Amsterdam countryside tour by car

Overview

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A unique all inclusive experience with insider access to the places we visit.

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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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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.

45 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Dutch apple pie is included the price

Options

Amsterdam countryside tour by car

Reviews

5.00

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour of the countryside
Steve S,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Leander, was both personable and knowledgeable about his country. He took us to several small villages and the windmills. Went inside one of the windmills to see a working sawmill powered only via wind.
Great Countryside tour of Amsterdam
Martin P,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Leander gave quite a comprehensive tour of the Amsterdam countryside; he was very personable and interactive, and quite knowledgeable I would definitely recommend this tour to anybody visiting Amsterdam
Great tour
kwichgriff,,Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour! Leander was exactly what you want in a tour guide: knowledgeable, friendly, relaxed. Loved visiting the former fishing village and the windmills, even in the rain; the wooden shoes and cheese shop felt a little touristy, but the cheese sure was yummy! Very glad we did this.
Great tour! Highly...
Cynthia G,,Mar 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour! Highly recommend. Leander was very knowledgeable about te area and made us feel very welcome.
Very nice small tour. ...
Lydia,,Sep 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice small tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and we saw and learned a lot. I would recomend this tour to anyone who has a half day and wants to see the countryside. The windmills were amazing, we got to go inside and see the workings.
Fun, friendly, and efficient
575kylerr,,Jul 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was great! We got to do and see a variety of unique things for a fair price at an efficient pace. Our guides (Tony & Eric) and driver (Stefan) were all very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating.
“10 out of 10” Private Country Tour
R442XEdavidb,,May 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour is a MUST for anyone visiting the Netherlands due to its efficient pacing and the "behind the scenes" exclusive access to activities that are not accessible unless you take this tour. Leander is an awesome guide and exceptionally knowledgeable about the experiences we visited as well as the local history. He gave us so many cool recommendations and was interested to hear about where each of us in the group have visited and where we are from which made it feel like we were with good friends. We had such a great time and know you will too! I give this tour a 10 out of 10!
Serene and romantic Dutch landscapes amongst elegantly sustainable historic Windmills.
Y5269ZQchristopherp,,May 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Phenomenal tour in a magical countryside with highly skilled Dutch artisans and makers. Leander has a deep knowledge of Dutch ingenuity throughout history, and effortlessly whisks the group through picturesque landscapes. A must do for anyone with interests in wood working, sustainable design, and delicious grass fed dairy cheese.
Wonderful host .
609cattz,,Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
100 stars great experience. A must do in tulip season. So beautiful an the best way to see everything.
Great way to get out of the city!
tashasworldtravels,,Sep 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a lovely tour and great way to see more of the Netherlands than just Amsterdam. It was nice to have the opportunity to ask Leander tons of questions and hear personal experience. He's very knowledgeable! The stops were all very nice. No tips really needed - bring comfortable shoes for brief walks. Plan to buy cheese at the factory! You can travel with the cheese to the US if it's unopened - I wish I bought more.