Keukenhof Tulip Festival Amsterdam - Tickets & Information for the 2025 show!

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Keukenhof Tulip Festival 2025 Opening Dates

• The 76th Keukenhof show will open on Thursday March 20th 2025.
• The final day for Keukenhof 2025 is 11th May.
• Keukenhof is open daily from 8AM until 7:30PM (including weekends and holidays).
• See you then!

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POPULAR TICKET OPTIONS

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Keukenhof Entry Ticket

BESTSELLER

What's Included

• From: €20.00
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• (Optional) Parking onsite during the booking process

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Keukenhof Entry Ticket + Bus Transport from Amsterdam

BESTSELLER

What's Included

• From: €35.00
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Return bus transfer from Amsterdam Central Station to Keukenhof

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Keukenhof Gardens & The Amsterdam Tulip Festival in Holland

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In the spring of each year Amsterdam becomes awash with colour as the Annual Tulip Festival season begins and the flowers start to bloom.

Keukenhof is home to one of the biggest and most famous tulip and flower displays, earning its nickname as the 'Garden of Europe'.

The 'Bollenstreek' as it's known locally (which roughly translates to 'Bulb Region') is the flower growing area of The Netherlands where Keukenhof is located, and is formed by a group of towns and villages that are all famous for growing flowers, including:

• Lisse (home to Keukenhof)
• Hillegom
• Katwijk
• Noordwijk
• Noordwijkerhout
• and Teylingen

Keukenhof Gardens covers around 79 acres (32 hectares) and is part of a much larger estate, that of the 'Keukenhof Castle Estate' (see our page about Keukenhof History to learn more) and during the annual tulip festival, Keukenhof offers one of the biggest and most famous flower displays that attracts more than 1 million visitors each year who travel from all over the world to see the incredible flower displays!

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The Flowers Displays

In order to achieve the constant bloom during the short period that Keukenhof is open to the public for, the Keukenhof designers actually plant around 7,000,000 bulbs each year!

They start planting in October of the year before and then continue to do so over the months. This means for Keukenhof 2025, the gardeners will start to plant bulbs in around October 2024, so the first ones are already in bloom for March 2025, when Keukenhof opens!

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The Flower Blooms

Although nature is in control of what blooms and when, the Keukenhof gardeners tend to plant in the following patterns:

• Early spring (March - Early April) blooms include: Crocuses, Anemones, Muscari, Early Tulips, Daffodils and Hyacinths.
• Mid spring (Early April - Mid April) blooms include: Daffodils, Mid-season Tulips, Fittalaria Imperialis, Muscari and Hyacinths.
• Late spring (Mid April - Early May) blooms include: Late Tulips, Irises, Alliums and Daffodils.

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Keukenhof Tulip Festival Tickets - BOOK THEM IN ADVANCE!

We strongly suggest you book tickets for Keukenhof in advance as they regularly sell out due to its popularity and the limited number of tickets that are sold each day. Its also cheaper to book in advance than to buy on the day at the ticket office. To see our full range of Keukenhof Tickets just CLICK HERE

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‍What's the quietest time to visit Keukenhof‍

This is a very common question and given that more than one million people visit Keukenhof each year during its 6-week opening period, it's highly unlikely you will have the gardens to yourself, that's for sure. However, it is generally quieter in the mornings before 10:30 AM and in the afternoon after 16:00. If you like sunsets, the evening time can be an amazing time to visit because as the sun goes down, the shadows and colours change and it can create beautiful views.

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‍Keukenhof Fun Facts

• The first Keukenhof show took place in 1950!
• Keukenhof sits in the Keukenhof Castle Estate!
• Keukenhof has more than 15km of paths to enjoy!
• Queen Juliana of the Netherlands opened the park in 1950!
• The Keukenhof Windmill was a gift to the park!

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Map of Keukenhof Gardens

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Keukenhof 2025 Special Events Calendar

Although Keukenhof 2025 opens its doors on 20 March, there is a calendar for certain events that take place. For those that want to try and time their visits to coincide with these events, keep checking the site and when it becomes public, we will update you for the 2025 show options! However, in general Keukenhof tends to celebrate the following:

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The Keukenhof 2025 Opening Weekend

Keukenhof actually opens on a Thursday! However, on the Saturday and Sunday (22nd and 23rd) Keukenhof normally hosts Dutch bands to add further entertainment.

