Edam
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Eat,
Market,
Town / City
Edam Reviews
We've found 74 Edam reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Michael W, USA, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
I thought the Alkmaar cheese market was interesting and the town of Alkmaar well worth seeing. I wish I had more time to explore there. Also, the cheese farm was a great opportunity to try some of the cheese you see in shops before you buy, which I did!
Review by Anonymous, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
I had done the trip during a previous vacation and this time I could really appreciate the Alkmaar trip better. I recommend you go before the Dutch children get their vacation, this way you can really enjoy the show. The windmills are always interesting to see over and over again. More during sunny days !!
Review by Michael H, United Kingdom, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
This was a quaint touristy event. Viator is great.
Review by Edina C, Singapore, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
This trip was a good way to fill our last half-day in Amsterdam. The Cheese Market was small but entertaining, at least enough so for the amount of time that we had there to roam around. There were rather interesting photo ops, and for cheese lovers, the trip to the cheese farm is absolutely rewarding. To go into the Schermerhorn Windmills costs an extra €3 per person. It was worth it. There were great photo ops there also, though when we were there the tulip blooming season was already over. The guide was entertaining and well-spoken, and the tour filled our time satisfactorily. The service was professional. I have no qualms recommending it.
Review by Colin F, United Kingdom, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
A very good morning tour.
Review by Elke B, Australia, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
The market and windmill visit were very interesting.
Review by Charles D, United Kingdom, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
Great guide who worked hard and gave a lot of detail. Good trip.
Review by Anonymous, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
Interesting to see the selling process at the cheese market. Good photo opportunity. A tip, go to the right of the clock tower, there are fewer people.
Review by Thomas S, USA, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
It was very interesting, but the crowds made it difficult to see at the cheese market.
Review by Sue M, United Kingdom, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
Excellent guide, very informative and friendly. Glad that I went.
Review by Elena F, Russian Federation, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
It was great. Especially I liked Alkmaar town - maybe some more free time there would add value.
Review by Emily F, USA, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
Other company's buses arrive at least 15 minutes before us. We had to stand far, far away at the loading end of the cheese market. Very hard to see what was going on. The windmills were nice even with 3 Euro charge.
Review by Mark W, United Kingdom, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
It was a great trip, but sadly the tour operators have made it a rushed affair. It would have been nice to have more time in Alkmaar in order to sample the great restaurants and characteristic shops. Unfortunately, no sooner are you off the coach than it's time to get back on again.
Review by Judyth G, September 2009
Doing what: Alkmaar Cheese Market and Dutch Windmills Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
The trip got started late and we had very little time at the cheese auction. The guide never told us about the Cheese Museum which we found on our own and was fascinating. The second stop was at a windmill which you could only see if you paid. The guide did not know but our Museum Cards were valid. The "cheese factory" was a fake. There was no tour, merely a lady who spoke for 3 minutes about how cheese is made. We learned more at the Cheese Museum.
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