Private Tour from Amsterdam Explore The North

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

De Rijp — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Schermerhorn — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Best of The Netherlands tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: Lunch
Included: Guide
Included: All admission fees are included

Not included

Not included: Purchase of souvenirs, extra drinks (aside from inclusive bottled water and 2 drinks at Lunch)

Itinerary

De Rijp

one hour

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!
Schermerhorn

one hour

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.
Afsluitdijk

30 min Admission included

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.
Woudsend

one hour

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.
Sloten

1 h 15 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

ibis Styles Amsterdam Amstel
Amsterdam Hotel Uithoorn
Het Rechthuis aan den Amstel
Carlton President
Hotel Restaurant & Casino De Nachtegaal
Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal
Fletcher Hotel-restaurant Spaarnwoude
Hotel Villa Lokeend
De Plashoeve
Treehouse Inn
Hotel Old Dutch
Hotel Spaander, BW Signature Collection

and 622 more pickup points

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.