Discover the authentic heart of North Holland on this scenic 7-hour full-day tour!
Take a deep dive into Dutch history and traditional culture, visiting the picturesque villages of Zaanse Schans (famous for its historic windmills and open-air museum), Marken (a traditional fishing village), Volendam, and Edam (known for its cheese and historic architecture).
Package Highlights
Classic Package: Includes a cheese tasting at a traditional factory and a demonstration at a wooden clog-making studio.
All-in Package: Includes all Classic features, plus a Marken Express boat trip on the IJssel Lake, exclusive entry to an operating windmill, and a treat at Woltje’s Bakery.
The day concludes with a scenic coach journey back to Amsterdam.
Take a deep dive into Dutch history and traditional culture, visiting the picturesque villages of Zaanse Schans (famous for its historic windmills and open-air museum), Marken (a traditional fishing village), Volendam, and Edam (known for its cheese and historic architecture).
Package Highlights
Classic Package: Includes a cheese tasting at a traditional factory and a demonstration at a wooden clog-making studio.
All-in Package: Includes all Classic features, plus a Marken Express boat trip on the IJssel Lake, exclusive entry to an operating windmill, and a treat at Woltje’s Bakery.
The day concludes with a scenic coach journey back to Amsterdam.
- Checkin-Location for the tour where you will take the bus to Marken. The bus ride will take approximately 35 minutes.
- Zaanse Schans: Visit of the Zaanse Schans, which includes entrance to an authentic Dutch windmill and demonstration by the miller. Entry is included in the all-inclusive tour.
- Wooden Shoe Factory Marken: Visit of the traditional fishing village Marken with a demonstration by a clogmaker
- Volendam Marken Express: A boat trip on the Ijsselmeer from Marken to Volendam. This is included in the All-Inclusive tour.
- Volendam: Visit the old fishermans town of Volendam
- Cheese Factory Volendam: Visit to a cheese factory to sample local dairy products
- Enter the backery and taste delicious Dutch cookies
- Edam: Free time in Edam
- Returns to original departure point with a bus ride from the Zaanse Schans back to the centre of Amsterdam
Inclus
- Clog making demonstration with operating antique steam engine
- English and Spanish speaking guide
- 30 minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-Inclusive Tour)
- Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus
- Visit an operating windmill (only on the All-Inclusive Tour)
- Cheese demonstration
- The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
Non inclus
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat)
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
