Half Day Tour to Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam
based on 115 reviews
Duration: 4.5 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Product code: 2550LIN2A
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While there was quite a bit of walking, something I don't do well anymore, ... Read more ›
Glenn W, Canada, April 2008
Depart Amsterdam and discover the typical Dutch countryside! Admire polders and little canals enroute to the famous Zaanse Schans village, where original buildings vividly depict Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. See the authentic houses, the historic shipyard, and the windmills. You will visit a wooden shoemaker to watch his clog-making techniques too!
Next you move on to the world-famous fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, situated on the coast of the former Zuiderzee (now called Ijselmeer). See wooden houses and locals wearing their colorful style of dress. On the way, stop at one of the few farms where cheese is still made in the traditional way. Optional 20 minute boat trip from Volendam to Marken available in Summer (Mar-Oct). You will have approximately 45 minutes at each stop.
New in 2008!An additional tour will depart at 1:00pm. This option was created based on customer feedback to offer an alternative itinerary and longer tour duration. The afternoon tour at 1:00pm will be 5.5 hours in duration. It does not visit the windmill village of "Zaanse Schans" but stops at a lovely windmill near Volendam. The tour includes more time at Volendam and Marken.
Schedule Details
Departure Dates:
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Years Day)
- April 30 (Afternoon Tours - 1:00pm and 2:30pm)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
Departure Point:
26 Damrak, Amsterdam.5 minutes walk from both Central Station and the pier. From Central Station walk straight ahead towards the street entitled The Damrak, leading to the Dam Square.
Departure Time:
- Depends on your choice at time of booking.
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure.Hotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up is not available
$ Pricing Information
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- Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 4 - 12 years
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Additional Information
Volendam, The Netherlands
Inclusions:
- Air-conditioned deluxe motorcoach
- Experienced multilingual guide (English, German, Spanish and French)
Exclusions:
- Boat ride
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Entrance fee for inside windmill (approximately 2.00 Euro)
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- This tour is operated in English, German, Spanish and French. It is also operated in Italian from 01 July - 30 September (High Season)
- The boat journey is approximately half an hour. In winter the boat is enclosed for your comfort
Local Operator Information:
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