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Quaint Dutch Countryside, Windmills & Fishing Villages

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About the activity

Spend an enjoyable day touring the Dutch countryside by car and take in the rustic views of windmills, dikes, and wooden shoe factories. Discover the magnificent Dutch polder landscape north of Amsterdam, featuring fishing villages, lakes, and dams.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    Dutch, English, German
  • Duration
    8 hours
  • Includes
    • Transportation
    • Guide
    • Meals and drinks
    • Boat trip (EUR 8 per person)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • See the 15th-century houses and preserved windmills of Zaanse Schans
  • Visit the picturesque Monnickendam or Edam
  • Stroll through Volendam's colorful houses
  • Cruise Zuiderzee on a relaxing 30-minute boat trip (summer only)
  • Wander the streets of the historic Marken Island

Description

Explore the Dutch countryside in a comfortable car on a full-day guided tour from Amsterdam.

You’ll visit Zaanse Schans and experience first hand the traditional Dutch way of making cheese and wooden shoes. You’ll have the opportunity to enter the windmills and see how these products were made 150-200 years ago.

See a diamond shop and learn how windmills were once used in the production of dyes and in the timber and oil industries. Continue on to Monnickendam, a picturesque fishing and harbor village situated on the coast of the IJsselmeer.

Alternatively, enjoy the picturesque village of Edam, home to the cheese of its namesake. Take a stroll through the cozy historic center, and walk across the old drawbridges. See the lock that saves the town from flooding!

Next, your journey takes you to Volendam. Stroll among the colorful houses, enjoy the lively boulevard and all the little restaurants, coffee bars, and shops. After Volendam, enjoy a 20-minute drive to the Marken Island. Stroll around and explore its quaint streets. In the summer you may even take a 30-minute boat ride to this Island from Volendam.

During the day you’ll have some time to relax and sample some typical, delicious Dutch food like pancakes and herring. 

Good to know before you go
  • Traffic can cause delays, so don't book anything else close to the scheduled ending time of this tour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
6. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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