Volendam Marken

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Discover the real Netherlands in this amazing tour through Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken – the jewels of the Dutch countryside. The visit starts in Zaanse Schans, where you will be able to take pictures of typical Dutch windmills that are still in use today. Afterward, we will drive to the Waterland area, passing through the beautiful villages from this part of the country: Edam, Volendam, and Marken. In Edam, we will walk through historic sites like the square where the famous Cheese Market used to take place. Then, near Volendam, we will visit a local cheese producer, where the cheese master will explain how they produce Gouda and Edam cheeses. In the clog factory, you will discover the secrets of this typical Dutch shoe. Then, travel back in time to the 17th century as we walk by cozy fishermen houses in Marken, the fishing harbor, and the protestant church. Join us for an unforgettable day visiting Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 1357 Reviews.

Become acquainted with the Dutch countryside during this 8-hour day tour with your guide through the villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken. Marvel at the famed windmills of Zaanse Schans as you learn of their significance to the region. Visit a clog workshop where they will carve us live this typical shoe. Take a free time to photograph the impressive landscapes. Visit Edam, a World Heritage Site and whose old town is one of the most beautiful in Holland. Enjoy in a cheese factory, where they will show us how cheese is made. This tour includes an extensive tasting. Lose yourself amidst the striking wooden houses and a maze of narrow streets in Volendam, the former fishing village. Enjoy some free time to taste the local fish. The Volendam's cod and herring are delicious! Then, travel to the old island of Marken enjoing the amazing views around you. This historic place remains well-preserved to this day. Finally we will return to Amsterdam.

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Leave Amsterdam behind for a few hours and discover the typical Dutch countryside outside the capital. You'll drive through a picture-perfect landscape crisscrossed with canals, see authentic wooden houses, windmills and fishing villages, and witness traditional crafts from days gone by. The picturesque village of Zaanse Schans is famous for its original buildings, vividly capturing Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. Much like the World Heritage Kinderdijk, this town is lined with classic Dutch Windmills. Experience the old Dutch life in Volendam and Marken with an abundance of inside information from your guide. You'll see the historic shipyard and windmills. Visit a shoemaker who works with wood and watch his clog-making techniques first-hand! Opt for the Charm of Holland tour option to experience the best of old Holland in a small group, with all of the all-in option inclusions plus lunch at a traditional Dutch fishing restaurant. This luxurious tour departs every Friday!

Want to discover the Dutch countryside? Visit the windmills at Zaanse Schans, tickle your tastebuds with a local cheeses as well as a cheese making and tasting demonstration in Volendam, go on a walking tour through Edam, take a scenic boat trip to the picturesque fishing village of Marken and see how clogs are made. Highlights • Wander among the windmills at Zaanse Schans • Learn how cheese is made at the Cheese Factory Volendam • Go on a walking tour through Edam • Unique to the All-inclusive Tour: sail across the IJsselmeer • See how wooden shoes are made with an antique steam engine (all-in option) • Visit an authentic Marker house (all-in option)

Enjoy a Super Saver tour that combines the best of the Dutch countryside – windmills, fishing villages and flowering tulips – all in one day! With your guide, visit a clog maker in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, and take a boat ride to the quaint fishing villages of Volendam and Marken to see cheese made the traditional way. To top it off you will enjoy a leisurely stroll through Keukenhof Gardens, where the beautiful seasonal displays of springtime bulbs will take your breath away. You will have the opportunity to explore this wonderful park at your own leisure. This 10-hour day trip takes you from Amsterdam's lively city centre to the beautiful countryside outside the city. The order of the tour may differ.

When you visit Holland for the first time, this is a great tour. You will experience Holland in just a half day. Stroll through the quaint cheese village of Edam and indulge in a cheese tasting experience. Stop at a windmill, make beautiful pictures, drive through meadows filled with grazing cows, see dikes, explore the charming fishing village of Volendam and enjoy a ferry ride to the picturesque peninsula of Marken.

Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and maneuvering through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host , your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free. Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs. Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills. Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private driver/host will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting. With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour.

If this is your first visit to Holland, this tour would be a great start. Experience the best of Holland in just one day. You'll get to explore windmills at the Zaanse Schans, witness clogs being made, see dikes, indulge in a cheese tasting, explore the charming fishing village of Volendam and enjoy a ferry ride to the peninsula of Marken. Guided by miller's daughters who are both raised in windmills, you will explore the most picturesque windmill sites, charming villages, and traditional Dutch handicrafts. Our tours also include a visit to an exceptional cheese farm, where you can taste Gouda cheese in 30 delightful flavors.

Visit four of the best places in the Netherlands on this 8-hour tour. Stop at Zaanse Schans to see the traditional windmills. Then visit the town of Edam and enjoy an extensive tasting of typical cheeses. Continue to the city of Volendam to learn more about Dutch culture. In Volendam, take the time to stroll, shop or have lunch. Finally, visit Marken, an ancient island with amazing landscapes and a curious history and culture.

Our VIP luxury buses offer an unparalleled travel experience for those who value comfort, luxury, and convenience. The buses are equipped with modern amenities, providing the ultimate travel experience with spacious, ergonomic seats that are fully adjustable for extra comfort. Each bus is fitted with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and personal charging points, ensuring that you stay connected and comfortable throughout your journey. The interior is finished to the highest standards, with elegant fabrics and finishes that create a luxurious atmosphere. Our drivers are professional, friendly, and fully trained to offer a personalized and stress-free travel experience. Additionally, the vehicles offer ample luggage space, so you don't have to worry about packing. You travel not only in style but also in complete peace and privacy. With our luxury buses, you can relax and enjoy the panoramic views while our drivers safely and efficiently take you to your destination.

