Dutch Golden Age Private Tour

Activities

Choice Number 01: Amsterdams Canals

Amsterdam is the world's most aquatic city. Its canals and harbors cover one-quarter of its total surface area. Its waterways have traditionally been its lifeblood and source of prosperity. The Canal Belt was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2011. There are historic, significant, or intriguing attractions on each canal.

Choice Number 02: Zaanse Schans

The Zaanse Schans is a residential area that recreates the 18th and 19th centuries. Stroll by the bakery museum and smell the fresh cookies, or see the warehouse where clogs are created. Make a point of visiting the cheese factory, pewter foundry, and many windmills. The Zaanse Schans is a one-of-a-kind region in the Netherlands, filled with wooden houses, mills, barns, and workshops. Browse the stores or dine at the pancake restaurant. A trip to the Zaanse Schans in North Holland is both entertaining and educational.

Choice Number 03: Volendam

According to legend, the Volendam coat of arms was designed to complement the beauty of the Volendam girls! It's no surprise that a famous singer sang in honor of this typical Dutch fishing village, "Anyone who wants to see the real beauty of Holland, goes to Volendam." This village's character was retained for six centuries as a result of its entirely insulated location, as well as the tenacious vigor of the fisherman. The typical modest buildings, which, along with the canals and drawbridges, comprise the most scenic areas, provide the visitor with an aura of friendliness and romance.

Choice Number 04: Afsluitdijk (Enclosing Dike)

The Afsluitdijk is a significant dam and causeway in the Netherlands. It was built between 1927 and 1932 and goes from Den Oever in North Holland province to Zurich in Friesland province, covering a distance of 32 kilometers (20 miles) and a width of 90 meters (300 feet), with an initial height of 7.25 meters (23.8 feet) above sea level. The Afsluitdijk is a key component of the larger Zuiderzee Works, which dams the Zuiderzee, a saltwater outlet of the North Sea, and transforms it into the IJsselmeer, a freshwater lake. The dam acts as a maritime barrier, protecting the inland from flooding.

Choice Number 05: Giethoorn

For a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, travel to the lovely village of Giethoorn in the north of the Netherlands. The community is known as the "Venice of the North" because of its many canals and lack of roads. On a 1-hour guided boat excursion, you will visit the fairytale community of fewer than 3,000 people. A leisurely cruise around the canals allows you to take in the scenery. On foot, tour the restored village and witness how each farmhouse is situated on a small man-made island. Explore the village's small walkways to find hundreds of bridges and take in the tranquil ambiance.

Choice Number 06: De Haar Castle

De Haar Castle is The Netherlands' largest and most magnificent castle. It is one of Europe's most important historic residences. A visit to De Haar Castle will transport you back to the castle's glory days, revealing the spectacular beauty that surrounded the international rich and famous in the early twentieth century. The un-Dutch luxury in which the Van Zuylen family and their visitors lived among a treasure of history and art will astound you.

Choice Number 07: Madurodam

Madurodam is a small park and tourist attraction in The Hague's Scheveningen neighborhood. It houses a collection of 1:25 scale model replicas of well-known Dutch landmarks, historical cities, and big developments. The park opened in 1952 and has been visited by tens of millions of people since then. The park's net revenues are entirely donated to various organizations in the Netherlands.

Choice Number 08: Blue Delft Pottery (Royal Delft)

Royal Delft is the only genuine 17th-century Delftware company still in operation. At the end of the 18th century, less attention was paid to Delft Blue, which caused practically all potteries to close. When Joost Thooft took over the business in 1876, he modified the production method to produce an even more beautiful and high-quality product, bringing Delfts Blue back into fashion. Even today, Royal Delft uses this method of production, which has become the global standard for Delft Blue.

Choice Number 09: Rotterdam Haven

Rotterdam is the capital of the Dutch province of South Holland. Canalside retail and Pilgrim Fathers Church, where pilgrims worshiped before coming to America, may be found in the 17th-century Delfshaven area. Following WWII, the city was virtually totally rebuilt and is now noted for its strong, modern architecture. Is Rotterdam a must-see destination? Absolutely!

Choice Number 10: The Windmills in Kinderdijk

When you visit Kinderdijk, you enter the heart of Dutch history. Because everything here is below sea level, we have spent generations collaborating with the wind and water to keep our feet dry. The story of the Low Countries is told by our windmills and canals. In Kinderdijk, you may travel back in time and discover the story of windmills, water, and willpower!!