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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Guided Tour

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Explore the Dutch countryside and the quaint villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken with a live guide. Try on wooden shoes, taste Dutch cheese, and visit the windmills up close.

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  • Audio guide
    Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish
  • Duration
    5.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus with audioguide
    • The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
    • An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans
    • Live guide in English and Spanish
    • Clog-making demonstration with operating antique steam engine
    • Cheese-making demonstration and tasting
    • 30-minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
    • Get a demo inside of an operating windmill (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
    • Food & Drinks
    • Tips
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Highlights

  • Explore the Dutch countryside with a live guide
  • Walk past the scenic Zaanse Schans
  • Relax with expert guide, transport & 16-language audio guide
  • Take an optional boat trip across the Gouwzee between Volendam and Marken
  • Enjoy a cheese demonstration and discover the art of clog-making

Description

Discover the best of the Netherlands on this popular Zaanse Schans tour from Amsterdam, combining iconic windmills, charming villages, and authentic Dutch experiences in one smooth 5.5-hour countryside tour.

Travel from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, where you can walk among historic working windmills in a unique open-air museum. Continue to Volendam for a visit to a traditional cheese factory, including a cheese tasting and demonstration, and then explore Marken, known for its wooden houses and peaceful atmosphere. Here, you’ll also see a live clog-making demonstration using an antique steam engine.

The Classic Tour offers a complete introduction to the Dutch countryside. Visit Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken with a professional guide, while also enjoying free time to explore each destination at your own pace. During the winter season, the tour also includes a scenic boat trip from Marken to Volendam. Along the way, discover traditional Dutch crafts with a cheese tasting, as well as a live clog-making demonstration.
A professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the tour. A multilingual audio guide, available in 16 languages, is also provided on the bus, offering additional information and interesting insights during the journey.

Upgrade to the All-in Countryside & Windmills Tour for an even more immersive journey through the Dutch countryside. In addition to everything included in the Classic Tour, this option features a visit inside a working windmill at Zaanse Schans, giving you a closer look at one of the Netherlands’ most iconic traditions. It’s the perfect choice for travelers looking to get the most out of their Dutch countryside and windmills experience.

An ideal choice for anyone searching for a windmills tour, Dutch countryside tour, or Zaanse Schans day trip from Amsterdam.

Good to know before you go
  • Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge (provided they do not occupy their own seat and are accompanied by a paying adult)
  • Child ticket: 4-13 years
  • Pets are not allowed on the tour
  • Meet your tourguide inside of the Tours & Tickets shop inside Amsterdam Central Station (De Ruijterkade 34A) to check in. Please, make sure you check in 30 minutes before departure.
Meeting point

Classic Tour: Cheesemaking + Clogmaking demonstration

All-in tour: Including Boat Tour & Windmill visit

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1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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    14-99 years
  • Children
    0-13 years
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