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.
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 vaccination or negative COVID test may be required, please confirm 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)
Location
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).
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the activity begins.
Important to know
- 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