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Holland Heritage Weekend at Keukenhof

Keukenhof normally offers a view from the history of Holland during this weekend and it normally includes music & dance, crafts & costumes from the period and lots of cheese and clogs!

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Keukenhof & Illuminated Evening Flower Parade

The Keukenhof 2025 Evening Flower Parade will take place on Friday 11th April in 2025 and we offering a special combination ticket (Click Here For Ticket Details) which includes Keukenhof Entry & the illuminated flower parade. Tickets cost from €139.50 and the program includes:

• 13:30: Departure from Amsterdam
• 14:30: Visit to Keukenhof during the afternoon
• 19:30: Departure from Keukenhof
• 20:00: Noordwijkerhout Flower Parade by Night - walk along the parade
• 21:00: Parade starts
• 23:00: Transfer back to Amsterdam

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The 2025 Keukenhof Flower Parade - Saturday 12th April 2025

The world-famous Dutch Flower Parade will take placewill be the 7th parade!

We offer a special ticket for the flower parade, which includes the parade, Keukenhof entry and return transport from Amsterdam. Click HERE to see that ticket option.

The parade involves incredible floats that are all covered in beautiful flowers. The parade is sometimes referred to as the Keukenhof Flower Parade as it passes Keukenhof and its on at the same time, however its actually the 'Bloemencorso Bollenstreek' parade and it runs from Noordwijk to Haarlem with Keukenhof on it's route. The term 'Bollenstreek' refers to the whole flower producing area.

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King's Day at Keukenhof

King's Day is an incredible important day in the Netherlands, so Keukenhof incorporate it by including lots of the colour orange on that day!

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‍The Oranje Nassau Pavilion

The Oranje Nassau Pavillion offers multiple displays during Keukenhof and they include:

• Hyacinths and tulip show
• Freesia and chrysanthemum show
• ‍Rose Show
• Daffodils and special bulb show
• ‍Alstroemeria and Callashow
• ‍Gerbera, Lisianthus and Callashow
• Carnation and Summer flowers Show

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Keukenhof Garden Flowers

The main reason that people visit Keukenhof is of course to see what they call the stunning 'living catalogue' of flowers that are on show.

Visitors travel from all over the world to enjoy the incredible displays of flowers with over 7,000,000 bulbs planted at Keukenhof each year.

The flowers are planted according to colour, size and shape to ensure they offer the best possible viewing experience for the visitors to enjoy.

Although Keukenhof is famous for tulips, there are other flower varieties also on show including cut flowers and pot plants. In the pavilions you will find displays of daffodils, lilies, irises, roses, hyacinths and carnations.

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Keukenhof Park Guide Book

The Keukenhof Park Guide Book offers more information about Keukenhof and the flowers that are on display, as well as behind the scenes information. The guide book costs €7.00 and can be added to your order during the ticket booking process. You then pick up the guide book at the entrance to the park on the day of your visit when you present your entry ticket. The guide book is also a lovely souvenir.

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What to see and do at Keukenhof Gardens & The Tulip Festival

Keukenhof Gardens is a wonderful day out that the whole family can enjoy. Parents can pick up a fun scavenger hunt at the entrance for the kids to enjoy whilst visiting Keukenhof and will help to keep them entertained as you walk around the area.

Keukenhof actually has around 10 miles (16 km) of paths and trails to explore. There's also a farmyard area where the kids can touch and interact with the animals that live there. Keukenhof has also built play areas for the kids called the Miffy Playground to help entertain them. Keukenhof really is a great day out that the whole family can enjoy.

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The Keukenhof Windmill

The Tower Mill or Keukenhof Windmill is an authentic Dutch Windmill which was built in 1892 and gifted to Keukenhof in 1975. Visitors can climb the windmill to its balcony and enjoy the beautiful views as you look down and see the blankets of colour below that the flowers create, as well as the surrounding area.

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The Willem-Alexander Pavilion

A greenhouse full of colour and bloom! The Willem-Alexander Pavilion (named after the King of the Netherlands) is a greenhouse or glass-house as some call it, and offers incredible displays of colour from the flowers on show. It can be enjoyed throughout the Keukenhof season no matter the weather. You will find many types of tulips with a huge variety of colours on show as well as other plants. Its a very popular pavilion!

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The Lily Pad Pond

When you find the main lake at Keukenhof you can have some fun and walk across the water! Placed strategically across the pond you will find wooden lily pads which sit just above the water level. For those brave enough they are indeed stepping stones across the pond and gives the impression those wandering over them are walking on water! Just try not to lose your balance as you may end up rather wet!

