105 activitati in Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS

Don’t miss out on a thrilling journey that combines the symbol of Holland – the windmills of Zaanse Schans – and a trip through Edam and the quaint fishing towns of Volendam and Marken. Highlights - Rural route through Holland - See windmills and century-old houses in Zaanse Schans - Pass through the picturesque fishing town of Volendam - Ferry ride to Marken Enjoy a popular tour from Amsterdam to the most picturesque rural areas of Holland by coach. Zaanse Schaans is an open-air museum. It represents a traditional village with its historical windmills and wooden houses. Inside one of the windmills you will get to know its history, and how this place became a strategic location. Edam is listed as UNESCO World Heritage town since 1996. And in the 16th century it became one of the most important port cities in the north of Holland, though its worldwide fame is due to its cheese market. There we will visit a local farm where you’ll witness the traditional way of making Dutch cheese. Next, we make our way to Volendam via the polders. In this typical fishing village, you’ll get a chance to take a photo in typical costumes or try some of the local fish by the harbour. And lastly, we’ll catch the ferry to Marken, a peninsula in Markermeer and a former island inhabited by fishermen. Its quaint architecture attracts tourists and visitors through the year.

The Dutch don't talk much about their food, unless it’s about pancakes! Pannekoeken are a traditional Dutch treat — sometimes sweet, sometimes savoury, but always delicious! Enjoy this two-hour pancake lunch with our local chef after shopping for ingredients at our favourite neighbourhood shops! The Dutch base their meals on what they call “the trinity”: two veggies and a meat (oh, and don’t forget the Raypenaer cheese, please!), and our chef will teach you about these traditions in Dutch cuisine, as you enjoy a classic meal of pannekoeken. Full Itinerary: · This tour is a part of the Urban Adventures Home Cooked series and aims to give you one of the richest travelling experiences you can ever have — the opportunity to enjoy a meal in a local home. The aim is for you to experience life exactly how it is. This experience will be no different than a local having dinner with any of their friends or relatives. It is the chance to hang out in the kitchen (customs and space willing) and chat about your life and theirs, the affairs of the day that are impacting and bringing joy into their home, and to feel for a few hours just how the locals really live. You will be met at the meeting point by your host, at which point they will take you shopping in their neighbourhood before going to their home to cook and eat. On arrival, if you want to help out chopping up some of the produce or you are particularly interested in the recipe behind this local meal, we invite you to participate as much or as little as you like. David will be happy to show you the ropes! Just follow his lead. When the food is ready you will all sit down together and share the meal prepared, enjoy the conversation, perhaps look at each other’s photographs and maybe take some more together. This experience is real. Our hosts come from all walks of life. Some are probably very similar to you and some are from poor or rural backgrounds. We encourage you to check out the photos here to make sure your expectations are correctly set about who you will be sharing a meal with and where they live. The beauty is that everyone involved in our Home Cooked Series is a wonderful person who wants to meet travellers and share this experience with them.

Sip the finest blends of one of Europe’s most famous brews, Dutch beer, on this walking tour of the ever-young Amsterdam. Surprise your friends with a beer expertise that goes beyond renowned classics such as Heineken, Grolsch or Amstel. Not only will you delve deep into the fascinating cosmos of Dutch beer, you will also discover some amazing cafes and many other sorts of drink stops. Sip the finest blends of one of Europe’s most famous brews, Dutch beer, on this walking tour of the ever-young Amsterdam. Surprise your friends with a beer expertise that goes beyond renowned classics such as Heineken, Grolsch or Amstel. Not only will you delve deep into the fascinating cosmos of Dutch beer, you will also discover some amazing cafes and many other sorts of drink stops. The tour begins by meeting up with your knowledgeable guide right in front of the official Bierkoning shop, which, incidentally, is a mere stroll away from the original Heineken building. What better starting point for this golden tour? As you walk through Amsterdam’s charming streets, stop at the most notorious downtown bars to try out some of the best local blends of beer. Your guide will let you in on interesting facts such as the American and German influence upon Dutch brews. Learn also about the sites where, way back in the 16th century, Dutch nuns used to brew their very own beer. Later, make a short but intense bypass into the infamous red light district where you will visit a small brewery. As you continue towards the end of this refreshing tour, you end up at a legendary beer hall with a breath-taking stock of over 200 different beers. Prepare your metabolisms, for you won’t want to leave without trying as many varieties as you can, be it a pale lager, some bitter ale or a hearty triple malt. Celebrate the end of the tour with a toast to joy. Duration: 2.5 hours. Start/opening time: 1.30pm. Languages: English speaking guide. Others: The tour finish at Dam Square.

