Zaanse Schans Windmills, Edam, Volendam and Marken

Duration: 8 Hours
Languages: English, Dutch
Max group size: 50
Overview

Tour overview

Experience the ultimate Dutch countryside tour featuring the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans, the historic cheese town of Edam, the picturesque fishing village of Volendam, the traditional island of Marken, artisan cheese and clog demonstrations, expert local guidance, and unforgettable Dutch culture and scenery.

Description

After meeting your 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.

Enter a saw windmill in operation and learn all about how the Dutch people use them for in the past.

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 Edam and learn more about its iconic Edam “cheese balls”. After that, we will drive to the charming town of Volendam where you can walk and absorbe the culture. Following this visit, you will be going to Marken where you will walk around and get a perspective of the life and history of this town. No doubt that for a short period you will be caught in the time warp.

Visit the iconic and charming villages of Volendam and Marken.

The tour ends at the designated departure location.

Inclusions

  • Driver guide or driver and tour guide.
  • 8-hour tour.
  • Tickets to enter one windmill at Zaanse Schans.
  • Wooden shoe making demonstration.
  • Cheese sampling.
  • Visit Edam.
  • The Story of Edam Cheese Museum. 10% discount at the cheese store.
  • Visit Volendam.
  • Visit Marken.
  • Transportation.
  • Bottled water.

Exclusions

  • Food and beverage
  • Gratuities for the guide(s).

Please Note

  • Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
  • Good shoes (waterproof and comfy) are recommendable.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days in advance for a full refund on eligible bookings.

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