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Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken and Windmills with Free 1-Hour Canal Cruise

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from €25.00

Opening Hours

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  • This Excursion departs daily at 9.15 and 12.15.
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    Duration

    clock5 hours 30 minutes

    What It Is

    • Leave behind the canals on Amsterdam for an entire day and ride on a comfortable sightseeing coach into Holland's charming countryside.
    • Once onboard you can settle in and listen to the commentary of your onboard guide.
    • Learn a little about the region whilst enjoying panoramic views.
    • First, you'll drive to the quaint village of Zaanse Schans.
    • Here you will see classic Dutch houses, working wooden windmills and visit a traditional cheese factory. Don't forget to taste a few and pick up your favorites in the factory's shop.
    • Later you'll explore the waterways on a boat trip to Maken.
    • After cruising on the gentle waters you'll arrive at the village and take a tour of an authentic clog making factory.
    • You'll have the opportunity to see how these surprisingly comfortable shoes are made and maybe even try on a pair.
    • At the end of the full day tour you'll return by coach to Central Amsterdam.
    • The best feature of this Amsterdam tour ticket is that you'll also have to chance to explore the city's maze of canals in the UNESCO city centre on a pleasant river cruise

    Your Experience With Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken and Windmills with Free 1-Hour Canal Cruise

    • Combine sightseeing in Amsterdam's city centre and exploring the highlights of the Dutch countryside.
    • Visit some of Holland's best attractions and immerse yourself in local rural culture.
    • Wonder through classic windmills whilst visiting quaint Dutch villages.
    • Set your taste buds tingling in a typical cheese factory.
    • Take a tour of Marken and learn how the iconic Dutch clogs are made.
    • Take a complimentary cruise on Amsterdam's waterways and discover the city's historic centre.

    What Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken and Windmills with Free 1-Hour Canal Cruise Includes?

    • Transportation by coach with A/C
    • Boat from Volendam to Marken.
    • All entrance fees.
    • An English speaking guide
    • An audio guide available in 16 different languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Greek, Swedish, Polish, Hebrew, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Catalan and Russian.
    • A complimentary 1 hour cruise through Amsterdam's canals.

    Things Before Go

    • Children aged 3 and under are free but must share coach seats with parents.
    • Lunch and Tips are not included in the ticket price.
    • Hotel pickup/drop off are not included

    Tips

    • Arrive early to the departure point in order to get the best seat for sightseeing on your coach.
    • If you would like to spend more time exploring Holland then you might want to consider purchasing a Holland Pass. http://www.tripindicator.com/city-pass-amsterdam/compare-iamsterdam-city-card-vs-city-pass-vs-holland-card-vs-amsterdam-travel-ticket.html

    Is It Suitable for Me?

    • Great for visitors who want to see some of the highlights of Holland whilst visiting the city of Amsterdam.
    • This tour should appeal to a variety of travellers because it combines learning about traditional Dutch culture, tasting locally produced foods, and sightseeing by both bus and boat.

    Travellers Talk

    • This full-day tour has an impressive 4.5 out of 5-star rating from over 2,000 reviews on the traveller friendly website TripAdvisor.
    • Likewise, there the tour holds a 4.5-star rating on both Get Your Guide and Viator.
    • Travellers say that it is well organised and a good option for seeing a lot of Holland in a short time.
    • Some visitors have said the tour does not feel rushed but a bit more time in each place would be nice.

    Best Times to Visit

    • Spring is a fantastic time of year to visit the Dutch countryside. In April tulips are blooming and there is plenty of birdlife, also tours will be a little less crowded.

    Ticket Information


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      Routes/Attractions

      • Depart from Central Amsterdam - visit Zaanse Schans (windmills and cheese factory - ride a riverboat - visit Maken (Clog factory) - return to Central Amsterdam.

      Address / Pick up Location

      • Meeting Point: Check-in is at Damrak No. 26, 300 metres from Amsterdam Central Station.

      Disabled Access

      • All boats are wheelchair friendly.

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