🏨 Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans Windmills Live Guided Day Tour from Amsterdam Activity

Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans Windmills Live Guided Day Tour from Amsterdam

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Duration: 6 hours

Departs: Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

From the churning windmills in the Zaanse Schans to the cheese weighing house in Edam, this tour highlights everything that is typical Dutch. See the beautiful landscapes of the province of North Holland and explore the traditional fishing village of Volendam. Learn about clog making in the wooden shoe shop and try some tasteful cheese in one of the Dutch cheese farms. Zaanse Schans. This outdoor preserved area is situated on the banks of the River Zaan and is home to the original 18th and 19th century architecture, including several still functioning windmills and wooden houses. From there we continue to the beautiful village of Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the former Zuiderzee. Edam’s old streets and quiet canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Big Church, and former town hall. Volendam; this typical fishing village with its bustling harbour has been a major tourist attraction since early 1875.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher ( if option selected)

Desinfact handgel

Live commentary on board

Multi - Lingual Guided tour of Zaanse Schans, Edam and Volendam

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point

Professional guide

Tasting of a local cheese with a visit at a cheese farm

Visit a clog (wooden shoe) maker

What's Not Included

Entry fee to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Tour Company will strictly follow all RIVM COVID-19 guidelines.

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Tour Company will strictly follow all RIVM COVID-19 guidelines.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Kaaswaag Edam

Edam’s ancient streets and tranquil canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Big Church, and former town hall. Most famous in Edam beyond any doubt is the public weighing house, where every year in July and August still every Wednesday morning the famous Edam Cheese Market is held.

Walk during 40 minutes with your guide through this wonderful small city.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

You will have the opportunity to see how world-famous cheese is made. And, of course, to taste some cheese in a nearby cheese farm.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Volendam Haven

Finally, we will stop in the beautiful seaside village of Volendam. This typical fishing village with its bustling harbour has been a major tourist attraction as early as 1875. People come from all over the world to see the small and houses and learn about the locals with their traditions and traditional Dutch costumes. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the oldest parts of the village, exploring a labyrinth of twists and turns to sites such as St. Vincent’s Church, the wooden Stolphoevekerk and the Visafslag (Fish Auction) Also you can enjoy a walk on top of the Dike with a beautiful view of the IJssel-lake.
• Enjoy an orientation guided walk with our live goude for 20 minutes.
• During some free time you'll have the time to explore the city on your own.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Zaanse Schans

Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam on a half-day guided tour of the Dutch countryside, starting with a 20-minute drive to the windmill village of Zaanse Schans. This outdoor conservation area is situated on the banks of the River Zaan and is home to original 18th and 19th century architecture, including several still functioning windmills & wooden houses.

Watch live demonstrations of craftsmen at work, including a clog maker crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands. There will be some free time to explore the village and a visit a windmill on your own, before travelling through the typical Polder-landscapes (reclaimed land from the water).

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

Watch live demonstrations of craftsmen at work, including a clog maker crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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