Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam: Small-Group Countryside Tour from Amsterdam
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476 Ratings
Amsterdam
Experience the best of the Dutch countryside on this award-winning 5.5-hour tour. Visit the iconic Zaanse Schans windmills, explore the charming fishing village of Volendam, taste delicious cheese, watch craftsmen make wooden shoes, and more!
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zaanse Schans - The WIndmill village of the Netherlands. The oldes industrial area of europe where the Dutch heritage is shown. We will visit a windmill inside.
  • Irene Hoeve Clogs and Cheese Shop - A family owned farm where clogs are made by hand and Gouda cheeses are produced by hand.
  • Monnickendam - In our opinion the best fishing village around. an old fishing village and away from the masses. Former stinky town because of many smokehouses.
  • Volendam - Or instead of Monnickendam we go to Volendam (its your choice) is one of the top destinations in Holland. The main attraction of Volendam is the old sea dike, a long stretch of colorfully painted houses with eateries, cafes and restaurants.
  • Broek in Waterland - A beautiful Village where rich and famous from the Golden age lived. Here we have a Dutch liquor tasting aswell.
What's Included
  • Taste Dutch fruit wine
  • Explore a traditional windmill village
  • Visit a local farm
  • Guidance from an expert guide
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Small-group experience, limited to 8 people
  • Savor a variety of cheeses during a tasting session
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information

PRIZE-WINNING EXCURSION:

Indulge in the abundant offerings of the Dutch rural landscape on this 5.5-hour intimate tour for 8 participants from Amsterdam. Journey in style in our deluxe coach to the traditional fishing hamlets of Volendam, and take a leisure stroll through the globally-renowned windmill settlement of Zaanse Schans. Pay a visit to a cheese factory for sampling, halt at an eatery for lunch, observe artisans construct wooden footwear, and explore the village of Broek - the jewel of Waterland - before unwinding on the return trip to Amsterdam. This event requires participants to be a minimum of 4 years of age.

  • Minimum age 7 years.
Location
Overhoeksplein 51
Overhoeksplein
We will depart in front of the entrance of the this is Holland building. A major landmark is also the ADAM tower. Food and drinks you can get in the morning at Albert Heijn around the corner at adres: Bercylaan 5, 1031 KP Amsterdam Opens at 08:00 CET.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cindy_g
May 18, 2024
Great excursion - Our guide was very informative and friendly. Enjoyed the clog demo and cheese stop really entertaining
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Patrick_g
May 16, 2024
Countryside visit - Nice tour to the country side - great option if you don’t have a car rental and want to get around with relative ease. Able to see highlights and spend time for lunch in a lovely small town. Really good option if you want to get out of the city
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Cheryleann_b
May 15, 2024
Great day trip! - The tour to Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam is a must do excursion. A great day trip from Amsterdam offering several beautiful sights. I really enjoyed seeing the iconic windmills and visiting the fishing village. Lots of great photo ops! The tour price is very reasonable especially since it’s a small group tour. I liked that we spent just the right amount of time at each activity without feeling rushed. We got back to Amsterdam mid-afternoon so there’s still time to do other things. Our guide, Tol, was wonderful! He is very knowledgeable and attentive to the activity levels of all participants. I would definitely recommend this tour to my family and friends.
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Paula_h
May 14, 2024
An amazing adventure! - Our driver-Ahli! He was amazing! Energetic! He schooled us with so much. I love seeing young people excited and knowledgeable like he is.
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Nathan_m
May 10, 2024
The windmills were great,... - The windmills were great, but our guide Ali, was absolutely the best part of the trip. Great knowledge, patience and enthusiasm for the trip.
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Draxsh
May 9, 2024
Enjoyable day trip. - Small group tour is the way to go. Unlike the big coaches we were only four in the group. Ali , our guide was great. Warm, friendly and informative, added to a fun day out.
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Connie_v
May 5, 2024
Great way to experience rural Amsterdam. - Had a wonderful time on our tour. Our driver/guide was very friendly, courteous and informative. He took great care of us and made our trip very enjoyable. Transportation was very comfortable. Will definitely recommend this tour to friends and family considering visiting Amsterdam! Thanks!
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Patrick_w
May 1, 2024
Great tour! - What a great tour! To start with it was very easy to find the meeting spot. People should take the free ferry from the Centraal Station and it’s just a quick walk left! We were in a van with 2 other couples who were lovely which always helps and our guide/driver Ali was AWESOME! So knowledgeable, sweet, and funny! Never rushed us and suggested a smaller town instead of Volendam which was not crowded and perfect! Thanks Ali!
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Ray_d
May 20, 2024
Windmill tour - Very nice trip. Ollie the Guide was great, had good knowledge. Only thing was the van was a little outdated.
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Gail_v
May 8, 2024
Windmills, cheese and wooden shoes...OH and cows! - Even in the rain we had a great day w/Ali...he is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable. Saw windmills, met the brothers who hand make Dutch cheese and wooden shoes (very entertaining), went to a farm to see how they raise the cows for the cheese...and then a wonderful tour of a fishing village where we had a great lunch.
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