Private Guided Senior Countryside Windmill Tour

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Location

Amsterdam

Duration

5 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Location

Amsterdam

Duration

5 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English

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US$478.10 per guest

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Adult x2

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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.

Private transportation

Entrance fees

Entrance fee to a historic windmill

Bottled water

Snacks

Gouda Cheese Tasting

Parking fees

Parking Fees

Lunch

Gratuities

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam

Pick up from your hotel in Amsterdam and we’ll head to the Schermer.

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

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.

One of the largest regained land areas in Holland, filled with windmills! In the 17th century, the l…

15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Schermerhorn

A drive on the dikes through regained land of the Schermer passing Esther’s family windmill and idyllic small villages.

A drive on the dikes through regained land of the Schermer passing Esther’s family windmill and idyl…

15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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.

A visit to De Rijp which was once a busy fishing village famous for its herring fleet and whalers. H…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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.

We’ll drive through the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Beemster with its regained land known as P…

15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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

We’ll head to The famous cheese town of Edam. In Edam, we’ll take a stroll in the old centre and vis…

1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

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.

Lunchtime You can choose where you want to have lunch. As locals, we know a lot of nice places. Whet…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

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.

Gouda & Edam cheese tasting at Henri Willig’s cheese farm. They rank among the top 10 cheesemakers g…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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.

Broek in Waterland This village is surrounded by water and is one of the most beautiful villages in…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam

We'll head back at your hotel in Amsterdam.

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g2_frescaJanuary 2025 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful Windmill, Cheese and Village Tour

The Countryside Windmill Tour was a nice experience. Ester was a great guide: very responsive, friendly, professional and knowledgable. Ester picked us up at the hotel lobby in her private Mercedes van so pick up was very easy and efficient. She drove us to the windmills and villages while giving us some background information and Dutch tips and facts. She used to live in the windmill that her father still operates and we have the great opportunity of visiting the inside of the windmill. I...read more

Response from ViatorJanuary 07, 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm glad you enjoyed visiting my parents windmill. It was a pleasure sharing the beauty of Holland with you! Warm regards, Esther

shanebO2397CIDecember 2024 • TripAdvisor

Great tour for families and those w mobility issues.

Fantastic tour! Esther was very organized and knowledgeable. Tour included a windmill visit, cheese factory, and fishing village. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from ViatorDecember 30, 2024

Thank you Shane for your kind words! I am glad you and your mam enjoyed this senior friendly tour! Always welcome! Warm regards, Esther

Excursion732183October 2024 • TripAdvisor

Windmills and dykes

We had an excellent day with Maaike. It was at our own pace and very educational. We went to several small towns that were off the normal tourist route and saw a lot of the rural areas that had been reclaimed. The 17th century working windmill and the town of Edam were particular highlights. The car was comfortable and the perfect size for navigating the small towns and the countryside roads. We highly recommend this tour.

Response from ViatorDecember 14, 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! . Your recommendation means a lot, and it was a pleasure having you on the tour!

Susan_NAugust 2024 • Viator

Perfect day in the Dutch countryside

Esther with Windmill Girls was a wonderful guide. We especially were grateful for the care she took with my husband’s needs with his mobility scooter. Highly recommend for anyone with mobility issues who wants to enjoy the countryside outside of Amsterdam. Her choices of the cheese tasting and the fresh seafood restaurant were perfection!

Response from ViatorAugust 25, 2024

Thank you so much Susan! It was no problem adjusting the tour so you could both enjoy the sites. Hope to see you again on one of our other tours!