Do you love tulips, spring flowers, cheese and windmills but prefer to avoid the crowds? Then this half day tour will suite you! The Hortus Bulborum spring garden museum offers a peaceful escape. It’s the only spring garden in the world with an extensive collection of historic spring bulbous plants. With over 4,500 varieties of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, and Fritillarias, this garden bursts with vibrant colors each spring. You can even admire legendary tulips like the “Duc van Tol Red and Yellow” from 1595, famous during the tulip mania. We’ll drive through the serene countryside of northern Holland, and explore quaint, picturesque villages that feel like stepping back in time. Along the way, we’ll see hidden gems, such as Graft and De Rijp, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Beemster. We’ll visit the 17th-century museum windmill responsible for reclaiming land by managing water levels and make a photo stop at the Tulip fields. The trip concludes with a visit to a unique cheese fort, where you’ll have the opportunity to taste delicious Gouda cheeses.
Pick up from your hotel in or around Amsterdam. The adventure begins with a scenic drive to the north of Holland.
We’ll drive through the serene countryside, and explore quaint, picturesque villages, such as Graft and De Rijp, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Beemster.
Explore the Schermer, one of the largest reclaimed land areas in Holland, known for its network of windmills. These windmills were responsible for draining the Schermeer Lake in the 17th century, creating the Schermerpolder. Visit the Museum Mill to learn about the historic water management techniques and how people once lived in windmills.
Continue your journey through picturesque dikes and reclaimed lands, along the way, we’ll pass Esther family’s windmill and take a stop at spring flower fields for some amazing photo opportunities.
Visit the Hortus Bulborum, a spring garden Museum that houses an impressive collection of historic bulbous plants. Admire over 4,500 varieties of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, and more, with some varieties dating back to the 16th century.
Optional: Enjoy a coffee/tea or hot chocolate with a piece of traditional Dutch apple pie while soaking in the garden’s beauty.
Visit the Cheese Fort Amsterdam, located in the historic Fort Zuidwijkermeer. Built in 1903 as part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam, the fort is now home to over 300 varieties of cheeses. Enjoy a tasting session of these delicious Dutch cheeses.
After a delightful half day exploring Holland’s countryside, return to your hotel in Amsterdam, filled with memories of beautiful flowers, historic windmills, and rich Dutch cheeses.
Prices are the same for all our tours. All tours include private pick up, windmill entries & a complimentary bottle of water.