Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Muiden, North Holland Province

Visit with a multiple award-winning touroperator one of the oldest and best preserved medieval castles in the Netherlands: Amsterdam Muiderslot Castle. A real medieval castle, with a moat, towers, battlements, arrow slits and a drawbridge. The castle is over 700 years old and surrounded by water and beautiful gardens. The castle has a long and turbulent history. Live the tale of medieval castle life and discover its secrets a private guided tour. After the castle tour you have some personal time to continue your explorations. Discover the beautiful historical gardens, where they grow vegetables and herbs from the past. Or instead go for a cultural experience and spend your free time with your guide at an 'Dutch Old Brown Cafe' in a non-touristy place. As this is a private experience, the tour is tailored to your wishes. This tour is perfect if you like to see what's outside Amsterdam, as shore-excursion as a lay-over from Schiphol Airport! Also if you're traveling with kids!

Inclusions: Private comfortable and corona-proof transportation, Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in (Greater) Amsterdam, Private guide for 4 hours, Headsets to hear the guide clearly and to maintain social distancing, Admission national museum Muiderslot Castle, Private guided tour of the castle in English, Audio-tour in Chinese, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, German, Italian and French, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Guide gratuity -optional of course

Explore Kinderdijk first, the ingenious system of windmills and pumping stations that has been keeping the soil dry here for centuries. Next is Amsterdam Castle. You're exactly at the right place if you're looking for authenticity. The windmills of world heritage site Kinderdijk are so authentic that the majority is still inhabited by millers and their families. Upon arrival, set off on a private guided tour of the area. Let the Kinderdijk skippers of the canal hopper carry you across the glittering waters of the basins to two museum mills. Climb the stairs inside and see for yourself how water and wind are being harvested. One of the Netherlands best kept secrets is next on the itinerary: the so-well preserved medieval castle of Amsterdam Muiderslot. This castle is over 700 years old and has a moat, towers, battlements, arrow slits and a drawbridge. Discover its secrets with private guided tour, after which you have some personal time to explore the beautiful historical gardens.

Inclusions: Private, comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, Pick-up & drop off anywhere in (Greater) Amsterdam, (Greater) Utrecht, Private, local guide for 7.5 hours, Entry/Admission World Heritage Kinderdijk, incl. boat ride and 2 windmills , Private guided (walking) tour of Kinderdijk, Entry/Admission - Muiderslot, Private guided tour of the castle in English, Audio-tour in Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew and Russian, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Option to tailor the experience to your interests and preferences

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (optional!)

95% of the time this is a private tour just for you (couples/families). It happens sometimes that there are a few more people but always small groups. Most of the time less than 4 or 5. (exceptions are possible by the way, but never ever more than 10 people). We bike on quiet, safe and wide bike paths and use gel saddle covers. Everybody is falling in love with the outskirts (Weesp/Muiden) where we bike on a stone throw distance from Amsterdam. Awesome countryside, cattle (cows, beautiful horses), sheep, , lambs, donkies, plenty of birds to see, ditches, meadows, (dairy)farms, barns, houseboats, watervilla's, nature, world war II remains (bunkers), fortresses (amsterdam defence line), authentic bridges, windmills, dikes, jewish cemetery (on request), local beer brewery (non tourist trap), Hollands cheesecup winning cheese farm, churches, fishing boats, Amsterdam Castle etc etc (kids bikes available on request).....and you can drink a cold unpasteurized fresh milk straight from the cow

Inclusions: Your always happy guide

Exclusions: Bike rent 12,50 euro per bike to be paid cash to the guide, Coffee and/or Tea

Amazing Private tour by car. Your driver, who is also your private guide, brings you safe to your destination "Giethoorn". More than a million tourists on a year base visit this popular hamlet north west of Holland. A synonymous for Giethoorn is Venice of the North because of it's beautiful small canals, riverbridges and picturesque farms. Let's get back in time and don't miss this tour, become part of this fairy tale experience. Your bonus with this tour is a few extra (short) stops to have the chance to make some unforgettable typical Dutch pictures. For groups 5-8 people, send me a request please.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Umbrella's and Poncho's (just in case), Bottled water & stroopwafels, If you wanna bring your kids I'll bring specials car seats fot he children, but let me know in advance, Boat Tour Tickets € 7,50 per person

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Discover one of the best preserved and oldest castles of the Netherlands, Amsterdam Muiderslot, with an award-winning tour operator. This castle, with a moat, towers, battlements, arrow slits and a drawbridge is over 700 years old and surrounded by water and historical gardens. Opt to meet your guide at Amsterdam Central Station or add hotel pick-up in Amsterdam to your booking if you're staying too far out of the city center. Upon arrival at the castle enjoy a private guided tour of the castle for the small tour group and live the tale of medieval castle life and discover the castle's secrets. After the tour you have some free time to continue your explorations. Discover the beautiful historical gardens or opt to spend your personal time with your guide instead for a cultural experience. Explore a typical Dutch 'brown cafe' in a non-touristy place and ask your guide everything you'd like to know. Even the undiscussables! After all, we want to share the real Netherlands with you.

