10 Tours in Almere That You Shouldn't Miss

From Almere harbor, we sail over the Gooimeer in two hours. On the way we pass a protected swan nature reserve where thousands of swans live. We sail through the uninhabited island "the shell". This island consists of two halves that fit together like a shell. Then we sail through the beautiful harbor of Naarderbos and over the Gooimeer back to Almere. We sail with the "Bink". This is a former Royal Dutch navy tender, which has been completely restored and has been preserved as a young historical heritage. Much attention has been paid to preserving the original exterior and authentic appearance.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Beautiful trip of 2 hours with skipper , A cup of coffee or tea, Snacks

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This is one of our favourite tours. Walking is the best way to see the highlights of Amsterdam. This is a private walking tour and you get the chance to explore this breathtaking city at your own pace with time for shopping and tastings during this 3-4 hour walking tour! After the tour you will know how and why the former little fishing village grew into the bustling capital of the Netherlands as we know it today. We will stroll through the oldest part of Amsterdam along ancient canals, beautiful houses and proud church towers and you will get to see all the highlights that the city has to offer. See you soon in Amsterdam!

Inclusions: My services as your private tour guide during the tour, Private walking tour, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points (e.g. your hotel in the historical centre of Amsterdam or the cruise ship terminal), Free maps & city information, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks (optional), Gratuities, Tram tickets for hotel / port pick up (EUR 3 per person)

Windmills, clogs and cheese Join me to the beautiful countryside of the Netherlands. The landscape here is as Dutch as you can get it: polders, canals, lakes and neat little villages on the borders of the former Zuiderzee. Explore Marken and Volendam, traditional and picturesque villages with romantic houses, draw bridges and canals. Enjoy the scenic ride through Dutch scenery where we will also visit a working windmill, a wooden shoe maker and a cheese farm. Explore the Dutch Icons with your own private guide! ITINERARY Pick up at your preferred pick up location (your accommodation, the cruise ship terminal or the airport). Scenic ride in the countryside where we will visit the traditional fishing villages, visit a windmill, wooden shoe maker and a cheese farm. There is also time for souvenir shopping and a typical Dutch lunch. After our tour I will drop you off at your preferred drop off location. Don't forget to bring a camera! There are many good photo opportunities.

Inclusions: My services as your private guide , All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Entrance fees , Free pick up and drop off at your accommodation or cruise ship

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (souvenirs, food and drinks)

The ultimate way to explore the lowlands with your own private guide! Ready for the real Holland adventure? The best way to discover the countryside is by bike, like the locals! Leave the city behind and join me on this great tour to the flat countryside just north of Amsterdam. Visit busy fishing villages with wooden houses, learn more about the beautiful lake side cities from the Golden Age, cycle along dikes and ditches, see wooden draw bridges and windmills, visit a cheese farm and wooden shoe maker, take the ferry across the lake and much more! This tour is a summer only excursion. You should be able to cycle 20-30 miles in a leisurely pace (shorter trips are possible!). There is ample time for relaxing, sight seeing and (souvenir) shopping and of course we will stop for a drink or lunch in a typical countryside pub. If you wish you can even try a typical Dutch pancake! It will be a great and unforgettable experience. Only a few miles from Amsterdam but yet totally different.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Use of bicycle, Transportation to the countryside (public bus transportation), Marken Express boat ride ticket, My services as your private guide

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (souvenirs, snacks and beverages)

With its moderate sea climate The Netherlands is a favorite place for resident and migrating birds. Conveniently located on the East Atlantic Flyway it is a major hub for millions of migrating coastal birds like Terns, Spoonbills, Avocets, Curlews and Godwits. As well as lots of geese and ducks! For birds of prey lovers the marshlands offer great opportunities to see majestic White Tailed Eagles, Harriers, Kites, Buzzards and Osprey. We are always looking for rare and beautiful birds, from song birds like Hawfinches, Wheatears, Warblers and Bluethroats to Kingfishers, Bitterns and Pallid Harriers! Our national parks are geared towards bird watchers with many easy accessible blinds and lookouts. On this full day trip we will take you on a walk in one of our biggest nature reserves, with lakes, wetlands, swamps and grasslands, which is home to a huge variety of bird species, of which 31 are on the European endangered species list. The area is also home to big herds of large grazers.

