Charm of Holland: Volendam, Edam, Marken and Zaanse Schans day trip with lunch
Excursions & day trips

Charm of Holland: Volendam, Edam, Marken and Zaanse Schans day trip with lunch

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 21 reviews
from
£83.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish, German
Availability: Various days
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 8 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Enjoy a scenic landscape dotted with windmills and picturesque canals
  • Discover Holland's authentic villages
  • Taste some Dutch specialities
What to expect

Scenic landscapes dotted with windmills, picturesque canals, villages with charming streets, locals dressed in traditional costumes, tasty Dutch specialties, and much more awaits you on your full day, all-inclusive excursion to Holland’s most authentic villages.

TOUR DETAILS

Depart from Amsterdam and start a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside of the Netherlands. Your first stop is Marken, a small fishing town renowned for preserving traditional Dutch culture. Your guide takes you on a walking tour through the charming streets, sharing with you the history of this special place. The tour even includes a visit to a wooden shoemaker, where you can see a craftsman busy at work, demonstrating the fine skill of wooden shoemaking.

Be welcomed onboard the Marken Express as you continue your journey to Volendam. But this is no ordinary boat ride! On this tour, you will be treated to a cup of coffee and a tasty pastry (included in the tour price). Enjoy this relaxing ride and the beautiful view of the Ijssel lake. Upon arrival in Volendam, you have free time to explore this Dutch fishing village, browse the shops, or even take a picture of yourself in traditional Volendam costume. Meet your group again for a delicious lunch at a restaurant along the dike (also included).

Your next stop is a gem in the heart of North Holland. Perhaps you have heard of this special place and maybe you have even eaten the cheese that comes from here? The little town of Edam is famous for its cheese, which has been enjoyed around the world for centuries. As a special treat included in this tour, you will be taken for a cheese tasting, so you can savor the flavor of Edam. Not only is Edam famous for cheese, it also has a rich history as a former shipyard and is home to one of the Netherlands´ largest churches, the "Grote Kerk". Walk the cobblestone streets and gaze upon the quaint homes and bridges along Edam´s canals. It´s like taking a stroll through a Dutch postcard.

From Edam, continue the scenic countryside drive until you arrive at Zaanse Schans, with its magnificent collection of historic windmills which have been preserved since the 18th and 19th centuries. The area also has picturesque homes, wooden barns and scenic meadows for you to see. This tour includes a special visit to one of the windmills, where you can explore the inside and discover the importance of this Dutch icon.

Zaanse Schans completes your authentic Dutch excursion and you will be then taken back to Amsterdam, content with experiences, memories and nostalgia.

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What's included
  • check A scenic bus tour through picturesque countryside
  • check A walk through authentic Dutch villages of Marken, Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans with a private guide
  • check History, stories and interesting points about places of interest from a professional, historic guide
  • check A visit to a wooden shoemaker’s workshop and a live demonstration of how the shoes are made
  • check Exploring the inside of a traditional windmill
  • check The “Marken Express” boat ride on the Ijssel lake
  • check Lunch at a local restaurant on Volendam’s Dike
  • check A cheese tasting visit in Edam
Where

Amsterdam Centraal, De Ruijterkade 34a, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands

Meeting point:
Check in at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the tour at the tour operator's office in the Central Station’s IJ hall (on the far eastern side).
What to remember
  • Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
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Provider
Tourism Group International
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8/5

Based on 21 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From Italy - October 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Bella gita di un giorno immersi nella campagna olandese,tra villaggi di pescatori e mulini a vento!!!

  • Anonymous

    From Switzerland - September 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Super excursion . De beaux paysages . Alfredo super guide. Un peu plus de temps libre serait encore mieux

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - July 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    - July 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Overall good booking experiencee

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - June 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Ci era già giunta alle oracchie che fosse il miglior tour sul mercato è così è stato. Peter la nostra guida era un ottimo professionista capace anche ...

  • Anonymous

    - May 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Simple and effective.

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