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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

4.6(1,865)AmsterdamFree cancellation

About this activity

Become acquainted with the Dutch countryside during this 8-hour day tour with your guide through the villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken. Marvel at the famed windmills of Zaanse Schans as you learn of their significance to the region. Visit a clog workshop where they will carve us live this typical shoe. Take a free time to photograph the impressive landscapes. Visit Edam, a World Heritage Site and whose old town is one of the most beautiful in Holland. Enjoy in a cheese factory, where they will show us how cheese is made. This tour includes an extensive tasting. Lose yourself amidst the striking wooden houses and a maze of narrow streets in Volendam, the former fishing village. Enjoy some free time to taste the local fish. The Volendam's cod and herring are delicious! Then, travel to the old island of Marken enjoing the amazing views around you. This historic place remains well-preserved to this day. Finally we will return to Amsterdam.

Highlights

    What's included

    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Cheese tasting
    • Live guide

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Gratuities
    • Due to road closures, the visit to Marken will not take place from April 13 to May 18.

    Itinerary

    1. Zaanse Schans

      Our guide will explain the history and function of the typical Dutch mills and will visit with you a traditional wooden clog workshop . Then you will enjoy free time to visit and photograph the mills.

      1h 30mAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Edam

      After a walking tour through the center of the historic city of Edam visiting its most well-known monuments and corners, we will access a typical cheese factory where they will tell us about the process of making cheese and we will enjoy a tasting of different types of cheese.

      1h 30mAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Volendam

      We will enjoy a guided tour of the old town and port of Volendam. We will have free time to walk around and eat at any of its restaurants.

      2 hoursAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Once we arrive at the islet of Marken, we will enjoy a guided tour from its idyllic port through its narrow streets before returning to Amsterdam.

      Due to road closures, the visit to Marken will not take place from April 13 to May 18.

      1 hourAdmission free

    Meeting point

    Main Entrance of The Bowling Alley "ALOHA", in front of the river-cruises. The guide will be dressed in green and they have green umbrellas.

    The map shows Amsterdam. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • De Ruijterkade 153, 1011AC Amsterdam (In front of the AHOLA bowling alley).

    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%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
    Supplied by
    Camaleon Tours
    Product code
    32552P3

    Customer reviews

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