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Discover the Dutch countryside with a local friend. Enjoy Zaanse Schans, choose your village, taste Dutch cheese and explore at your own pace on a relaxed 4–5h private tour in an electric Audi.
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Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Instant confirmation & Mobile ticketsReceive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
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Private tourAvoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
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Free pickupA complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
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Live guidingEnglish, Portuguese
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Duration5 hours
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Includes
- Private 4–5 hour tour for your group, up to 4 people
- Private transportation in a fully electric Audi e-tron
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amsterdam
- Visit to Zaanse Schans
- Visit to one village of your choice: Volendam or Marken
- Traditional Dutch cheese tasting
- Traditional clog demonstration
- Scenic countryside drive
- Flexible and personalised itinerary
- Photo stops where possible
- Food and drinks other than the included cheese tasting
- Entrance fees to optional attractions or museums
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Ferry tickets, if applicable
- Gratuities
- Additional destinations or extra tour time beyond the standard 4–5 hour tour
Highlights
- Explore the iconic windmills and traditional Dutch countryside of Zaanse Schans
- Enjoy traditional Dutch cheese tasting and a clog demonstration
- Travel privately in a comfortable, fully electric Audi e-tron
- Choose between the charming villages of Volendam or Marken
- Enjoy hotel pickup and a relaxed, personalised experience with your local guide
Description
A Private Dutch Day Out — Like Exploring with a Local Friend
Leave the busy streets of Amsterdam behind and spend 4–5 relaxed hours discovering the Dutch countryside with a local who loves meeting people and sharing her country.
This is a private experience for up to 4 people, travelling in a fully electric Audi e-tron. No strangers, no large groups and no rushing — just your group, your guide and your own pace.
Zaanse Schans — More Than a Postcard
Begin at Zaanse Schans, one of the Netherlands’ most iconic landscapes. Walk among historic windmills, traditional wooden houses and countryside while discovering the stories behind what you see.
You’ll also experience two classic Dutch traditions: a traditional clog demonstration and a Dutch cheese tasting, both included.
Then Choose Your Dutch Village
After Zaanse Schans, choose the village that suits your interests best.
Volendam is colourful and lively, with a historic harbour and traditional houses — a great choice if you enjoy photography and a vibrant atmosphere.
Marken is quieter and more intimate, with distinctive wooden houses, narrow streets and a fascinating former-island history. Perfect for peaceful, picturesque surroundings.
Not sure which one to choose? Tell me what you enjoy and I’ll help you decide.
Your Experience, Your Pace
There is no rigid script or checklist of sights. If you love a place, we can stay longer. Stop for photos, ask questions or explore something that catches your attention.
Travelling with children? The pace can be adapted to your family. Interested in Dutch history, culture or everyday life? I’m happy to go deeper — or simply let you relax and enjoy the scenery.
More Than a Tour Guide
The best travel experiences happen when you connect with the person showing you around.
Rather than simply giving you facts, I want to get to know you. I’ll share stories, answer your questions, tell you about Dutch life and offer personal recommendations for food and places to visit.
My goal is to make these hours feel like spending time with a local friend who knows the Netherlands really well.
**Want to See More?**
Your private experience can be extended or adapted on request.
You could add **Edam**, known for its historic centre and cheese heritage; **Monnickendam**, a peaceful former fishing town; or **Broek in Waterland**, a tiny picturesque village surrounded by green countryside and waterways.
You’ll come for the windmills and countryside. You’ll leave with stories, local insights and the feeling that you experienced the Netherlands with someone who wanted you to enjoy it.
Come as guests. Leave feeling like friends.
Private. Personal. Relaxed. Dutch.
- Private tour for your group only, with a maximum of 4 people.
- Duration: approximately 4–5 hours.
- Standard itinerary: Zaanse Schans + one village of your choice: Volendam or Marken.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within Amsterdam.
- Please provide your accommodation details when booking.
- The tour involves some walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Dutch cheese tasting and clog demonstration are included.
- Some optional attractions, museums or windmills may require an additional entrance fee.
- The itinerary may be adjusted slightly due to traffic, weather or local conditions.
- Families with children are welcome.
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