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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam, Marken Full day from Amsterdam

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About this activity

Upon meeting your driver guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve. Then a visit to the charming town of Volendam where you can walk and absorb the culture. Lunch can be arranged at a restaurant in Volendam. Please inquire. After Volendam, travel back in time to the 17th century as we walk by charming fishermen houses in Marken, the fishing harbor, and a protestant church. The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off. We will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area. Cruise ports: Amsterdam or Ijmuiden. Minivan is not adequate for wheelchair users.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Private transportation
    • Driver guide
    • Tickets to the Marker Museum
    • Volendam-Marken ferry ticket
    • Bottled water
    • Tickets to one windmill at Zaanse Schans.

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Gratuities

    Itinerary

    1. Zaanse Schans

      Meet your driver guide at the designated location in Amsterdam and head to Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum with wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve.

      3 hoursAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Still manufacturing wooden shoes using the same old machinery that was used more than a century ago. Both young and elderly find the process to be a fascinating spectacle.

      15 minutesAdmission included

    3. Nothing says “Dutch” like cheese! Visit the Catharina Hoeve Farm to sample some.

      15 minutesAdmission included

    4. Volendam

      You will visit the iconic dike in Volendam with a view on the lakeside. Volendam is a former fishing town and known for its great fish specialties, the famous Dutch “Salty Haring’, ‘Smoked Eel”and Smoked Mackerel which you can purchase or arrange a lunch at a restaurant with us.

      2 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Visit the old traditional island Marken. You will visit an old harbour house of Sytje Boes, Marker Museum and the ‘Church Neighbourhood’ (Kerkbuurt). You step right into the history of this beautiful island.

      1h 30mAdmission free

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone is picked up
    • 102 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 10 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off as well as countryside sightseeing.
    • Minivan is not adequate for transporting wheelchairs.
    • 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
    360 Amsterdam Tours
    Product code
    8718P41

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