From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip Tour in Spanish + Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
ID: GYG229862-O-721165
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
06:30 hours
Description
Discover the charms of the Dutch countryside and visit the picturesque towns of Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans. Learn about Dutch culture and explore a cheese factory.
Immerse yourself in the culture of the Netherlands on a tour through the jewels of the Dutch countryside. Visit a cheese producer, a clog factory, a fishing village, and see the iconic windmills.
Start your tour at Amsterdam’s Central Station and head to the first destination of the day, Zaanse Schans. Admire the typical Dutch windmills of the town, and learn about how they are still used today.
Next, drive to the Waterland area to arrive at the second stop of the tour, Edam. Walk around some of the town’s most historical sites, including the town square where the famous cheese market used to take place.
Then, head to Volendam to visit a local cheese producer and learn about the production of Edam and Gouda cheeses. Head towards a clog factory next to discover the secrets of this typical Dutch shoe.
Finally, travel back in time to the 17th century as you wander through the fishermen’s houses in the Marken, and explore this quintessential fishing village.
Highlights
- Admire the typical Dutch windmill at Zaanse Schans
- Visit a local cheese producer to learn about Edam and Gouda Cheese
- Learn about the traditional wooden clog shoe at a clog factory
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bus not adapted for wheelchair access
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
• Meet by the front door of the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace Hotel
• The hotel is located on across the water to your left as you leave Central Station by the main exit, next to St. Nicolaas Kerk
• Look for the sign on top of the building saying "Barbizon Palace"
• Meet your tour guide at 8:00 AM
• The bus then leaves at 8:15 AM
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
