Zaanse Schans, Marken, Volendam and optional Edam tour from Amsterdam

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During your tour, you will head toward the countryside north of Amsterdam to arrive at the edge of the river Zaan, where you will visit de Zaanse Schans, a windmill village characterised by green wooden houses. At the turn of the 18th century, this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 working windmills; however, there are only five left today.You will stop in Volendam to enjoy a short walking tour with the guide and hop on the boat to cross the lake. You will also visit the traditional fisherman's village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. Furthermore, your tour includes a demonstration in a cheese factory and a clogmaking demonstration.Upgrade your experience to the "Full Tour" to discover even more with a scenic cruise along Marken Lake and visit an operational windmill.You can also choose "+ Edam Tour", a different and more comprehensive experience. It includes a visit to the historic village of Edam, which is not part of the Volendam and Marken tour from Amsterdam itinerary. This tour also includes a clog-making demonstration as a standard part of the experience, and a more scenic boat trip between Marken and Volendam if you choose the 'All-inclusive' option.

Highlights

  • Visit charming villages in the Dutch countryside
  • Take pictures of beautiful windmills
  • Stroll the traditional fishing village of Zuiderzee
  • Choose to take either the classic or full tour
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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
6 hours
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • GPS Audio guide in 16 languages
  • Visit to the Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken
  • Cheese demonstration
  • Syrup waffle demonstration (if Full tour is selected at checkout)
  • Scenic Boat Trip on the Marken Lake (if Full tour is selected at checkout)
  • Visit an operational windmill (if Full tour is selected at checkout)

Where you'll meet

Meet at the Tours & Tickets office in the IJ hall of Central Station. Go to the back corner of the building, on the right-hand side. Check in at least 30 minutes before the beginning of the tour.

Important information

Know in advance: * The "Classic Tour" features traditional cheese and clog making demonstrations * The "Full Tour" features the same inclusions as the "Classic Tour" (cheese making, clog making demonstration, with an operating steam engine), as well as a syrup waffle demonstration, scenic boat trip on the Marken Lake, visit to an operational windmill * The "Windmills & Countryside: All-In + Edam Tour" is a more comprehensive experience that features a visit to the village of Edam, cheese and clog making demonstrations, a more scenic boat trip on the Marken Lake, and a visit to an operational windmill * Audio guide is available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Hindi, Hebrew, Japanese, Turkish * Infants (age 0-3) can join the tour for free

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