Go beyond the famous Heineken, Grolsch and Amstel brands and delve deeper into the fascinating world of Dutch beer on this walking tour that incorporates all the best cafes and watering holes! prepare for an evening of booze, breweries and bitterballen. Meander through the beautiful streets of Amsterdam, over the bridges and past the canals, stopping at various downtown bars to sample legendary local beers and learn about the American and German influences that shaped the Dutch brewing industry. Find out more about iconic brands and brewers and visit Amsterdam’s original Heineken building. Discover the spots where nuns used to brew their beer back in the 16th century, then take a detour through the Red Light District to visit a small brewery located within this infamous area. Finish your drinking adventure at a legendary local beer hall that stocks more than 200 different varieties of beer! Pint lovers will be amazed at the range on offer here. Choose to sip on a pale lager, gulp down some bitter ale or sample a strong triple malt to celebrate the end of the tour. Raise a glass with friends and make a toast to Amsterdam. Then you are free to head back to your accommodation or stay on at the beer hall and have just one more for the road… Others Note that this is not a pub crawl.

Explore Amsterdam’s original Heineken brewery, closed for production in 1988 when it could no longer meet the high production demand. Now a unique tourist attraction, the Heineken Experience welcomes over 700,000 visitors from across the globe per year. First, enjoy a guided tour through the old brewery. Learn the history of the Heineken company. Hear about the 4 natural ingredients used to make the beer, and discover the full brewing process. Learn how Heineken partners with high profile brands for maximum exposure, such as the UEFA Champions League and the James Bond franchise. Enjoy an exclusive look at the Heineken stables. Then, a Heineken connoisseur will take you to an exclusive space within the brewery to sample 5 premium beers, along with some famous Dutch cheeses and “bitterballen” snacks. Your guide will provide extra information about the beers as you taste them. Languages English

Leave bustling Amsterdam behind in this half day excursion and discover the picture postcard Dutch countryside - think vast fields of colourful flowers, windmills, polders and canals. Highlights - Admire the renowned collection of windmills at Zaanse Schans - Visit a wooden shoe factory - See the traditional dress in Volendam You'll also visit quaint fishing villages and witness traditional craftsmen at work. Through the tour, your knowledgeable guide will provide you with a running commentary on all the fascinating sights and landmarks, making for an enjoyable, informative day out. The first stop is Zaanse Schans, a traditional village renowned for its many windmills dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Here you will have the opportunity to visit a workshop where wooden clogs are still made in the traditional way. Neither should you miss the historic shipyard where many great wooden ships were built in the past. Next stop are the picturesque fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, situated on the coast of the Ijselmeer. You'll see old wooden houses built on stilts and locals wearing colourful traditional costumes. Languages English, French, German and Spanish. Others Visit to Cheese factory, Wooden Shoe factory and windmill included.

Leave bustling Amsterdam behind in this half day excursion and discover the picture postcard Dutch countryside - think vast fields of colourful flowers, windmills, polders and canals. Highlights - Admire the renowned collection of windmills at Zaanse Schans - Visit a wooden shoe factory - See the traditional dress in Volendam You'll also visit quaint fishing villages and witness traditional craftsmen at work. Through the tour, your knowledgeable guide will provide you with a running commentary on all the fascinating sights and landmarks, making for an enjoyable, informative day out. The first stop is Zaanse Schans, a traditional village renowned for its many windmills dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Here you will have the opportunity to visit a workshop where wooden clogs are still made in the traditional way. Neither should you miss the historic shipyard where many great wooden ships were built in the past. Next stop are the picturesque fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, situated on the coast of the Ijselmeer. You'll see old wooden houses built on stilts and locals wearing colourful traditional costumes. Languages English, French, German and Spanish. Others Visit to Cheese factory, Wooden Shoe factory and windmill included.

