Discover The Netherlands Tour (from Amsterdam)
Description
This tour gives you an unforgettable experience of The Netherlands! Visit 5 iconic destinations in 4 different provinces in 1 day. See the windmills of the Zaanse Schans in all its morning glory, admire the world famous Afsluitdijk, walk through Sloten, one of the legendary "Frisian eleven cities", stop by at the historic fishing village of Urk and get a sense of the middle-ages in the fortified Hansa- town of Elburg. This day-trip has it all!
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One of the top-sights of the country. Water, windmills, wooden houses, this is where the past comes alive!
This 32 kilometer long water barrier is the most impressive example of Dutch water management. It connects the provinces of Noord Holland and Friesland.
This picturesque place is the smallest of the “eleven cities” of the province of Friesland. We walk along the canal with its beautiful old houses with a variety of typical Dutch gables.
We also stop by at the charming fishing village of Urk, where you’ll stroll along the lighthouse and the old church by the sea. This place used to be an island before the man-made province of Flevoland was created.
Last but not least we pay a visit to Elburg. The fifteenth-century entrance gate leads you into a medieval town where time stood still. The list of monuments you’ll find here is impressive and even parts of the old city wall remain.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travellers with Limited Physical movement
Reviews(17)
Simon was awesome! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He shared so much good information and did it in a fun manner. We would 100% recommend this excursion. We learned so much about the Netherlands, its history and its people and ways of life. Fascinating!
Our tour guide Adrian was fantastic. Really enjoyed learning a lot about the Netherlands reclaiming land from the sea, and all of the different cultures that surround this circular route that we took. Highly recommend.
It was an amazing experience full of history and we went to 5 different locations. Adrian was a gem, very polite, and friendly. He was full of interesting knowledge about the Netherlands. This trip made my visit here so great! Definitely recommend 😊
We enjoyed this trip and Simon’s explanations about the Netherlands origins so much. It is worthy to make the 5 stops to understand the essence of this country. Simon is the greatest tour guide ever! Thank you so much for this day.
The Discover the Netherlands tour guided by Simon was excellent and provided more than we expected. We wanted to see the impressive Dutch water management construction projects and the historic towns outside of Amsterdam and were very happy with the results. Simon is an experienced and professional guide who provided a lot of information, happily answered any question, and also knew when to talk with his customers and when to let the experience of seeing impressive water management projects and walking around historic towns sink in. We would happily go on other tours led by Simon.
Great samplers platter of the Netherlands. Highly recommend. Nice & very informative tour guide. Covers windmill history, enclosing dyke history, adorable historic and medieval towns and historic fishing village.
It’s a relaxing experience, not so much walking but you’ll see the best views and learn the history of each places we visit. Simon is an awesome guide, he didn’t pressure us with the time.
Wow! This tour went beyond our expectations! Simon, our guide, did a phenomenal job! He provided us with an overview at the start, shared specific facts about each area, and made sure to include how everything was related. A comprehensive tour and comfortable ride. Don’t miss this one and ask for Simon! Highly recommended!
Excellent tour of the Netherlands. Simon was an excellent guide. Recommend if you want to see more than just Amsterdam .
The entire tour from beginning to end was wonderful and informative. Our tour guide, Simon was professional and super nice, the historical info he gave in each providence/town made history come alive. We had fun and had a wonderful lunch. This tour made our trip to Amsterdam complete and made memories we will forever cherish thanks to Simon!
