Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

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Highlights

  • Travel with ease in a minibus and enjoy views of Holland’s countryside

  • Visit traditional villages and working factories for insight into the region

  • Learn more from a local tour guide

Summary

Begin your tour at a location near Amsterdam’s Central Station. Meet your guide and group, and then board your private minibus, setting off to Zaanse Schans, a recreated windmill village to the north of the capital. Visit a range of different mills and gain insight into the country’s industrial history. Next, travel to the fishing village of Volendam and tour its harbor, dike, and typical green timbered buildings. Pose for a snap in a traditional Dutch outfit, and pause for lunch in a local restaurant (own expense). Afterward, do a cheese tasting at a nearby factory in Waterland, sampling some proper Dutch cheese, and visit a wooden shoe factory to watch the process of clog carving. Take the opportunity to savor some Dutch schnapps, before visiting the traditional villages of Monnickendam and Broek on the journey back to Amsterdam. Conclude your journey back at your original point of departure.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Holland is known for its unique merchant and industrial history, but this is often overlooked by those visiting the vibrant, modern capital. Learn more about traditional Dutch culture with a small-group tour from Amsterdam, that includes Zaanse Schans’ windmills, Volendam’s fishing harbor, and a wooden shoe factory. Travel with ease in a private minibus, and get an authentic taste of Holland with included cheese and schnapps tasting.

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What’s included?

  • Groupsize max 8 persons

  • Cheese tasting

  • Dutch fruit wine

  • Expert guide

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entry/Admission - Zaanse Schans

  • Entry/Admission - Irene Hoeve Clogs and Cheese Shop

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Visitors do not need to show a QR code or test results attending our tour by bus. We understand foreign health papers are checked at the borders on arrival in the Netherlands. If you have any further questions please contact us at +_31683533942 and we can align fast.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Experiencewaterland

About operator:

Experiencewaterland is specialised in creating unique experiences in the backyard of Amsterdam. We do this by developing events and tours where activities, sightseeing, good food, special transportation, historie, nature and stunning Dutch panoramic views are integrated. We love looking for the special places, food, transportation and work together with local business owners who have a passion for their products. We love giving our guest a great time, a memory, a story to tell. We work form Amsterdam and take teams out to the great Waterland area. We take you out of the city for a while to experience Holland in a Nutshell.

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