Amsterdam: Windmills, Marken, Volendam and Guided Keukenhof Visit

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10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 9 more

Enjoy a Super Saver tour that combines the best of the Dutch countryside – windmills, fishing villages and flowering tulips – all in one day!

With your guide, visit a clog maker in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, and take a boat ride to the quaint fishing villages of Volendam and Marken to see cheese made the traditional way.

To top it off you will enjoy a leisurely stroll through Keukenhof Gardens, where the beautiful seasonal displays of springtime bulbs will take your breath away. You will have the opportunity to explore this wonderful park at your own leisure.

This 10-hour day trip takes you from Amsterdam's lively city centre to the beautiful countryside outside the city. The order of the tour may differ.

What's Included

Visit a traditional Marker house and operating windmill
Syrup waffle, cheese and clog making demonstration
1-Hour Live guided tour at Keukenhof in English and Spanish
30 minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken
Fast track admission to Keukenhof
Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tours & Tickets Amsterdam (Tours & Tickets)

Located in the IJ hall of Central Station on the far eastern side. Check-in 30 minutes before selected departure time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Zaanse Schans

    First stop is in the village of Zaanse Schans, where you see windmills and a historic shipyard. As you tour the town, learn more from your guide about this town renowned for its 17th- and 18th-century buildings that vividly depict historical Dutch life. Then visit a local shoemaker and watch clog-making techniques firsthand.

    Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Volendam

    Next, enjoy a short boat ride to Volendam and Marken. In these authentic fishing villages, locals still wear their colorful traditional dresses and the old wooden houses stand on stilts.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cheese Factory Volendam

    After seeing the villages of Volendam, head to a local cheese factory for a demonstration and tasting of cheese crafted in the traditional Dutch way.

    Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Amsterdam

    Return by coach to Amsterdam, where you have free time to relax and have lunch (own expense) before starting your tour of Keukenhof Gardens.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Keukenhof

    Board the coach and together with your guide, then admire the countryside landscapes on the drive to Keukenhof, passing colorful tulip fields along the way. En route, hear about the history of Keukenhof and the flower fields that are characteristic of the surrounding area. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the Keukenhof Gardens (more than 80 acres/32 hectares) on your own, with a provided map that gives you the gardens’ highlights, including sculptural installations. Wander along windy paths, into greenhouses, along brooks and shady ponds. Admire the swathes of colors from the blossoming tulips, daffodils, bluebells, hyacinths, and others.

    Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Amsterdam

    When it’s time to leave, board your coach for the return trip to Amsterdam.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the blooming cycle at Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields depends heavily on weather conditions. You are guaranteed to see a mixture of flowers in bloom from March to May, but April travel dates are recommended for the greatest chance to see the gardens at their very best, including the tulips
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