Hidden Gems Tour: visit 5 unforgettable places from Amsterdam
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
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This very special daytrip takes you to lesser known, but truly magical places. See the monumental village of “De Rijp” and the magnificent windmill of Schermerhorn. Experience the oldest working planetarium in the world and be amazed by the mystery of the mummies of Wieuwerd!
We show you The Netherlands at its best! Our tours offer best value for money; more distance, more adventure, no tourist traps.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travellers with Limited Physical movement
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All admission fees (Mill in Schermerhorn, Planetarium in Franeker, mummie-crypt in Wieuwerd)
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch, food, beverages (additional to free snack-pack)
What To Expect
De Rijp
This village looks like an open- air museum, but it’s real! It’s hard to imagine that De Rijp is still to be discovered by the many people who visit The Netherlands. Beautiful wooden houses with red rooftops, an old white bridge over the water, an incredible townhall from the Dutch golden age, just enjoy an unforgettable walk through this monumental village.
Schermerhorn
In the Dutch golden age, this area was drained by 52 windmills. We visit one of the few that’s left over! You can explore it from top to bottom and also view the beautiful landscape surrounding it. This place is not as well-known as (for example) the Zaanse schans, but it is just as impressive!
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Hidden Gems Tour: visit 5 unforgettable places from Amsterdam
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
driving through the picturesque countryside
RayAaron G,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Simon, was an absolute delight. He was incredibly welcoming and captivating. The locations were breathtaking, and Simon did an exceptional job sharing the rich history of the Netherlands. He explained how the country was constructed using windmills and the ingenious creation of dikes and dams. We thoroughly enjoyed driving through the picturesque countryside, marveling at the sight of horses and cows grazing peacefully in the lush, grassy wetlands.
Don't Tell the Secret!
Wendi Y,
Sep 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00By far this was the best tour I have taken in The Netherlands so far. While the other tours were great, this one was special. It was special because the tour became a private tour for me and a friend because other people canceled last minute. Adrian was a great tour guide; knowledgeable, understandable in English, a good driver, and a gentleman. He is taller than my friend and I with a longer stride. He was always in front of us and had to wait for us to catch up. No biggie, though. The first stop was a beautiful, old town (1600's). Quiet and quaint. We drove and walked on a dyke, saw county side, and three more special places that I am not going to mention so they do not get populated with tourists! This was a great tour! There was even a bag of nice snacks and a water provided. The car was clean and a lot of good conversation was had. We were able to use the bathroom at the places we visited too, without having to pay. That is a good thing because there is a lot of time traveling in the van. Thank you, Adrian!
Fantastic tour!
Nick C,
Sep 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was a great tour - we really enjoyed it! Jan (our guide) was great and we loved everything we saw. We had the windmill to ourselves & it was working so we could really appreciate the engineering behind it. The planetarium is amazing! We were so impressed. The towns were went to were beautiful and not full of tourists and the Closing Dyke was impressive. The tour is more expensive than most but well worth the money in our opinion. A great day!!
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