Exploring Our Past: The NYG&B Visits the Netherlands

Sunday, August 30 - Saturday, September 05
In-person
the Netherlands
Sponsored by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society

As part of its Heritage Tours program, the NYG&B is offering an exclusive guided tour of the Netherlands, August 30–September 5, 2026. This tour includes a group guide for the five-day tour; hotel accommodations; breakfast each day; travel to attractions; and museum tickets. You’ll also have time to explore the rich heritage and history of sites at your leisure.

Aided by on-site experts and anchored in Amsterdam, experience the extensive history and connections between New York and the Netherlands as we explore and learn through a week of private tours, educational events, and sightseeing. Highlights include visiting Leiden, including the city archives; traveling to Delft and Arnhem; seeing the cheese market at Gouda; and enjoying other unique experiences. And together we will also explore Leiden, where we will walk in the footsteps of our Pilgrim ancestors.

Register online or contact Jen Davis at 212-755-8532 x208 or jdavis@nygbs.org for additional details and questions. The deadline for registration is June 30, 2026.

Full Schedule Coming Soon

Sunday, August 30, 2026 

  • Arrive in Amsterdam and check in (before 5:00 p.m. local time)
  • Welcome cocktails and introductions at the hotel

Monday, August 31, 2026 

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 

Thursday, September 3, 2026 

Friday, September 4, 2026 

Saturday, September 5, 2026 

  • Optional group breakfast and departure

Dutch canal

Hotel and Pricing

We will be staying at Hotel JL No 76, a 4-star hotel, in two completely renovated 18th-century mansions in the heart of Amsterdam's museum and fashion district.

Tour pricing begins at $5,950 per person, based on double occupancy. A $1,000 deposit is required at registration. Single supplements start at $1,400. Note: airfare and airport transportation are not included in this package.

Why Take a Heritage Tours Trip with the NYG&B? 

Embarking on a Heritage Tours trip with the NYG&B offer participants:

  • An opportunity to connect in person with the history, culture, and environment of your ancestors.
  • A personalized experience for understanding your ancestors’ background and how that contributes to your own identity.
  • A way to honor a specific family member or ancestor.  
  • An opportunity to access records or resources in that country or perhaps meet living relatives from your family tree.

Information Session

Join the NYG&B on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 5:30–6 p.m. ET, for What You Need to Know about the NYG&B's Netherlands Heritage Tour.

Jen Davis, Vice President, Advancement and Membership, will talk about what a heritage tour is, who should participate, and what you will see and learn on this trip to the Netherlands.

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and receive assistance with registering for the trip. This is a free event, but registration is required.

Register for Information Session

Questions?

Contact Jen Davis at 212-755-8532, x208, or jdavis@nygbs.org for more information and to book your trip.