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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

4.4(639)1 hour
VIATOR4.4(438)TRIPADVISOR4.5(201)

Description

Unleash your wanderlust and explore the Dutch Countryside in Style! Join our 5-hour guided tour, your ultimate escape from Amsterdam's chaos. Step into a fairytale at Zaanse Schans, where windmills whisper tales of old. Experience tranquility in Volendam's seaside village. Upgrade your adventure with an Amsterdam Canal Cruise ticket and unlock a world of awe-inspiring beauty. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the Netherlands' most picturesque gems. Immerse yourself in Dutch culture and architecture, creating cherished memories that will stand the test of time. Don't miss this captivating experience!

Tour Options

Italian language
  • Duration: 5 hours Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide.
French + Canal Cruise
  • instructions: Voucher for the Canal Cruise, valid for a few days and usable at your leisure. tickets cannot be collected before the tour. Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide French and English. Includes open departure ticket for 1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
German + Canal Cruise
  • instructions: Voucher for the Canal Cruise, valid for a few days and usable at your leisure. tickets cannot be collected before the tour. Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide German and English. Includes open departure ticket for 1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Spanish + Canal Cruise
  • instructions: Voucher for the Canal Cruise, valid for a few days and usable at your leisure. tickets cannot be collected before the tour. Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide Spanish and English. Includes open departure ticket for 1Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
English + Canal Cruise
  • instructions: Voucher for the Canal Cruise, valid for a few days and usable at your leisure. tickets cannot be collected before the tour. Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide. Includes open departure ticket for 1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Italian + Canal Cruise
  • instructions: Voucher for the Canal Cruise, valid for a few days and usable at your leisure. tickets cannot be collected before the tour. Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide Italian and English. Includes open departure ticket for 1Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Language English
  • Duration: 5 hours Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide.
Language Spanish
  • Duration: 5 hours Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide Spanish and English.
Language German
  • Duration: 5 hours Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide German and English.
Language French
  • Duration: 5 hours Extra information: This tour will be with a bilingual guide French and English.

Itinerary

10 min

Start your tour from meetingpoint in Amsterdam: Tour Company, Stationsplein 4, 1012 AB Amsterdam . Our meeting point is only a 1-minute walk from the Amsterdam Central Station. When you arrive at Amsterdam Central, exit through the Stations-side (city side) main entrance onto Stationsplein. You’ll see our location at Stationsplein 4, in the white Stromma building, just a short walk across the square towards the city center. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions

90 min

Next stop is in the typical fishing village Volendam. After an orientation guided walk with our live guide for 20 minutes, you'll have some free time to explore the city on your own.

30 min

You will have the opportunity to see how world-famous cheese is made. And, of course, to taste some cheese.

15 min

Watch live demonstrations of craftsmen at work, including a clog maker crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands.

90 min

First stop is the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, where you can admire still functioning windmills and typical wooden houses. You can also watch a clog maker at work, crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands.

60 min

If selected, the tour includes an open departure ticket for the popular Amsterdam Canal Cruise. The ticket is provided during tour check-in. The canal cruise is operated by Stromma, with departure locations at Damrak and Central Station. The canal cruise starts in the heart of Amsterdam near Central Station. Routes vary depending on canal traffic, but you will see the UNESCO-listed 17th-century canals, including the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht, along with the city’s iconic architecture. The cruise includes an audio guide in 19 languages and commentary from the captain.

Highlights

Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher (if option selected) will be handed out at check-in
Multi - Lingual Guided tour of Zaanse Schans and Volendam
Visit a clog (wooden shoe) maker
Live commentary on bus
Tasting of a local cheese with a visit at a cheese farm

What's included

Included
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher (if option selected) will be handed out at check-in
Multi - Lingual Guided tour of Zaanse Schans and Volendam
Visit a clog (wooden shoe) maker
Live commentary on bus
Tasting of a local cheese with a visit at a cheese farm
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Lunch available for purchase

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Company will strictly follow all RIVM COVID-19 guidelines.

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