Overview
This small group tour takes you through centuries of history and the splendor of Europe’s most famous Royals and nobility! After picking you up at our meeting point we start the day in the Royal summer palace of William and Mary: Palace het Loo, first built in 1685. the Palace was also the favorite resience for later generations of Dutch Royaty: the House of Orange. We tour the castle as well as the unique baroque gardens!
After lunch we visit the magnificent Castle de Haar, reconstructed in 1890 on its medieval foundations, where Baron and Baroness van Zuylen entertained their famous guests! We will bring you back to Amsterdam at the end of the afternoon.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We meet at the terrace of the Aloha cafe under the big bowling pin. From Amsterdam central station walk 350 meter towards the Movenpick hotel, keeping the IJ harbor and the river cruise ships on your left. The Aloha cafe is at the end, under the over pass.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
We will leave from De Ruijterkade 151, 1011 AC Amsterdam, next to the ALOHA café (at the River Cruises Docks). It’s in the center of Amsterdam, right behind the Central Train Station. Take the IJ exit of the Central Station and turn right. A guide from Dutch Tours will be underneath the live size bowling pin on the bridge at the ALOHA café to welcome you!
WE WILL LEAVE AMSTERDAM ON THE EXACT TIME AS SHOWN ON YOUR TICKET. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BE AT THE PICK-UP LOCATION 20 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE!
What to expect
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Paleis Het Loo
2 hours
Welcome to the summer palace of William and Mary! Built in the late 17th century the royal palace is situated in the middle of the Veluwe moorland, an extensive hunting ground. Beautifully decorated with extensive unique baroque palace gardens and fountains, this tour brings you back to the core of Europe’s royal history!
After Willem and Mary the Dutch royal family kept Het Loo as their summer palace. In 1795 the French army invaded the Netherlands and the palace was plundered. But by 1806 Het Loo was occupied once more, by Louis Napoleon, who had been appointed King of Holland by his brother Napoleon Bonaparte.
Both King Willem I and Willem III loved to spend time at Palace Het Loo, far from their busy lives in The Hague. Het Loo was very special to Queen Wilhelmina, and there was no place she would rather be! The last residents of the palace were Princess Margriet and her family who resided in the palace until 1977. -
Paleispark Het Loo
1 hour
After we visit the palace you have about an hour to discover the extensive unique baroque palace gardens and fountains around the palace. These are the only remaining Baroque gardens in the Netherlands.
This visit includes time for lunch at one of the Palace's restaurants. -
Kasteel de Haar
2 hours 30 min
In the afternoon we take you into a magical fairy tale to the most impressive medieval castle in the Netherlands!
Castle de Haar is characterized by its rich and extravagant history and the many special stories hidden behind the castle walls. First built in the 13th century it came in the van Zuylen family in the 15th century. The castle found itself in ruins after centuries of wars, and several bad storms, until Baron Etienne van Zuylen, who married Baroness Hélène de Rothschild, took it upon himself to rebuild the castle at the end of the 19th century. He enlists architect Pierre Cuypers for this project, the same architect who designed the Rijksmuseum and central station in Amsterdam!
In the 1950’s the castle becomes a sought-after hotspot for the international jet set with guests such as Roger Moore, Brigitte Bardot, and Maria Callas visiting Etienne’s grandson: baron Thierry. The baron’s daughters and grandchildren still come to the castle for their holidays!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Amsterdam).
Additional Information
- Travel time is included on the total duration
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Small Group Tour to Royal Palace & Castle de Haar from Amsterdam
Can I cancel Small Group Tour to Royal Palace & Castle de Haar from Amsterdam for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8–9 hours.
Where does it start?
We meet at the terrace of the Aloha cafe under the big bowling pin.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Paleis Het Loo, Paleispark Het Loo, Kasteel de Haar.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French, Spanish.
Operated by Dutch Tours
