After picking you up we will start with a car drive through the historical centre of beautiful Amsterdam and see all the highlights: Dam Square, the Canal Belt area, the Jewish Quarter, Jordan neighborhood, the 9 Streets, Old town & the Red Light district and more. In principal this part of the daytour is a car drive but of course whenever you wish we can park the car and go for a nice stroll!

The Jordan neighborhood, built in the early 17th century once housed the poor working class as well as immigrants and refugees from all over Europe. Today it is a sparkling part of Amsterdam, mainly inhabited by students, young professionals and artists.

Dam Square is where it all started. I will explain you the origins of Amsterdam and tell you about the history of the main monuments, such as the 17th century Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk (the New Church).

The 17th century Canal Ring (or Canal Belt) surrounds the medieval city centre like a spider's web. You will learn everything about this fascinating area. How and for whom it was developed and what people live here today.

This world famous part of Amsterdam is also a must see. But not only for the obvious reason most people think it is. The Old Town, I will show you, has so much more to offer.

After our Amsterdam highlights tour we drive to the countryside north of the city, called Waterland. We will go off the beaten track where tour buses don't come and you will experience the real Holland. Lush green meadows, grazing cattle, dikes and ditches, locks, old farmhouses and inevitably the old windmills. You will see quaint old towns like Edam, Monnickendam, Marken, Broek in Waterland and more. A visit inside a working 17th century windmill (open from April-October, except on Mondays) in the Unesco area of the Beemster -and Schermerpolder is also on the program, as is a free cheese tasting at an organic farm. After our countryside experience I will bring you back to your hotel, cruise ship or to the airport.

Edam is known for its cheese. In this quaint historical town we will have a short walking tour of approximately 15 minutes and if you like you can stop here for lunch (not included in the tourprice).

This picturesque old fisherman's town, not flooded yet by tourists, has kept all its charm. We can drive through it by car or go for a nice stroll. Nearby is an organic farm where you can enjoy a free cheesetasting if you like.

This former fisherman's island, known for its old wooden houses can only be explored by foot. A scenic walk through its narrow streets that lead to a little old port takes approximately 30 minutes. I will tell you about the turbulent history of this isolated place.

One of the hidden gems in the Netherlands. We will drive through this exeptionally beautiful watervillage or go for a stroll if you prefer.