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Marken, Volendam and Edam: Private Full-Day Tour

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Explore the beautiful Dutch countryside on this private full-day tour from Amsterdam. Discover the charming villages of Marken, Volendam and Edam. Enjoy a scenic 30-minute boat ride across Lake IJsselmeer, and even witness a traditional fish auction.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration
    8 hours
  • Includes
    • Private tour in your chosen language
    • Experienced, knowledgeable and friendly guide
    • 30-minute boat trip (mid March-mid November)
    • Transportation with local bus
    • Cheese tasting in Volendam
    • All local taxes
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuity
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Explore the beautiful Dutch countryside by public bus and boat on this full-day tour
  • Cross the lake Ijsselmeer from Marken to Volendam by boat
  • Go souvenir shopping in Volendam

Description

Explore the beautiful Dutch countryside with this full-day tour from Amsterdam.

Meet your local guide at your hotel in Amsterdam and enjoy a scenic 45-minute ride to the island of Marken. Stroll through the picturesque streets of Marken and enjoy stunning views over the Markermeer, then have visit a local mini museum to discover how the people of Marken used to live.

Continue your tour with a lovely 30-minute boat ride across the lake towards Volendam, where you will embark on a short walking tour of the famous fisherman village. Explore its labyrinth, see its unique former fish auction building, and then make your way to a local cheese shop to sample some local cheese.

After some free time to explore Volendam, set off for the next stop on the tour: the charming medieval village of Edam. Visit Edam's former town hall, the floating cellar, as well as the oldest wooden house in town before you catch a local bus back to Amsterdam bid farewell to beautiful Dutch countryside.

Good to know before you go
  • This tour includes a boat trip from Marken to Volendam; in the winter months, or if the weather is bad, the boat trip will be replaced with a local bus ride between the two villages.
  • In the winter months, the order of the tour will be: Edam, Volendam, & Marken due to the Marken Express (boat trip).
  • This tour can only be operated in groups of maximum 20 persons. If your group is larger, we will split your group into smaller groups and depart with a 15-minute interval.
  • For transport we use local buses., which are efficient and regular.
  • If you wish to stay a bit longer in one place, there is no need to rush as we will just catch the next bus.
  • Your guide will take care of all tickets and schedules.

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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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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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