Best of Dutch Legacy Private Tour

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the essence of Dutch ingenuity, heritage and beauty! Step inside a historic windmill, stroll through a charming Golden Age Village, marvel at a famous dike and be impresses by the oldest working planetarium in the world.

Highlights

- Visit the iconic windmills of Schermerhorn
- See the beautiful wooden houses and impressive town hall of De Rijp
- Enjoy lunch in the fishing village of Den Oever
- Cross the famous Afsluitdijk (Enclosing Dike)
- Be impressed by the oldest working planetarium in the world

TRAVEL PLAN:

08.30 AM: Pick up

08.30 – 09.30: Transfer to Schermerhorn

09.30 – 10.30: Visit the windmills of Schermerhorn

10.30 – 10.45: Transfer to De Rijp

10.45 – 11.45: Village Walk in De Rijp

11.45 – 12.30: Transfer to Den Oever

12.30 – 13.45: Visit Den Oever incl. Lunch

13.45 - 14.30: Transfer to Franeker via Enclosing Dike

14.30 – 16.30: Town Walk in Franeker and visit of the "Eise Eisinga Planetarium"

16.30 – 18.30: Transfer back

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
In-person Guide
Lunch
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
All admission fees (windmill Schermerhorn, Planetarium Franeker)

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick you up anywhere in The Hague and surroundings (also Leiden and Noordwijk). Our driver/ guide is recognizable by polo shirt with Company logo and the van we use also carries that logo.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Schermerhorn

    The historic windmills of Schermerhorn: No visit to the Netherlands is complete without experiencing the iconic windmills that helped shape this country—literally turning water into land! Get ready for a truly special journey as we take you to SCHERMERHORN, home to three of the oldest and most picturesque traditional Dutch windmills. One of these historic mills has been transformed into a fascinating museum, where you can step inside and explore its intricate mechanics from top to bottom. Feel the history, hear the creaking of the wooden beams, and witness firsthand how these engineering marvels kept the land dry for centuries!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    De Rijp

    Village walk in pretty De Rijp: Next, we take you to one of the most picturesque villages in the Netherlands—DE RIJP. Step back in time as we stroll along its charming canal, lined with beautifully preserved wooden houses. This village tells the story of the Dutch Golden Age, including the magnificent town hall. Walking through De Rijp feels like wandering through an open-air museum—only this is no replica; it’s the real deal!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Fishing village of Den Oever: Our journey continues to Den Oever, a lively fishing village with a deep connection to the sea. Here, we take a refreshing walk along the dike, leading to a viewpoint overlooking the Wadden Sea. After soaking in the panoramic views, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at Restaurant Basalt, where—naturally—the seafood is as fresh as it gets!

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Enclosing Dike (Pass by)

    The impressive Enclosing Dike Next, we head into the province of Friesland, crossing one of the most legendary feats of Dutch engineering—the Afsluitdijk (Enclosing Dike). This remarkable 32-kilometer-long structure isn’t just a road; it’s a man-made barrier that tames an entire sea, protecting the Netherlands from flooding.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Franeker, one of the legendary 11 towns of Friesland: After lunch, we make our way to the historic town of Franeker, where we stroll past stunning monuments, including the charming grain carriers' cottage. The highlight of our visit of franeker is the extraordinary Eise Eisinga Planetarium, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Housed in a beautiful canal-side home, this masterpiece features the world's oldest working planetarium—a mesmerizing, centuries-old model of the solar system displayed on the ceiling, still functioning with remarkable precision today.

    2 hours • 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
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