Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

4.6
(1,666 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Cheese tasting
Live guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
De Ruijterkade 151

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Marken

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Camaleon Tours

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