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Keukenhof Inspirational Gardens

The Keukenhof designers create surprise garden themes which are referred to as the 'Inspirational Gardens' and each year they are different. The Inspirational Gardens from 2023 included the Reconnection Garden, Tropical Beach Garden, Green Tea Garden, Cottage Garden, Red Romance Garden and Delft Blue Garden. The 2024 Inspirational Gardens were 'Organic Garden' - which included a core of nature and a welcoming living environment for bees and other insects. The 'Tropical Beach Garden' - which included palm trees, a holiday theme, sand, a boat and hammock and blue skies. The 'Pink Tea Garden' - The idea of this garden was to recreate little balcony gardens but on a slightly larger scale, so they incorporated herbs and spices that are regularly grown on people's own balconies and windowsills and places like that! Herbs such as mint, lemon balm, camomile, chocolate mint and other tasty plants will be found. I can just imagine the aroma now! The 'Graffiti Garden' was an artistic modern twist with graffiti with colourful indigenous plants and flower bulbs. A fabulous sight! Lastly, the 'Red Romance Garden' was a quaint spot with a hint of romance where you can share a kiss with your partner!

We are looking forward to seeing what the 2025 show offers for the Inspirational Gardens!

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Visiting Keukenhof with children

Kids are welcome at Keukenhof! Keukenhof offers various ways to entertain children including a treasure hunt, a petting zoo, a maze and a great playground designed especially for them! There’s even an area designed for little children as well called Miffy Playground!

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Keukenhof Food

There are various restaurants available at Keukenhof serving food throughout the day. The restaurants offer meat and fish options and vegetarian and vegan options. There are also children's menu's available.

There is also a new vegetarian restaurant available called 'Jacoba's Kitchen' which can be found in the Oranje Nassau Pavilion. It's not possible to book tables at the restaurants at present.

There are also multiple mobile food outlets dotted around where you can grab a quick snack or hot drinks such as tea and coffee.

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Keukenhof 2025 Opening Times

Keukenhof 2025 will open on 20th March and will close on 11th May and will be open daily from 8AM until 7:30PM.

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Keukenhof Art

Keukenhof has also opened the gardens up to artists to display some of their art. This includes sculptures and other pieces of art and this gives Keukenhof another dimension and helps blend the various areas.

Keukenhof Petting Zoo

Although it’s designed to entertain the kids, adults can also enjoy the petting zoo! I think I would spend most of the day there! The petting zoo includes some lovely farmyard animals such as goats, pigs, chickens, rabbits and a peacock, amongst other animals. There is also a strategically placed cafe next to the petting zoo, so mums and dads and other family members and friends can go and enjoy a coffee whilst keeping an eye on the kids!

Keukenhof Scavenger Hunt

Another way to keep the kids entertained on your trip to Keukenhof is get them to do the free scavenger hunt. It can be picked up at the entrance on arrival and is a great way to keep the little ones entertained! The scavenger hunt is fun and full of facts and information and will challenge the kids with fun question and brain teasers on tulips!

Keukenhof Maze

Let them have fun in the Keukenhof maze! Maybe it’s their first time seeing a real maze. It’s a great way to entertain them!

Bike Ride

Surrounding Area (NOT KEUKENHOF - cycling not permitted on the Keukenhof estate)

For the kids that are big enough, and adults travelling without kids, why not enjoy a wonderful bike ride around the local area. There's a great network of cycling paths that allows you to see and enjoy the beauty of the flowers in the local Bollenstreek area. The kids can have a fun time on the bikes whilst doing it! This could be a great experience!

Keukenhof Whisper Boat Trip

(not included with standard ticket)

Keukenhof offers a boat trip called the 'Whisper Boat' (whisper because its an electric powered boat). You can sit back and be taken along the river in the Keukenhof estate and enjoy the flowers from the water! The Whisper Boat trip lasts around 45-minutes and can be boarded just behind the Keukenhof Windmill. Tickets for the Whisper Boat are not included on your entry ticket. They must be purchased separately and cost €10.00 per adult 12+ years) and €5.00 per child (4-11 years). Children 0-3 years are free. Simply purchase your ticket on arrival.

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River Cruise

We also offer a river cruise. You can enjoy the flower fields surrounding Keukenhof and the local area in the Bollenstreek where you can see some of the other incredible fields covered in beautiful flowers with canals and lakes flowing around them. Why not enjoy a cruise along them to experience the surrounding countryside and the flower fields it has to offer! Another great way to entertain the children! We offer a ticket that includes Keukenhof Entry + a 1.5 hour cruise in the lake district near Keukenhof & transport from Amsterdam. Just click HERE to see the ticket details.

