Zaanse Schans Windmills, Edam, Volendam and Marken
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English and Dutch
About this experience
After meeting your guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Enter a saw windmill in operation and learn all about how the Dutch people use them for in the past.
Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve.
Then a visit Edam and learn more about its iconic Edam “cheese balls”. After that, we will drive to the charming town of Volendam where you can walk and absorbe the culture. Following this visit, you will be going to Marken where you will walk around and get a perspective of the life and history of this town. No doubt that for a short period you will be caught in the time warp.
Visit the iconic and charming villages of Volendam and Marken.
The tour ends at the designated departure location.
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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
- 1
Meet your guide at the designated location
Your driver/ guide will pick you up at the agreed meeting point.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Cheese Tasting at the Catharinahoeve
Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
- 8
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.
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English and Dutch
- Start times
- 09:00
Know before you go
- Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
- Good shoes (waterproof and comfy) are recommendable.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience starts.
- 3 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 3 days before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience starts. 3 days or more before: full refund · Less than 3 days before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English and Dutch
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
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