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Private Tour from Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam & De Rijp

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A private day out of Amsterdam — the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans, then away from the crowds to De Rijp and quiet Edam. Door-to-door pickup, your pace, your group only.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    Dutch, English, Russian
  • Duration
    7 hours
  • Includes
    • Private guiding services
    • Private transportation (SUV for up to 4 guests, van for groups of 5–8)
    • All parking fees included
    • Visit to a cheese farm
    • Cheese tasting
    • Visit to a traditional wooden clogs workshop
    • Pick-up from any address in Amsterdam
    • Entry tickets to windmills (optional; paid on site)
    • Food and drinks
    • Souvenirs
    • Personal expenses
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Private tour for your group only, with pickup at your hotel or Schiphol
  • See windmills, clog carving, and a cheese farm at Zaanse Schans
  • Escape the crowds in De Rijp, a preserved 17th-century whaling village
  • Wander Edam's quiet cobblestone streets and historic cheese center
  • Flexible route and pace, with photo stops in the countryside anytime

Description

I invite you to join me on a private tour through the Dutch countryside, visiting Zaanse Schans, De Rijp, and Edam. This tour is for your group only — no strangers, no fixed schedule, no rushing.
We start at Zaanse Schans, the famous open-air site with its historic windmills, traditional wooden houses, clog-making workshop, and cheese farm. It's popular for good reason, and we take about two hours to enjoy it properly, with plenty of time for photos.
Then we leave the tour buses behind. The drive continues through open polder landscape to De Rijp, a beautifully preserved 17th-century whaling village that most visitors to Holland never see. Here you'll mostly meet locals, not other tourists. From there we head to Edam — world-famous for its cheese, yet surprisingly quiet, with cobblestone streets, old merchant houses, and a historic center best explored on foot.
As a professional guide living in the Netherlands since 1989, I'll share the landscapes, traditions, and history that define this region — and I'm happy to adjust the route and pace to your interests. Want an extra photo stop in the countryside or more time in one village? Just say so.
Groups of up to 4 guests travel in my comfortable SUV; groups of 5–8 use a private van. Pickup and drop-off at your Amsterdam hotel, accommodation, or Schiphol Airport are included, as is all transportation and parking.
I look forward to showing you both the famous and the quiet sides of the Dutch countryside.

Good to know before you go
  • This is a private tour with flexible pacing. The itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic, weather conditions, and guest preferences. Some walking is involved. Please inform me in advance of any mobility issues or special requests.
  • Entrance fees to windmills are optional and paid on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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