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Eindhoven: Motion Imagination Experience

1. Eindhoven: Motion Imagination Experience

Be amazed Motion Imagination Experience is an immersive experience that takes the visitor into an imaginary world of images, sound and interaction. This unique combination stimulates your senses and lets you escape reality for a while. Discover, laugh and be amazed. Discover this new experience and be surprised by light shows with compelling music and huge floor projections. Are you ready for a new adventure?

Werkendam: Boat Cruise and Biesbosch Museum Entry Ticket

2. Werkendam: Boat Cruise and Biesbosch Museum Entry Ticket

Explore one of the largest national parks in the Netherlands on a sightseeing cruise through the waterways of De Biesbosch National Park near Wekendam. Then, head to Biesbosch Museum Island to learn about the natural and cultural importance of the area. Board a whisper boat and set sail through the narrow creeks and trenches of the reserve. Discover some of the park's most beautiful spots, like the Benenden Petrus trench, and keep an eye out for local wildlife as you travel, including beavers, eagles, and deer. See how the Dutch fought battles against the water, constructing polders in an attempt to tame nature. And discover how flood protection was ultimately achieved through depolderisation, giving areas of wetland back to mother nature. After your cruise, make your way to Biesbosch Museum Island. Explore the past, present, and future of the park as you visit the museum's permanent exhibition. Find out how the freshwater tidal area came to be after the St. Elizabeth flood of 1421. If you're visiting with your little ones, make sure to check out the Biesbosch experience, a scale model of the area including polders, dykes, and streams. This fun and educational exhibit explores the region's hydrological features and importance. Finally, stop at the museum café to refuel with a light snack and a drink, or pop into the museum shop to browse books, souvenirs, and locally made products. 

From Amsterdam: Day Trip to Bruges in Spanish or English

3. From Amsterdam: Day Trip to Bruges in Spanish or English

From Amsterdam you will go to Bruges by bus. During the tour you will have an introduction to the history of Belgium and cities near the route like Utrecht and Breda, both connected with Spanish history. This journey takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.  The city of Bruges was declared a World Heritage City in 2000 and is also known as the Venice of the North. Enjoy a guided tour and visit the most attractive and interesting places of this city. Begin at the Minnewater or Lake of Love. During the tour, see important places of the city such as the Markt Square dominated by the Belfry, the Brug Square and Town Hall, the Church of Our Lady where you can appreciate one of Michelangelo's masterpieces "The Madonna of Bruges," among others. At the end of the guided tour, the guide will indicate a collection point and time to return to the bus, after free time in the city. Have free time to eat, take a walk, or go shopping. Later, you will return to the starting point of this excursion, the Dutch capital of Amsterdam.

Eindhoven: Philips Museum Entry Ticket

4. Eindhoven: Philips Museum Entry Ticket

Walk past the company's timeline and learn about the history of Philips' products step by step. You will see how new inventions impacted society in the previous century all the way to the present day. The evolution of product design is on display whereby the designers' process and influence is demonstrated. Get inspired by original graphic artworks and learn about Philips' key players and their role during the Second World War. The Philips Museum boasts a combination of content and activities that are fun and educational for both young and old visitors.

Vught: National Monument Concentration Camp Entry Ticket

5. Vught: National Monument Concentration Camp Entry Ticket

Pre-book your ticket to Konzentrationslager Herzogenbusch or Kamp Vught and visit the memorial centre that gives an in-depth insight into the origins of Camp Vught and the lives of the people imprisoned there. Take some time at the permanent exhibition "Camp Vught: Seven Seasons and 32,000 Stories". Gain an insight into the history of Camp Vught based on many personal stories and objects. Hear stories about people from 35 different nationalities, who each experienced WWII in their own unique way. Make your way outside to the outdoor area which includes a model of the former campsite, a reconstructed barrack, several watch towers, the original crematorium, and a memorial to the children’s transports of June 1943. Visit Barrack 1B, which is the last remaining original barrack from Camp Vught. Discover the exhibition ‘If Walls Could Speak’ which covers 4 periods: the concentration camp (1943-1944), the use of the site as a place of residence for German civilian evacuees, Dutch people suspected of collaboration, and Moluccan KNIL soldiers and their families. Make your way to the former execution site of Camp Vught is within walking distance of the museum, hidden in the woods. Pause at the monument which marks the actual site where 329 men were executed. Along the access road to the museum, following the line of the camp's former railway, are two restored freight wagons. These wagons, a worldwide symbol of persecution and deportation during the Second World War.

Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide in Den Bosch

6. Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide in Den Bosch

Explore the beautiful city center of Den Bosch at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Bosch. The audio guide will tell you all the historical and current ins and outs of each place. Den Bosch is a city with a historic city center, centuries-old monuments and is known as a real Brabant city for its sociability, among other things with the Uilenburg, a district full of cafes. During this audio tour through Den Bosch, you will be amazed at what the city has to offer. For example, you will walk past the famous Dragon Fountain in front of the central station, learn more about Zoete Lieve Gerritje and you will be amazed by seeing the imposing Sint Janskathedraal. In between, you will wander through the historic alleyways and feel like an inhabitant of the city. Moreover, during this audio guided tour you will walk past one of the most famous bakeries in Den Bosch: Jan de Groot. Will you taste the original Bosche Bollen here? Go on a journey of discovery with your self-guided audio tour and get to know Den Bosch and its history in a unique way. And don't forget to get a delicious Bossche bol en route!

