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Makkum, Netherlands

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Makkum

Dive into the charm of Makkum, where vibrant canals and quaint streets dance together! Stroll past historic buildings, savor fresh herring from local fish stalls, and bask in the beauty of the nearby Wadden Sea. Don’t miss the colorful pottery galleries showcasing dazzling Dutch craftsmanship. This hidden gem is a delightful mix of tradition and fun waiting to be explored!

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5 h

Private Amsterdam and Countryside Tour in a Comfortable Mercedes Minivan

20 minutes drive from Amsterdam, you will find the Zaan region, Western Europe's oldest industrial area. In the past there used to be running more than 500 windmills here. Now a days, ten pairs of sails continue to turn in the historical village of Zaanse Schans. It's picturesque mills are still used for sawing wood and grinding flower, spices and oil. Exiting demonstrations accros the entire site will acquaint you with all kind of traditional Dutch crafts. Besides the Windmills, The country side offers polders, water, wind, cheese, clogs and many other things that are typically Dutch. This day trip to the Dutch countryside and visits to the fishing villages Volendam and Marken is a must during your holidays in the Netherlands. Discover the region’s history at a fascinating museum, do a tasting at a cheese factory, visit an authentic Dutch bakery and much more and enjoy free time at the lovely fishing harbor on the Markermeer lake.

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5/5
8 h 30 mins

Hidden Gems Tour from Amsterdam: Discover the Frisian Treasures

Step off the well-trodden tourist path and discover one of the Netherlands’ best-kept secrets: the stunning province of Friesland. Venture beyond the usual tourist trail and discover the hidden treasures of Friesland on this exclusive tour. Cross the iconic Afsluitdijk, one of the world's greatest feats of water engineering, before visiting the charming Eleven Cities town of Franeker and its extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage-listed Eise Eisinga Planetarium—the oldest working planetarium in the world. Continue to the picturesque harbor town of Hindeloopen, famous for its colorful wooden bridges, traditional architecture, and rich maritime heritage. Along the way, uncover one of the Netherlands' most fascinating mysteries as you visit the remarkable centuries-old Frisian mummies. Combining breathtaking landscapes, unique history, and extraordinary cultural treasures, this unforgettable journey reveals a side of the Netherlands that few visitors ever experience.

$152.52
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5/5
9 h

Private Camp Westerbork & Anne Frank WWII Tour from Amsterdam

Visit Westerbork on a private remembrance journey with Dutch historical researcher and storyteller Martin van Elmpt of Tour Guides for You. From Amsterdam or another agreed location, we travel to one of the most significant sites of Holocaust history in the Netherlands. Westerbork was not a death camp, but became the main transit camp from which more than 100,000 Jews, Roma and Sinti were deported to Auschwitz, Sobibor, Theresienstadt, Bergen-Belsen and other camps. We explore the former camp grounds, memorials and railway line, while following individual stories and the wider question of how persecution and deportation became possible in the Netherlands. This is a private historical journey, adapted to your pace, interests and knowledge. If your family has a connection with the Netherlands during WWII, tell me: where possible, I can include that history in the day. I specialise in WWII and family-history research. It’s your day, your journey — the idea behind Tour Guides for You.

$489.43
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5/5
8 h 30 mins

Dutch Highlights Tour from Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Castle

Visit the famous windmills and wooden houses at Zaanse Schans, picturesque Edam with its canals and historic houses, and magnificent medieval Muiderslot Castle. Discover three of the Netherlands’ most charming highlights in one unforgettable day. Step back in time at Zaanse Schans, with its iconic windmills, wooden houses and traditional crafts. Continue to picturesque Edam, a historic cheese town of canals, bridges and beautiful Golden Age architecture. Finally, explore the magnificent Muiderslot Castle, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the Netherlands, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a moat. A perfect combination of Dutch traditions, historic towns and medieval grandeur — all in one relaxed day.

