Half Day Seal Safari at Waddensea from Amsterdam
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35 Ratings
Amsterdam

Embark on a small group half day seal safari at the UNESCO World Heritage site Waddensea from Amsterdam. Discover the breathtaking coastal wetlands, spot harbor seals and gray seals, and explore the charming town of Medemblik.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Medemblik - visit historic town of Medemblik
  • Wadden Sea - Seal spotting, boat tour
What's Included
  • Driver/guide that stays with the group
  • Stop at Historic town of Medemblik
  • View Enclosing Dike from the sea
  • Transfers from Amsterdam by private minivan
  • 2 drinks or snacks on board
  • 2.5-hour boat tour on the Waddensea
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Join us on this half-day excursion with a small group to the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, Waddensea. We start off from the heart of Amsterdam, taking you on a scenic drive through the rustic Dutch landscapes, reclaimed from the sea, and by picturesque farms, quaint villages, and iconic windmills. Upon reaching the destination, we board our…

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Location
De Ruijterkade 151
De Ruijterkade
We will leave from De Ruijterkade 153, 1011 AC Amsterdam, next to the ALOHA café (at the end of the River Cruises Docks, under the big bowling pin). It is behind the Central Train Station. Take the IJ exit of the Central Station and turn right, keep the water on your left and walk 300m (1/4 Mi)!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mattia
Aug 9, 2024
Great tour - The guide Sara was very good, followed us throughout the tour and explained a lot of interesting things about the city. The boat tour was a lot of fun, tour recommended!
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Nikita_s
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing tour with kids! - Eva was amazing! She is kindest person I have met and went above and beyond for us throughout our trip! We are so grateful to you Eva for making our first family trip to Amsterdam a wonderful experience! We really enjoyed the tour itself, learned an incredible amount of history and saw seals! Thank you Eva!
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Claraalkan
Jun 1, 2024
Fantastic experience - The trip is definitely worth it. The small size of the group means you can concentrate fully on the experience and observe and enjoy the landscape and wildlife in peace. The guides are very friendly and experienced and clearly enjoy accompanying you on the tour. I would be happy to do it again anytime!
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Isabelf681
Aug 21, 2023
Exceptional - Awesome!!! Everything is exceptional, the landscapes, the pretty village we visited, the boat and of course the seals on a silvery sea, it was magnificent! Our guides Eva and Sarah are adorable and they speak French. Eva explained everything to us well and if we come back we will go back! You can go for it, it's great
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Hollyhortonva
Aug 12, 2023
A Must Do while in The Netherlands - During our stay in Amsterdam, we participated in many tours with various companies and our tour with Dutch Tours was by far the most amazing. Not only was the experience of seeing the seals in the Wadden Sea and learning about them and the birds a really special experience but it was our guide, Eva, who our family is still talking about. Eva was so knowledgeable, friendly, and warm to our entire family. After the seal tour, Eva took us to Medemblik, which was a wonderful stop where we ate and shopped around. We asked Eva to join us for lunch so we could treat her lunch and we had such lovely conversation. I'd go back to the Netherlands specifically to visit Eva and the seals again.
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Roving570389
Aug 10, 2023
Great excursion, even in not-great weather - Despite the cold, windy, and rainy weather (in August), which led to us seeing fewer seals than expected, our teens remember this as a highlight of our trip. Our guide Sarah was kind and informative, and the 2 towns we stopped in were lovely. We enjoyed the boat ride and learning about the unique characteristics of the Wadden Sea. I highly recommend this fun and well-run excursion.
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H2844xokatharinah
Aug 5, 2023
Awesome - We really enjoyed the tour which was very well organized by our two female guides. Seeing a bunch of seals was by far the best thing about this tour. Therefore, we will highly recommend it to our friends and family.
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Melanieg2460
Aug 3, 2023
Amazing Experience! - It was an wonderful experience. The guides were super kind and caring. The weather was unfortunately rainy and windy but we could go and saw some seals. We loved it. Thank you for the experience. Highly recommended :)
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Amykc42
Jul 20, 2023
Wonderful Day Trip - Sara and Eva were super. Getting out of the city for a day to see and hear about Dutch life in general as well as spending time on the North Sea visiting seals and sea birds was a real treat.
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Kristy_r
May 24, 2023
A different side of Amsterdam for nature lovers - We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Sarah, our guide, even picked us up at our hotel outside of the city center to start the tour on an easier note! She took us to the quaintest little towns on the way to see the seals, we stopped at a working windmill and got to climb inside, and had cappuccinos and Cokes at a cute little cafe. We walked a bit though the town near the windmill (again, very cute with an old rail station and historic buildings) and then had about a 20+ min drive to get on the boat. The boat ride is cold (bring a hoodie or a puffer jacket - some sort of extra layer!) but the staff were very welcoming and you can have a hot chocolate or adult beverage to warm up! The seals are super cute, but as expected, you don't get TOO close to them. They are also very timid of the people on the boat when they can hear you through the wind and they will scoot into the sea to hide. If you're a nature lover and like to get off the beaten path, this is a great tour - it's relaxing and you get to see a different side of The Netherlands! Thanks so much Sarah!
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