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Amsterdam Countryside, Windmills & Fishing Villages Tour

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Activity provider:Private Day Tour Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Countryside, Windmills & Fishing Villages Tour

Activity provider:Private Day Tour Amsterdam
5  / 5
17 reviews

From US$ 259.02 per person

Spend an enjoyable day touring the Dutch countryside by car and take in the rustic views of windmills, dikes, and wooden shoe factories. Discover the magnificent Dutch polder landscape north of Amsterdam, featuring fishing villages, lakes, and dams.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Dutch, English, German
Pickup included
Pick-up is available at your hotel, the airport, or the cruise ship pier.
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Experience

Highlights
  • See the 15th-century houses and preserved windmills of Zaanse Schans
  • Visit the picturesque Monnickendam or Edam
  • Stroll through Volendam's colorful houses
  • Cruise Zuiderzee on a relaxing 30-minute boat trip (summer only)
  • Wander the streets of the historic Marken Island
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Explore the Dutch countryside in a comfortable car on a full-day guided tour from Amsterdam. You’ll visit Zaanse Schans and experience first hand the traditional Dutch way of making cheese and wooden shoes. You’ll have the opportunity to enter the windmills and see how these products were made 150-200 years ago. See a diamond shop and learn how windmills were once used in the production of dyes and in the timber and oil industries. Continue on to Monnickendam, a picturesque fishing and harbor village situated on the coast of the IJsselmeer. Alternatively, enjoy the picturesque village of Edam, home to the cheese of its namesake. Take a stroll through the cozy historic center, and walk across the old drawbridges. See the lock that saves the town from flooding! Next, your journey takes you to Volendam. Stroll among the colorful houses, enjoy the lively boulevard and all the little restaurants, coffee bars, and shops. After Volendam, enjoy a 20-minute drive to the Marken Island. Stroll around and explore its quaint streets. In the summer you may even take a 30-minute boat ride to this Island from Volendam. During the day you’ll have some time to relax and sample some typical, delicious Dutch food like pancakes and herring. 
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  • Guide
  • Meals and drinks
  • Boat trip (EUR 8 per person)

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I believe, as Steve told us, there are good and excellent tours. And, if you want to have a fantastic experience, you need to go with Private Day Tours 100%. Enough information to not drive yourself tedious or overwhelming, and with a special touch with humour and a great companion. What a legend!

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Our knowledgeable and personable guide Steve was very attuned to making the day what we wanted. His extensive knowledge of the area and its history, and his excellent command of English, made listening to his comments and his sharing of the culture of his country fascinating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR AND THIS GUIDE.

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September 16, 2019

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Steve was an excellent guide! We learned a lot about The Netherlands and the places we visited. He customized the trip to suit our needs/taste. For example, he saw that my niece is found of cows so he took us to the cheese farm that also had cows. In Volendam, we had lunch at a lake-side restaurant more frequented by locals than tourists. A truly one-of-a-kind experience! Despite the heat (no thanks to the heat wave) we had fun. I highly recommend it.

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