Private tour in Amsterdam Ravil F

Extended Tulip time tour including skip-the-line tickets to the world-famous tulip park by private car!

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Ravil F.

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Hello! I'm Ravil. I've called the Netherlands home since 1989 — first Nijmegen, then Amsterdam, where I've lived since 1996. I was born in Moscow, but it's here that showing friends and visitors around slowly turned into my work — and nearly thirty years later, I still enjoy it as much as ever. I specialize in private car tours for people who'd rather have a flexible day than follow a rigid schedule. I've always been especially drawn to the smaller towns and the Dutch countryside — a village café, a quiet canal, an unexpected conversation, or a stop that wasn't in the plan. These often turn out to be the highlights of the day. Some guests come for history, architecture, and art; others for local life, food, or simply to see the country beyond the usual tourist spots. I’ll admit I sometimes get a little carried away when a place I love comes up — so please don’t hesitate to tell me when you’ve seen enough or simply need a coffee. My aim is never to rush you through a checklist, but to help you experience the Netherlands in a way that fits your interests, at the pace that suits you. When I’m not guiding, I travel myself. In the winter months, you’ll regularly find me exploring Southeast Asia, which keeps reminding me what it’s like to be a visitor in a foreign country. A few practical notes: we travel in my modern SUV, comfortable for up to four passengers; for larger groups, I can arrange a minivan. I guide in English, Dutch and Russian, hold an official Amsterdam guiding permit, and am registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.

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Overview of your Amsterdam tour

This seasonal tour is exclusively offered during the vibrant blooming season of spring flowers, such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, which spans from March 20 to May 11, 2025. Throughout this guided car tour, you will be escorted to the renowned Dutch region called the "Bollenstreek" or bulb region. Initially, you will explore areas where local farmers cultivate bulbs and observe the stunning flower fields in their natural state. Keep in mind that spring flowers are subject to nature's whims, and weather greatly influences their growth. Depending on weather conditions, you can expect to admire blossoming hyacinths, daffodils, or tulips. Following the flower field visit, you will be taken to the must-see Keukenhof (Kitchen Garden), a magnificent spring garden boasting over 7 million blooming bulbs.

Recent Reviews

Dale E.United States
March 2024

Ravil is an excellent tour guide! He is very personable; we enjoyed spending time with him. Our trip to the flower auction and to Keukenhof Gardens was a wonderful experience. Ravil is very knowledgeable and explained the flower auction process and provided lots of information at the gardens. This is early in the tulip season, so we didn't get to see the fields of tulips in bloom, but Ravil drove us around to see fields of hyacinths and daffodils and one field of tulips in bloom. Highly recommend!

Polly F.United States
June 2023

Ravil gave us an incredible day touring outside Amsterdam, flexible and responsive. His guidance through the Kuekenhof Gardens was perfection. Didn't walk too fast nor too slow, tour was just the right length, saw patterns in the gardens we wouldn't have seen ourselves - awesome. We had a great lunch together in an old train station, then toured tulip gardens galore and learned so much. Then took a tour of Haarlem which was a lovely old town. Highest recommendation!

Oakford A.United States
May 2023

Ravil was extremely knowledgeable. Knowing that we were going to Keukenhof on the last day of the season, he made the most of the tour, showing us the flowers and explaining the history of each. On the way back to Amsterdam, he get us to a local restaurant for a great meal. From there we went past a windmill and back to our hotel. Great host!

Nita M.United Kingdom
April 2023

Fantastic day for myself and my 2 Ukrainian ladies. A lifetime memory in these dark times thanks to Ravil. He was very patient with us and showed the best photo spots. 5* is not high enough for the wonderful time we had. I would definitely use him again. No qualms at all. Thank you Ravil.

Jill G.United Kingdom
April 2023

Thank you Ravil for a super day out. Although sadly the vast majority of bulb fields were not yet in bloom Ravil did his best to track down the few fields which did have some flowers on show. He is excellent company, very considerate and recommended an interesting and pleasant place for lunch, His timing was excellent. We had exactly the right amount of time to explore the gardens before moving from on for more sightseeing including windmills

Janet L.United States
April 2023

Beautiful day at the Keukenhof, with stops at flower fields and a bonus of Cherry blossoms. Best way to visit and enjoy the area in a personalized way, at your own pace.

Your Amsterdam tour itinerary

-Tulip fields around Amsterdam; -Park Keukenhof with the historic garden; Lunch at one of the local café’s.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

I drive a comfortable 2025 SUV with panoramic windows and air conditioning, accommodating up to 4 passengers plus the driver. Need more space? I can arrange a luxury Mercedes van for an additional fee — just ask for a quote. For larger groups, feel free to contact me for a customized offer.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: admission park
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Please note that the entire tour will take place outdoors and in the case of inclement weather you will need an umbrella, or even better, a rain poncho to keep you dry.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Any address in Amsterdam and around Schiphol airport and also: - PTA (cruise port in Amsterdam); - Amsterdam Centraal (main railway station Amsterdam); - Schiphol airport;

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Day Trip
Tour reference number
298639
Languages
Russian
English
Dutch
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Amsterdam best suited for?

This private tour in Amsterdam is perfect for travellers who want to experience the vibrant beauty of spring flowers, including tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. It's ideal for those who appreciate nature and want a comfortable, guided experience with a local expert like Ravil F. The tour is also suitable for families with kids, as it is kid-friendly and involves light activity.

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