Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam

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. You'll see the historic shipyard and windmills, and pay a visit to a shoemaker who works with wood to watch his clog-making techniques first-hand!

Next, you'll travel to the world-famous fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, on the coast of the former Zuiderzee (now called Ijselmeer). The old wooden houses here are built on stilts and locals still wear their colorful traditional dress. You can choose to take a 20-minute boat trip from Volendam to Marken, with approximately 45 minutes at each stop. In winter the boat is enclosed for your comfort. The cruise is optional but is included in the cost of the tour.

During the day you'll also stop at one of the few farms where cheese is still made in the traditional way.

NEW in 2009: 5.5-Hour tour departing at 1:00pm
This option was created based on customer feedback to offer an alternative itinerary and longer tour duration. The afternoon tour at 1:00pm is 5.5 hours in duration. It does not visit the windmill village of "Zaanse Schans" but stops at a lovely windmill near Volendam. The tour includes more time at Volendam and Marken.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

The Damrak. Departure point is a 3 minute walk from Central Station or 10 minutes from the Cruise Passenger Terminal.

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Professional guide
• Boat ride - (optional but an no extra charge)

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Entrance fee for inside windmill (approximately 2.00 Euro)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Local Operator Information:

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