Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comZaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
based on 136 reviews
Duration: 4.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Product code: 2550LIN2A
136 reviews of Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
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The trip was very well organized with enough time to see everything and not be bored. Our guide was amazing, knew like 4 languages, and had a great sense of humor. I loved the trip!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Czech Republic, August 2008
We loved the windmills, the countryside and the towns we visited. The tour offered a great variety of sightseeing considering the length of the tour was only 4.5 hour. We would have loved more time to see the windmills at Zaanse Schans, but we understood the time limits because of the full schedule.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, July 2008
A perfectly judged trip. Not too long on the very comfortable coach, interesting and picturesque destinations, excellent tour guide, the right amount of autonomy, great value and a perfect way to spend a morning in Holland!
Reviewed by: Francis R, United Kingdom, July 2008
Wonderful! This trip saved my impression of the Netherlands. What a great time! I can't say enough about what a grand time we had.
Reviewed by: Betty M, United States, July 2008
This was an excellent tour. It just takes half a day and you feel like you see so much of Holland. It seems like a lot for four and a half hours, but it did not feel rushed and we had a great time.
Reviewed by: Robert A, United States, July 2008
This was a delightful way to spend a few hours. My friends and I found the bus comfortable, the guide informative and personable and the places we visited were lovely.
Reviewed by: Roberta H, United States, May 2008
While there was quite a bit of walking, something I don't do well anymore, there were so many interesting things to see and well spaced breaks to rest, eat or shop. Our guide effortlessly switched between English, French and Spanish and was a wealth of information and very friendly. The cheese I bought on this tour is amazing and I will have to go back for more when I return to the Netherlands again.
Reviewed by: Glenn W, Canada, April 2008
A little rushed at Zaanse Schans, otherwise very informative and enjoyable trip. Boat trip very good.
Reviewed by: Marion P, United Kingdom, April 2008
Loved the trip. It was snowing which made it more magical. Mmy only fault was too little time in Zaanse Schans at the windmills and cheese making as we had to wait for other tour groups to go in ahead.
Reviewed by: Chris M, Ireland, April 2008
The tour was excellent. We had some confusion about the tour departure time, and got major attitude from the woman at the tour office, and almost missed the bus due to her misinformation. Still, the tour was great and I'd recommend it to everyone!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Hungary, March 2008
Very well organised, the guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided the group with lots of information you wouldn't find in a guide book if you were doing the trip yourself. Found the clog blowing hilarious, the demo wasn't too long and you were kept interested. It was a blowy day and you got to see the windmills working - they were my favourite part of the day. My partner liked the visit to Edam the best and the free cheeses. Volendam was beautiful! It was interesting to see the stilts houses in Marken and the day just flew by.
Reviewed by: Lesley S, United Kingdom, March 2008
Time is short but it is very comprehensive. If the tour operator stopped us for few minutes at the North Sea and Windmill for taking a photo it would be definitely better.
Reviewed by: Lee K, Malaysia, February 2008
An excellent trip which we felt should be extended to a day because there is nowhere near enough time spent in any area. It was disappointing not to stop in Marken as I know it to be very different from Volendam. Our guide was entertaining, knowledgeable, friendly and with an excellent sense of humour. Very good value for money, but would prefer to spend more to stay longer.
Reviewed by: Alan and Pam N, United Kingdom, February 2008
I absolutely LOVED this tour. It was, by far, the most enjoyable. It truly felt like we got to experience Dutch culture or at least remnants of what it used to be like. I only wish the tour was longer!!! The cheese was delicious, the clogs were fabulous, and the windmills amazing. I definitely suggest this trip to everyone. It's a must! The tour guide was great too!
Reviewed by: Rebecca F, Canada, December 2007
Really enjoyed the tip and the tour guide's comments and information were very good.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, November 2007