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Keukenhof Castle

Not everybody that visits Keukenhof realises that just 500 meters away sits the impressive Keukenhof Castle (Kasteel Keukenhof). The castle gardens are free to walk around and enjoy and actually open all year round, not just Keukenhof season. You can also enjoy a guided tour of Keukenhof Castle for just €10 per person (adults) and 4 years and up just €5. The guided tour option is payable on arrival at the castle. The castle has been closed recently due to renovations (only the castle - not the grounds).

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A Behind The Scenes Tour of a Tulip Farm

Another popular ticket we sell is the Keukenhof Entry Ticket + a behind-the-scenes visit to a working bulb farm, including a meet-and-greet with the family that run it. This is a great ticket for horticulture lovers. You also get a unique walking tour through some of the bulb fields (something you aren't normally allowed to do). The tickets cost from €87.50. Just click here to see the ticket details.

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Enjoy The Bollenstreek Area

Although Keukenhof may be the main attraction during the annual tulip festival season, the whole region that Keukenhof sits in is called 'The Bollenstreek' (which basically translates to 'Bulb Region'). The Bollenstreek area is made up of several towns and villages including: Hillegom, Katwijk, Lisse (where Keukenhof is), Noordwijk, Noordwijkerhout and Teylingen and the whole area is famous for growing tulips and other flowers. So, whilst visiting Keukenhof, why not enjoy the surrounding villages as well and see miles upon miles of fields covered in beautiful colours of the blooming flowers. We offer several ways to enjoy the area and they include:

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Keukenhof Entry + 1.5 Hour River Cruise in the lake district near Keukenhof.

What's Included

• Prices From: €52.50
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Shuttle Bus service from Amsterdam to Keukenhof (return)
• 1.5 hour tulip-cruise in the lake district near Keukenhof
• 5-minute Bus transfer from Keukenhof to Cruise departure point

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Helicopter Flight over the flower fields surrounding Keukenhof in Lisse for those that want to experience something special.

What's Included

• Prices From: €159.00
• 10 or 15 minute flight in EC 120 helicopter

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Lisse: Land Rover Tulip Tour.

What's Included

• Prices From: €65.00
• 2.5 hour tulip tour of Lisse
• Ride in Land Rover
• Expert local guide
• Access to Agatha Church
• Visit to the Lisserpoel Mill

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Getting to Keukenhof

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Keukenhof Address: Keukenhof, Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM, Lisse

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How to get to Keukenhof from Amsterdam is a question we get asked regularly and there are multiple easy options, don’t worry! Keukenhof is close to Amsterdam, so there are various transport options for you to choose from including:

Keukenhof Bus

The Keukenhof bus is a great and easy way of getting to Keukenhof Gardens. The bus departs from multiple train stations in Netherlands and including Amsterdam and is a quick and easy way of getting to Keukenhof.

We offer a few tickets that include Keukenhof Skip the Line Entry + Keukenhof Bus return transfer.

Keukenhof: Skip The Line Entry + Roundtrip Shuttle Bus from Amsterdam.

This is a very popular ticket!

What's Included

• Prices from €42.50
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Return bus transfer from Amsterdam Central Station to Keukenhof

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Tulip Festival Card

What's Included

• Prices from €62.00
• Keukenhof: Entry Ticket
• Return Bus Transfer from Amsterdam Central Station to Keukenhof
• Tulip Festival Digital Digest (downloadable for your smartphone)
• Amsterdam: Lovers Canal Cruise from Central Station
• 10% Discount (full details on ticket page)

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Keukenhof: Skip The Line Entry + Roundtrip Shuttle Bus from Amsterdam + 1.5 hour tulip cruise .

This is a great ticket and again a very popular choice.

What's Included

• Prices from €52.50
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Shuttle service between Amsterdam and Keukenhof
• Bus transfer (5 minutes) from Keukenhof to cruise departure point
• 1.5-hour tulip cruise in the lake district near Keukenhof

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Keukenhof: Skip The Line Entry + Tulip Tour + Transport on Guided Bus Tour from Amsterdam.

Includes a the behind the scenes tour of a bulb farm including meet and greet with the family that run it!

