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Private Guided Senior Countryside Windmill Tour

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Amsterdam, Netherlands
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On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This private tour is specially designed for seniors and guests with limited mobility, offering a comfortable and relaxed way to experience the beautiful Dutch countryside with minimal walking.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Beemster Polder, charming villages such as De Rijp and Broek in Waterland, and the historic cheese town of Edam. Visit a 17th-century windmill and learn how the Dutch used wind power to reclaim land from the water.

Enjoy a tasting of delicious Gouda and Edam cheeses and discover the history and character of the Dutch countryside along the way. With private transportation, a flexible pace, and carefully selected stops, this is a comfortable way to experience the Netherlands without rushing.

What's Included

  • Snacks Gouda Cheese Tasting
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Amsterdam

Pick up from your hotel in Amsterdam and we’ll head to the Schermer.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museummolen Schermer

One of the largest regained land areas in Holland, filled with windmills! In the 17th century, the lake Schermeer was drained by 52 mills, resulting in the Schermerpolder. A unique piece of water management from the Golden Age. We’ll visit the Museum mill which you can see from top to bottom. You’ll see how the mill works and how people used to live in windmills.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Schermerhorn

A drive on the dikes through regained land of the Schermer passing Esther’s family windmill and idyllic small villages.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

De Rijp

A visit to De Rijp which was once a busy fishing village famous for its herring fleet and whalers. However, after the surrounding sea got drained the Rijp found itself encircled by land. Jan Adriaanzoon Leeghwater, the famous hydraulic engineer was born here. Free from mass tourism, De Rijp is a beautiful village to visit.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder)

We’ll drive through the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Beemster with its regained land known as Polders. A system of roads, plots, farms, and canals was carefully planned across the polder after the Beemster Lake was drained. We’ll see the beautiful farmhouses and the green meadows.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Edam

We’ll head to The famous cheese town of Edam. In Edam, we’ll take a stroll in the old centre and visit a cute candyshop filled with chocolat and the Dutch liqorise
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Edam

LunchtimeYou can choose where you want to have lunch. As locals, we know a lot of nice places. Whether it’s at a local fish restaurant or a traditional Dutch pancake restaurant, just tell us your preferences and we’ll arrange it for you.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Kaasboerderij de Jacobs Hoeve by Henri Willig

Gouda & Edam cheese tasting at Henri Willig’s cheese farm. They rank among the top 10 cheesemakers globally. If you’re a cheese lover… you’ll be in cheese heaven! They have 30 flavors and develop the cheeses specifically for travel.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Broek

Broek in WaterlandThis village is surrounded by water and is one of the most beautiful villages in Holland. It is comparable with the famous Dutch water village Giethoorn. We’ll enjoy a pleasant stroll passing the old wooden houses with their preserved original details, like ceremonial doors and carved lintels, and a beautiful restored sixteenth century church. The floor is paved with the tombstones of the formally rich inhabitants of Broek in Waterland.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam

We'll head back at your hotel in Amsterdam.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Senior Countryside Windmill Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-455835P4

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What's Included

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  • SnacksGouda Cheese Tasting
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee to a historic windmill
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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