Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Day Trip



Explore the Dutch countryside on a classic or all-inclusive tour. Explore the quaint villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. Stop at a traditional Dutch cheese factory.

Highlights

  • Explore the Dutch countryside
  • Visit Woltje's Bakery for an authentic Dutch stroopwafel tasting (if option chosen)
  • Enjoy a stop at the fishing village of Volendam
  • Take a boat trip across the Gouwzee between Volendam and Marken (if option chosen)
  • Enjoy a cheese demonstration and discover the art of clog-making

Description

A Charming Dutch Countryside Escape: Windmills, Cheese, and Clogs Take a day trip by bus from Amsterdam for a comfortable 5,5-hour break into deep-rooted Dutch tradition, traveling beyond breathtaking countryside with free Wi-Fi and getting carried away by the iconic windmills. The experience focuses squarely on the magnificent Zaanse Schans and the charming fishing village of Volendam. At first, Zaanse Schans welcomes you to a village like no other; walk around at leisure, admire the perfectly preserved windmills and quaint old houses, and then continue to the lively fishing village of Volendam. There, visit a cheese shop where the old ways are still used, and enjoy an instructive Volendam cheese presentation. You can enjoy a fine lunch in a traditional fish restaurant (at your own pace and cost) after which you can explore the rest of Volendam's treats. Choose your adventure: -The Classic Tour includes the captivating art of clog-making and a cheesemaking demonstration. -The All-In Tour offers the full flavour: cheese, clogs, a cruise on the Marken Express, entry to a working windmill, and a sweet stop at Woltje's Bakery. The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions, roadworks, and other unforeseen circumstances.

Includes

Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans Cheese demonstration Visit to a traditional Marker house (only on the All-inclusive Tour) 30-minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-inclusive Tour) Visit an operating windmill (only on the All-inclusive Tour) Clog making demonstration with operating antique steam engine

Important Information

  • Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge (provided they do not occupy their own seat)
  • Child ticket: 4-13 years
  • Pets are not allowed on the tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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