Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The private tours I am offering are flexible and can be fully customized to your interest and needs. After you have booked we can adjust the itinerary to your wishes.
When booking, please let me know your preferred starting time of the tour.
The itinerary contains all the well known highlights, but you will also get to see the hidden gems and learn about local life.
This tour can be combined with a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens, open from March 20 till May 11 2025. Tickets (time-slots cost Euro 20.00 per person) are additional.
Transportation will be in sheer comfort in a premium luxury car, a Lexus LS600hL.
I am looking forward to welcoming you in The Netherlands!
Private transportation
Free internet wifi hotspot
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Water/wine/beer/soda from the car's fridge and some goodies are included in the tourprice.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
I can pick you up from any location in The Netherlands. After the tour I will drop you off at any location of your preference.
Traveler pickup
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Schiphol, The Netherlands
Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Wilhelminakade 699, 3072 AP Rotterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands After picking you up we will start with a car drive through the historical centre of beautiful Amsterdam and see all the highlights: Dam Square, the Canal Belt area, the Jewish Quarter, Jordan neighborhood, the 9 Streets, Old town & the Red Light district and more. In principal this part of the daytour is a car drive but of course whenever you wish we can park the car and go for a nice stroll! 180 minutes
Jordaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands The Jordan neighborhood, built in the early 17th century once housed the poor working class as well as immigrants and refugees from all over Europe. Today it is a sparkling part of Amsterdam, mainly inhabited by students, young professionals and artists.
Dam Square, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Dam Square is where it all started. I will explain you the origins of Amsterdam and tell you about the history of the main monuments, such as the 17th century Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk (the New Church).
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), Amsterdam, The Netherlands The 17th century Canal Ring (or Canal Belt) surrounds the medieval city centre like a spider's web. You will learn everything about this fascinating area. How and for whom it was developed and what people live here today.
Red Light District (De Wallen), Amsterdam, The Netherlands This world famous part of Amsterdam is also a must see. But not only for the obvious reason most people think it is. The Old Town, I will show you, has so much more to offer.
Waterland, Amsterdam, The Netherlands After our Amsterdam highlights tour we drive to the countryside north of the city, called Waterland. We will go off the beaten track where tour buses don't come and you will experience the real Holland. Lush green meadows, grazing cattle, dikes and ditches, locks, old farmhouses and inevitably the old windmills. You will see quaint old towns like Edam, Monnickendam, Marken, Broek in Waterland and more. A visit inside a working 17th century windmill (open from April-October, except on Mondays) in the Unesco area of the Beemster -and Schermerpolder is also on the program, as is a free cheese tasting at an organic farm. After our countryside experience I will bring you back to your hotel, cruise ship or to the airport. 120 minutes
1135 Edam, Netherlands Edam is known for its cheese. In this quaint historical town we will have a short walking tour of approximately 15 minutes and if you like you can stop here for lunch (not included in the tourprice). 60 minutes
Monnickendam, Monnickendam, The Netherlands This picturesque old fisherman's town, not flooded yet by tourists, has kept all its charm. We can drive through it by car or go for a nice stroll. Nearby is an organic farm where you can enjoy a free cheesetasting if you like. 60 minutes
Marken, Marken, The Netherlands This former fisherman's island, known for its old wooden houses can only be explored by foot. A scenic walk through its narrow streets that lead to a little old port takes approximately 30 minutes. I will tell you about the turbulent history of this isolated place. 60 minutes
Broek in Waterland, Broek in Waterland, The Netherlands One of the hidden gems in the Netherlands. We will drive through this exeptionally beautiful watervillage or go for a stroll if you prefer. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please contact me for any specific needs
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Mary_B
11 Jul 2023
This tour was excellent. We were able to see the city of Amsterdam as well as a large portion of the countryside. Eric is one of the best tour guides we have ever encountered. He was very knowledgeable, personable and patient. I highly recommend this tour.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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