What to do and see in Overijssel Province, The Netherlands: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

No tour that matches your wishes? Don’t worry, you can just design your own tour and we will deliver it. Customise an unforgettable Experience trough The Netherlands. Just let us know your requirements and we will design your personalised travel itinerary. This tour will be  operated in a  minivan for a more personalised experience without the crowds from large coach tours.  A professional, experienced and friendly driver/guide will accompany you throughout the day.

Inclusions: Transport by minivan, Friendly driver/guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

A unique combination of one tour package that will take you to the top of your imagination that you have never experienced before. Two neatly and beautifully packaged destinations that you will never find from other tour operators in Europe.

Inclusions: Full day trip from Amsterdam, Transport in car / minivan / coach, Canal cruise ticket in Giethoorn, Entry/Admission - Keukenhof (Tulips/ Flowers Garden)

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)

You guide is a real born and raised Amsterdam guy who is going to teach you a lot about the Netherlands and it's fantastic history. Your guide is someone who is streetwise too so the mix of Dutch (history) knowledge and real life nice to knows makes sure that there 'll never be a dull moment. Check my reviews now>> For groups 5-8 people, send me a text in advance pls for the price.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: The Canal Cruise which is 7,50 per peron or 40 euro for a private boat, Windmill entrance ticket, 5 euro per person

Are you ready for a surprise trip? We promise it will be a unique journey where you discover the Netherlands at its best within a small group. But we won't tell you where we're going. Just book and let us surprise you along the way. Meadows, cows, ditches, windmills, dikes, farms, Frisian horses, local villages, a steam pumping station, a local museum, a museum village, UNESCO world heritage, local guides, traditional clothing, a cruise over the lakes… There is so much to see so anything is possible and every tour is different. The only thing you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy this unique day in which we will surprise you with the best of the area. Do you have any specific wishes? Just send us an e-mail and we will try to make it happen.

Inclusions: This tour includes a delicious traditional Dutch farmer lunch including coffee, tea, milk and (hot) water, Experienced driver and guide, All entree fees, Local guides at several stops, Transport by luxurious air conditioned touringcar or mini van, Exclusive map of the Amsterdam Lake District

Exclusions: Transport from your hotel, Gratuities (optional)

Are you ready for a surprise trip? We promise it will be a unique experience where you discover the Netherlands at its best. The tour includes several stops, but we keep it a secret which stops it will be exactly. Within 15 minutes we have left the busy city center of Amsterdam behind us and your surprise tour will start. Meadows, cows, ditches, windmills, dikes, farms, Frisian horses, local villages, a steam pumping station, a local museum, a museum village, UNESCO world heritage, local guides, traditional clothing, a cruise over the lakes… Anything is possible during this surprise tour. The only thing you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy this unique day in which we will show you the best in the area. Do you have any specific wishes? Just send us an e-mail and we will try to make it happen.

Inclusions: This tour includes a delicious traditional Dutch farmer lunch including coffee, tea, milk and (hot) water, Experienced driver and guide, All entree fees, Local guides at several stops, Transport by luxurious air conditioned touringcar or mini van, Exclusive map of the Amsterdam Lake District

Exclusions: Transport from your hotel, Gratuities (optional)

Explore the top two sightseeing attractions near Amsterdam in one day. Visit Zaanse Schans traditional wooden windmills and distinctive green wooden houses which were relocated there to recreate the atmosphere of an 18th/19th-century village. Then visit idyllic canal village ''Dutch Venice'' Giethoorn to experience unique lifestyle in a Dutch village without main roads, charming thatched-roof farmhouses and arch shaped wooden bridges, cruising around the canals in Giethoorn.    • Small groups up to 8 people. • Experience traditional lifestyle dated back in 18th/19th century in Zaanse Schans and 'fairy-tale' lifestyle in Giethoorn all in one day.   • Cruising around the canals in Giethoorn with a speed of 6km/hour, allowing you to admire every part of beautiful Giethoorn peacefully.   • Special hotel pickup service.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Tour coach or van, 1-Hour English guided boat trip in Giethoorn with tea/coffee served on board.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Amazing Private tour by car. Your driver, who is also your private guide, brings you safe to your destination "Giethoorn". More than a million tourists on a year base visit this popular hamlet north west of Holland. A synonymous for Giethoorn is Venice of the North because of it's beautiful small canals, riverbridges and picturesque farms. Let's get back in time and don't miss this tour, become part of this fairy tale experience. Your bonus with this tour is a few extra (short) stops to have the chance to make some unforgettable typical Dutch pictures. For groups 5-8 people, send me a request please.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Umbrella's and Poncho's (just in case), Bottled water & stroopwafels, If you wanna bring your kids I'll bring specials car seats fot he children, but let me know in advance, Boat Tour Tickets € 7,50 per person

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Let us amaze you with a unique trip to the fairylike village Giethoorn. Experience how the Dutch live with, and on the water. See the beautiful farmhouses and the many picturesque bridges in a village with merely 2500 inhabitants. Cars aren’t allowed in Giethoorn and transportation is done on foot or by boat as in the old days. **highlights: + A romantic boat cruise through the many amazing canals through the village  + Incredible views of the Dutch landscapes + A stroll through history of crafmanship and lots to learn about things you never had guessed about Holland

Inclusions: 1-hour boat cruise through the village, Accompanied by professional guide, An optional lunch break (at own cost), Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

This tour is a must for anyone who wants to visit the two of the most popular places in Holland! Board an air-conditioned mini bus. In 20 minutes you will arrive at the Zaanse Schans, an open air museum absolutely worthwhile your visit. See a typical Dutch clog shop and visit a cheese factory. See the various original still working windmills and the Dutch artisans. You can glance over their shoulders while they are performing their crafts. Learn about the impressive windmill history that set off the Golden Age in the Netherlands. Next enjoy the ride through the Dutch polders, reclaimed land, to the fairytale like village of Giethoorn, also known as “the Venice of the North. Next up, a one hour guided boat tour. You will be in awe of the sights of the surroundings, ducking under picturesque bridges the captain will tell you the impressive history of the Giethoorn. You will have time explore the village on your own, on foot or by bike, if you fancy. You can also enjoy a delicious meal!  

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, boatcruise Giethoorn, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities

Your private, eight hour tour is 100% flexible, and the itinerary is up to you. We have listed some suggestions, but perhaps you love museums, or shopping, or food! Then just let us know and we can tailor this experience to whatever you desire. Giethoorn is the most picturesque village of the Netherlands is entirely car-free. Your local guide (also your driver) will show the small thatched-roof farm houses with small neat gardens. You can wander, or take a boat ride and cruise down the village waterways, ducking under wooden bridges, while learning about life in the area, which was once a waterlogged swamp. Customize your private Giethoorn tour! On route back to Amsterdam there is time for 1 extra stop. Let us know what you like to see! - Castle Muiderslot - Dairy farm, Gouda cheese & Clogs - Windmill - Orchid- & Butterfly farm - Outlet shopping - Batavia, 17th-century VOC ship yard - largest tulip fields of the country (only in season)

Inclusions: Pick ups and drop offs, Local Guide/ Driver

Exclusions: Boat trip (optional extra get in touch to book!), Food Drink, Tips (optional extra)