--- title: Full day tour to Texel - Friesian Islands - from Amsterdam lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [de, en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 8 of 16 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/full-day-tour-to-texel-friesian-islands-from-amsterdam/ --- # Full day tour to Texel - Friesian Islands - from Amsterdam In our comparison: #8 of 16 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience a full day at the beautiful Friesian island of Texel and its surrounding UNESCO World Heritage site Waddensea! On this family friendly full day island tour we will drive up to the north and take the ferry to Texel to explore its National Parks, historic villages and beaches. The Waddensea is famous for its distinctive difference between high and low tide, the bird migration and its beautiful nature. If the tide and weather provides, we will include a short hiking excursion on the mudflats, the actual bottom of the Waddensea. In one of the historic villages we will stop for lunch (not included). We will pick you up in Amsterdam in the morning and will bring you back late afternoon. A full day of island experience at one of Holland’s most beautiful islands! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will leave from De Ruijterkade 153, - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: 2 complimentary drinks - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €250 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Dutch Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, French - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.9 from 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 40 of 41. - 5 stars: 40 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## What's included - Transfer by ferry from the mainland on Waddensea to the island Texel - Local guide - guided tour on Texel - Transfers from Amsterdam - Air-conditioned vehicle - 2 complimentary drinks ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified - Seal safari on the Waddensea (bookable with the guide upon arrival, €35 per person) ## Itinerary 1. **Texel** (5h) - we have plenty of time to explore the island, its villages and nature reserves! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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)! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark - Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival at appointed time - Children must be accompanied by an adult - For babies and children under 6 please bring or ask for an appropriate car seat! ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 16** | €250 | 9h | 4.9 (41) | shared | | [Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/small-group-boutique-all-inclusive-tour-max-12-p-with-captain/?format=md) | €59 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (662) | shared | | [Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/van-gogh-rijksmuseum-w-reserved-entry-semi-private-tour/?format=md) | €259 | 5h 30m | 4.98 (444) | shared | | [Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum (Private Tour with Art Historian)](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-van-gogh-museum-private-tour-with-art-historian/?format=md) | €190 | 2h | 4.99 (153) | private | Ranked #8 of 16 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €563, median €149; typical length 2h. 11 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/city-tours-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/full-day-tour-to-texel-friesian-islands-from-amsterdam/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md