Choose us for your Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken tour and enjoy a seamless, guided experience! Discover iconic windmills, vibrant harbors, and charming villages while learning about Dutch history and culture. We offer expert guides, personalized attention, and comfortable travel for a memorable trip!

Learn everything about the tulips. At the museum, we take you on the tulip’s journey around the world. From its discovery in Kazakhstan around the year 1000 to its current status as an icon of the Netherlands. You will find out all about the tulip and learn in an interactive way about the cycle of bulb cultivation using state-of-the-art machinery and old objects (from before 1950). After the museum, the Experience continues outside and you will step into a beautiful palette of colours. In the show garden, 1 million tulips are planted in 700 different varieties of tulips. All tulip varieties come from our own nursery. At the end of the Tulp Experience you can pick your own tulips for free! Over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. A unique, unforgettable experience! After the flower gardens you will visit the great Dutch windmills and a local cheese and clogs factory incl. a real farm with cows. See how the milking robot milk the cows.

At the desired time, your English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle After a 0.5-hour ride, you will reach Zaanse Schans. Taking small paths here will lead you to the bakery museum where the smell of fresh home-made bread floats in the air. Along the way, you will see authentic workshops where the clog- shoes with a thick wooden stole are made. Do not miss the cheese factory, pewter foundry, and the windmills. Next is Volendam. Here are the best-known fishing villages in Holland. The village has a beautiful harbor with Dutch ships where you can take a boat trip to Marken. Take a picture wearing traditional Volendam clothes! Finally, you will reach Marken. It was separated from the mainland by the storm in the 13th century. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited. At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.

Experience Holland with Holland Windmills, our small and local tour company. We are born and raised here and love to show you the best places during your holiday in Holland. We also love telling you stories about Holland! See famous windmills, taste cheese, try wooden shoes and walk through scenic villages. We know the best sights, what to visit and where to eat. Let us take you places where the crowds don't go and explore Holland at your own pace. Cheaper than a taxi, better than a big group tour and a lot more comfortable than organizing everything on your own. Ideal for couples, families and friends!

Enjoy a half or full day private tour with your driver/guide to any village or more places of your choice. This tour can be booked from any place in Amsterdam and also as a layover tour from the airport or your cruiseport. During the tour you can see or visit various windmills at Zaanse Schans and do a cheese tasting and see how clogs are made. During the tulip season als the Keukenhof can be visited. Also the tiny fishing villages like Volendam and or Marken can be part of the tour which is fully customizable to your wishes. Have a fun day!

We welcome you to Volendam Lake cruise over the 'Gouwzee', the lake between Volendam and the peninsula Marken. We organise an 50 minute exclusive, cultural-historical cruises on the Gouwzee in Volendam. While you sip on your free drink during the cruise, our local skipper will enlighten you with the rich history of Volendam and its surrounding fishing villages on the IJsselmeer coast. Make this fascinating time travel through the past with us and step on board!

Step back in time and witness the enchanting Dutch countryside at Zaanse Schans, where you can marvel at the magnificent windmills that stand proudly along the Zaan river. Take a stroll through this open-air museum and soak in the rich history of the area. Continue your journey to the picturesque Volendam, a charming Dutch fishing village nestled in the serene countryside. Stroll along the iconic De Dijk, and meander through the bustling harbor, before indulging in a cheese-tasting experience at the renowned Cheese Factory. Wander though the enchanting village of Marken, a once-island oasis now connected to the mainland by a narrow peninsula in the Markermeer. Don't miss the chance to visit a local clog maker, where you can witness the intricate art of crafting wooden shoes, still using a 100-year-old technique and an antique steam engine.

See the best Holland has to offer in a 7 hour tour which covers the world-famous Zaanse Schans with its windmills. You will also drive through the countryside to the farmers town of Katwoude to visit a cheese farm and the fisherman village of Volendam. Your personal private guide and driver will tell you everything about these places and its history. At Volendam, a stop is scheduled for a typical Dutch lunch (included). At Zaanse Schans, you will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a demonstration of clog making and a working Industrial windmill (entrance fee included). In Volendam, you will board a boat for a boat tour on the former inner sea Zuiderzee. As this is a private tour, you will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in Amsterdam or any other for you convenient place in or near Amsterdam.

Admire the typical Dutch windmill at Zaanse Schans Visit a local cheese producer to learn about Edam and Gouda Cheese Learn about the traditional wooden clog shoe at a clog factory

Discover the essence of Dutch charm with our private tour to Zaanse Schans, Zaandam, Volendam, and Marken. This unique journey combines multiple scenic destinations, offering a diverse cultural experience. Enjoy the complimentary visit to a windmill in Zaanse Schans, immersing yourself in Dutch heritage. From exploring iconic windmills to witnessing traditional fishing villages, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure through the captivating landscapes of the Netherlands. With our expert guide, personalized attention, and a seamless itinerary, this tour is the perfect way to create lasting memories and embrace the beauty of Dutch culture. You'll travel in utmost comfort and style in our luxury Mercedes Van, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenic landscapes as you move seamlessly between destinations. With the flexibility of a private tour, you can customize your itinerary and spend more time at the attractions that interest you most.