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Private Amsterdam and Countryside Tour in a Comfortable Mercedes Minivan

5.0(10 reviews)Amsterdam, NetherlandsOperated by Amsterdam Transfer Services
  • Duration5 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

20 minutes drive from Amsterdam, you will find the Zaan region, Western Europe's oldest industrial area. In the past there used to be running more than 500 windmills here. Now a days, ten pairs of sails continue to turn in the historical village of Zaanse Schans. It's picturesque mills are still used for sawing wood and grinding flower, spices and oil. Exiting demonstrations accros the entire site will acquaint you with all kind of traditional Dutch crafts.

Besides the Windmills, The country side offers polders, water, wind, cheese, clogs and many other things that are typically Dutch. This day trip to the Dutch countryside and visits to the fishing villages Volendam and Marken is a must during your holidays in the Netherlands. Discover the region’s history at a fascinating museum, do a tasting at a cheese factory, visit an authentic Dutch bakery and much more and enjoy free time at the lovely fishing harbor on the Markermeer lake.

What to expect

5 hours4 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Zaanse Schans

    Kalverringdijk 23, Zaandam, 1509 BT, The Netherlands

    1 hourAdmission included

    Windmill village.

  2. Volendam

    Volendam, The Netherlands

    1 hour 30 min

    This is a nice fishermans village. If preferred you can also have lunch in this beautiful village.

  3. Irene Hoeve Clogs and Cheese Shop

    Hoogedijk 1, Katwoude, 1145 PM, The Netherlands

    1 hourAdmission included

    Here you will see how we make dutch cheese and wooden shoes.

  4. Marken

    Marken, The Netherlands

    1 hour

    Visit to former Island of Marken

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations102

The operator lists 102 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Waldorf Astoria AmsterdamHerengracht 542-556, Amsterdam, 1017 CG, The Netherlands
  • Mister Highland HotelRokin 71, Amsterdam, 1012 KL, The Netherlands
  • Travel HotelBeurstraat 23, Amsterdam, 1012 JV, The Netherlands
  • Rosalia's InnUpstairsKloveniersburgwal 20, Amsterdam, 1012 CV, The Netherlands
  • Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamOudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, 1012 EX, The Netherlands
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City CenterRusland 17, Amsterdam, 1012 CK, The Netherlands
  • Wittenberg By CoveNieuwe Keizersgracht 760, Amsterdam, 1018 VL, The Netherlands
  • Hotel Y BoulevardPrins Hendrikkade 144/145, Amsterdam, 1011 AT, The Netherlands
  • Hotel Park PlantagePlantage Middenlaan 26, Amsterdam, 1018 DE, The Netherlands
  • Monet Garden Hotel AmsterdamValkenburgerstraat 76, Amsterdam, 1011 LZ, The Netherlands
  • Hotel DoriaDamstraat 3, Amsterdam, 1012 JL, The Netherlands
  • Hyatt Regency AmsterdamSarphatistraat 104, Amsterdam, 1018 GV, The Netherlands
  • Warehouse ApartmentsOude Brugsteeg 18, Amsterdam, 1012 JP, The Netherlands
  • Amrath Grand HotelPrins Hendrikkade 108, Amsterdam, 1011, The Netherlands
  • Mauro MansionGeldersekade 16, Amsterdam, 1012 BH, The Netherlands
  • Boutique Hotel OosteindeOosteinde 15-17, Amsterdam, 1017 WT, The Netherlands
  • Hotel RembrandtPlantage Middenlaan 17, Amsterdam, 1018 DA, The Netherlands
  • NH Amsterdam CaransaRembrandtplein, 19, Amsterdam, 1017 CT, The Netherlands
  • Banks Mansion Hotel AmsterdamHerengracht 519-525, Amsterdam, 1017 BV, The Netherlands
  • Amsterdam House Hotel Eureka's-Gravelandse Veer 3/4, Amsterdam, 1011 KM, The Netherlands
  • Swissotel AmsterdamDamrak 96, Amsterdam, 1012 LP, The Netherlands
  • Hotel OscarAmstel 60, Amsterdam, 1017 AC, The Netherlands
  • Ibis Amsterdam Centre StoperaValkenburgerstraat 68, Amsterdam, 1011 LZ, The Netherlands
  • Hotel BeursstraatBeursstraat 7, Amsterdam, 1012 JT, The Netherlands
  • Rembrandt Square HotelRembrandtplein 24, Amsterdam, 1017 CV, The Netherlands
  • Iris HotelSarphatikade 17, Amsterdam, 1017 WV, The Netherlands
  • NH Collection Amsterdam Flower MarketVijzelstraat 4, Amsterdam, 1017 HK, The Netherlands
  • Hotel HortusPlantage Parklaan 8, Amsterdam, 1018 SR, The Netherlands
  • Hotel The GlobeOudezijds Voorburgwal 3, Amsterdam, 1012 EH, The Netherlands
  • Hotel AtlantaRembrandtplein 8, Amsterdam, 1017 CV, The Netherlands
  • Hotel V NespleinNes 49, Amsterdam, 1012 KD, The Netherlands
  • Amsterdam Hotel ParklanePlantage Parklaan 16, Amsterdam, 1018 ST, The Netherlands
  • Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - City Hall By IHGValkenburgerstraat 14, Amsterdam, 1011 LZ, The Netherlands
  • Intercontinental Amstel Amsterdam By IHGProfessor Tulpplein 1, Amsterdam, 1018 GX, The Netherlands
  • Amstel Corner HotelSarphatikade 16, Amsterdam, 1017 WV, The Netherlands
  • Leonardo Boutique Hotel The Lancaster AmsterdamPlantage Middenlaan 48, Amsterdam, 1018 DH, The Netherlands
  • Tivoli Doelen AmsterdamNieuwe Doelenstraat 24, Amsterdam, 1012 CP, The Netherlands
  • Hotel CCWarmoesstraat 42, Amsterdam, 1012 JE, The Netherlands
  • NH Amsterdam SchillerRembrandtplein 26, Amsterdam, 1017 CV, The Netherlands
  • The Bridge HotelAmstel 107 /111, Amsterdam, 1018 EM, The Netherlands
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Please fill out your prefered pick up location. Pick up from hotel: Please meet your driver in the hotel lobby. Pick up from airport: Please meet your driver at arrivals Gate

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Tour with private driver
  • Comfortable Mercedes vehicle
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Tour guide

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 7 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Product code
275325P3

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 510 reviews
  • 510

Ratings aggregated from Viator (10).

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