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Join a global celebration of love in one of Europe’s great cities.
One of the most iconic Pride parades on the planet? Amsterdam has it. A well-earned reputation for love and acceptance? Amsterdam has it—and that makes it a perfect place to host WorldPride 2026. Come together with your tourmates and other members of the LGBTQ+ (or 2SLGBTQI+ for our Canadian travelers) community to explore meaningful monuments and better understand a brilliant facet of Amsterdam’s history. And don’t forget Pride itself! You’ll have a chance to take in the world-famous Canal Parade—and if you want to keep the good times rolling, there’s an extension to Paris waiting for you.
Your tour package includes
- 5 nights in a well-located hotel
- 5 breakfasts
- 2 dinners with beer or wine
- 3 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
Included highlights
- WorldPride celebration
- Canal cruise
- Rijksmuseum: A Pink History
- The Homomonument
- Reguliersdwarsstraat
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Day-by-day itinerary
Print itineraryBoard your overnight flight to Amsterdam today.
Welcome to the Netherlands! Settle in at your hotel, then meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at an intro mixer. Afterward, head as a group to a nearby restaurant for an included dinner, served with beer or wine, and continue getting to know one another as you eat.
Amsterdam’s grachten, or canals, are a global icon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They crisscross the city for over 60 miles—and today, you’ll take to their waters for your first proper look at the Venice of the North.
- Survey Amsterdam’s past and present as you cruise by the Dutch National Opera & Ballet and beneath the Magere Brug—the famous “Skinny Bridge” that spans the Amstel River. Float by the Jodenbuurt, the former Jewish Quarter, and reflect on the city’s long association with Jewish culture.
- See the Dancing Houses, cockeyed structures painted in flashes of vibrant color, and keep an eye out for flower bikes. Over 300 of these bloom-bedecked bikes can be found around the city, decorated and placed by an American expat known simply as “the Flower Bike Man.”
Once your cruise ends, make your way to the Rijksmuseum, the national art collection populated with the works of Dutch masters like Vermeer, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt. There, you’ll embark on A Pink History, a special guided tour highlighting pieces that examine the Netherlands’ relationship with the LGTBQ+ community. Through art, you’ll discover how attitudes toward same-sex love have changed over the centuries, beginning in the Middle Ages and running through the present.
Wrap up at the Rijksmuseum and spend a free afternoon in the city. If you add it to your itinerary, our optional Food of Amsterdam Walking Tour is a great way to familiarize yourself with Dutch cuisine. Hungry for more art instead? Make the short trek to the Van Gogh Museum and feast your eyes on the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and letters in the world.
Food of Amsterdam Walking Tour
From $99 per person
In 2001, the Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage—but the country, and Amsterdam in particular, has been a leading light in the struggle for gay rights for more than 200 years. This morning, with a local guide leading the way, you’ll set out on a walking tour of the Dutch capital, stopping at LGBTQ+ landmarks and broadening your knowledge of the community as you go.
- After getting dropped off by your bus, make the short walk to the canal-side Homomonument. Unveiled in 1987, this monument was the first of its kind, openly dedicated to gay men and lesbian women who were persecuted and killed during World War II and to all who still experience oppression due to their sexuality. The tips of this triangular memorial point at three symbolic locations: the National Monument, the Anne Frank House, and the local headquarters of COC Netherlands—a prominent Dutch LGBTQ+ rights group.
- Cross some of the city’s smaller canals and pass by the 19th-century Royal Palace, admiring its classicist facade as you continue to Reguliersdwarsstraat (say it “RAY-goo-leers DVARS-straht”). Otherwise known as “Gay Street,” this lively boulevard is the beating heart of Amsterdam’s LGBTQ+ community. Soak up the vibes emanating from its bars, pubs, and shops, and make a mental note to come back during your free time.
- Head to the end of the Zeedijk, a historic street in the old city center, and stop at Café ’t Mandje. Opened in 1927 by lesbian owner Bet van Beeran, this storied pub was the Netherlands’ first gay bar and, despite closing from 1982-2008, is still going strong today. Pop in to view its impressive collection of LGBTQ+ memorabilia, and maybe stay behind for a drink or two.
The afternoon is yours to dive into the joys of Amsterdam Pride. Film screenings, dance parties—take a walk and see what magic you find!
Please note: The order of today’s sightseeing stops may change depending on the activities that Amsterdam Pride has scheduled.
No city does Pride quite like Amsterdam, and no procession is quite as special as the Dutch capital’s Canal Parade. You’ll begin your day by boarding your bus and rolling to a drop-off point. Then, find a vantage point and cheer as more than 80 elaborately decorated boats, representing a variety of organizations and networks, motor by. What you do next is up to you—but whatever you choose, you’ll feel the electricity in the air as an entire city celebrates the past, present, and future of the LGBTQ+ community.
Please note: There will be no bus pickup after the Canal Parade. You’ll be responsible for making your way back to the hotel.
Take your last full day in Amsterdam at your leisure. If you’d prefer to stay in town, head back onto the streets and join in on the Pride events you come across. If you’d rather add an extra stop to your trip, tack on our optional excursion to Delft. Medieval architecture, picturesque canals, eponymous pottery—it has the lot.
Whatever your choice, reconvene at a local restaurant in the evening for a farewell dinner, and toast to beautiful memories made with your travel buddies.
A Day in Charming Delft
From $129 per person
Transfer to Schiphol Airport for your flight home. Rather stay in Europe a little longer? If you add our extension to the City of Lights, you’ll instead transfer to Centraal Station for a train ride to Paris, France.
Start your day with a high-speed train ride to Paris. Once you arrive in the French capital, transfer to your hotel and use your afternoon to get situated or explore the area. (With cafes and boulangeries seemingly on every corner, a little wandering goes a long way.)
Later on in the evening, dress your best for a night out in the city. Head to a local restaurant for an included dinner, served with beer or wine, then head to a cabaret for a dazzlingly glamorous—and thoroughly unforgettable—show.
Please note: Travelers should be prepared for an early morning train departure.
Ready for more of Paris’ splendor? With a local guide leading the way, you’ll get an overview of its most recognizable landmarks and a feel for the character of its arrondissements. (That’s French for “districts,” and it’s how Parisians refer to the city’s neighborhoods.)
- Drive down the sycamore-lined Avenue des Champs-Élysées—an icon of France that’s lined with majestic monuments, glitzy restaurants, and glamorous storefronts. Continue to its western end and take in the magnificent Arc de Triomphe, originally built to commemorate one of Napoleon’s many conquests. A dozen different avenues spoke from this epic arch, making it Paris’ symbolic heart.
- Make a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower (you know this one!) before viewing the Palais Garnier opera house and the Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square.
- Pass the 16th-century Pont Neuf, the oldest stone bridge in Paris, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Watching over its arrondissement from an island in the Seine River, this French Gothic masterwork is one of the city’s enduring sights.
- Walk through Le Marais. Spread across the 3rd and 4th arrondissements on the Right Bank of the Seine, this charming neighborhood traces its history back to the 13th century. Over the intervening years, it served as a base for the Knights Templar, a home for French aristocrats, a refuge for Jewish immigrants, and—beginning in the 1980s—a hub for Paris’ LGBTQ+ community. Dig deeper into the district’s history as you go, stopping for treats like fresh pastries and macarons.
Choose how to spend a free evening in the city. To see Paris’ twinkling lights from a different perspective, add our optional Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise excursion. Alternatively, roam the streets by foot and see where the city’s glittering lamps take you.
Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise
From $129 per person
If you need a break from the buzz of this electric city, seek royal refuge by adding an afternoon outing to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. You’ll encounter gilded walkways, fresco-adorned ceilings, and close to 2,000 acres of immaculate green space—all just a few miles west of Paris. Or, stay in town and use your free time to return to the Champ-de-Mars and savor a picnic in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.This trendy hotel is located in the Oost district of Amsterdam. Guests enjoy comfortable rooms, a lounge-bar, and easy access to the tram. Nearby, you...
This chic hotel is located in the heart of Paris’ Montparnasse neighborhood. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, a traditional streetside restaurant, and an ...
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- Airport transfers at your destination
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- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
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FAQ
Print FAQ- In order to enter the Netherlands and France, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
- We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
- Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
- Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
- If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
- You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ALL.
- Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in and depart from Amsterdam (or from Paris on the tour extension).
- Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who purchase their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights, and who’ll arrive and depart from the same airports on the same travel days as their fellow group members, may request transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
- When you arrive in Amsterdam, a Go Ahead representative will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with either a Go Ahead sign or one bearing your name. If you don’t see them immediately, please be patient and stay in the arrivals area. They may be assisting another traveler and will be back shortly.
Physical Activity Level
This is a moderate physical activity-level tour. You can expect casual walks and plenty of time to explore throughout your trip.
Tour Pacing
This is a steadily paced itinerary. Tour pacing considers how often you’ll switch hotels, what you’ll do each day, and how you’ll get from place to place. You can expect:
- Most transportation to be by motor coach.
- Some transportation by boat (and train on the tour extension).
Walking, Terrain & Physical Requirements
- Travelers should be prepared to walk 2 miles per day- this includes city streets, cobblestones, and uneven stone and dirt paths.
- Stone pathways and archaeological sights can become slick when wet.
- To get in and out of the canal boats in Amsterdam, travelers should be prepared to crouch down and slide through tight quarters.
- Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance.
- Please Note: Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
Climate Considerations
- For most of central Europe, temperatures range from 40sF in winter to low-80sF in summer, with occasional heatwaves in the summer months (June-September).
Physical Activity & Tour Pace Questions
- Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special mobility or luggage handling assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group enjoys a smooth and informative journey, and they can’t be relied on to provide individualized assistance to any one traveler.
- This tour moves at a reasonable pace to avoid missing scheduled stops. The rest of the group cannot miss any scheduled activities because of the needs of an individual.
- Due to the pace and physical activity level of this tour, mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers will be difficult to use and are not recommended. Please notify Go Ahead Tours before your departure if you plan to bring these on tour with you.
- If you have mobility concerns or tour pacing questions, please visit our Help Center or send a message to our Customer Experience Team.
- This tour includes various modes of transportation boat and private motor coach. To board them, you may have to climb raised platforms or steps. Often, there won’t be access to ramps or lifts.
- A train ride from Amsterdam to Paris is included in the price of the tour extension.
- All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
- European train stations typically operate similarly to airports: Security measures, such as baggage and body scanners, are common. Additionally, platforms are often spread across large distances and require travelers to carry their luggage up and down escalators or stairs. Porterage services aren’t offered and storage space is extremely limited. Please keep in mind that trains may only stop at each station for a few minutes; quick boarding and deboarding may be imperative.
- Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one personal item per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which includes a train.
- Some airlines may impose additional charges if you exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you’re responsible for any baggage fees incurred.
- Contact your airline(s) for the baggage size and weight restrictions on your flights.
- Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
- Travelers must be able to manage their luggage throughout tour; porters aren’t guaranteed at hotels, airports, or train stations.
- Luggage storage on trains is extremely limited, and often requires travelers to lift their suitcases onto storage racks, sometimes above the seats.
- We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
- A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
- You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
- It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
- We recommend packing a reusable water bottle to cut down on single use plastic waste.
- We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
- In case of emergencies, we also recommend packing your medical insurance card in your carry-on.
- Go Ahead handpicks every hotel you’ll stay at, striking a balance between comfort, location, and local charm.
- Specific properties will vary based on your departure date, but are typically three-to-four-star hotels; always include private bathrooms; and usually have in-room safes for valuables. Additionally, your hotels will have Wi-Fi, but access may be limited to common areas. There may also not be elevators.
- Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee that your accommodations will have laundry services or facilities. We recommend checking directly with your hotels once they’ve been confirmed, about 30 days prior to departure.
- Some hotels on this tour are situated on narrow streets; as such, our buses can’t drop you off right out front. In these instances, you’ll have to walk your luggage to the property, no more than a few blocks.
- Please be advised that the strength of the air conditioning in European hotels/buildings is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada.
- The Netherlands operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and use Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
- Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date.
Excursions are available for purchase prior to departure, and most can be bought while on tour. While traveling, you can purchase them directly through your mobile app for an additional $10USD on the excursion’s price.
We recommend purchasing excursions at least three days prior to your tour departure. Please note: Some excursions have advance booking deadlines, so check your itinerary for more information to ensure you don’t miss out.
Optional excursions may be canceled on tour due to reasons like low enrollment, weather, or unexpected closures. If an excursion you signed up for is canceled by Go Ahead Tours, you’ll be refunded the full cost of the excursion. (It may take up to 60 days for your refund to be processed.)
Your Tour Director may offer their own optional excursions, which can only be purchased on tour, in cash, in the local currency.
- At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website at cdc.gov.
- If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies, please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to your departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
- If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
- Most of our itineraries include headsets used during certain sightseeing tours so travelers can hear their guides or Tour Director. If you use an assisted listening device, such as a hearing aid or cochlear implant, please visit our Help Center for more information or contact our customer experience team. Please note that at this time not all our destinations offer headsets due to supplier limitations.
- The water is safe to drink throughout your tour unless posted otherwise.
- You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ALL.
- This tour includes two dinners. Included meals may be plated set menus, buffet or family style depending on the location. Dinners include one glass of beer, wine, or soft drink and water, coffee and tea.
- Breakfast each morning is also included at the hotel and is typically buffet style with hot and cold options.
- In the Netherlands, simply prepared meat and fish dishes, substantial soups, and hearty stews are local staples. Snack food traditionally features fish—you might try maatje, raw green herrings served with onions—but pancakes, french fries, doughnuts, and waffles are just as plentiful.
- For a picnic with French flair on the tour extension, stop at a small grocery store for cheeses, pâtés, cured meats, fresh-baked bread, and fruit. In the cities, sidewalk vendors are known for their steaming crepes, while mouthwatering pastries and hot café au lait beckon from cafes. In restaurants, the prix fixe option is a popular way to enjoy a set three- or four-course menu for a good price.
- Although lunch is generally served from noon until 2pm in France, dinner is served from 7:30pm onward. Those wishing to eat earlier can stop at a cafe, where light entrées and sandwiches are available throughout the afternoon and evening.
- At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in USD.
- We recommend tipping $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and $3USD per person per day for your driver.
- If applicable, we also recommend $2USD per local guide.
- Tips can only be paid in cash.
- If you are traveling to multiple countries with different currencies and the same Tour Director, ask them what currency they prefer for their tip.
- The cost of porterage is included in your tour price, and it is not necessary to tip baggage handlers.
- You will use the euro on this tour.
- Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
- We strongly advise that you take debit and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
- You can use most cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
- International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you don’t already have at least one card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
- Plan ahead and bring cash to tip your Tour Director, local guides, and bus drivers. We also recommend keeping coins in the local currency on hand, as some public bathrooms may charge a fee for use.
- To help you feel prepared before traveling on tour, we strongly recommend downloading the EF Go Ahead Tours mobile app. It’s free and provides information about important deadlines and entry requirements, as well as your detailed itinerary, packing tips, and more. You can also connect with fellow travelers through the app’s chat feature.
- Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
- There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
- Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
- Your Tour Director will be leading your group throughout your journey. You will have the same Tour Director throughout your tour.
- The role of the Tour Director is not only to provide information and context on the destinations you visit, but also to confirm services, coordinate inclusions, prepare each days’ activities and support travelers while on tour. As such, they must focus on the success of the group, and cannot provide individualized assistance to any one traveler.
- One of the benefits of traveling with EF Go Ahead Tours is our on tour emergency support team.
- Our extensive network of offices around the world, and our integration of ISO 31000: Risk Management Guidelines, help our dedicated 24/7 Emergency Service teams anticipate and address on-tour challenges in a flexible and iterative way.
- This team supports travelers and Tour Directors using a combination of extensive training, simulations, incident response planning, and decades of experience to help manage emergencies if they arise, ranging from personal health concerns or injuries to major world events.
- As needed, On Tour Support can facilitate additional support for travelers on tour, arrange assistance from outside specialists, and liaise with local and international authorities to help solve on-the-ground issues. In addition, the team is dedicated to supporting and facilitating communication between travelers and families in the event of an emergency while on the road or at home.
- When you travel with Go Ahead Tours, you’ll make a positive impact on the places you visit and the people and animals you meet along the way. That’s because our three core Responsible Travel commitments—protecting the environment, supporting local communities, and promoting animal welfare—are at the heart of every tour we offer.
- Travel, when done responsibly, can have an enormous socioeconomic impact on communities. To maximize your impact, eat at locally owned restaurants and shop at small businesses. Ask your Tour Director to point out restaurants they recommend.
- Prepare for your trip: Be aware of monetary norms such as tipping and negotiating in a market; learn about the destination’s forms of etiquette; and take some time to learn a few words in the local language.
- When interacting with locals, make sure to ask people for permission before you take their picture, and approach cultural differences with empathy and an open mind.
- Go Ahead Tours encourages travelers to limit their waste while on the road, especially single-use plastics. You can cut back on generating plastic waste by packing your own toiletries, using electronic documents, and bringing a reusable water bottle and shopping bag. If you need to use plastics or paper, please recycle.