Hidden Gems Tour: Discover Unique and Lesser-Known Locales in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam
Embark on a Hidden Gems Tour in Amsterdam and uncover the enchanting secrets of lesser-known locales. Explore De Rijp, Schermerhorn, and more for an unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Mummie kelder Hervormde Kerk Wiuwert - You’re in for another treat on this unique tour: the mystery of the mummies of Wieuwerd. In this Frisian village, something happened that puzzles scientists up to this day. In the local church, four mummified people were found! They’re there for more than three centuries and you will see them lying in the crypt in which they were buried in!
- Afsluitdijk - On the way back to Amsterdam, we stop at the Afsluitdijk. This water barrier is the most impressive example of Dutch water management. The construction of the 32 kilometers long dyke started a hundred years ago. It connects the provinces of Noord Holland and Friesland. We stop at the watchtower for a splendid look upon the construction with the ‘wadden sea’ at one side and the ‘Ijsselmeer lake’ on the other.
What's Included
- Entrance fees included for Mill in Schermerhorn, Planetarium in Franeker, and mummie-crypt in Wieuwerd
- Complimentary snacks
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch, food, beverages (additional to free snack-pack)
Additional Information
Embark on a unique day journey to some of the most enchanting, yet less-frequented locations. Discover the grandeur of the ‘De Rijp’ village, and the splendid Schermerhorn windmill. Visit the world’s most ancient functional planetarium and be captivated by the enigma that surrounds the mummies of Wieuwerd!
We present to you the finest of The Netherlands! Our excursions give you the ultimate bang for your buck; extended travel, heightened exploration, and zero tourist gimmicks.
Location
Italian Chamber
De Ruijterkade
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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U5591zjericw
Mar 21, 2024
The real Holland with less touristy places - Fantastic! We saw all the iconic things where Holland is famous for (windmills, monumental houses with different gables, canals, a medieval town) but in -beautiful- less touristy places! Undoubtly the best daytour you can take from Amsterdam
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Cathy
Sep 5, 2023
Hidden Gems Tour is a Must - There were so much to see, windmills, dikes, old Villages and the mystery of the mummies found a church in the Crypt. Totally amazing and Simon our guide was awesome. Highly recommend this tour
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Heath
Sep 4, 2023
Hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam - We saw Windmills, a old village called De Rijp, the planetarium and then to see the mysterious mummies. Simon was great.
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Expativar
Jul 30, 2023
Vera special - We took 2 daytours of Best of the Netherlands tours and this one was Amazing! The windmills of Schermerhorn were 1000 times more beautiful then the ones at touristy Zaanse schans. The planetarium in Franeker is stunning and the mummies in in the old Church of wieuwerd the weirdest Thing we ever saw. This special daytour is highly recommended!!!
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