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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour
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4.7  / 58636 reviews
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Explore the traditional 17th-century houses and windmills of the Dutch countryside on a tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and Marken from Amsterdam.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    De Ruijterkade 151

  • Transfer

    (20 minutes)

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    Zaanse Schans

  • Wooden shoe factory

  • Windmills

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    Edam

  • Cheese tasting

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    Volendam

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    Marken

  • Transfer

    (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    De Ruijterkade 151

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See the 17th-century houses and preserved windmills of Zaanse Schans
  • Stop at a farm to sample authentic edam and gouda cheeses
  • Watch a clog demonstration to see how traditional Dutch shoes are made
  • Learn how the Dutch created their polders from the sea
  • Stroll among the colorful houses of Volendam to experience a traditional Dutch fishing village

Full description

Visit Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken on a guided bus tour from Amsterdam. Admire the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans, attend a clog-making demonstration, and sample Edam and Gouda cheese. Depart Amsterdam by luxury bus on this exciting tour and head north of the city to see the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans on the banks of the river Zaan. Explore the traditional 17th-century houses and a collection of beautifully preserved windmills from the nation’s industrial heritage. Continue on to visit Edam, a beautiful town known worldwide for its cheese. Enjoy a cheese tasting and an exciting clog demonstration. Before the end of the day, go to Volendam and Marken, passing many authentic polders, the name given to land reclaimed from the sea. Wander down narrow streets, past colorful houses and visit the harbors full of fishing boats. You will have some free time to shop for souvenirs and sample the local fish specialties. Back in Amsterdam, you will be dropped off at the meeting point.

Includes

  • Transportation by a comfortable private coach
  • Tour guide
  • Visit the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans
  • Clog making demonstration
  • Cheese tasting
  • Food and drink
  • Ticket inside a windmill at Zaanse Schans (optional)
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

De Ruijterkade 153, 1011AC Amsterdam (main entrance of the "Aloha" Bowling Alley). Your guide will be dressed in green so that they are easily recognizable.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 8636 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Karin – CanadaSeptember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
This was a fantastic tour! The guide, Wybe, was really helpful and shared a lot of interesting facts and history on the Netherlands. The tour bus was very clean and comfortable. Would totally recommend.
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Ma – JerseySeptember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
Our tour guide Wybe is such a lovely person!! He made the trip absolutely worth it. So nice to learn about history and culture of Amsterdam. Jaco, our driver is as lovely as Wybe. Definitely recommended! Worth your money! ❤️🫡
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Josephine – United StatesSeptember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
We had an amazing day. Our tour guide Tirso was very knowledgeable and extremely patient and supportive of the three elderly women on the tour. It was well paced allowing for a leisurely lunch and shopping time. We highly recommend this tour. Josephine Rosa Nancy
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Product ID: 37238

Activity provider:Camaleon Tours

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