Exclusive Amsterdam Red Light District Tour with a Drink

Exclusive Amsterdam Red Light District Tour with a Drink

Time: Approximately 2 hours

Offered in: English, German, Dutch, and Spanish

Overview: Join this 2-hour walking tour and discover the famous Red Light District of Amsterdam before cooling off with a drink in a local pub. Walk with your guide through the Red Light district, and see its famous red windows, bars, and nightclubs. Walk through the narrowest street and learn about the history of the district from your guide. During this tour, you will walk through an old sailor neighborhood called Zeedijk Street and Amsterdam’s famous Chinatown. In this area, you will see sights like Amsterdam’s Buddhist Temple, pub the Ape and the Waag. Then walk to the oldest church in the city and discover the former town hall. Explore many things like the narrowest street in Amsterdam, the first cafe, and many smart shops. Walk through the famous streets with red lights and learn about the history and current situation of the Red Light District. Finally, you will be taken to a local pub for a refreshing drink.

Small-Group Tour to Windmills & Giethoorn – with a Mercedes Van Pickup (Max 8P)

Small-Group Tour to Windmills & Giethoorn – with a Mercedes Van Pickup (Max 8P)

Time: Approximately 9 hours

Offered in: English and Mandarin

Overview: The famous Dutch windmills at the Zaanse Schans and the picturesque village of Giethoorn form the perfect combination for an unforgettable day trip. As a symbol of Dutch cultural heritage, the windmills played an important part in the country’s history. They were not only used for grinding wheat into flour but also to pump out water from the diked marches to form one-third of today’s national territory, which otherwise would have been under water. Not only, will you be able to wander amongst these architectural beauties, but we will also take you to Giethoorn village, one of the most worthwhile scenic spots in the Netherlands. Join us and experience both of these breathtaking locations in true OuYi Travel style. With a comfortable 9-seat Mercedes Van and our professional tour guide, and small groups we can offer you comfort, flexibility, and a great time.

Amsterdam Castle & Utrecht City (Private Day Tour)

Amsterdam Castle & Utrecht City (Private Day Tour)

Pick-up time: 9:30 AM

Time: Approximately 7 hours

Offered in: English, German, and Dutch

Overview: Your private guide will drive directly to the Muiderslot also known as “Amsterdam castle”. Your professional and certified guide will take you around and through this beautiful castle with its unique collection. He will let you learn about its impressive history and strategic importance. After the castle visit your guide will drive along the idyllic countryside beside rivers, passing country mansions, windmills, and farmland in direction of Utrecht. In this graceful city, your guide shows you the highlights of the city center with a walking tour, where you will get to see the highlights of Utrecht like the massive Domtoren, the unique canals, the Pope House, and hidden cloisters. During the tour, you will learn a lot about the interesting history of the Netherlands and Europe. Depending on the opening hours of The Muiderslot the tour can also start in Utrecht instead. After this journey, we will be happy to drop you off at your hotel, vacation address, boat pier, or Schiphol Airport.

What’s Included:

• Private transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• All fees and taxes

Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum Exclusive Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)

Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum Exclusive Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)

Time: Approximately 5 1/2 hours

Offered in: English, Portuguese, Italian, French, Dutch, and Spanish

Overview: Take our most popular private tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age, this tour will take you on an artistic and historical journey through the 18th and 19th centuries. The 5.5-hour Exclusive guided museum combo tour includes entry to both museums so you can skip the line and learn about the museums’ collections with one of our engaging expert guides, whom you’ll have all to yourself.

What’s Included:

• Exclusive Guided Combo Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)
• Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose “SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE” option)
• Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose “SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE” option)
• All Entrance Fees

In bleisure travel, a person may travel for business purposes, such as attending a conference, meeting, or networking event, but also take some time to enjoy the destination by exploring the local sights, experiencing the culture, or engaging in recreational activities.

Bleisure travel has become increasingly popular in recent years as people seek to make the most of their business trips and combine work with leisure. It can help reduce stress and increase job satisfaction, as well as provide an opportunity to explore new destinations and cultures.

What does this mean for you as a business traveler?

Attending a conference in Nashville, TN? Why not extend the trip one night and see a show at the Grond Ole Opry? Miami tradeshow? A day at the beach or driving down to the Florida Keys is a great idea!

If the pandemic has taught us nothing else, time is finite. So if you’ve never been to London and have to visit your European office, tack on one extra day and see the city! The airfare is covered, so line up your activities!

What if you don’t travel for work, but are able to work remotely?

Does your employer have a policy about remote work that you need to be in the exact same home office every day you remote in? So why are you looking out the same window every day? A remote work week doesn’t have to involve airfare, a passport, or another country. You can drive to another city and set up shop for the week!

One thing you should not forget… time zone changes! Keep an eye on those meeting times!

What does this mean for the hospitality industry?

This is probably the most interesting piece of bleisure travel. Think about the hotels you’ve stayed in as a business traveler. They offer speedy check-in, good wifi, occasionally a comfortable desk in the hotel room, and maybe a “grab and go” style bistro in the lobby.

Now think of your favorite hotel you’ve stayed at on vacation! Typically you get a warm welcome, an itinerary of events at the resort, information about the dining options on-site, and possibly a review of things you can do locally near the hotel.

What a difference! Well, now put the two experiences in a jar and give it a good shake! Your business-only hotel will be a little friendlier as they want you to stick around a little longer. You might see a rise in happy hours for guests to come and mingle in the lobby restaurant. There is an opportunity for hotels to partner with local businesses to offer dining experiences and activities to capture the local flavor.

Nothing is stopping you from becoming a bleisure traveler!

The two things that usually keep people from traveling are time and money. If you are heading to a city for work, your airfare is usually covered by your business. The travel to and from your destination is already expected as it is part of the business trip. Extending a day to see the sights and experience where you are will cost you one night in a hotel and one day of vacation time.

And it doesn’t need to be a big city or an entirely different country! Take a morning walk to find a tiny coffee shop. Talk to the locals and find a park, a museum, a music venue, or something else you’ve never done.

Our booking site offers thousands of curated activities around the globe. All you need to do is tell us where you are and we’ll provide a list of walking tours, dining experiences, beer and wine tours, and more!

And you don’t need to be on vacation to try this! Need an idea for this weekend?