Come along for a fascinating day of Dutch tradition and culture that includes a visit to the famous town of Delft. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is one of the European capitals of the arts of our times, and on this special sightseeing tour you will not only contemplate some of its most important landmarks, you will also discover its traditional hand painted pottery. Highlights - Be wowed by the delicately hand-decorated ceramics - Come to know all about the most meaningful buildings in The Hague - Leave no stone unturned as you find out all about the area Let the adventure begin by paying a visit to a delft workshop. Once there, you will be invited to delve into the charming little building and admire countless pieces of delicately hand-painted Delftware. Thanks to your guide, you'll soon know everything there is to know about this quaint craft. After stepping into the curious world of pottery, you shall switch it up a bit and begin your big building sightseeing tour. Make your way around town seeing the most important buildings of The Hague, wherein sits the Dutch Government. After exploring it and learning about the many institutions that operate inside, continue to admire the Houses of Parliament and the Peace Palace. But even after enjoying the highlights of this tour, the wonders are far from over. We will drive you back to Amsterdam via scenic Scheveningen, a resort well known for its lovely long beaches and promenades. This is the ideal sightseeing tour; it includes the three key ingredients you need to make a good tour: culture, influential buildings and breath-taking views.

See the urban and rural sides of The Netherlands with this fascinating guided day tour that takes in Amsterdam, a picture-postcard village renowned for the beauty of its many windmills and the coastal communities of Volendam and Marken. There will also be special visits to a diamond factory, a windmill and a cheese farm. Highlights - 2 tours package: Volendam, Marken & Windmills + Guided City Tour Explore awesome Amsterdam from the comfort of a coach and the main sights and attractions that this inspiring city has to offer. Behold the quiet canals flanked by gabled houses with their massive windows, many crooked and seemingly about to keel over. See the Royal Palace, a glorious relic of the Dutch Golden Age, the National Monument, the famous Skinny Bridge and the vibrant Albert Cuyp street market. Visit a windmill on the river Amstel and then stop by the diamond factory, where you will see the traditional way of polishing. Escape the urban jungle for the rural charms of polders and canals of the North Holland countryside. Arrive at the pretty hamlet of Zaanse Schans, which is an open-air museum of windmills boasting colourful names such as the Young Sheep and the Spotted Hen. There are mustard mills, sawmills, paint mills, oil mills… and a traditional clog maker. Travel back in time to the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken to wander around streets wonderful wooden houses. You may even spot the odd local woman still wearing high-pointed bonnets. Along the way, stop at one of few remaining farms where cheese is still made using traditional methods.

See all there is to see in Amsterdam with this exciting combined tour of Amsterdam, Delft and The Hague. This combination features some of the most interesting tours of the capital of the Netherlands. On the one hand, the Discover the Old and New Amsterdam tour gives you a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city’s most significant landmarks, whereas the Delft and The Hague tour takes you to explore these two fascinating and culturally rich cities. The first tour invites you to drive around all of the high points of Amsterdam in a luxury touring car. With almost 7,000 monumental buildings, it is bound to be an enriching and enlightening experience. During the trip, your knowledgeable guide will point out all of the most interesting sites and tell you all about their fascinating history. A visit to a diamond factory is also included on the programme where diamonds are still polished in the traditional way; a quaint, moving experience. For the second tour, you will be taken to two of the most interesting cities in Holland. First on the list is the picturesque town of Delft. Here you will visit a factory where for more than 350 years the famous Delftware pottery has been manufactured. Continue to the global juridical centre of The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government and parliament, and also more than 150 international bodies. Learn about the beautiful Binnenhof complex, which overlooks a vast pond and sits beside the famous Mauritshuis museum. Start/opening time: The tour consists of two parts. The first one begins at 9:30am and the second one at 2:30pm.

