Zaanse Schans and Volendam Tour: Discover Dutch Culture, Windmills, and Cheese Making
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Zaandam
Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on the Zaanse Schans and Volendam Tour. Explore windmills, cheese making, and traditional wooden clog crafting in this picturesque adventure.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zaanse Schans - Line-up of the oldest windmills in Holland
  • Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig - The cheese farm where the Dutch gold is made
    -cow stable see how high tech robots milk the cows !!!
  • watch how the cheese is being made
  • cheese shop, taste more than 30 different cheeses !!!
  • Volendam - Volendam Haven, Haven 43, 1131 EP Volendam The Netherlands

The famous port of the fisherman village

Have a nice lunch at the harbor

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Cheesefarm tour
What's Not Included
  • Tip (optional)
  • Professional Guide
Additional Information

This excursion immerses you in authentic Dutch culture. Explore the quintessential windmill town of the Netherlands, drop by the nation’s most renowned fishing village, absorb knowledge about the process of cheese production and observe a cobbler make traditional wooden clogs.

Known for being the country’s most recognized fishing village, Volendam boasts a rich history. Initially, it served as a harbor for the nearby city of Edam, until the residents discovered a quicker route to the bay. This discovery led to Volendam transforming into a hub for local fishermen and farmers. The lively ambiance, folkloric attire of the locals, and indigenous music form an integral part of the charming culture of this scenic town.

Where the Zaan river intersects the verdant pastures filled with cows, you’ll come across one of the Netherlands’ iconic landmarks: the Zaanse Schans windmills. These historic windmills, some of the oldest in Holland, stretch across the flatland, forming a unique skyline. They pivot on their axis, harnessing the wind’s power.

  • This tour is exclusive to your group; only your party will be participating.
Location
Zaanse Schans
Schansend 1,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Carriee573
May 26, 2024
Great overall experience - Younes was a very friendly and conversational driver who was also knowledgeable about the places we toured. We were picked up from our hotel in a very nice, clean car and he was a very safe driver. He made sure to make the most efficient use of our time we had with him that day, and we were able to see and do a lot as he navigated the crowds very well for us. It was a very memorable part of our trip!
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K3110pncraigw
May 17, 2024
Fun day to Zaanse Schans & Volendam - Younes was an awesome driver and great company! My husband and I appreciated all of his knowledge and friendliness. We really enjoyed the day and the different stops. It was a great experience overall!
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Adventurer397245
Apr 29, 2024
Beautiful day in the Netherlands countryside - What a beautiful day in the Netherlands countryside with Younes! This was more than just having a driver to take us to different locations; he shared history & made sure we also got demonstrations (for clog making & cheese making) & gave recommendations for different foods & places to try. If we ever come back to the Netherlands or have friends & family come here, we will absolutely recommend this tour & company in general. Thank you, Younes!!
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Bradleyf397
Apr 16, 2024
Tour windmill and cheese factor - Absolutely amazing experience! Our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable of the area, technology, and ins&outs of both the windmills and cheese factory. I highly recommend for your next visit!
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Juliocd7
Mar 17, 2024
Wonderful family trip - The tour was excellent!!! My family and I had a lot of fun and Elias tailored it to our liking. He was very knowledgeable about the areas and allowed us plenty of time to explore.
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