Private Tour from Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken Countryside
4.9
31 Ratings
Zaandam
Experience the best of Holland on a private tour from Amsterdam. Visit Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken countryside, explore windmills, cheese farms, and fishing towns, and enjoy a typical Dutch lunch. Your personal guide will provide fascinating insights into the history of these places.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zaanse Schans - You will have a guided tour at Zaanse Schans with your private local guide who tell you all about the houses, the windmills and the history of this area.
- Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop - Visit the wooden shoe workshop for a demonstration of clog making and see an exhibition about clogs.
- Paintmill De Kat - See a working Industrial windmill from the inside and your guide will tell you all about how it works. You will be able to climb up the stairs to the platform.
- Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig - Visit a cheese farm in the countryside. Here you will visit the stable of the jersey cows and you will receive an explanation about cheese making in the cheese shop where you ca try all the different cheeses as well.
- Volendam Haven - After lunch in Volendam, you will walk along the famous dike with the old fishermans harbour on your way to the ferry to the former Island of Marken for a 30 minute boat ride.
- Marken Haven - Arrive at the former Island of Marken by the ferry from Volendam. Your guide will await you here to walk you through the small town to the car.
- Havenrak, Broek In Waterland, Dorp - On the way back to Amsterdam, stop at the small town of Broek in Waterland to walk through this idyllic small town with beautiful houses along small canals.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch included
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Boat ticket for Volendam-Marken included
- Parking fees covered
- Windmill entrance fee included
Additional Information
Experience the very best of Holland in a comprehensive 7-hour tour, taking you through the globally renowned Zaanse Schans with its iconic windmills. The journey continues across the rural landscape to the agricultural hamlet of Katwoude for a cheese farm expedition, the fishing village of Volendam, the historically significant ex-island of Marken and the charming Broek in Waterland. Accompanied by your exclusive guide and chauffeur, gain insights into the rich history of these localities. A typical Dutch lunch at Volendam is part of the plan (included). At Zaanse Schans, indulge in intriguing demonstrations of clog making in a traditional wooden shoe workshop and gain entry into a functioning Industrial windmill (admission fee covered). Convenience is key on this private tour as you will be collected and returned to your accommodation in Amsterdam or to any nearby selected location.
Location
Zaanse Schans
Schansend 1,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(31 Ratings)
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Edith_m
Apr 15, 2024
We were picked up at our... - We were picked up at our hotel on the time indicated. The tour operator was wonderful. Lunch was great, loved the windmills, the cheese factory and seeing all of the cows that make the milk for the cheese. Would highly recommend
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Marianne_b
Jan 23, 2024
Fun Day Tour! - Was a great day tour with David, our guide. We made three major stops, along with a working dairy farm tour, cheese tasting, clog making workshop and lunch at a cute little restaurant close to the water. Would highly recommend this tour, and David!
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Traci_f
Nov 24, 2023
BOOK a private tour with ESTHER!! - Esther was an amazing tour guide. She knew all the right spots for us. Fantastic lunch spot, my husband even tried the famous smoked eel. It was our favorite day in Amsterdam traveling the countryside, small villages and windmills. Esther’s stories were filled with knowledge, details and a personal aspect that is very important.
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Franciscus_s
Nov 22, 2023
Callum the man!! Excellent tour. - Excellent time on this private trip with Callum. He understood everything about the tour and a very fun person. Thanks to the tour for a great lunch+drinks. We also did a photo session in Volendam (believe me it took less than 10minutes) together with Callum. An unforgettable experience!!!
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Juanpablo_v
Nov 18, 2023
Best cheese and wooden shoe experience - Maria, our tour guide was amazing, she's very nice and accomodating and we really enjoyed our day. The logistics are seamless and all locations are must see. The shoe and cheese workshops are a mist!
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Michael_s
Nov 13, 2023
Great day! - Our tour guide was excellent!!! She was personable, friendly, very knowledgeable and a wealth of information. The tour covered a lot of interesting locations and derails about local cultures. Our guide made sure we were satisfied with our experience at each location before moving on. We would highly recommend this tour.
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David_p
Oct 29, 2023
Our guide Maakie was... - Our guide Maakie was excellent.
Showed us the country side
And dropped us off at the hotel
We need to be at for our river boat cruise.
She was excellent!
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Patrick_b
Oct 11, 2023
A great way to see a bit more of Holland! - Highly recommend this. You get out of Amsterdam for a little and see parts of Holland you would not normally see. Spending time with our tour guide David was memorable because he gave us a real perspective of life in the Netherlands. He was knowledgeable, funny and made the day relaxing while still doing and seeing a lot! Lovely lunch too!
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Guillermo_p
Sep 30, 2023
Windmill heaven! - Tour guide was knowledgeable, and friendly. The windmills and entire area were a site to see! Highly recommend it!
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Peter_r
Sep 22, 2023
Fantastic tour - Rae was very outgoing, friendly, knowledgeable, and she had the insight to avoid the crowds of people to maximize our time. She never rushed us, and was very patient in answering our questions. She managed to fit in many varied experiences that were interesting and enjoyable. We highly recommend her as a tour guide.
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