Countryside and windmills private day tour

Free cancellation

Place: Amsterdam

Validity: Flexible

Language: English, German

Mobile voucher accepted

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Private group

Hotel pick up

Do this because

Discover the magnificent area of Dutch polder landscape north of Amsterdam
Please yourself with rustic views of windmills, ditches, and wooden shoe factories
Explore the traditional villages of North Holland and visit the Zaanse Schans, a Dutch Heritage site

What to expect

Enjoy a full-day trip to the countryside surrounding Amsterdam and get the most of your time in Holland exploring traditional villages and admiring magnificent landscapes!

Begin your tour visiting Zaanse Schans, where you will experience famous aspects of Dutch manufacturing tradition. Visit old but still working windmills used for the production of oil and timber. Enter the windmills and learn how products were fabricated 150-200 years ago! Continue your tour of the village visiting a wooden shoes workshop and a cheese factory.

Head to Monnickendam, a historic former fishing town dating back to 1350. The town was once a wealthy city and one of the most important ports in Holland, while today it is a protected heritage site. Alternatively, enjoy a visit to Edam, the picturesque cheese village. Take a stroll through the cozy historic center, walk across the old drawbridges and see the lock that saves the town from flooding!

Next, your journey will take you to Volendam. Stroll among the colorful houses, enjoy the lively boulevard and all the little restaurants, coffee bars and shops. After Volendam, enjoy a 25 minutes drive to Marken Island and then spend some time exploring its quiet streets. In the summer you may even take a 30-minute boat ride to this island, starting from Volendam.

The itinerary is flexible, you can arrange it with your guide and walk at your pace
Please dress comfortably in layers and bring a jacket
Cobblestones and steps may be involved in the tour
All admission fees and parking costs are included
All tours begin and end at your accommodation in Amsterdam
All guides are certified and licensed Dekra D1 chauffeurs
The car is an air-conditioned Chrysler minivan
Note that traffic can cause delays
Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted