Activity platforms in the Netherlands compared: which one is right for you?
GetYourGuide, Airbnb Experiences, Toudou — what's the difference and when does each work best?
Looking for a fun activity or outing in the Netherlands? You'll quickly run into a handful of platforms that all claim to help you find the best experience. But they work very differently — and picking the wrong one means either endless browsing or settling for something generic.
The main platforms at a glance
GetYourGuide
Best for: tourist experiences, guided tours, day trips. The catalogue is enormous — which is both the strength and the weakness. Great if you know exactly what you want; overwhelming if you don't. Most experiences are aimed at visitors rather than locals.
Airbnb Experiences
Best for: small-group workshops led by locals. Quality varies significantly. Better for niche interests (photography walks, cooking classes) than for planning a complete day out with friends or a date.
Eventbrite
Best for: public events, classes and workshops with fixed dates. Not suited for spontaneous plans or custom outings. You browse and buy a ticket — there's no matching or personalisation.
Toudou
Best for: couples, friends and teams who want a fully arranged outing without the planning work. You share your preferences and budget — Toudou matches you with a surprise experience in Amsterdam, Utrecht or Rotterdam. The activity itself stays a surprise until shortly before. No browsing required.
Key differences
- Curation: GetYourGuide and Eventbrite have huge catalogues. Toudou offers a curated selection — fewer options, but all vetted and matched to your preferences.
- Planning effort: most platforms require you to browse, compare and decide. Toudou does the matching for you.
- Personalisation: only Toudou actively matches your preferences, group size and budget before recommending anything.
- For locals vs tourists: GetYourGuide skews toward tourists. Toudou is built specifically for people who live in or near Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam.
Which should you use?
If you know exactly what you want and just need to book it: GetYourGuide or Eventbrite. If you want something curated and fully arranged — especially for a date, birthday or group outing — Toudou is the faster and usually better option. From €20 per person.