On our way to Amsterdam you will pass by the countryside and windmills. Arriving in the Amsterdam area, we will stop at a typical Dutch cheese and wooden clog farm called 'Rembrandthoeve' located near the Amstel river. Entering the city you will see the Netherlands’ National Bank, the wellknown Heineken brewery, as well as The Painting Gallery, with the great Dutch masters such as Rembrandt and Van Gogh. From the Saint-Nicolas church you will enjoy a 20 minutes’ walk passing the neogothic Central Station reaching the royal palace on Dam Square. Here you will have free time to enjoy a boat tour or a walk along the ‘coffee’ shops, the Red-light district, etc.
On departure from the city, our route will take you through the picturesque houseboats and the replica ship of the East Indian company. You will then see the Jewish Museum and the Jewish Memorial monument as well as the famous Artis Zoo and the stunning Nemo, the Science Museum designed by world-famous architect Renzo Piano.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide (tour may include bilingual commentary)
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Hotel pick up & drop-off
✖ Canal boat tour (optional)
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Look for our staff and the Keolis coach outside the National Bank of Belgium.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
An authentic cheesefarm near the Rembrandt statue at the Windmill in Amsterdam. It is beautifully located along the river the Amstel
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Amsterdam
After an hour at the windmills, we set off for Amsterdam. Option of a 75-minute canal cruise (not included in tour price).
Your guide will equip you with a map and itinerary and you get some time for a self-guided tour of the city.
3
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Dominates the Damsquare. Inaugurated as Town Hall en 1655 during the Golden Age and became a palace by Luis Bonaparte, brother of the Emperor Napoleon. Townhall until 1808 and today the palace is used by the King to welcome wellknown visitors.
4
De Gooyer Windmill
Types of Dutch windmill: poldermill, watermill and fluormill.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Dam Square
You'll pass Dam Square, the heart of the city and most crowded square of Amsterdam: Damplein with the Liberation Monument (1940-1945) and 22m high obelisk. There is also the Royal Palace, now only used for representative purposes.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
Red Light District (De Wallen)
Red Light District
7
Heineken Experience
Founded in 1873 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken of the Netherlands.
2011: third brewer of the world's level.
Today, the Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam is the Heineken Experience Museum .......marvellous building with art deco elements. Heineken beer is a blond beer (pils) 5%.
8
The neighbourhood in Amsterdam where - from the late 16th century to the period of the persecution of the Jews during the Second World War - many Jews lived.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The drive to Amsterdam from Brussels is approximately 3 hours
• Our guides are pleased to guide the tours in English, Spanish and/or French depending on the language need of our guests on the tour
• We suggest to book any entrances to museums in advance