Inclusions: Comfortable transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private local guide for 3.5 to 4 hours, Admission National Museum Muiderslot Castle, Private guided tour of the castle in English, Audio-tour in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Hebrew and Chinese, Dutch brown cafe experience including local (hot) beverage, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Amsterdam

Exclusions: Guide gratuity

Get picked up at your hotel by a professional guide that will drive you around. First discover Muiderslot, this 13th-century castle is one of the oldest in The Netherlands, a true medieval castle surrounded by water with the only entrance being a lift able bridge. The building was commissioned by Count Floris V in 1280, then restored to its former glory from 1370 and named an official Rijksmuseum since 1878. The Muiderslot castle has also been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After, you will drive to Castle de Haar. Whether you visit the Haar for the park, the wonderful history, the exhibitions, the gardens or the beauty of the castle, you will find yourself in a different world. Learn about different times, different cultures, different figures. De Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands that was once privately owned by the van Zuylen family and where its descendants still reside annually. After the tour the guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Admission tickets to the castles, Private transportation, An air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

I pick you up with my comfy Americain airco car and also drop you off. We'll go off the beaten paths so you can see the real Dutch lansdcape just outside of Amsterdam. Muiden is an amazing medieval town . We'll also make a short stop at a (cheese) farm where you can meet and greet the cows and taste cheese (not open on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday). You can drink fresh unpasteurized milk straight from the cow and we will pull over at the copy of the skinny bridge (Amsterdams most famous bridge) for your best photo moments. On Saturday we can even go inside a windmill. During our roadtrip you'll see different windmills as well.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Selfie stick

Exclusions: Entrance Tickets Castle: Adults 15,50 p.person, Kids 4-11 it's 9 euro p.person. Kids < 4 y.o free.

Your private guide will drive directly to the Muiderslot also known as “Amsterdam castle”. Your professional and certified guide will take you around through this beautiful castle with its unique collection. He will let you learn about its impressive history and strategic importance. After the castle visit your guide will drive along the idyllic countryside beside rivers, passing country mansions, windmills and farmland in direction of Utrecht. In this graceful city your guide shows you the highlights of the city center with a walking tour, where you will get to see the highlights of Utrecht like the massive Domtoren, the unique canals, the Pope House and hidden cloisters. During the tour you will learn a lot about the interesting history of the Netherlands and that of Europe. Depending on the opening hours of The Muiderslot the tour can also start in Utrecht instead. After this journey we will be happy to drop you off at your hotel, vacation address, boat pier or Schiphol Airport.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and beverages not included

The flower auction starts early in the morning, but it's worth getting out of bed for! Experience the hustle & bustle of the floor of the flower processing hall! Nowadays a lot of trading is done online, but you still see traders bidding against the auction clock. Enjoy a live-guided tour and learn about the flower industry. Visit Muiden next, home to Amsterdam Castle. Walk (5 min) with your guide along the Vecht river to a traditional 'brown cafe' for a hot beverage and to experience the local culture. Then it's time for the medieval castle, which has opened by then. Discover the secrets of this well-preserved castle with a live-guided tour (audio-tour in other languages available). Some personal time allows you to continue your explorations in the beautiful historical gardens. Meet with your guide again for the drive back to the city, where you are dropped off at the same place as where you started your tour. ** Winner Netherlands Prestige Awards: 'Tour Operator of the Year' **

Inclusions: Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation from Amsterdam Central Station, Private, friendly guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Admission Royal FloraHolland, Live-guided tour of the flower auction in English, Traditional 'old brown' cafe experience, incl. hot beverage, Admission national museum Amsterdam Muiderslot Castle, 1-hr live-guided tour in English, Audio-tour in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Hebrew and Russian, All taxes, commissions and handling charges, Safe traveling with our corona-protocol

Exclusions: Guide gratuity, Food and drinks, Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Amsterdam

The first stop is one of the oldest and best preserved medieval castles of the Netherlands: Amsterdam Muiderslot. The castle is over 700 years old and has a long and turbulent history. Enjoy a private guided tour and discover the castle's secrets and architectural oddities. Learn about medieval castle life and the Dutch 17th century with all its controversies. After the tour you have some personal time to continue your explorations in the castle, the beautiful historical gardens or to walk to the quaint village of Muiden. Next is Lisse, home to spring flower park Keukenhof, the Garden of Europe. Upon arrival at Keukenhof, set off on a private guided orientation stroll to learn about the layout of the park. Then your guide sets up a meeting point for later, so you also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful park for another ± 3 hrs at your own pace. Meet with your guide again for the transfer (back) to your drop-off address. 2020 and 2021 Award-Winning Tour Operator

Inclusions: Private, comfortable and air-conditioned transportation, Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in (Greater) Amsterdam , Private, local guide for 9 hours, Headsets to hear the guide clearly and to maintain social distancing if still needed, Skip the line admission Keukenhof tulip gardens, 30 min private guided orientation stroll in Keukenhof, Admission National Museum Muiderslot, 1 hr live private guided tour of the castle in English or audio-tour in another language, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Option to customize the experience to your preferences and interests

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (up to you!)