Inclusions: Drinks, fruit, snacks and a boxed lunch are included!, Air-conditioned vehicle, we will bring binoculars and a camera, Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Coffee and/or Tea

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Bruchim haba'im! Explore the Jewish heritage of Amsterdam. Explore the former Jewish part of the city and learn everything about the importance of the Jewish community for the city of Amsterdam in the past and today. During our walking tour we will also visit the Jewish Historical museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holland Theatre and the Auschwitz monument. The Jewish Historical museum is located in four former Ashkenazi synagogues which are connected with each other. The museum provides a perfect impression about Jewish life in Amsterdam from the beginning around 1600 until today.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, My services as your private guide, City maps and a map of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, Entrance tickets for the Jewish Cultural Quarter

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (souvenirs, snacks and beverages), Tram tickets for hotel / port pick up (EUR 3 per person)

The 17th century is called the 'Golden Age'. The new born Republic of the Netherlands was extremely wealthy and its citizens were very confident. The painting industry was booming. More than 5 million paintings have been made during the Golden Age, more than anywhere else in that period. Some of the painters are now world famous, e.g. Rembrandt, Frans Hals & Vermeer. We will walk in the footsteps of Rembrandt and see the places where he used to live and work. Some locations have been unchanged since his time and you will learn more about his life in his own environment. We combine the walk with a visit to the world famous Rijksmuseum where you can admire the real work of Rembrandt and his contemporaries! Learn everything about the different painting genres and admire the marvellous paintings of the Dutch masters. The Rijksmuseum is our biggest treasury for art and history. The building is already a piece of art in itself. Join me on this tour and let the paintings come to life again!

Inclusions: My services as your private guide, All Fees and Taxes, City maps, Entrance tickets Rijksmuseum

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (souvenirs, snacks and beverages), Tram tickets for hotel / port pick up (EUR 3 per person)

On our way south you will see typical Dutch polder landscape. This area is marked by windmills, dikes and little canals. We will pass Rotterdam, the biggest port and gateway to Europe, and cross the former islands of the province of Zealand with its neat villages, beautiful countryside and sandy beaches. We will also see the huge flood barriers that protect the lowlands and keep our feet dry. We cross the Belgian border and soon after we will arrive in medieval Bruges. You can explore the city on board of a canal cruise, followed by a guided city walk. You will be impressed by the Market square and the Burgt square, the beautiful city hall, the fish market and the church of Our Lady with a statue of Michelangelo. What's about tasting Bruges' chocolate, a waffle, Flemish fries or the famous beer? There is time for shopping too! On our way back to Amsterdam we will have a short stop in Antwerp or at the border (time permitting).

Inclusions: My guiding services , All fees and taxes, Private transportation by minivan, free pick up and drop off at your accommodation

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (souvenirs, snacks and beverages), Entrance fees (optional)

A scenic drive through the Dutch countryside takes us to theKeukenhof, the most exciting and colorful spring gardens of the world. You will have the opportunity to visit these famous gardens in the heart of the flower bulb district. You will see tulips but also crocuses, hyacinths, daffodils and many other spring flowers. There is something for everyone: the flowers, indoor exhibitions, theme gardens, flower parades, a windmill, sculptures and even special routes for children. After lunch we will visit the Dutch countryside to see neat Dutch villages and explore the more traditional way of living in the Netherlands with its windmills, wooden shoes and cheese. Join me on this fantastic full day tour to the Dutch Icons: tulips, cheese, wooden shoes and windmills! This tour can also be booked in combination with a visit of Delft or Leiden (in stead of the countryside). Ask your guide! Please note that the Keukenhof is only open between March and May.

Inclusions: My services as your private guide, Private transportation by mini van , All fees and taxes, Entrance fees, Free pick up and drop off at your accommodation or cruise ship

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (souvenirs, snacks and beverages)

Explore the Netherlands in a day - off the beaten path! Create your own tour, leave the beaten path and discover the surprising countryside, far away from the masses. Some ideas for a great day out: A Unspoilt North Flevoland (reclaimed land below sea level) - Giethoorn (Venice of the North, canals and thatched houses) - Friesland (neat villages, windmills, farm land, cows, lakes and canals) and Afsluitdijk (huge flood barrier). B Wealthy East Apeldoorn (Royal Palace & gardens) - Hoge Veluwe (National Park/Van Gogh museum) - Arnhem (Operation Market Garden/Open Air Museum). C Waterworks in Zeeland Deltaworks (giant flood barriers) - Zeeland (neat cities and sandy beaches) - Kinderdijk (19 windmills in a row!) D In the Dutch mountains Maastricht (oldest town) - Vaals (3 point Germany/Belgium) - Valkenburg (marlstone caves) Choose your favourite itinerary and see what most visitors will never see!

Inclusions: My services as your private guide, All fees and taxes, Private transportation by minivan

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (souvenirs, snacks and beverages), Entrance fees (optional)