Eindhoven: Evoluon's RetroFuture Exhibition Ticket

7. Eindhoven: Evoluon's RetroFuture Exhibition Ticket

Buckle up for a trip to yesterday’s future as the iconic Evoluon in Eindhoven opens its doors with the brand-new RetroFuture exhibition. Discover what the innovators of the past believed their future would look like and see how it compares to our present-day reality. Step into a completely interactive exhibit that will bring you back to the past. Remember what it was like to dream of a modern future with the help of design, art, science, and films. Learn how, driven by curiosity and creativity, humanity has always envisioned the future. Become immersed in the mind of the artists, architects, designers, and scientists that make a reality out of what others do not yet see. Delve into your craziest dreams for the future as you allow yourself to wonder and imagine.Begin to shape the actions we take for the generations to come.

Den Bosch: Noordbrabants Museum Entry Ticket

8. Den Bosch: Noordbrabants Museum Entry Ticket

Visit the Noordbrabants Museum in the historical center of s-Hertogenbosch and discover a contemporary museum dedicated to art, history, and culture. Admire works by artists that came from North Brabant, including Vincent van Gogh and Hieronymus Bosch. In the permanent exhibitions, explore the story of Brabant's past and present through the art on show. See artworks by high-profile artists like Jan Sluijters and the Bruegel family, as well as a broad collection of work by contemporary artists from Brabant. Discover ever-changing temporary exhibitions that both display renowned international art and give young, talented artists a springboard for their work. As well as the extensive exhibition space, the museum also features a modern brasserie, a museum shop, and a beautiful courtyard garden.

Loevestein Castle Entry Ticket

9. Loevestein Castle Entry Ticket

Rijksmuseum Slot Loevestein is a 14th century castle in central Netherlands. It is located at the westernmost tip of the Munnikenland nature park at the point where the rivers Waal and Maas meet. It is a place with an eventful history. A place that has contributed to shaping Dutch identity and democracy. One of the most visited medieval castles in the country, Loevestein Castle was first built as a home for a Knight, then expanded into a fortress and was later used as a state prison. It was an important part of the Hollandse Waterlinie and since 2021, Loevestein is on the list of the Unesco World Heritage Sites as such. During WWII, the castle was utilised as a storage facility for the National Archives and important works of art. Many Dutch know Loevestein Castle as the infamous prison from which Hugo de Groot, the influential lawyer and theologist in the 17th century, escaped in a book chest. This legendary story is told at schools across the country. It’s this fascinating history that makes a visit to Loevestein Castle absolutely worthwhile. For kids Loevestein has a lot to offer for kids as well. Upon arrival, we will hand them the key to Loevestein. With this key, they can discover all kinds of things about the history and stories of the castle and the fortress. Learn to shoot musket. Mix the right ingredients for gunpowder to shake the on of the towers to its foundations. Make sure that the fortress does not flood when the water starts to rise! And… how did Hugo de Groot escape from the castle? Wander through the wall stairs, stroll along the ramparts and discover all kinds of secret spots and test your fitness on our challenging climbing course.

Nuenen: Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen Entry Ticket

10. Nuenen: Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen Entry Ticket

Vincent van Gogh lived and worked for two years in Nuenen, from 1883 to 1885. During his stay, he produced almost 25% of his total work and painted his first world-famous masterpiece the “Potato Eaters”. In the Van Gogh Village Museum, you will hear all about Van Gogh and read his own stories about Nuenen. Understand why he was so passionate about this village and the surroundings of Eindhoven. Also, during his time in Nuenen, Vincent gave lessons. Discover a unique collection of original artworks by four of Vincent's students. Enjoy an audio guide in eight languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese. In the village itself, there are 24 locations that have a direct link with Van Gogh. Together, they form a walking and cycling route with interactive informational signs in Dutch and English.

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4.3 / 5

based on 15 reviews

Well worth it, very interesting walking tour with an English speaking guide who was clearly vert passionate about Bruges. Time to explore Bruges by yourself too and everything it has to offer. Our bus tour guide was very friendly and helpful also. would definitely recommend this trip

The museum is really very nice. Although there is no other original by van Gogh apart from an original letter, I really liked the presentation of his life with many modern forms of representation and an appealing ambience.

Very well organized tour. Enriquez the tour guide greeted every one and made sure our experience was well worth it. Bruge is a beautiful medieval city to enjoy. Really enjoy the trip.

It is amazing city and you have to visit it. The trip was very good, but we had little hours free to go for a walk and tour there.

The guide is very attentive, caring and tried his best to tell us all bout Bruges. We really enjoyed his company