Amsterdam countryside tour by car
Overview
Escape the busy city! A few miles outside Amsterdam lays the beautiful countryside of Holland. Visit the windmills, explore old towns, taste Gouda cheese and Dutch apple pie. This is an all inclusive small group tour. We travel with luxurious full-size Mini Bus to our destinations. We come at places where no tourbusses can come.
When the group is complete we drive north to the small historic fishermen village of Marken. We have a short walk in the village where I explain some of the history.
In the harbor of Marken we will stop at a local dutch cafe for coffee, tea and Dutch apple pie. Great time to get to know eachother a bit more.
From Marken we drive to the wooden shoe and cheese farm. At the farm we will get a private tour how cheese and wooden shoes are made.
The traditional sawmill where they still saw wood as in the old days. The windmill shows the big industrial revolution in the 16th century.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea - Dutch apple pie is included the price
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Simonehoeve
- Entry/Admission - Het Jonge Schaap, Zaandam
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Marken Haven, Haven 1156, 1156 AM Marken, Netherlands
When the group is complete we drive north to the small historic fishermen village of Marken. We have a short walk in the village where I explain some of the history.
In the harbor of Marken we will stop at a local dutch cafe for coffee, tea and Dutch apple pie. Great time to get to know eachother a bit more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Simonehoeve, Wagenweg 2, 1145 PW Katwoude The Netherlands
From Marken we drive to the wooden shoe and cheese farm. At the farm we will get a private tour how cheese and wooden shoes are made. You can try to walk on wooden shoes and taste all the different kinds of cheeses.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Het Jonge Schaap, Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 31A, 1509 BT Zaandam, Netherlands
Traditional sawmill where they still saw wood as in the old days. The windmill shows the big industrial revolution in the 16th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Policy in the Netherlands might change during covid period. If there is a change you will get notified.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
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Such a fun tour, so much better than being on a big tourist bus. We got to drive through tiny roads and villages, and our guide had so many great stories and information about Amsterdam that I never knew. Well worth the price.
Such a fun tour, so much better than being on a big tourist bus. We got to drive through tiny roads and villages, and our guide had so many great stories and information about Amsterdam that I never knew. Well worth the price.It was so much fun to see countryside with a small group of people. Leander really knows the area well and gives very thorough commentary. He takes care of his guests well and very friendly. As a firefighter, he is so safety conscious. It showed in the way he drives his van. Totally recommended.
It was so much fun to see countryside with a small group of people. Leander really knows the area well and gives very thorough commentary. He takes care of his guests well and very friendly. As a firefighter, he is so safety conscious. It showed in the way he drives his van. Totally recommended.I can’t recommend Leander and his tour enough. I have been traveling through Europe for the past 6 months and taken many tours and this was one of the best. My favorite things were: Leander’s knowledge of Dutch history, geography, and traditions, the itinerary of the tour (well thought out and fl...
I can’t recommend Leander and his tour enough. I have been traveling through Europe for the past 6 months and taken many tours and this was one of the best. My favorite things were: Leander’s knowledge of Dutch history, geography, and traditions, the itinerary of the tour (well thought out and flowed nicely), the intimacy of the small group size, and Leander facilitating everyone getting to know one another. Thank you for a great afternoon!Leander was very knowledgable about Amsterdam’s history and current affairs. We appreciated the small group and personalized attention. It was especially cool to visit the saw mill and see it in action! Highly recommend!
Leander was very knowledgable about Amsterdam’s history and current affairs. We appreciated the small group and personalized attention. It was especially cool to visit the saw mill and see it in action! Highly recommend!Go with a local .... our tour leader today was Leander .... Amsterdam born & bred .... it makes a huge difference to go with a true local .... they know all the answers ! Fabulous day, you drive to a picturesque fishing village for a walk & apple pie ! Onto a cheese 'farm' & a fascinating explan...
Go with a local .... our tour leader today was Leander .... Amsterdam born & bred .... it makes a huge difference to go with a true local .... they know all the answers ! Fabulous day, you drive to a picturesque fishing village for a walk & apple pie ! Onto a cheese 'farm' & a fascinating explanation about how the different types of cheeses are made (& you get to taste !). For me, the highlight of the day was the windmills ... & the explanation of how / why ! I wanted to do a canals / dykes tour (but couldn't find one). This tour pretty much answered all the questions I had (and more !). Beyond fascinating !!I felt immenced in the culture and enjoyed every activity of the tour. Beautiful countryside, windmills and history, delicious cheese and food tasting, facts I have never heard off. Truly fascinating trip, highly recommend!
I felt immenced in the culture and enjoyed every activity of the tour. Beautiful countryside, windmills and history, delicious cheese and food tasting, facts I have never heard off. Truly fascinating trip, highly recommend!