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5/5
6 h

Private Day Trip to Keukenhof Gardens with Entrance Tickets

Discover the garden of Europe at Keukenhof with this private, half day tour including an entrance ticket and exclusive service by a private guide and driver. Following a pick up from your hotel by private vehicle, transfer to Lisse and skip the long lines to enter the legendary gardens. Inside the Keukenhof gardens, take plenty of time to admire this beautiful and internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers in a relaxed way. Stroll among orchids and themed gardens. Admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom. Relax on a bench along the paths. See millions of flowers in bloom as you discover the garden of Europe. Finally you can enjoy a private transfer back to Amsterdam for a drop-off at your hotel.

$409.76
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5/5
48 h

Private tour: Anne Frank in Holland

History Tours Netherlands presents our historical "Anne Frank in Holland" tours. Walk in the footsteps of Anne Frank and learn about the World War 2 stories, events and motives from a Jewish, Dutch and German perspective We will take you to the places Anne Frank lived, played and went to school before going into hiding, places that look almost exactly like it was in her time. Along the way you will learn about the people hiding with Anne in the annex, the helpers, we look at who could have betrayed them, we learn about Dutch resistance fighters and collaborators, of acts of courage and cowardice, and we will look at the events from a German perspective. Ultimately we will ask ourselves the question: Could this happen again in our time? Day one will take place in Amsterdam and we will be able to walk and take public transport if needed. On day 2 we will be driving with a private car to Westerbork, picking you up and dropping you off at your hotel.

$620.33
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5/5
8 h

Private Day Trip to The Keukenhof Gardens and Zaanse Schans

Discover a different side of the Netherlands during this private day trip. With this tour you will explore the beautiful flower fields of Keukenhof and the countryside at Zaanse Schans. First, Head over to Keukenhof where you will explore the breathtaking gardens of Europe. Each year just about seven million different bulbs are planted, ranging from tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, crocuses and lilies. Explore all the different varieties of themed gardens and admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom. Then your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

$455.29
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4.6/5
9 h

Small Group Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans w/ Pickup & Small Boat

Enjoy easy hotel pickup on this small-group day tour from Amsterdam, visiting the idyllic canal village of Giethoorn, known as the “Dutch Venice,” with a photo stop at the iconic Lego Hotel in Zaandam, and the historic village of Zaanse Schans. Explore Zaanse Schans with a traditional clog and cheese factory demonstration, try on wooden clogs, taste Dutch cheese, see iconic windmills and visit a diamond factory. Admire the green wooden houses along the River Zaan and capture Instagram-worthy photos while learning about 18th- and 19th-century Dutch village life. Cruise Giethoorn’s canals on a small electric boat guided by a friendly expert—you can even navigate the boat yourself for an authentic local experience, avoiding crowds and enjoying open views. Wander past charming thatched-roof houses, wooden bridges, and scenic canals. This full day small-group tour combines scenic beauty, culture, history, and hands-on experiences for a seamless, unforgettable day in the Netherlands.

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4.5/5

Escape The City Harlingen City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Harlingen, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. The Heartless Harlinger is a scammer who has already made many victims. In particular, tourists heading to the Wadden Islands are always a prey for him. He sells them tickets for the boat, but they turn out to be fake. The police have not found him yet, but hopefully you will find him.

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Escape The City Sneek City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a trip to Sneek, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. A woman, who calls herself the Sneek Snake (and has been seen by several people in town with a snake around her neck), is threatening to poison the town. She threatens to start poisoning Sneek's water. Could you and your friends or family perhaps come and help the city?

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4/5
8 h

Private day trip to The Keukenhof Gardens and The Zaanse Schans Windmills

Explore the Dutch country side with this private day trip to Keukenhof and the Zaanse Schans Windmills. Get picked up at your hotel by your private guide that will drive you around in a comfortable vehicle. First your private guide will drive you to Keukenhof where you will discover its outstanding flowerfields. Inside the Keukenhof gardens you can admire the beautiful and internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers. Explore 32 hectares of gardens full with tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring bulbs in all sorts of colours. Next, you will arrive at Zaanse Schans where you will explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. Learn all about the area and enter various windmills, barns, shops and explore many traditional wooden houses. Your private guide will also bring you to a traditional Dutch waffle factory and Dutch cheese farm where you will be able to taste cheeses. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

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3.7/5

e-Scavenger hunt Sneek: Explore the city at your own pace

Get to know Sneek in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Sneek with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

