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This tour gives you an unforgettable experience of The Netherlands! Visit 5 iconic destinations in 4 different provinces in 1 day. See the windmills of the Zaanse Schans in all its morning glory, admire the world famous Afsluitdijk, walk through Sloten, one of the legendary "Frisian eleven cities", stop by at the historic fishing village of Urk and get a sense of the middle-ages in the fortified Hansa- town of Elburg. This day-trip has it all!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travellers with Limited Physical movement
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
- Optional activities Zaanse Schans
Lunch, food, beverages (additional to free snack-pack)
Zaanse Schans
One of the top-sights of the country. Water, windmills, wooden houses, this is where the past comes alive!
Afsluitdijk
This 32 kilometer long water barrier is the most impressive example of Dutch water management. It connects the provinces of Noord Holland and Friesland.
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Angela M,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
Simon was awesome! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He shared so much good information and did it in a fun manner. We would 100% recommend this excursion. We learned so much about the Netherlands, its history and its people and ways of life. Fascinating!
Maria P,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our tour guide Adrian was fantastic. Really enjoyed learning a lot about the Netherlands reclaiming land from the sea, and all of the different cultures that surround this circular route that we took. Highly recommend.


Marilyn F,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was an amazing experience full of history and we went to 5 different locations. Adrian was a gem, very polite, and friendly. He was full of interesting knowledge about the Netherlands. This trip made my visit here so great! Definitely recommend 😊
Cristina S,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
We enjoyed this trip and Simon’s explanations about the Netherlands origins so much. It is worthy to make the 5 stops to understand the essence of this country. Simon is the greatest tour guide ever! Thank you so much for this day.
Charlotte H,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
The Discover the Netherlands tour guided by Simon was excellent and provided more than we expected. We wanted to see the impressive Dutch water management construction projects and the historic towns outside of Amsterdam and were very happy with the results. Simon is an experienced and professional guide who provided a lot of information, happily answered any question, and also knew when to talk with his customers and when to let the experience of seeing impressive water management projects and walking around historic towns sink in. We would happily go on other tours led by Simon.
Angela L,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great samplers platter of the Netherlands. Highly recommend. Nice & very informative tour guide. Covers windmill history, enclosing dyke history, adorable historic and medieval towns and historic fishing village.
Lorna B,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
It’s a relaxing experience, not so much walking but you’ll see the best views and learn the history of each places we visit. Simon is an awesome guide, he didn’t pressure us with the time.
David W,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Wow! This tour went beyond our expectations! Simon, our guide, did a phenomenal job! He provided us with an overview at the start, shared specific facts about each area, and made sure to include how everything was related. A comprehensive tour and comfortable ride. Don’t miss this one and ask for Simon! Highly recommended!
debpiercern,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent tour of the Netherlands. Simon was an excellent guide. Recommend if you want to see more than just Amsterdam .
Rachel B,
Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
The entire tour from beginning to end was wonderful and informative. Our tour guide, Simon was professional and super nice, the historical info he gave in each providence/town made history come alive. We had fun and had a wonderful lunch. This tour made our trip to Amsterdam complete and made memories we will forever cherish thanks to Simon!
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