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Living Below Sea Level: Private Tour to the Afsluitdijk and Iconic Windmills

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Elke d.

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Hi my name is Elke. As your personal driver and tour guide I offer unique excursions to the Dutch country side. All my excursions are carefully designed to provide the most authentic and genuine experience of the Dutch landscape as possible. I have been a citizen of Amsterdam for 20 years now and have always been exploring its inner and outer surroundings, on foot, by bike and by car. I have extensive knowledge of the many small back roads and villages. Often inaccessible by big touring cars and therefor still unknown to mass tourism and exploitation. My focus is on providing exclusive , off the beaten path, excursions featuring everything that is so characteristic for the Dutch landscape like polders, windmills, low horizons and big skies. Experience a land created below sealevel. I am a certified teacher for art and cultural history. Specialties: Off the beaten track excursions North of Amsterdam I am not a museum guide. Museums usually have their own guides.

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Overview of your Amsterdam tour

Have you ever wondered how a country can exist below sea level? In truth, it can't—at least not naturally. The Netherlands, as the English say, is where "God created the world, but the Dutch created Holland." To keep water at bay, we drained our land, sinking it further in a paradox: we must keep pumping water out to survive, yet we sink deeper with each effort. Many things iconic to the Netherlands—windmills, ditches, green pastures, and charming villages—are tied to this battle with water. On this tour, we’ll explore villages like Edam, historic windmills, reclaimed lands, and the Afsluitdijk, a massive dike that turned a sea into a freshwater lake. Discover the ingenuity behind this ever-evolving landscape!

Your Amsterdam tour itinerary

-Small villages inluding Edam (Durgerdam -Chees and Clog farm. -Enclosure barrier -the Schermerwindmills Please contact me for a customized tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

I drive a ford Galaxy from 2010, a spacious vehicle. Easy to step into with plenty of leg space and big windows all around for a good panoramic view! For a bigger party up to 7/8 people I can rent a mini van for a surcharge.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Windmill
What's not included
Other: Lunch
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

I can pick you up anywhere you wish in Amsterdam or surrounding area. Hotel, Airport, Cruiseterminal.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
City Highlights
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
544046
Languages
Dutch
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in Dutch history, engineering, and culture. It's also ideal for those who want to explore iconic windmills and the impressive Afsluitdijk. Families with kids will find it suitable, and it's a great choice for anyone looking to connect with a local guide for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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