$35.28
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3.5/5
9 h

Private Day Trip to the Keukenhof Gardens and Giethoorn

Join a colorful tour that takes you through the outstanding flower fields of Keukenhof before you head over to the Venice of the North called Giethoorn. First your private guide will drive you to Keukenhof where you explore the gardens of Europe. With this tour we also include the entrance. Your guide will show you all the gardens like the English landscape garden, the Japanese country garden, and the historical garden. After Keukenhof your guide will drive you the next stop, Giethoorn. Once arrived, your guide will show you all the main sights of the village. Explore the many waterways, local houses and impressive Dutch countryside. Here you also join a 1-hour boat tour of the village. Experience the beautiful landscape of quiet canals, wooden bridges and Dutch homes. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

$443.91
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Private Tour to Kölsch Christmas Market in Germany

This tour offers you a unique opportunity to go from 1 outing in Amsterdam to top locations in Germany. You will be picked up in a luxurious private limousine (equipped with reclining seats, cooled drinks and wifi) and you will first be taken to one of the most beautiful, cosiest markets in Dusseldorf. From here follows the largest indoor shopping center where you can shop, eat, drink and walk. After this you will be taken to one of the longest existing Christmas market in Cologne. In short, a well-filled day with fun, rare and special stops.

$2,390.26
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Pub Trail Sneek: an adventure full of surprises

A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Sneek, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists. You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Sneek is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit. Pub Trail Sneek is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.

$12.52
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2 h 30 mins

Historic Outdoor Escape in Sneek

Play with your team (2 to 5 people) the "De mantle van Sint Maarten" in the beautiful historical city of Sneek! Go back to the year 1517. The city of Sneek is threatened by Floris van Egmont. Your team has the secret mission to safeguard the mantle of Sint Maarten. But you only have 2.5 hours! Can you become the hero of the city? You can play this mission at any time (during daylight) on your own smartphone. This mission is suitable for approximately 10 years and older. You'll walk about 5 kilometers in a maximum of 2.5 hours. All puzzles, questions, and search elements are unique and tailor-made for this mission, based on stories and the history of Sneek.

$34.09
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Escape The City Hindeloopen City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Hindeloopen, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 2,5 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. In 2025, Hindeloopen will be 800 years old, a year of celebration. But there is one woman, who considers herself more important than this city. She calls herself the Hundred Year Hindelooper and wants there to be a statue of her. It is up to you to find her.

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Escape The City Bolsward City Walk With Puzzles

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Bolsward, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 2,5 kilometres long and over 1,5 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. The Bolswarder Boss is a nasty criminal who has gripped the town for years. He is a thief, but also threatens the residents of Bolsward, who are thus afraid of him and won't help the police find him. You might be successful. They often do give some information in exchange for some help from you in solving riddles or answering questions.

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8 h

Private Tour from Amsterdam Explore The North

This private tour takes you to the scenic north of the Netherlands, where you'll experience the country's most iconic sights—majestic windmills, the renowned Afsluitdijk, and charming gabled houses lining picturesque canals.

$540.65
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10 h

Best of Dutch Legacy Private Tour

Experience the essence of Dutch ingenuity, heritage and beauty! Step inside a historic windmill, stroll through a charming Golden Age Village, marvel at a famous dike and be impresses by the oldest working planetarium in the world. Highlights - Visit the iconic windmills of Schermerhorn - See the beautiful wooden houses and impressive town hall of De Rijp - Enjoy lunch in the fishing village of Den Oever - Cross the famous Afsluitdijk (Enclosing Dike) - Be impressed by the oldest working planetarium in the world TRAVEL PLAN: 08.30 AM: Pick up 08.30 – 09.30: Transfer to Schermerhorn 09.30 – 10.30: Visit the windmills of Schermerhorn 10.30 – 10.45: Transfer to De Rijp 10.45 – 11.45: Village Walk in De Rijp 11.45 – 12.30: Transfer to Den Oever 12.30 – 13.45: Visit Den Oever incl. Lunch 13.45 - 14.30: Transfer to Franeker via Enclosing Dike 14.30 – 16.30: Town Walk in Franeker and visit of the "Eise Eisinga Planetarium" 16.30 – 18.30: Transfer back

$569.11
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