Private tour in Amsterdam Laura Maria M

Windmills and Amsterdam Highlights walking tour

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Laura Maria M.

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Hi! I’m a longtime local and have called Amsterdam home for more than 26 years. As a passionate traveler myself, I believe the best journeys are about making meaningful connections and truly experiencing a destination. I love creating personal, relaxed, and engaging tours filled with authentic moments. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, I’m here to help you experience the Netherlands in your own unique way. My Amsterdam tours combine famous landmarks with hidden local neighborhoods, food tastings, history, culture, WWII stories, and rich Jewish heritage. Beyond the city, I’ll take you out into the scenic countryside to explore charming villages, flower fields, historic castles, and peaceful small towns far away from the tourist crowds. Your Safety & Comfort First To ensure a premium experience, all driving tours are operated in fully registered, commercially insured company vehicles with a dedicated professional driver—never a personal car. This allows me to give you my undivided attention as your guide while you sit back and relax in complete comfort and safety. Groups larger than 6: Please contact me directly for a custom quote. Custom itineraries: If my listed tours don't quite match what you're looking for, feel free to send me a message—I'd be delighted to craft a tailor-made experience just for you! The Netherlands is full of surprises, and I can’t wait to share them with you. You are all very welcome! - Registered as tour guide in the Dutch Chamber of Commerce - Private tour guide in Amsterdam since April 2016 - Official Permit City of Amsterdam for guided tours in the historical centre - Education in Tourism at Leiden Educational Institutions, NL - Official IATA travel agent - Working experience as a tour operator and travel agent - Covid 19 fully vaccinated - Experienced restaurant host with culinary and wine knowledge

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Overview of your Amsterdam tour

Maximise your time in Amsterdam with a city tour combined with a visit to Zaanse Schans; a complex of astonished operating windmills, an open air museum and preservation area. I will tell you about its history the purposes and the role in the financial and living development. We ll visit a functioning windmill, walk around the small village and see skilled artisans making the traditional wooden clogs. Afterwards will delve into the Dutch cultural heritage in Amsterdam, unique for its large and untouched history, Golden Age history, stunning architecture and picturesque canal views. We will wander in the historical and medieval centre, the Dam square and the flower market. I will tell you how the city from a swamp became the financial centre of the world, how the liberal status started and the impact in the modern society. Join me in this cultural journey with genuine hospitality! * the tour can be combined with the sensational experience; a canal tour with a wooden boat from 1900 (on request at extra costs)

Your Amsterdam tour itinerary

1. Meeting at your preferred location in the city of Amsterdam - Professional driver will drive us with safety and comfort to windmill area (10 miles) - Wander in the traditional village and windmill area - Visit a functioning windmill - Visit a Clog Workshop - Cheese and souvenir shopping - Drive back to Amsterdam - Break for refreshments/apple pie; you cannot miss tasting the Dutch apple pie! 2. Walking tour in the city of Amsterdam : - See the impressive Central station - Medieval city/Nieuwmarkt square - Red light district (optional) - Walk around the Dam square with the notables buildings/Royal palace/New Church/WW2 monument - Visit the charming Beguine courtyard - Walk pass the flower market

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

1. The transport costs are based up to 6 people Luxury 7 seats electric Mercedes-Benz V-Class MiniVan - professional driver - a/c 2. For more people please contact me for a quote

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Windmill entrance fee
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Meeting location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

- Hotels in Amsterdam city - Central station Amsterdam - Cruise Terminal Amsterdam, Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR Amsterdam * For pick up from Hotels out of the city, Schiphol airport and other cruise terminals, additional costs will be applied, please contact me for a quote

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Boat
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
1221607
Languages
English
Greek
Activity level
Light

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Who is this private tour in Amsterdam best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring both the cultural heritage of Amsterdam and the traditional Dutch countryside. It's ideal for those who want to experience the city's history, architecture, and picturesque canals, as well as visit the iconic windmills and artisan workshops at Zaanse Schans. Travellers looking to connect with a local for deeper insights will enjoy this experience with Laura Maria M.

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Hours icon 7 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Tour date
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