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Day Trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam

5.0(12)AmsterdamFree cancellation

About this activity

Experience the charming Dutch countryside and immerse yourself in the picturesque beauty of Zaanse Schans and its surroundings on our unforgettable group tour day trip. Get ready for a day filled with traditional windmills, historic wooden houses, and captivating cultural experiences. First, you will arrive at Zaanse Schans where you explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. Your guide will tell you about the area and you have entrance to various windmills. See the inside of a Dutch windmill and explore the many traditional wooden houses, barns and shops. From Zaanse Schans your guide will drive you to Volendam and Marken. These traditional fishing villages are known for its green timbered houses and harbor. Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and insights, enriching your experience and providing a deeper understanding of the region's history and culture.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Professional guide
    • Entrance tickets
    • Transport by spacious vehicle

    Not included

    • Food and drinks

    Itinerary

    1. Zaanse Schans

      The first stop of the tour is Zaanse Schans. Here you will explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. At Zaanse Schans there are over 600 active windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese farm and clog maker.

      2 hoursAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Volendam

      From Zaanse Schans your private guide will bring you to Volendam. Volendam is popular due to its traditional green timbered houses, which appear to be taken out of a Dutch postcard. Here your guide will offer a short tour all around this fishing village, where you can discover the Doolhof and Oude Kom quarters that stand out as the most authentic depiction of a traditional Dutch fishing village. And, of course, here you can shop for souvenirs, like the famous wooden clogs, wooden tulips, postcards, and many other Dutch-inspired items.

      2 hoursAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Here we visit a traditional Dutch Cheese Farm & Wooden shoe factory. You also get the option to taste many traditional Dutch cheeses.

      1 hourAdmission included

    4. The last stop of the tour is another Dutch village called Marken. Marken is another typical Dutch fishing village. Here your private guide will show you around and you also get the option to get some free time for yourself. After Marken your private guide will bring you back to the hotel.

      1 hourAdmission free

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone is picked up
    • 842 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Trigger Tours
    Product code
    9093P25

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