Private Hidden Gems Tour: visit 5 unforgettable places from Amsterdam
This very special daytrip takes you to lesser known, but truly magical places. See the monumental village of “De Rijp”, the magnificent windmill of Schermerhorn and the 32 km long enclosing dyke. 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.
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Private Hidden Gems Tour: visit 5 unforgettable places from Amsterdam
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What's included in Private Hidden Gems Tour: visit 5 unforgettable places from Amsterdam
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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!
Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium
We continue to the province of Friesland for our next destination, which is truly out of this world: the planetarium of Franeker! The town of Franeker (one of the famous 11 cities of Friesland) has many beautiful sights, but the highlight is the oldest working planetarium in the world! This accurately moving model of the solar system was built between 1774 and 1781 by a Frisian wool comber. It is suspended from the ceiling of the living room of a beautiful canal house. It will definitely leave you mind boggled.
Inclusions
- Soda/Pop
- All admission fees (Mill in Schermerhorn, Planetarium in Franeker, mummie-crypt in Wieuwerd)
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch, food, beverages (additional to free snack-pack)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- Our van / minibus will pick you up in Amsterdam at: De Ruyterkade, opposite nr. 5, where the "Kamer van Koophandel" (Chamber of Commerce) is located.
