Behind the Blooms: Flower Auction Royal Flora Holland and Keukenhof Gardens Visit
Private Excursion - 8 Hours
Behind the Blooms: Flower Auction Royal Flora Holland and Keukenhof Gardens Visit
Private Excursion - 8 Hours
Behind the Blooms: Flower Auction Royal FloraHolland and Keukenhof Garden Visit
This 8-hour tour from Amsterdam with transportation or transfers included, begins with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Amsterdam. Start your morning with a visit to Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer, then continue with a visit to Keukenhof.This journey takes you behind the scenes of the world’s largest flower marketplace and into the heart of the Netherlands’ most beautiful garden. Start your day at Royal FloraHolland Visitor Center in Aalsmeer, where millions of flowers are auctioned in a dazzling display of colour and precision logistics.
Then, continue through the scenic Dutch countryside to the Keukenhof Gardens, home to over seven million spring blooms. Wander through themed gardens and floral sculptures, and experience the artistry that makes the Netherlands the world capital of flowers.
Highlights
- Royal FloraHolland: Observe the live morning flower auction at Royal FloraHolland from the visitor gallery (auction viewing, logistics hub).
- Keukenhof Gardens: Self-guided tour to explore 32 hectares of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring flowers.
- Scenic drive: Enjoy the South Holland region with lots of stunning rows of flowers, full of vibrant colors. This option is not applicable for the self-guided with pre-arranged and timed transfers.
- Flexible program: Decide how long you want to spend at each attraction within the length of your tour when you purchase a guided tour. This option is not applicable for the self-guided with pre-arranged and timed transfers.
Inclusions
- 8-hour tour.
- Driver guide with transportation or pre-arranged and timed Transfers.
- Tickets to the Royal Flora Holland visitor center.
- Guided tour at Royal Flora Holland (Booking Option 1 Private Minivan).
- Self-guided tour phone application for the Royal FloraHolland visit (IZI.travel) (Booking Option 2 Transfer Sedan or Minivan).
- Tickets to Keukenhof.
- Free time to explore Keukenhof gardens and pavilions.
Not included
- Optional activities outside the standard itinerary.
- Gratuities for the guide.
- Food and beverage.
Please Select 1 of 2 Booking Options
Option 1: Private Minivan. Driver guide with transportation – private guided tour with scenic drive.
Option 2: Transfer Sedan or Transfer Minivan. Self-guided experience with 3 pre-arranged and timed transfers:
- Hotel to FloraHolland Flower Auction.
- FloraHolland Flower Auction to Keukenhof.
- Keukenhof to hotel in Amsterdam
Pick-up times will be provided after booking. Please be on time at each pick-up point. There is no rescheduling of transfers.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of your tour. There are no refunds on cancellations made within 72 hours before the tour starts.
If you booked through a booking platform, you must reschedule directly with them.
Keukenhof
Continue with a scenic drive through the picturesque Dutch countryside to the Keukenhof Gardens, one of Europe’s most celebrated spring attractions.
Enjoy a self-guided tour through 32 hectares of themed gardens, flower sculptures and colorful tulip displays. Wander at your own pace, take memorable photos and embrace the sweet fragrances of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips in bloom.
You will have free time to explore, relax and enjoy your own lunch inside the park (at your own expense).
Royal FloraHolland Visitor Center
Arrive early to witness the vibrant trading floor and logistics hub in full motion as millions of blooms change hands within hours. From the visitor gallery, observe the fast-paced action of the auction clocks and flower distribution systems that power the global floral trade.
For a better experience, download the IZI.travel app and type “Aalsmeer” to enjoy a self-guided commentary along the designated visitor route, providing fascinating background on this world-class operation.
Pick-up Areas Booking Option 1
We pick up and drop off passengers within a 14 km radius from Amsterdam center, including Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Cruise Terminal, River Cruise docking points near Amsterdam Central Station and Felison Ijmuiden Cruise Terminal.
If your hotel does not show up on the list of hotels, you are still able to manually include your hotel information upon checkout.
Private transportation with driver guide 1-7 persons.
Pick-up Areas Booking Option 2
We pick up passengers from Amsterdam center including Amsterdam Cruise Terminal and River Cruise docking points near Amsterdam Central Station.
If your hotel does not show up on the list of hotels, you are still able to manually include your hotel information upon checkout.
Transfer Sedan: 1-3 persons
Transfer Minivan: 4-7 persons
More info
Duration: 8 hours
Please be ready for your driver guide or transfer at least 10 minutes before your activity scheduled start time.
Royal Flora Holland visitor center opens at 7:00 AM and therefore you will be picked up at your accommodation at 6:15 AM. The flower auction starts early so you don’t want to miss it.