Windmill Tour + Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Highlights

Cruise through the iconic canals of Amsterdam
Visit a windmill in Zaanse Schans
Learn how wooden shoes are made on Marken
Sail across the IJsselmeer

Summary

Discover the best sights in Amsterdam from the water and explore the beautiful countryside outside the city with its windmills, cheese and clogs.

Tour info

Duration

1 day

Pricing (From)

Adult: (18-64 years)

€65.00

Child: (5-11 years)

€33.75

Why take this tour?

See the best of the Netherlands

With this combination ticket you will be able to see some of the best sights in the Netherlands. From the UNESCO World Heritage listed canals of Amsterdam to the windmills and fishing villages in the countryside around the capital city, you will see it all in one day. Make sure to carefully plan your day, so that your two activities don’t overlap.

Watch the city sights during a 1-hour canal cruise

A canal cruise is the most popular way to see Amsterdam. As you sit back and relax on one of LOVERS Canal Cruises modern and comfortable boats, you can simply watch as the city passes by outside the window. Every tour of the Amsterdam canals is different but you are sure to visit the famous canals of Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht and Herengracht.

On board the boat, you will have excellent views no matter what the weather is like, as the sides and roof consists of windows that can open up. When you are on the boat you can also make use of free Wi-Fi and listen to the audio guide to learn more about the sights you cruise by. In truth, you haven’t really visited Amsterdam if you haven’t been on a canal cruise through the city.

What’s included?

1-hour LOVERS Canal Cruise
An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans
Visit a windmill still in operation
The traditional Dutch experience in Volendam & Marken
Taste Dutch cheese
A 30 minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken
See how clogs are made with an antique steam engine
English and Spanish speaking guide
Audio guide on the bus with 16 languages and free earphones
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Child ticket for ages 4-13 years old

Things to know

Before you book

Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance
Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat

Before you go

Choose your timeslots carefully, if you want to go on the canal cruise before the tour, make sure to choose one that leaves at least 2 hours before the tour to leave time for delays and checking in for the tour
Check-in for the canal cruise 15 minutes in advance
Check-in for the Windmill tour 30 minutes in advance at the Tours & Tickets shop (click here for map)