Private Countryside Tour: Explore Highlights of Holland with Professional Guide
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188 Ratings
Zaandam
Experience the highlights of Holland on a private countryside tour with a professional guide. See famous windmills, taste cheese, try wooden shoes, and explore scenic villages.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zaanse Schans - Here we have the opportunity to visit the best windmills in Holland.

In the Seventeenth Century the Zaanse Schans was the biggest industrial area in the world. A Dutch windmill basically was a little factory. Each windmill was custom build for producing various products like paint, cooking oil, paper and wood.

On the bank of the river Zaan hundreds of windmills were grinding, pounding, sawing and crushing. Products of the Zaanse Schans were exported all over the world.

The dozen windmills on the Zaanse Schans are still fully operational. On a good windy day we’ll see them turning at full speed.

Entrance to one of the windmills is included in this tour.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance fee to The Zaanse Schans windmill covered
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • This private tour is not suitable for children under the age of seven years old.
Additional Information

Join us at Holland Windmills, our intimate local tour company, for an authentic Dutch experience. Born and bred here, we have a deep passion for showcasing Holland’s best spots during your holiday. We delight in sharing tales about our homeland!

Visit iconic windmills, savor our cheese, try on traditional clogs and wander through picturesque rural villages. With our local knowledge, we can show you the top attractions, recommend where to dine, and take you off the beaten track to avoid the tourist throngs - all at a leisurely pace.

Offering more value than a taxi, a more personal experience than a large group tour, and easier than arranging everything yourself, Holland Windmills is perfect for couples, families and friend groups!

Location
Zaanse Schans
Schansend 1,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kellie_h
Mar 26, 2024
Phillip was wonderful. He... - Phillip was wonderful. He k ew so much about the history of the area and spent time getting to know us and what would appeal to us. The tour was beautiful.
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Garrett_o
Mar 21, 2024
Great guide and a way to see the Dutch countryside without the throngs of tourists - Philip was incredibly knowledge and had a deep understanding of Dutch history and had a personal connection to the windmills we visited. It made all the difference.
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Payton_p
Mar 12, 2024
Take the tour! - To say Philip is a great tour guide is an understatement. What a wonderful day! We learned so much about the Netherlands. Our drives through country roads were peaceful and refreshing, in addition to educational. The opportunities to experience history and authentic interactions—priceless!
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Cori_c
Jan 1, 2024
Holland Highlights - We had a wonderful time on this tour in October 2023. Phillip was a fantastic guide/storyteller, and when we asked to hit all the highlights in Holland he delivered. Walking around the windmills and historical structures in Zaanse Schans with chocolate from a near by factory wafting in the air is one of my favorite memories from our entire trip. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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David_w
Dec 17, 2023
Great tour by a local - Philip was a fantastic guide who knows windmills inside and out. Well worth the money to do a private tour.
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Lizzie4053
Dec 16, 2023
Great day! - We were so thrilled to spend the day with Teun. He was flexible, knowledgeable & fun. This tour was a definite highlight of our week in Amsterdam & we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone wanting to get away from the crowds and see a little more of this beautiful country.
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Mary_b
Dec 8, 2023
Everything a Tour Should Be! - Philip Hofmeijer was our guide. He was punctual, easy going, very informative, humorous, and a good driver! Philip engaged with each one of us and was excited to share his personal experiences and knowledge of the countryside. The windmills, and towns he took us to see were fascinating and we enjoyed the entire tour. We had such a good time it was sad to say goog bye!
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Paul_g
Dec 6, 2023
A wonderful countryside and windmill experience - It was a wonderful day with Philip. The tour of the windmills was a highlight. Philip knew so many people, and shared so many stories. We walked through back alleys, and saw very interesting things that are probably bypassed by regular tours. There was great discussion of history and politics And life. My wife and I learned a tremendous amount and would book a tour with Philip anytime anywhere. Thank you.
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Diana_b
Nov 28, 2023
The tour was very... - The tour was very interesting, we really enjoyed every part of it. We would definitely recomend ir to everyone.
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Lshertzog
Nov 26, 2023
Excellent Can’t Miss Day Trip Experience in Holland - Everything about the trip was wonderful. We saw windmills at Zaanse Schans, including a special behind the scenes private visit, saw smaller lovely villages like Monnickendam, and generally had a fabulous time. Phillip was full of information about the history of the windmills, the country and the villages, took us to a great place for lunch, and kept us all interested for the whole day. Fantastic trip for the adults and the teenagers. Having the private trip meant we could explore and be flexible - we loved the experience.
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