Semi private tour to windmills and countryside villages

Semi private tour to windmills and countryside villages

We show you the best Holland has to offer!

This semi private tour (maximum 8 guests per vehicle) takes you to the famous windmills near Amsterdam, to the typical Dutch landscape and picturesque villages. On this tour you can taste local food and cheese, try to walk on clogs and make beautiful photos.

We take care of everything. You'll have one personal guide/driver for the whole duration of the tour. No need to bring a travel guide: we know everything you always wanted to know about Holland!

We are local and very experienced, knowledgeable and flexible. Depending on the day, the season and the weather we will make best tour possible.

Why book with Holland Windmills?
✔️ Our tours are personal and easy going
✔️ We travel with max 8 people in a mini van
✔️ This tour shows Holland in a nutshell
✔️ This tour takes away the hassle of finding out where to go
✔️ We are locals and know the area by heart
✔️ We can answer all your questions about Holland!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Schansend 1, 1509 AW Zaandam The Netherlands

Go and see the Zaanse schans windmills Amsterdam. Located 20 minutes north of Amsterdam, the Zaanse Schans offers a perfectly preserved glimpse into the Dutch industrial past with its windmills and workshops.

Step back in time to the old Dutch world of the Zaanse Schans windmills Amsterdam.

The Zaanse Schans was the first industrial area in the world. It’s the place where the first industrial revolution took place in the 17th century, when the Dutch windmill was perfected here.

Dutch windmills are marvelous machines. They share a lot of technology with old sailing ships. The Zaan area had many shipyards and carpenters copied this technology to the windmills.

A Dutch windmill for example has cloth sails, to catch more wind. If there’s not much wind, the miller just rolls them down. If there’s too much wind, he rolls them up. Just like a sailing ship.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Volendam Haven, Haven 43, 1131 EP Volendam The Netherlands

Volendam is one of the most famous fishing villages in Holland. It's next to a big lake. There's lots of cafes and shops on the dike. A nice place to enjoy life on a sunny afternoon.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tourist information Center Monnickendam, Zuideinde 2, 1141 VJ, Monnickendam The Netherlands

One of the oldest towns in Holland, Monnickendam is one of the cutest villages in this part of The Netherlands. Unlike other villages in this region, Monnickendam is still a bit off the tourist map. That's why we always love to include it in our itinerary.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Church Broek in Waterland, Kerkplein 13, 1151 AH Broek in Waterland, Netherlands

One of the loveliest villages in the 'Amsterdam Wetlands', walking through Broek is like stepping back in time. You'll see wonderful old wooden houses and beautiful gardens.

Duration: 45 minutes