Hidden Gems Tour: visit 5 unforgettable places from Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Go off the beaten path in the Netherlands and discover some of the best hidden gems found close to Amsterdam. This small-group tour takes you to the picture-perfect village of De Rijp, the magnificent windmill of Schermerhorn, the oldest working planetarium in the world; and the preserved mummies of Wieuwerd.

Discover hidden gems within access of Amsterdam
Small-group tour (maximum eight): A more personalized experience
See places than most visitors to Amsterdam miss
Learn about Dutch culture and history from your guide

What's Included

Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
All admission fees (Mill in Schermerhorn, Planetarium in Franeker, mummie-crypt in Wieuwerd)

Lunch, food, beverages (additional to free snack-pack)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Italian Chamber
De Ruijterkade 5, 1013 AA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Our van / minibus will pick you up in Amsterdam at: De Ruyterkade, opposite nr. 5, where the "Kamer van Koophandel" (Chamber of Commerce) is located.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

De Rijp

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Schermerhorn

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mummie kelder Hervormde Kerk Wiuwert

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Afsluitdijk

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travellers with Limited Physical movement
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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driving through the picturesque countryside

RayAaron_G, Jul 2025

Our tour guide, Simon, was an absolute delight. He was incredibly welcoming and captivating. The locations were breathtaking, and Simon did an exceptional job sharing the rich history of the Netherlands. He explained how the country was constructed using windmills and the ingenious creation of dikes and dams. We thoroughly enjoyed driving through the picturesque countryside, marveling at the sight of horses and cows grazing peacefully in the lush, grassy wetlands.

Don't Tell the Secret!

Wendi_Y, Sep 2024

By far this was the best tour I have taken in The Netherlands so far. While the other tours were great, this one was special. It was special because the tour became a private tour for me and a friend because other people canceled last minute. Adrian was a great tour guide; knowledgeable, understandable in English, a good driver, and a gentleman. He is taller than my friend and I with a longer stride. He was always in front of us and had to wait for us to catch up. No biggie, though. The first stop was a beautiful, old town (1600's). Quiet and quaint. We drove and walked on a dyke, saw county side, and three more special places that I am not going to mention so they do not get populated with tourists! This was a great tour! There was even a bag of nice snacks and a water provided. The car was clean and a lot of good conversation was had. We were able to use the bathroom at the places we visited too, without having to pay. That is a good thing because there is a lot of time traveling in the van. Thank you, Adrian!

Fantastic tour!

Nick_C, Sep 2024

This was a great tour - we really enjoyed it! Jan (our guide) was great and we loved everything we saw. We had the windmill to ourselves & it was working so we could really appreciate the engineering behind it. The planetarium is amazing! We were so impressed. The towns were went to were beautiful and not full of tourists and the Closing Dyke was impressive. The tour is more expensive than most but well worth the money in our opinion. A great day!!

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