From Amsterdam: Windmills & Volendam Private Tour
ID: GYG374491-673851
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
On this 6-hour private tour from Amsterdam, see typical Zaanse houses, mills, and shops in Zaanse Schans, taste Dutch cheese, watch a clog-making demonstration, and visit the fishing village of Volendam.
Experience traditional Dutch culture on this 6-hour private journey from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, a clog and cheese factory, and Volendam. After pickup from your accommodation in Amsterdam, your driver and guide will take you to the first destination of the day: Zaanse Schans, a region of the Netherlands full of traditional structures. Tour the wooden dwellings, windmills, and quaint little shops. Above all, you can admire the traditional mills scattered throughout the town, each of which has its own purpose: there's a paint mill, oil mill, saw mill, spice mill, and more.
The next stops will be the clog factory and cheese farm, two essential elements of any visit to the Netherlands. Learn how the cheese is made and taste some delectable tidbits. Then, you’ll be treated to a demonstration on making wooden clogs.
Next, visit Volendam, a fishing village known for its fresh eel and herring. Taste some fresh fish from a traditional cart and admire the old port, full of Dutch ships. Try on a traditional Dutch outfit and have your picture taken as you fit in with the Volendamers. In the center of the town, walk along the dyke (boulevard) and explore the various restaurants and shops. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy a traditional meal after taking in the best of the Netherlands.
Highlights
- Discover all the different types of windmills
- Learn how the Dutch make cheese and traditional wooden shoes
- Discover the most famous village in the Netherlands: Zaanse Schans
- Explore a scenic fishing village
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This sightseeing tour will take place rain or shine.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup from the lobby of your hotel in Amsterdam. Your driver will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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.