Overview
Experience the essence of Dutch ingenuity, heritage and beauty! Step inside a historic windmill, stroll through a charming Golden Age Village, marvel at a famous dike and be impresses by the oldest working planetarium in the world.
Highlights
- Visit the iconic windmills of Schermerhorn
- See the beautiful wooden houses and impressive town hall of De Rijp
- Enjoy lunch in the fishing village of Den Oever
- Cross the famous Afsluitdijk (Enclosing Dike)
- Be impressed by the oldest working planetarium in the world
TRAVEL PLAN:
08.30 AM: Pick up
08.30 – 09.30: Transfer to Schermerhorn
09.30 – 10.30: Visit the windmills of Schermerhorn
10.30 – 10.45: Transfer to De Rijp
10.45 – 11.45: Village Walk in De Rijp
11.45 – 12.30: Transfer to Den Oever
12.30 – 13.45: Visit Den Oever incl. Lunch
13.45 - 14.30: Transfer to Franeker via Enclosing Dike
14.30 – 16.30: Town Walk in Franeker and visit of the "Eise Eisinga Planetarium"
16.30 – 18.30: Transfer back
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All admission fees (windmill Schermerhorn, Planetarium Franeker)
- In-person Guide
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up anywhere in The Hague and surroundings (also Leiden and Noordwijk). Our driver/ guide is recognizable by polo shirt with Company logo and the van we use also carries that logo.
What To Expect
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Schermerhorn
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
De Rijp
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Den Oever
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Enclosing Dike (pass by)
Franeker
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Dutch Legacy Private Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- All admission fees (windmill Schermerhorn, Planetarium Franeker).
- In-person Guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Dutch Legacy Private Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Dutch Legacy Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All admission fees (windmill Schermerhorn, Planetarium Franeker)
- In-person Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
