The Netherlands beyond Amsterdam – small group tour
Discover the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam
When you come to the Netherlands, you simply have to visit Amsterdam. Don’t stop there, though! There’s so much more to discover than the capital. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a day and experience the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam.
Highlights of this tour:
– The beautiful dutch countryside
– Picturesque villages
– Windmills
– The Enclosing dike
– The biggest steam pumping station in the world
– Local guides giving exclusive tours
– A typical Dutch lunch
– During spring time we will stop at some tulip fields
- Visit a picturesque museum village
- Explore the beautiful and peaceful Dutch countryside
- Visit the world famous steam pumpingstation, a UNESCO World heritage site
- Visit a picturesque museum village
- Explore the beautiful and peaceful Dutch countryside
- Visit the world famous steam pumpingstation, a UNESCO World heritage site
Highlights
Highlights of this tour:
- The Afsluitdijk (closing dike)
- A picturesque local village
- Hindeloopen: a famous city
- The Ir. D.F. Wouda steampumping station
- The beauty and authenticity of the Amsterdam Lake District
- Typical Dutch spacious landscapes
- Local guides at several locations
- During spring we will stop at some beautiful tulip fields
Full itinerary
Full itinerary
Within 15 minutes we have left the busy city center of Amsterdam behind us and we will start to discover the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam.
Meadows, Cows, Ditches and Windmills will take you to the world famous Afsluitdijk. This dike, connecting the 2 northern provinces and protecting half of the country against the force of the North Sea is the gateway to the Amsterdam Lake District. here you will discover the Netherlands beyond the busy city of Amsterdam.
Time to explore the dike. Walk across to the North sea, climb the monument; a watchtower to look out over both the Ijssel lake and the North sea, or take a picture with Mr. Lelie, founder of the dike.
Next we enter the Amsterdam Lake District in the province of Friesland. Where we step back in time in the only open air museum village in the area. Get your camera’s ready because you want to capture this. Meet the villagers, have our local guide take you back in time to the craftsman, inside and old farmhouse, walk through the grasslands and take a picture with the cows in the meadows.
Next we will visit Hindeloopen. A beautiful, authentic city with only 900 inhabitants. Our local guide will await you and take you through the streets and alleys of this wonderful little city. Visit the painting shop of Mr. Roosje. The only painter in the city which still paints according to the typical Hindelooper style.
Next, it’s time for some free time. Wander through the streets, buy local souvenirs or have a drink in the harbour.
Our final stop will be at the beautiful Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal. A steam pumping station at the border of the Amsterdam Lake District. Where a local operator will give you entrance to the heart of this Steam Cathedral. It is not without reason that this beautiful and indispensable building has been a UNESCO World Monument for several years.
By the end of the afternoon it’s time to head back to Amsterdam, where you will enjoy your evening in the city thinking about the beauty of the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam.
Inclusions
This tour includes:
- Transport by luxurious air conditioned touringcar
- Experienced driver
- Qualified English guide
- All entree fees
- Traditional Dutch farmers lunch including coffee, tea, milk and water
- Local guides at several stops
- GPS guide in 7 languages
- Exclusive map of the Amsterdam Lake District
Exclusions
Not included in this tour:
- Transport from your hotel
- Gratuities (optional)
Practical information
Practical information
- Tour departs from March 23rd until October 31st
- Every Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Departure location: Amsterdam, This is Holland
- Check-in time: 8.15
- Departure time: 8.30
- Duration: ± 8 hours
- Children:
0-3 years: free
4-13 years: child ticket € 125,-
Highlights of this tour:
- The Afsluitdijk (closing dike)
- A picturesque local village
- Hindeloopen: a famous city
- The Ir. D.F. Wouda steampumping station
- The beauty and authenticity of the Amsterdam Lake District
- Typical Dutch spacious landscapes
- Local guides at several locations
- During spring we will stop at some beautiful tulip fields
Full itinerary
Within 15 minutes we have left the busy city center of Amsterdam behind us and we will start to discover the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam.
Meadows, Cows, Ditches and Windmills will take you to the world famous Afsluitdijk. This dike, connecting the 2 northern provinces and protecting half of the country against the force of the North Sea is the gateway to the Amsterdam Lake District. here you will discover the Netherlands beyond the busy city of Amsterdam.
Time to explore the dike. Walk across to the North sea, climb the monument; a watchtower to look out over both the Ijssel lake and the North sea, or take a picture with Mr. Lelie, founder of the dike.
Next we enter the Amsterdam Lake District in the province of Friesland. Where we step back in time in the only open air museum village in the area. Get your camera’s ready because you want to capture this. Meet the villagers, have our local guide take you back in time to the craftsman, inside and old farmhouse, walk through the grasslands and take a picture with the cows in the meadows.
Next we will visit Hindeloopen. A beautiful, authentic city with only 900 inhabitants. Our local guide will await you and take you through the streets and alleys of this wonderful little city. Visit the painting shop of Mr. Roosje. The only painter in the city which still paints according to the typical Hindelooper style.
Next, it’s time for some free time. Wander through the streets, buy local souvenirs or have a drink in the harbour.
Our final stop will be at the beautiful Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal. A steam pumping station at the border of the Amsterdam Lake District. Where a local operator will give you entrance to the heart of this Steam Cathedral. It is not without reason that this beautiful and indispensable building has been a UNESCO World Monument for several years.
By the end of the afternoon it’s time to head back to Amsterdam, where you will enjoy your evening in the city thinking about the beauty of the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam.
This tour includes:
- Transport by luxurious air conditioned touringcar
- Experienced driver
- Qualified English guide
- All entree fees
- Traditional Dutch farmers lunch including coffee, tea, milk and water
- Local guides at several stops
- GPS guide in 7 languages
- Exclusive map of the Amsterdam Lake District
Not included in this tour:
- Transport from your hotel
- Gratuities (optional)
Practical information
- Tour departs from March 23rd until October 31st
- Every Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Departure location: Amsterdam, This is Holland
- Check-in time: 8.15
- Departure time: 8.30
- Duration: ± 8 hours
- Children:
0-3 years: free
4-13 years: child ticket € 125,-