Private Guided Senior Countryside Windmill Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Noordervaart 2, Schermerhorn, 1636 VL, Netherlands
location pin icon Schermerhorn
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Private Guided Senior Countryside Windmill Tour
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Overview

This private tour is specially designed for seniors and guests with limited mobility, offering a comfortable and relaxed way to experience the beautiful Dutch countryside with minimal walking. Explore the UNESCO-listed Beemster Polder, charming villages such as De Rijp and Broek in Waterland, and the historic cheese town of Edam. Visit a 17th-century windmill and learn how the Dutch used wind power to reclaim land from the water. Enjoy a tasting of delicious Gouda and Edam cheeses and discover the history and character of the Dutch countryside along the way. With private transportation, a flexible pace, and carefully selected stops, this is a comfortable way to experience the Netherlands without rushing.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Amsterdam
Pick up from your hotel in Amsterdam and we’ll head to the Schermer.
Duration: 45 mins
2. Museummolen 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.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Schermerhorn
A drive on the dikes through regained land of the Schermer passing Esther’s family windmill and idyllic small villages.
Duration: 15 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder)
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.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Edam
We’ll head to The famous cheese town of Edam. In Edam, we’ll take a stroll in the old centre and visit a cute candyshop filled with chocolat and the Dutch liqorise
Duration: 15 mins
7. Edam
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.
Duration: 60 mins
8. Cheese farm de Jacobs Hoeve by Henri Willig
Gouda & Edam cheese tasting at Henri Willig’s cheese farm. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
9. Broek
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.
Duration: 30 mins
10. Amsterdam
We'll head back at your hotel in Amsterdam.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Entrance fees

Bottled water

Snacks

Parking fees

Exclusion

Lunch

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Windmillgirl Tours

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