What's Included

• Prices from €87.50
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Guided bus tour from Amsterdam to Keukenhof flower festival
• Behind-the-scenes visit to a bulb farm including a meet-and-greet with the family who run it
• Unique walking tour through the bulb fields with great photo opportunities

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Keukenhof: Skip The Line Entry + Zaanse Schans Entry+ Transport from Amsterdam‍

This is a great ticket for those wanting to explore the local area as well!

What's Included

• Prices from €69.50
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Tour Guide
• Visit to Zaanse Schans
• Visit of clog (wooden shoe) maker
• Dutch cheese tasting
• Transport by air-conditioned bus

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Getting to Keukenhof By Car

Another popular option is for visitors to drive themselves and park at Keukenhof with reserved parking as it’s only around a 30-minute journey from Amsterdam. Keukenhof is in Lisse and is easily located between Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden and The Hague. You simply follow the A4 (the exit is Niew-Vennep) followed by the A44 and exit 3 for Lisse.

We can also reserve parking for you at the on-site carpark when booking your Keukenhof tickets, don’t worry. You just need to add the parking option when we offer it to you during the ticket booking process. It costs €10 for the day to park at Keukenhof, so it's good value.

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Getting to Keukenhof by Bicycle

You can even ride to Keukenhof from Amsterdam! It’s about 35KM’s and Lisse, the village where Keukenhof is located, has multiple cycle routes that will take you to Keukenhof Gardens and show you some of the city sights on along the route!

Getting to Keukenhof Gardens by Metro/Train

The Metro Line M52 from Amsterdam to Europaplein Metro stop, then hop on the Keukenhof Express bus which goes directly to Keukenhof Gardens. You can also take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Haarlem Station followed by a bus on Line 50 to Keukenhof Gardens!

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Amsterdam Tulip Festival Ticket Options

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KEUKENHOF: Entry Ticket - BEST SELLER

• Prices from €20.00
• Instant Ticket Delivery
• Smartphone Tickets Accepted
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Car Park Option Offered during booking process(extra cost)

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KEUKENHOF: Entry Ticket + Bus Transport from Amsterdam

• Prices from €42.50
• Instant Ticket Delivery
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Return Bus Transfer from Amsterdam Central Station to Keukenhof

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KEUKENHOF: Entry Ticket + Guided Bus Tour from Amsterdam

• Prices from €55.00
• Instant Ticket Delivery
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Roundtrip transportation from Amsterdam
• Guided bus tour

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KEUENHOF: Entry Ticket + Tulip Tour + Transport from Amsterdam

• Prices from €87.50
• Instant Ticket Delivery
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Guided bus tour from Amsterdam to Keukenhof flower festival
• Behind-the-scenes visit to a bulb farm including a meet-and-greet with the family who run it
• Unique walking tour through the bulb fields (not normally allowed) with great photo opportunities

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TULIP FESTIVAL CARD

• Prices from €53.00
• Instant Ticket Delivery
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Amsterdam & Regional Travel Ticket
• Tulip Festival Digital Guide
• Audio Guide App for Amsterdam
• Bonus Discounts

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KEUKENHOF: Entry Ticket + Cruise + Shuttle Bus from Amsterdam

• Prices from €52.50
• Instant Ticket Delivery
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Shuttle service between Amsterdam and Keukenhof
• Bus transfer (5 minutes) from Keukenhof to cruise departure point
• 1.5-hour tulip cruise in the lake district near Keukenhof

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KEUKENHOF: Entry Ticket + Flower Parade Tour

• Prices from €139.50
• Instant Ticket Delivery
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Grand Stand seats Flower Parade with lunch
• Return Transfer from Amsterdam

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KEUKENHOF: Entry Ticket + Illuminated Evening Flower Parade Tour

• Prices from €92.50
• Instant Ticket Delivery
• Keukenhof Entry Ticket
• Transfer to illuminated flower parade with a guide
• Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam

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LISSE Helicopter Tulip Field Flight

• Prices from €159.00
• 10 or 15 mins flight in EC 120 helicopter (depending on selection)

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A History of Tulips in Holland

Did you know that Tulips were introduced to Holland in the 16th century when they were imported from the then Otterman Empire (now known as Turkey).

In the 17th century a phase known as 'Tulip Mania' occurred when the price of some tulips reached extreme levels. Traders became fascinated with rare broken tulips that grew into flowers with strips or speckled flowers. Some of these rare bulbs sold for the price of a house. Tulip Mania then ended in 1637 with prices returning back to normal.