Villages & Windmills Zaanse Schans Small Group Tour Volendam, Marken & Windmills Small Group Tour from Amsterdam
ID: GYG57118-79787
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Head to the Dutch countryside, traveling on a modern 8 person bus. Visit traditional fishing villages including Volendam and Broek, and take a stroll through Zaanse Schans, a village world famous for its windmills. Visit a cheese factory for a tasting.
The first stop on your tour from Amsterdam is Zaanse Schans, an old industrial village where windmills were used for a variety of purposes. The few windmills that have survived have been restored to their original function. You’ll see a water mill, an oil mill, a paint mill, and a spice mill.
Near Zaanse Schans the area is famous for its traditional green timbered houses and warehouses. See the famous fishing village of Volendam, visit the famous harbor, take a stroll on the dike, and have a photo taken in traditional Volendammer costume.
Visit a cheese factory, where you’ll see a demonstration about Dutch cheese and learn everything there is to know about making it. You can taste and smell the different cheeses produced at the factory.
Get to know the famous fish dishes of the village by having lunch at one of the restaurants by the harbor (not included in the tour price).
Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a walk through Broek, one of the most charming villages of the Waterland area. This former island is one of the few villages in the Netherlands where traditions are well preserved. Visit the wooden shoe factory and see how craftsmen quickly transform blocks of wood into wooden shoes, known as klompen.
Highlights
- Stop in Zaanse Schans, the world-famous windmill village
- traditional villages such as Volendam and Broek in waterland and Monnickendam
- Visit a cheese factory and taste a variety of Dutch cheeses and wine
- Visit a wooden shoe maker and see how they are made by hand
- Drive a modern Volkswagen bus with airco and priate guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be at least 7 years old and a minimum of 1,10 meters (43,3 inches) tall and be a minimum weight of 16 kg (35 pounds)
• The maximum group size is 8 guests
Departure in from in front of the THIS IS HOLLAND building.
Public transportation: Every five minutes a free ferry to "Buiksloterweg" departs from behind the central train station of Amsterdam. This free ferry brings you across within 2 minutes. Coming off the boat, turn left towards the THIS IS HOLLAND building.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.