Picture of a traditional Dutch windmill next to a small canal

Senior Countryside windmill tour

This tour is especially made for seniors or people who have mobility problems. During this private tour of the idyllic countryside in the north of Holland, we drive through and visit quaint little villages, where it feels as though you are traveling back in time. We make stopovers in less touristy gems, such as De Rijp, Driehuis, Broek in Waterland and the famous cheese town of Edam. We will visit a windmill from the 17th century that was responsible for regaining land by managing water levels, and visit a cheese shop where we’ll do some Gouda and Edam cheese tasting, and see how clogs are made.

Let's take a look at the itinerary

09:30
Pick up from your hotel in Amsterdam
10:15
We’ll head to the 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.

11:00
A drive on the dikes

Through regained land of the Schermer passing Esther’s family windmill and idyllic small villages.

11:15
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.

11:30
De Beemster

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.

12:00
We’ll head to The famous cheese town of Edam.

We’ll head to The famous cheese town of Edam. In Edam, we’ll take a stroll in the old centre and visit Henry Willig’s cheese shop to have a Gouda & Edam cheese tasting. 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.

13:00
Lunchtime

You 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.

14:15
Clog demonstration

Always wanted to know how a clog is made? Join the wooden shoe demonstration and find out! You can even try and buy a pair of wooden shoes.

14:45
Broek in Waterland

This 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.

15:30
Back at your hotel in Amsterdam

A sneak peak of what you will see

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Tour pricing p.p.

Prices are the same for all our tours. All tours include private pick up, windmill entries & a complimentary bottle of water.

1-2

3

4

5+

incl.

Highlights of Holland tour

269

219

179

149

Private pick up, windmill entries & a complimentary bottle of water

Tulip and windmill tour

269

219

179

149

Private pick up, windmill entries & a complimentary bottle of water

*Tickets to the Keukenhof need to be arranged by you using this link

Non Touristic Tulip & Windmill tour

269

219

179

149

Private pick up, windmill entries & a complimentary bottle of water

Senior Countryside tour

269

219

179

149

Private pick up, windmill entries & a complimentary bottle of water

Countryside windmills tour`

269

219

179

149

Private pick up, windmill entries & a complimentary bottle of water

1-2

3

4

5+

€269

€219

€179

149

* The tickets for the Keukenhof (tulip & windmill tour only) need to be picked up by you using this link.