Private Tour Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam & Marken In this 8-hour tour
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Experience the charm of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken on this 8-hour private tour. See windmills, taste cheese, and learn about Dutch history. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Zaanse Schans - Venture north out of Amsterdam to visit the authentic old village of Zaanse Schans, which is a working open-air museum. Your scenic drive out of Amsterdam will pass pastureland dotted with farmhouses and grazing animals.
In the Zaanse Schans you will see the beautiful historical windmills and will learn more about the working of a paint pigment mill and a wood saw mill. There were once over 600 windmills in the Zaanstreek, but now only a handful have been preserved. You will also see the clog makers at work in the workshop, and learn about the history of wooden shoes in the museum. - Cheese Factory Volendam - After the Zaanse Schans you will visit a cheese farm to learn more about how the Dutch make cheese and have a little tasting as well. The highlight of the farm is to see the Jersey cows and calves walking around the farm and to see how the cows are milked by a robot machine.
- Volendam - Volendam is a typical Dutch fishing village and taking a walk along De Dijk and through the harbor area will not disappoint. Another stop along the tour is Woltjes Backerij, where you will step back in time to the 19th century to see how people lived then and how they made stroopwafels. If you are staying in town for lunch, we recommend the freshly caught fish.
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Marken - The third location visited on the tour is the village of Marken, a former island in the Markermeer, now a peninsula. You’ll travel between Marken and Volendam by boat, with a scenic, 30 minutes trip across the Ijsselmeer.
Upon arrival, enjoy this quaint fishing hamlet on the shores of the former Zuider Zee, an area that dates back to the 13th century when monks constructed dikes for protection from the sea. The characteristic green and white clapboard houses of Marken have remained unchanged for centuries and, many of the local residents still wear colorful ancestral costumes, adding to the special atmosphere of this beautiful place. See how people lived in the 17 century by visiting a traditional Marker house.
What's Included
- Private luxury transportation including car or minivan
- Convenient hotel pick up and drop off service
- Included entrance fees for windmills and boat trip
- Driver, fuel, parking, and taxes covered
- Expertise of a professional English-speaking guide
- Local cheese and cookie tasting
What's Not Included
- Any food or beverage not specified in “included”
Additional Information
In this 8-hour tour, you will see the charming historic towns of Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken. This tour includes a 30 minutes boat tour on the former Southern Sea!
See windmills, cheese & clog makers and taste many cheeses. Learn about the history of the Dutch countryside and how the water management and windmills led to the Golden Age in the 17th century.
Walk through the fishing village Volendam and take a boat trip on the former Southern Sea to the beautiful historic village Marken.
This private tour guarantees a hands-on, personalized and tailer-made experience.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Location
Barbizon Palace Hotel
Prins Hendrikkade
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Wendy_n
May 2, 2024
Excellent day tour - Excellent. Our tour was fulfilled by Michael owner of AMS Tour. He was extremely accommodating and punctual. As a native to the Netherlands, Michael was able to educate us on the area and their history.
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