Tour Group Operator Services

Group Pricing
Groups of 20 or more qualify for special rates for all concert and entertainment tickets, along with two complimentary tickets per event for the driver and tour escort. To request a Group Price Sheet, click here.

Itinerary Planning Assistance
Let us help you plan your trip! We suggest itinerary options as well as help you develop custom itineraries for your group. Contact Susan Zalnis or Merrill Howland.

Step On Guides
Let the Tulip Time Festival provide a pre-planned tour of our beautiful area.  It's a great way to introduce your group to our town and the festival. A Dutch costumed guide will board your bus for a 3-hour tour to include Holland's historic areas, city parks, Hope College, a view of the windmill, tulip lanes, downtown Holland and more! On parade days, guides are only available for morning tours.  Step-on Guides are picked up at the Civic Center, 150 West 8th Street.  Price: $85 per bus for 3 hours or less, $20 each additional hour. Admission to attractions is not included.

Group Meals
For more than 50 years, Holland churches have offered home-cooked meals to groups of 20 or more. With convenient bus parking at each location and great food, it is a great way for groups to enjoy a meal. Click here for all the details about the Tulip Time Group Meal Program.

Bus Parking
Valid only on parade days and for parade attendees, bus parking is conveniently located behind most parade bleacher seating, reserved bus parking passes are valid on parade days only for those attending a parade. Reserved bus parking passes are good for use at the Civic Center parking lot, 150 West 8th Street on Wednesday, May 9, Thursday, May 10 and Saturday May 12, 9:00am-5:00pm. Bus parking permits often sell out prior to the festival, so don't delay! Otherwise, free parking is available along 10th Street east of VanRaalte Avenue, on a first-come-first-served basis. Most other show venues and area attractions have their own designated parking areas. Downtown parking is available along the side streets.Price: $40 per bus

Selling Tools
To assist a group in selling a tour, we have a 9 minute Tulip Time promotional video which can be viewed online or mailed to you. Generic rack cards are also available with no date, price, or specific show information. A group may also be listed under the "Looking To Join A Group" after ticket purchases are final.

Lodging
Many groups begin placing reservations the summer/fall before the festival. The Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau will happily assist in obtaining lodging in Holland, or a neighboring city if Holland is full. They can be reached at 1-800-506-1299, or visit www.holland.org. The Tulip Time Festival also has a list of lodging establishments interested in working with groups at www.tuliptime.com/lodging.

Holland Area Restaurants
Many Holland area restaurants offer plenty of room for large groups. Click here to see a list, including seating capacity and contact information.