Private Tour from Amsterdam Explore The North

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This private tour takes you to the scenic north of the Netherlands, where you'll experience the country's most iconic sights—majestic windmills, the renowned Afsluitdijk, and charming gabled houses lining picturesque canals.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Guide
All admission fees are included
Purchase of souvenirs, extra drinks (aside from inclusive bottled water and 2 drinks at Lunch)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our guide will pick you up at the location of your choice. He or she wears a shirt/ jacket with the company logo. The Van we use for transportation is also recognizable by this logo.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    De Rijp

    From your address in Amsterdam, we drive to one of the prettiest villages of The Netherlands: “DE RIJP”. Here, we start the day with a pleasant morning walk along a canal with beautiful traditional wooden houses. The monumental buildings in this village are all from the Dutch Golden Age, including the impressive town hall. This feels like being in an open-air museum, but it is real!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Schermerhorn

    It’s a short drive from DE RIJP to SCHERMERHORN, because what is a visit to The Netherlands without seeing the iconic windmills that made water into land? You’re in for a treat, because SCHERMERHORN is the home of three of the oldest and most beautiful traditional Dutch windmills. One mill is now a museum and you can explore it from top to bottom.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Afsluitdijk

    We continue the tour towards the province of Friesland and therefore we have to cross the most famous of all Dutch water-works: the “Afsluitdijk” (ENCLOSING DIKE). This man-made 32kilometer long structure blocks off an entire sea to keep the country safe.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Woudsend

    In Friesland, we have a very special Lunch in the village of WOUDSEND. A church-building from the 18th century is transformed into a restaurant with its interior almost intact. What a way to enjoy nice local food with (for example) a good glass of wine.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    After lunch, we continue the tour to SLOTEN, the smallest of the legendary 11 towns of Friesland. During a pleasant (but easy) town walk, our guide will show you the picturesque charm of this historic place. You will be amazed by the old 17th century merchant houses with beautiful characteristic gables. With the experience of an unforgettable day in The Netherlands, we return to your address in Amsterdam.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The duration of this Tour is 8 hours, including 3 hours of travel time
Supplied by Best of The Netherlands tours

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Full-day Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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