Volendam and Marken tour from Amsterdam
Excursions & day trips

Volendam and Marken tour from Amsterdam

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 13 reviews
Free cancellation
Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish , Arabic , German , Portuguese , Russian , Dutch , Japanese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 hours
Safety measures applied
Do this because
  • 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
What to expect

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 characterized 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 pass through typical Dutch scenery before arriving in Volendam where you will take a stroll. You will visit the traditional fisherman’s village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. Your tour includes a demonstration in a cheese factory.

Upgrade your experience to the Full tour to discover even more with a Syrup waffle demonstration, take a scenic cruise along Marken Lake, view a clog-making demonstration, and visit an operational windmill and traditional marker house.

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COVID-19 information
The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.
  • The experience complies with government regulations
  • Areas frequented by visitors are regularly disinfected
  • Visitors are required to bring and wear masks
  • Visitors over 18 must show their ID and proof of one of the following: a full vaccination or first vaccination (this requirement varies depending on the country) received at least 15 days prior, recovery from a COVID-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative result from a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the experience starts. This may also apply to those aged 12 and above
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative result from a recent antigen or molecular test may be required, please check the local requirements before your visit.
  • What's included
    • Transportation in a Luxurious bus with free WiFi
    • 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)
    • Clog making demonstration with operating steam engine (if Full tour is selected at checkout)
    • Visit an operational windmill (if Full tour is selected at checkout)
    • Visit a traditional marker house (if Full tour is selected at checkout)
    What's not included
    • Syrup waffle demonstration (if Classic tour is selected at checkout)
    • Scenic Boat Trip on the Marken Lake (if Classic tour is selected at checkout)
    • Clog making demonstration with operating steam engine (if Classic tour is selected at checkout)
    • Visit an operational windmill (if Classic tour is selected at checkout)
    • Visit a traditional marker house (if Classic tour is selected at checkout)
    Where

    Amsterdam Centraal, De Ruijterkade 34a, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Meeting point:
    Check-in at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the tour at the tour operator's office in the Central Station’s IJ hall (on the far eastern side).
    What to remember
    • At checkout choose to take either the Classic tour or upgrade your experience to the Full tour:
    • The Full tour: features the same inclusions as the Classic tour, as well as Syrup waffle demonstration, Scenic Boat Trip on the Marken Lake, Clog making demonstration with operating steam engine, Visit an operational windmill, Visit a traditional marker house
    • Tours in English are available daily
    • Tours in Spanish are available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
    • 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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    Booking fee
    Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
    Cancellation policy
    Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

    What people say about this experience

    Excellent

    4.8/5

    Based on 13 reviews from verified customers

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    • Anonymous

      From United States of America - February 2023

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

    • Anonymous

      From New Zealand - February 2023

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      Great Guide Saw, tasted and experienced heaps Great day, really informative and fun

    • Anonymous

      From New Zealand - February 2023

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      Great Guide Saw, tasted and experienced heaps Great day, really informative and fun

    • Anonymous

      From United States of America - October 2022

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      Excellent tour!

    • Anonymous

      From United Kingdom - October 2022

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

    • Anonymous

      From Italy - August 2022

      Great

      Overall rated

      4/5

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