Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this Amsterdam day tour. Explore the picturesque villages of Volendam, Edam, and Zaanse Schans, visit windmills, taste delicious cheese, and learn about clog making.
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Zaanse Schans - First stop is the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, where you can admire still functioning windmills and typical wooden houses. You can also watch a clog maker at work, crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands.
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Edam - Next stop is Edam, where your guide will walk through this wonderful small city, famous for its cheese.
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Volendam Haven - Next stop is in the typical fishing village Volendam. Also you can enjoy a walk on top of the Dike with a beautiful view of the IJssel-lake.
cdot Enjoy an orientation guided walk with our live goude for 20 minutes.
cdot During some free time you’ll have the time to explore the city on your own.
- Alidahoeve - You will have the opportunity to see how world-famous cheese is made. And, of course, to taste some cheese in a nearby cheese farm.
- Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop - Watch live demonstrations of craftsmen at work, including a clog maker crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands.
- Prins Hendrikkade 25 - If option selected, the tour includes an open departure ticket to the popular Amsterdam Canal Cruise. Ticket is given during check-in of the tour
The Amsterdam canal cruise passes by all of Amsterdam’s famous attractions.
is canal tour starts at the very heart of the city, right near Central Station. From here each cruise takes a different path through the city, depending on the amount of traffic on the canals and the size of the boat. Sights you will definitely see include the World Heritage-listed 17th-century canals and the cities iconic architecture. Enjoy the sights along the most famous of the waterways, the Herengracht, Keizersgracht & Prinsengracht.
As you travel through Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods, such as the Jordaan, the Nine Streets or the Pijp, you might see sights like the Amstel river which gave the city its name, the Anne Frank House and the iconic Skinny bridge. The tour is significantly enriched by an audio tour in 19 languages and observations from the captain.
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher
- Multi-lingual guided tour of Zaanse Schans, Edam, and Volendam
- Visit a traditional clog maker
- Live commentary during bus tour
- Cheese tasting at a local cheese farm
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entry fee to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans
From the spinning windmills at Zaanse Schans to the cheese scales of Edam, this tour captures the essence of all things Dutch. Experience the stunning landscapes of the North Holland region and discover the conventional fishing town of Volendam. Observe clog production at a wooden shoe shop and sample a variety of cheese at a Dutch dairy farm. Zaanse Schans, an outdoor conservation area, sits on the fringes of the River Zaan and boasts authentic 18th and 19th-century constructions, with several operational windmills and timber houses. From there, the journey takes you to the charming Edam village, also known as the ‘pearl of the Zuiderzee.’ Edam is adorned with tranquil canals and ancient streets, bordered by stately 17th-century structures like the Carillon tower, the majestic Church, and the old town hall. Lastly, explore Volendam — a typical fishing village with a vibrant harbor — which has been attracting tourists since as far back as 1875.
- Tour Company will strictly follow all RIVM COVID-19 guidelines.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
