Zaanse Schans Windmills, Edam, Volendam and Marken
About This Tour
Discover some of the Netherlands’ most iconic countryside villages on this full-day journey to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Explore historic windm...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Zaandam, Volendam · Languages: Dutch, English
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What's Included
- Driver guide or driver and tour guide.
- 8-hour tour.
- Tickets to enter one windmill at Zaanse Schans.
- Wooden shoe making demonstration.
- Cheese sampling.
- Visit Edam.
- The Story of Edam Cheese Museum. 10% discount at the cheese store.
- Visit Volendam.
- Visit Marken.
- Transportation.
- Bottled water.
Not Included
- Food and beverage
- Gratuities for the guide(s).
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Meet your guide at the designated location Your driver/ guide will pick you up at the agreed meeting point. Zaanse Schans Windmills In the 18th and 19th centuries, a collection of functional windmills, wooden homes, stables, and shops may be seen in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, which is an outdoor museum. All of these structures were relocated here starting in 1961, revitalizing the Zaan region’s most profitable era. Enter one windmill which is included in your excursion, and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside. Access ticket to one of these windmills: Oil mill: De Bonte Hen or De Zoeker. Sawmill Het Jonge Schaap or dye mill De Kat. Join a clog shoe demonstration at the wooden shoe workshop of the Zaanse Schans village. Clog Museum (Zaanse Schans) Still manufacturing wooden shoes using the same old machinery that was used more than a century ago. Both young and elderly find the process to be a fascinating spectacle. Cheese Tasting at the Catharinahoeve Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve. Edam As you walk through the cobble stones in Edam, you will be merged into a historical and charming town. Edam is the birthplace of Edam cheese, the small, often red cheese ball that has been transported to all corners of the world for centuries. There is much more to experience in this authentic village, which dates all the way back to the 12th century. The story of cheese Edam There is much more to experience in this authentic village, which dates all the way back to the 12th century. Here you will visit The Story of Edam Cheese Museum. You will receive a 10% discount on any purchases at the cheese store. Visit Volendam You will visit the iconic dike in Volendam with a view on the lakeside. Volendam is a former fishing town and known for its great fish specialties, the famous Dutch “Salty Haring’, ‘Smoked Eel”and Smoked Mackerel which we will sample. Visit Marken Visit the old traditional island Marken and its old harbour house of Sytje Boes. Admire the typical Marken houses and the ‘Church Neighbourhood’ (Kerkbuurt). You’ll step right into the history of this beautiful island. You will feel as if you have travelled back in time. Admire the stunning landscapes along the way, you’ll feel like you have stepped into a Dutch painting. The tour ends at the designated departure location.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Zaandam. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Zaandam. · Tour end: Drop-off service provided in Zaandam.
