already inside Keukenhof. Use the comparison table above to match a tour to your pace, group and budget.

Can I walk into the tulip fields?

No. The fields are working farmland and walking between the rows damages the bulbs. Admire and photograph them from the road or path; every tour here is designed to get you close without harming the flowers.

When is the best time to take a tulip field tour?

Tulips usually peak from mid-April to early May, but it shifts with the weather each year. Check our live Flower Forecast before you book so you travel when the fields are actually in bloom

Do the tours start at Keukenhof?

Almost all of them start in or near Keukenhof Gardens in the Bollenstreek. The helicopter flight departs from Amsterdam Heliport, and some bike tours can start from Amsterdam.

Do I need a Keukenhof ticket for a tour?

Only for the Keukenhof boat tour, which departs inside the park, where you need both a Keukenhof entry ticket and a boat ticket. The other tours run outside the gardens and don’t require Keukenhof entry.

How much does a tulip field tour cost?

From around €11 for a rental bike or the boat tour, €39.50 for a scooter, €45 for a guided bike tour, €85 for the Land Rover safari, €127 for an electric Twizy, up to €1,670+ for a private helicopter flight. Prices are indicative, so check the live booking page.

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