Half Day Private Tour to Windmills, Cheese and Waterland Charm
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the iconic Dutch countryside on a half-day private tour from Amsterdam. Discover the enchanting windmills of Zaanse Schans, indulge in a cheese-tasting experience at the Simonehoeve farm, and stroll through the charming village of Broek in Waterland. This personalized tour offers insights from expert guides and a relaxed atmosphere, ensuring a serene escape from the city. Enjoy the convenience of private transport and avoid the crowds for a truly unique experience. Perfect for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in Dutch culture in just four hours. - Duration: 4-hour private tour with two daily departures - Visit the famous windmills, cheese farm, and picturesque Waterland village - Exclusive to your group (1-7 guests) for a personalized experience - Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to one of the windmills in Zaanse Schans is included
- Professional expert guide/historian
What's not
- Lunch is not included. We provide you with suggestions for a nice lunch according to your wishes.
Itinerary
Our first stop after leaving Amsterdam is windmill village Zaanse Schans. We love to tell you everything you always wanted to know about windmills. How were they build? What were they used for? What products did they make? Your guide provides you with unmatched insights!
Our seconds stop is Simonehoeve, a working farm and clog workshop that offers visitors an authentic and interactive look at traditional Dutch rural life. You will receive an explanation of traditional cheese making. The guide or the farmer explains how milk is transformed into the famous Gouda or Edam cheese, allowing you to appreciate the process. Then it’s time to witness a demonstration on clog making. Simonehoeve is famous for its clogs. You will how a block of wood is transformed into a traditional Dutch clog.
Our final stop is the beautiful and well-preserved village of Broek in Waterland. The village is famous for its collection of traditional, perfectly maintained 17th and 18th-century wooden houses, often painted in soft pastel colors. This historical look previously earned it the nickname ‘the cleanest village in Holland.’ Situated amidst the peat meadows and surrounded by water, the village offers picturesque views where many houses sit directly on the water, reflecting the authentic charm of the Waterland region. During the Dutch Golden Age, it served as a popular country retreat for wealthy Amsterdammers, which accounts for its unique, preserved character today.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Holland Windmills
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Its from-price is 73% above the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam rings its golden-age centre with tree-lined canals, gabled houses and bridges, packing great art and easy cycling into a compact city.
The canal ring, dug in the seventeenth century, curves around the old centre in concentric arcs: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, lined with tall merchants' houses. The Jordaan, just west, is a maze of small canals, courtyards, brown cafés and independent shops, and the Anne Frank House stands on the Prinsengracht at its edge.
Top-ranked sights in Amsterdam: Amstel River, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Anne Frank House.
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