Discover the possibility of traveling to the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges, on a group excursion of 12 hours, in which you will not miss anything it can offer you. From Amsterdam we will go to Bruges by bus. During the tour you will have an introduction to the history of Belgium and cities near our route like Utrecht and Breda, both connected with Spanish history. This journey takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. The city of Bruges owes its name to the various bridges we will find in it. It was declared a World Heritage City in 2000, and is also known as the Venice of the North it also has a great architectural heritage of the Medieval period, which we can enjoy on our tour on foot through the city. Once we reach the Belgian city of Bruges, we will make a guided tour of 2 hours where we will visit the most attractive and interesting places of this city so visited. The visit on foot in Bruges will start in the Plaza Mayor dominated by the Belfry and will last 2 hours. During this tour, you will be able to see characteristic places of the city such as Brug Square and the Town Hall, the Church of Our Lady, where one can appreciate one of the masterpieces of Michelangelo "The Madonna of Bruges", the Cathedral of San Salvador and The old Beaterio, among others. At the end of the guided tour, the tour guide will indicate a collection point and time to return to the bus, after the free time in the city. Then you will have free time to eat, take a walk, go shopping or continue discovering Bruges on your own. Later we will return to the starting point of this excursion, the Dutch city of Amsterdam. Languages Spanish.

Passing through the typical Dutch landscape we drive in approx. 1.5 hours to the Dutch Venice, Giethoorn. In this picturesque town with all it’s canals it becomes very clear how the Dutch people can live with and on the water. In Giethoorn cars are not allowed and little has changed over the centuries. You will enjoy this wonderfully preserved town walking and by boat. There are many types of boats, gondolas and punters, flatbottom boats that are used for transport on the canals. Our included one hour boat tour passes the skillfully restored farm houses. After this you will have some free time for lunch and be able to do some exploring on your own. Your guide can give you some tips on what to see and where to eat. After lunch we continue to the impressive 32 km long Enclosing dike in the Ijsselmeer, on of the largest lakes in Western Europe. It is a fundamental part of the larger Zuiderzee works, damming off the Zuiderzee, a salt water inlet of the North Sea, and turning it into the fresh water lake of the IJsselmeer. We make a stop for approximately 30-45 minutes before continuing on to Amsterdam.

Passing through the typical Dutch landscape we drive in approx. 1.5 hours to the Dutch Venice, Giethoorn. In this picturesque town with all it’s canals it becomes very clear how the Dutch people can live with and on the water. In Giethoorn cars are not allowed and little has changed over the centuries. You will enjoy this wonderfully preserved town walking and by boat. There are many types of boats, gondolas and punters, flatbottom boats that are used for transport on the canals. Our included one hour boat tour passes the skillfully restored farm houses. After this you will have some free time for lunch and be able to do some exploring on your own. Your guide can give you some tips on what to see and where to eat. After lunch we continue to the impressive 32 km long Enclosing dike in the Ijsselmeer, on of the largest lakes in Western Europe. It is a fundamental part of the larger Zuiderzee works, damming off the Zuiderzee, a salt water inlet of the North Sea, and turning it into the fresh water lake of the IJsselmeer. We make a stop for approximately 30-45 minutes before continuing on to Amsterdam.

