About This Tour
Discover the Best of the Dutch Countryside: Windmills, Cheese, Fishing Villages & Optional Canal Cruise Escape the city and explore the beauty of the Dutch countryside on this unforgettable day trip from Amsterdam. Visit Zaanse Schans, a historic village famous for its iconic windmills, wooden houses, and traditional workshops. Continue to Edam, we will walk through its charming old town, visit the square where the historic Edam that transport you back in time. Then, near the colourful fishing village of Volendam, stop at a family-run cheese farm for a live demonstration on how cheeses and clogs are made. You’ll discover how these iconic wooden shoes are crafted by hand. In Volendam, enjoy free time at the lively harbour and try local specialities like fresh herring or crispy kibbeling. Your final countryside stop is Marken a quiet, authentic destination where Dutch heritage is beautifully preserved. After returning to Amsterdam, enhance your day with an optional city canal cruise.
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Meeting Point
Meet your tour guide at least 15 min before the departure time, at the bus stop in De Ruijterkade 151, (by the Aloha Bowling at the riverside) the bus leaves on time with no exceptions. LOOK FOR THE BLUE UMBRELLAS with our logo "Amsterdam Guides & Tours".
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Meeting Point: Meet your tour guide at least 15 min before the departure time, at the bus stop in De Ruijterkade 151-153, (close to the Aloha Bowling in the riverside). LOOK FOR THE BLUE UMBRELLAS with our logo. Our guides will be waiting for you with a blue umbrella or a name-tag with our logo, "Amsterdam Guides & Tours" The bus departs on time, NO EXCEPTIONS, and returns to the city between 6,5h later depending on the traffic. *If you have booked the canal cruise option in the tour, the total experience finishes at 16:00 Reminder Please keep in mind, that babies need their own Maxi-Cosi The bus is not adapted for wheelchair access No pets are allowed on the bus Travelling with luggage? You may keep your luggage on the bus during this tour. Our buses are private and will keep your belongings while you enjoy the visit. IMPORTANT The visit to Marken may be substituted for safety reasons in case of bad weather conditions.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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