TOP 4 Ways to see Keukenhof Gardens + tulip fields in Lisse
Spring in Holland is iconic thanks to the famous flower fields throughout the country. Visiting the tulip fields in Lisse is a very popular activity, which, luckily, means there are many ways to explore the tulip fields. If you are short on time, there are private tours that combine other must-see spots in the Netherlands.
An important thing to know is that Keukenhof is a garden with an entry fee. It’s only open from mid-March through mid-May and created so you always get beautiful flowers in bloom. It’s not just a tulip garden but has a lot of variety! Many tulip fields are in the same region and there are many ways to see them, so combining a trip to Keukenhof and a tour of tulip fields is a great idea for a fabulous day!
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Skip-the-line and get a transfer from Amsterdam Noord
Easy to find and very convenient, this ticket takes you from the This Is Holland building just across the water from the back-side Amsterdam Central Station. As a bonus, you’ll take the free 5-minute ferry marked “Buiksloterweg” across the IJ, once you walk off the ferry make a left across a bridge and just pass the funny-shaped building you’ll see the round The Is Holland building on the right.
Drive yourself around the tulip fields in Lisse
You’ll get a Renault Twizy to take around with GPS audio guide included. These are so much fun to drive and easy to park. It holds two people (usually one taller/bigger person and one smaller person), one in front of the other. The pick up point is easy to get to by public transportation or add it to your tour of Keukenhof since you can walk to the start of the route from the gardens.
BEST VALUE: Get a full Dutch experience with tulip fields, windmills, and a cruise
Meeting at the same This Is Holland building as above, this full-day tulip experience includes roundtrip transportation and admission to Keukenhof, a spring cruise through traditional Dutch villages where you’ll stop to visit a local windmill and meet the owner, then get to take pictures in a tulip field where you’ll meet the farmers.
Do as the Dutch do and ride a bike through the fields (with a guide)
Feel like a local by meeting your local guide then taking the train to Hillegom from Amsterdam Central Station. From there, you’ll cycle past the multi-colored sea that are the famous tulip fields of Holland. Your guide will tell you why this region is so important and even take you to some hidden gems before ending up at Keukenhof for some free time in Europe’s Garden.