Would you like an evening of luxurious dining at a high culinary level, while cruising through the canals and docks of Amsterdam? Experience an unforgettable evening during an exclusive 4-course dinner. A cruise of 2 hours will take you to the most beautiful, most atmospheric and enchantingly illuminated places in Amsterdam. Commentary provided Includes: Beverages * 4 course Dinner. * Summer Menus - Dinner Cruise - Frans Kelders Cuisinier Choose from one of the delicious menu options below: Fish Menu Starter House smoked halibut filet and salad couscous with wakame Soup Pomodori soup with basil cream Main course Lasagne with plaice, salmon, wild spinach, black pasta and antiboise sauce Meat Menu Starter Lightly smoked thinly sliced veal with various pickled mushrooms with tuna cream and candied tomatoes Soup Pomodori soup with basil cream Main course Slow cooked beef with ratatouille and a pie of salsify and potatoes with red wine sauce Vegetarian Menu Starter Avocado with Baharat, goat yoghurt and a juice of sliced beans Soup Pomodori soup with basil cream Main course Puffed beet, artichoke puree with chips of sweet potato and a mini artichoke with yuzu cream Dessert Cheesecake with dried gingerbread and apricot coulis *Winter Menu Dinner Cruise (October 30th - March 21st): Appetizer Glass of Prosecco. Fish Menu Starter Gravlax of salmon with bi-colored cauliflower in a sweet-n-sour sauce and a sweet roll. Soup Creamy mushroom soup made with fresh herbs. Main course Lemon sole stuffed with crayfish, spaghetti vegetables with a caper sauce. Meat Menu Starter Spring chicken stuffed with pistachios and morel mushrooms, accompanied by a lentil salad, candied chicken and cranberry jam. Soup Creamy mushroom soup made with fresh herbs. Main course Veal shoulder with mashed potatoes, sundried tomatoes, arugula and a balsamic vinegar dressing. Vegetarian Menu Starter Lentil salad with mushrooms and sweet-n-sour vegetables served with truffle cream sauce. Soup Creamy mushroom soup made with fresh herbs. Main course Richly filled lasagna with grilled vegetables and tomato sauce. Dessert Chocolate Bombe and caramelized pineapple garnished with cocoa jelly. Coffee and tea. Friandises.

Take an unforgettable tour to historic Bruges, a city so charming they call it the Venice of the North. Highlights - Admire the impressive historic city centre - Enjoy a one hour guided tour - Free time to browse the shops and see the stately squares at your leisure This world heritage city is famous for its ancient churches, wealthy mansions, picturesque alleys and canals and the regal Beguine Court. With our informative friendly guide on hand to fill you in on all the local history, discover the jewel of Belgium on this day trip from Amsterdam. Once you arrive, discover the secrets of Bruges with a guided 30-minute walking tour. The entire city centre of Bruges is a Unesco World Heritage site, so expect to be blown away by the medieval architecture and magical atmosphere. It’s easy to see what makes fairytale Bruges a Mecca for filmmakers, as it was made to be photographed. If you can tear yourself away from admiring the city’s incredible bone structure, Bruges is also a shopper’s paradise. There’s plenty of time to buy some of the world’s favourite chocolate, or visit the many shops selling fine lace, another local speciality. Treat yourself to lunch at one of the many cafes and restaurants while you gaze over the canals and dream. There’s still time to explore the stately squares and courtyards, visit some of the sumptuously decorated churches. Or just linger on a bridge with a hot chocolate and watch the world go by. As breathtaking in the grip of icy winter as it is in spring, when birds sing and daffodils carpet the city, there’s so many reasons to fall in love with Bruges.

Take an unforgettable tour to historic Bruges, a city so charming they call it the Venice of the North. Highlights - Admire the impressive historic city centre - Enjoy a one hour guided tour - Free time to browse the shops and see the stately squares at your leisure This world heritage city is famous for its ancient churches, wealthy mansions, picturesque alleys and canals and the regal Beguine Court. With our informative friendly guide on hand to fill you in on all the local history, discover the jewel of Belgium on this day trip from Amsterdam. Once you arrive, discover the secrets of Bruges with a guided 30-minute walking tour. The entire city centre of Bruges is a Unesco World Heritage site, so expect to be blown away by the medieval architecture and magical atmosphere. It’s easy to see what makes fairytale Bruges a Mecca for filmmakers, as it was made to be photographed. If you can tear yourself away from admiring the city’s incredible bone structure, Bruges is also a shopper’s paradise. There’s plenty of time to buy some of the world’s favourite chocolate, or visit the many shops selling fine lace, another local speciality. Treat yourself to lunch at one of the many cafes and restaurants while you gaze over the canals and dream. There’s still time to explore the stately squares and courtyards, visit some of the sumptuously decorated churches. Or just linger on a bridge with a hot chocolate and watch the world go by. As breathtaking in the grip of icy winter as it is in spring, when birds sing and daffodils carpet the city, there’s so many reasons to fall in love with Bruges.