Seal Safari at UNESCO Site Waddensea from Amsterdam
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
On this half day small group tour you will explore the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site Waddensea. We will pick you up by minivan right in the center of Amsterdam in the morning and drive you through the beautiful Dutch country side: land claimed from the sea, past farms, villages and windmills. Upon arrival, we will board our ship that takes us onto the Waddensea. Because of its unique coastal wetlands and tidal system, it is a refuge for a huge number of animals, including marine mammals such as the harbor seals, gray seals and harbor porpoises. Then we will explore the Waddensea by boat at low tide, scouting for gray seals, harbor seals and migrating birds. On the way to the boat or back, we will take a short detour to the authentic and picturesque 17th century village of Twisk
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Child tickets for children 3 - 7 yrs of age
Infant car seats available upon request
For babies and children under 6 please bring or ask for an appropriate car seat!
What To Expect
Seal spotting, boat tour
Twisk
We will take a short detour to the authentic and picturesque 17th century village of Twisk.
Options
Tour starts 11:45
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 14:45
Tour starts 14:00
Tour starts 16:00
Tour starts 11:15
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 11:30
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 12:00
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 15:45
tour starts 12:45
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 08:45
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 10:15
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 14:15
Tour starts 13:15
Tour starts 10:30
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 15:30
Tour starts 09:30
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 08:00
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 09:00
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 13:30
Tour starts 14:30
Tour starts 15:15
Tour starts 15:00
tour starts 10:00
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 08:15
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 12:30
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
Tour starts 13:45
Tour starts 11:00
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
tour starts 13:00
Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan
What‘s Included
Driver/guide that stays with the group
Transfers from Amsterdam by minivan
View Enclosing Dike from the sea
2,5 hour boat tour on the Waddensea
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A different day than usual!
IlariaR885,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Eva was helpful, nice and instructed us on many topics. We visited Texel together, then took the boat and went to see the seals on the sand dunes. It was exciting! Great tour, recommend ❤️
This was a fantastic experience
Tom L,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic experience
Worthwhile Safari - TOP
258estebanf,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello, we can really recommend this seal safarie as a holiday highlight. Organization top, Eva our guide was super nice, could report a lot and we laughed a lot ! The shipping was very nice, we were traveling with cameras, took many pictures and counted at least 30 seals. You were long enough on the sandbanks to take many unique photos ! Since drinks and a snack were included, we were super taken care of in addition to extra jackets and separate binoculars that were provided to us. The subsequent excursion and tour through the northern Dutch region completes the day. All we say is: Ice cream and strawberries with cream! There is a car park right at the meeting point in Amsterdam, but we recommend starting early.... But arrived relaxed and were warmly welcomed! Alles in allem TOP
Amszing Seal Spotting Tour with Dutch Tours 🦭
louisepap2024,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the Seal Spotting tour from Amsterdam, Renske was our guide and she was fabulous, so friendly and helpful. The tour itself was amazing, we had the best day, and got to sea some beautiful little villages along the way. The boat and seal spotting didn't dissapoint, getting to see the seals in their natural habitat was awesome. Huge thank you Renske, we will be back soon for another trip ❤️
Great hike!!!
lara 286,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful excursion to discover the Dutch countryside, small villages and search for seals! We left the centre of Amsterdam in a small group and headed to Mendemblik Village. Before arriving at the village we stopped at the tiny village of Twist, a real hidden gem. Arrived in Mensemblik we took a tour with the guide and then free time available for lunch. In the afternoon we headed to take the boat the most beautiful part began. We saw a lot of seals and it was beautiful. Eva our guide, really very good, competent and kind
Great tour
Mattia,Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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!
Amazing tour with kids!
Nikita S,Jul 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Eva 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!
Fantastic experience
claraalkan,Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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!
Exceptional
isabelf681,Aug 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome!!! 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
A Must Do while in The Netherlands
HollyHortonVA,Aug 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During 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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