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Private Tour from Amsterdam: Mysteries & Marvels of Friesland

By Best of The Netherlands tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,762 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 9h
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Overview

Step off the well-trodden tourist path and discover one of the Netherlands’ best-kept secrets: the stunning province of Friesland.
This exclusive private tour takes you on a full-day journey through the northernmost region of the country, where authentic Dutch charm meets breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and architectural wonders.

ITINERARY:

8:45 – 10:15: Transfer to Franeker, via Afsluitdijk (Enclosing dike)
10:15 – 12:00: Town walk in Franeker + visit “Eise Eisinga Planetarium”
12:00 -12:15: Transfer to Wieuwerd
12:15 – 12:45: Visit the crypt of the mummies in Wieuwerd
12:45 – 13:00: Transfer to Woudsend
13:00 -14:15: Lunch in Woudsend + walk to the windmill
14:15 – 14:45: Transfer to Hindeloopen
14:45 – 16:15: Townwalk in Hindeloopen
16:15 – 17:45: Transfer back to Amsterdam

Activity location

  • Eise Eisinga Planetarium
    • Eise Eisingastraat 3,
    • 8801 KE, Franeker, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Eise Eisinga Planetarium
    • Eise Eisingastraat 3,
    • 8801 KE, Franeker, The Netherlands

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Private Tour from Amsterdam: Mysteries & Marvels of Friesland
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45 AM
Price details
NZ$1,761.75 x 1 TravellerNZ$1,761.75
Total
Price is NZ$1,761.75
Until Sun, 3 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
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    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Eise Eisinga Planetarium

  • 1h 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Franeker – A Walk Through Time Our first stop in Friesland is Franeker, one of the legendary “Eleven Towns”. This charming town is steeped in history. As we stroll along its canals, you’ll see the 17th-century Town Hall, the quaint grain carriers' cottage, and other architectural gems. But the true highlight is a visit to the Eise Eisinga Planetarium, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the oldest functioning planetarium in the world. Suspended from the ceiling of a traditional canal house, this 18th-century masterpiece of science and craftsmanship continues to track the movement of planets with astonishing accuracy.

Mummie kelder Hervormde Kerk Wiuwert

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Wieuwerd – Mysteries Beneath the Church Next, we visit the tiny village of Wieuwerd, home to a mysterious crypt beneath a medieval church. Here, naturally preserved mummies—discovered centuries ago—still rest in their original tombs. Their presence is still a mystery.

Woudsend

  • 1h 15m
Woudsend – Lunch in a Sacred Space By midday, we arrive in Woudsend, a charming village surrounded by lakes and waterways. Here, you’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch at ’t Ponkje, a unique restaurant located in a converted church. With its high arched ceilings and stained-glass windows, the setting is as unforgettable as the food—classic Dutch cuisine with a modern twist. After Lunch, we take a short stroll to see Windmill “'t Lam”, a beautifully restored grain mill that still operates today.

Hindeloopen

  • 1h 30m
Hindeloopen – Friesland’s Best-Kept Secret We continue our way to Hindeloopen, another part of the Eleven Towns, and arguably one of the prettiest towns in the Netherlands. Tucked behind a dike on the shores of Lake IJsselmeer, this storybook town blends the charm of Volendam and Giethoorn, yet remains blissfully undiscovered. Wander its cobbled streets, cross its quaint wooden bridges, and admire the elaborately decorated houses that reflect the town’s rich maritime heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    Eise Eisinga Planetarium
    • Eise Eisingastraat 3,
    • 8801 KE, Franeker, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Eise Eisinga Planetarium
    • Eise Eisingastraat 3,
    • 8801 KE, Franeker, The Netherlands

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