Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1,780)
Great day trip. Our guide was knowledgeable and very informative. We enjoyed seeing the countryside of Amsterdam.
It was fun and enjoyable. Definitely recommended if you want to cover the windmills, cheese factory, clog workshop and traditional villages all in about 8 hours. At each stop, we were given ample time to roam around on our own, and the whole tour did not feel rushed at all.
The Spaander hotel is very old, renovated here and there, but it retains an old atmosphere, all meals are in buffet form. friendly and helpful staff. we had the first night room 020 with a step to the bathroom toilet which was very dangerous at night. this reported to the reception and immediately arranged another kamrt 124 perfect. top.
I had the most wonderful experience on the Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken tour. It was beautifully organised from start to finish and such a memorable way to experience the Netherlands. A special thank you to Laura G, who has been incredibly kind, helpful and patient with assisting me in rebooking this same tour again, as well as helping me organise some other tours for my upcoming trip. Her communication and care have been amazing, and she made the whole process feel so easy and welcoming. Our guide Bea was absolutely outstanding. Her service as a guide was truly impeccable — she was warm, knowledgeable, engaging and made every stop feel so special. I enjoyed her tour so much that I specifically requested her again for my upcoming trip, which says everything about how wonderful she is. I also want to mention Nes, our amazing bus driver. I have been on tours before where the bus driving did not feel very safe, but Nes was the complete opposite. He was professional, calm, friendly and made the whole journey feel safe, smooth and comfortable from start to finish. The itinerary was beautiful, the timing was excellent, and every location had its own charm. Zaanse Schans was magical, and the whole experience was one I will always remember. Thank you so much to Laura G, Bea and Nes for making this such a special experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Netherlands — truly a 5-star experience
A well guided tour. Really enjoyed and Amanda is a super tour guide, very clear in her expression & explanations and humble as well.
Full day visiting different villages which gives you an appreciation of the country side of the Netherlands
This tour included so many interesting events and stops. The cheese farm and village stroll felt like extras. The quick pace allowed us time to explore and experience new sights and see more. Bea was a wonderful guide. She was friendly and informative. She was accessible and helpful.
A nice excursion that depends a lot on the guide you get. Ours, Victor, was fantastic; he was attentive, pleasant, friendly, and willing, a real gem. I recommend the excursion; the towns are ideal.
This was an AWesome day trip!! A Great day in the Netherlands! Rafael and Hassan were a great combo for our tour!
Bea and Carla were great throughout the whole day! They were very knowledgeable and helpful to show us the beautiful sights.
