Can we see Muiderslot and Naarden in one trip from Amsterdam?
Easily, and they belong together. Muiderslot, the moated castle at Muiden first built around 1285 for Count Floris V, and Naarden, a fortress town whose star-shaped walls and double moats are still complete, lie about 14 minutes apart by car on the old water defenses east of the city. Travelers asking on the forums how to link them by bus get answers involving changes and walks; by car it is about 22 minutes to Muiden, a short hop to Naarden and 27 minutes home. Five hours at €65 an hour, €325 in total, gives you both with lunch inside the ramparts.
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With a chauffeur by the hour: prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, with a chauffeur by the hour | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, with a chauffeur by the hour | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, with a chauffeur by the hour | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
By the hour: minimum 2 hours, 40 km included per hour, starting and ending in the same city. The chauffeur waits between stops. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
What is included in the price
- A fixed price confirmed at booking, with VAT included: no meter and no surge
- The chauffeur’s name, car and phone number before pickup, plus e-mail reminders 24 hours and 2 hours ahead
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car
- Status updates to the person who booked, if that is not the passenger: confirmed, chauffeur en route, guest in the car, arrived
Castle or fortress: what each gives you
| Muiderslot | Naarden Vesting | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | Late 13th century | Fortifications mostly 17th century |
| The draw | Furnished rooms, armory, herb gardens; the poet P.C. Hooft held court here in the 1600s | Walls you can walk, the Dutch Fortress Museum in the casemates, the Grote Kerk |
| Time needed | About 2 hours | 2 hours with lunch |
| Hours | Check the castle's calendar for your date | Check the Fortress Museum's calendar for your date |
The island add-on
In season, a ferry from Muiden crosses to Pampus, an island fort on the Defence Line of Amsterdam, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Add two to three hours, and keep the car booked so it is waiting when the boat comes back.
Related questions
Only time for one?
Pick Muiderslot for interiors and Naarden for an outdoor stroll with cafés; families with restless children usually prefer the walls.
Is it manageable for seniors?
Naarden is flat; the castle has steep stairs and uneven floors.
Could Castle De Haar be added?
Yes, as a longer day of about seven hours.
Sources
- Rijksmuseum Muiderslot (museum.nl) (checked October 31, 2026)
- I amsterdam: ferry to Pampus or Muiderslot (checked October 31, 2026)
Book it, or ask dispatch first
Book online in a few minutes (no account, no app), or send your flight number and address on WhatsApp and dispatch replies in English, 24 hours a day.