From Amsterdam: Volendam & Zaanse Schans Windmills with Live Guide & Amsterdam Canal Cruise

From Amsterdam: Volendam & Zaanse Schans Windmills with Live Guide & Amsterdam Canal Cruise

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From Amsterdam: Volendam & Zaanse Schans Windmills with Live Guide & Amsterdam Canal Cruise

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Gray Line to Volendam and Zaanse Schans Windmills w/ Live guide and Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Unleash your wanderlust and explore the Dutch Countryside in Style! Join our 5-hour guided tour, your ultimate escape from Amsterdam's chaos. Step into a fairytale at Zaanse Schans, where windmills whisper tales of old. Experience tranquility in Volendam's seaside village. Upgrade your adventure with an Amsterdam Canal Cruise ticket and unlock a world of awe-inspiring beauty. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the Netherlands' most picturesque gems. Immerse yourself in Dutch culture and architecture, creating cherished memories that will stand the test of time. Don't miss this captivating experience!

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
5 hours Duration of experience
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Experience

Take a day trip to the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans and learn how Dutch cheese is made. Stroll the twisting streets of Volendam and feel the fishing village atmosphere. In addition to watching traditional artisans at work, all this causes clogs and other artifacts. Our informative, friendly, and professional guide make this trip an unforgettable experience. • Behold the awe-inspiring historic windmills of Zaanse Schans. • Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of authentic Dutch cheese. • Stroll leisurely through the picturesque streets of Volendam, immersing yourself in its enchanting fishing village atmosphere. • Observe skilled

• Transportation provided by a modern single-deck bus • Expertise of a knowledgeable guide fluent in multiple languages • Hassle-free central Amsterdam pick-up and drop-off • Experience a clog-making demonstration • Tasting of a local cheese at a local farm • All taxes, fees, and handling charges • City Canal Cruise in Amsterdam by Blue Boat Company / Gray Line Amsterdam

•Food and drinks •Gratuities(optional) •Entry fee to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans

  • Meeting point: This tour departs from Tour Company, Stationsplein 4, 1012 AB Amsterdam . Our meeting point is only a 1-minute walk from the Amsterdam Central Station. When you arrive at Amsterdam Central, exit through the Stations-side (city side) main entrance onto Stationsplein. You’ll see our location at Stationsplein 4, in the white Stromma building, just a short walk across the square towards the city center. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions
  • Please make sure you arrive well in time at the starting point. Due to traffic regulations in Amsterdam our tour buses are not allowed to stop for a long time at the starting point.
  • Confirmation will be received attime of booking
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. People with walking problems are not advised to take this tour.
  • Tour may be operated in multiple languages
  • English is the main language on this tour.
  • German guide is offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday ( in winter from 1-11-2025 until 19-03-2025 on Wednesdays only)
  • Spanish guide is offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ( in winter from 1-11-2025 until 19-03-2025 on Fridays only)
  • French guide is offered on Sundays.
  • Infants must sit on laps
Back in Amsterdam your guide will give you your ticket for a regular City Canal Cruise. The voucher can be redeemed at the docks of Blue Boat Company- Gray Line Amsterdam. The ticket for your City Canal Cruise is an so called "OPEN TICKET". This means that no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next available boat at one of the 2 docks:
  • The first dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
  • The second dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk

Are you ready to escape the bustling streets of Amsterdam and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Dutch countryside? Join us on our 5-hour guided tour as we take you on an unforgettable adventure through the Zaanse Schans and Volendam.



We'll begin our journey with a short 20-minute drive to Zaanse Schans, a picturesque windmill village nestled along the banks of the river Zaan. Prepare to be captivated by the timeless charm of 18th and 19th-century architecture, where functioning

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Highlights
Take a day trip to the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans and learn how Dutch cheese is made. Stroll the twisting streets of Volendam and feel the fishing village atmosphere. In addition to watching traditional artisans at work, all this causes clogs and other artifacts. Our informative, friendly, and professional guide make this trip an unforgettable experience. • Behold the awe-inspiring historic windmills of Zaanse Schans. • Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of authentic Dutch cheese. • Stroll leisurely through the picturesque streets of Volendam, immersing yourself in its enchanting fishing village atmosphere. • Observe skilled
Includes
• Transportation provided by a modern single-deck bus • Expertise of a knowledgeable guide fluent in multiple languages • Hassle-free central Amsterdam pick-up and drop-off • Experience a clog-making demonstration • Tasting of a local cheese at a local farm • All taxes, fees, and handling charges • City Canal Cruise in Amsterdam by Blue Boat Company / Gray Line Amsterdam
Excludes
•Food and drinks •Gratuities(optional) •Entry fee to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans
Essential Information
  • Meeting point: This tour departs from Tour Company, Stationsplein 4, 1012 AB Amsterdam . Our meeting point is only a 1-minute walk from the Amsterdam Central Station. When you arrive at Amsterdam Central, exit through the Stations-side (city side) main entrance onto Stationsplein. You’ll see our location at Stationsplein 4, in the white Stromma building, just a short walk across the square towards the city center. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions
  • Please make sure you arrive well in time at the starting point. Due to traffic regulations in Amsterdam our tour buses are not allowed to stop for a long time at the starting point.
  • Confirmation will be received attime of booking
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. People with walking problems are not advised to take this tour.
  • Tour may be operated in multiple languages
  • English is the main language on this tour.
  • German guide is offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday ( in winter from 1-11-2025 until 19-03-2025 on Wednesdays only)
  • Spanish guide is offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ( in winter from 1-11-2025 until 19-03-2025 on Fridays only)
  • French guide is offered on Sundays.
  • Infants must sit on laps
Back in Amsterdam your guide will give you your ticket for a regular City Canal Cruise. The voucher can be redeemed at the docks of Blue Boat Company- Gray Line Amsterdam. The ticket for your City Canal Cruise is an so called "OPEN TICKET". This means that no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next available boat at one of the 2 docks:
  • The first dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
  • The second dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk
Itinerary

Are you ready to escape the bustling streets of Amsterdam and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Dutch countryside? Join us on our 5-hour guided tour as we take you on an unforgettable adventure through the Zaanse Schans and Volendam.



We'll begin our journey with a short 20-minute drive to Zaanse Schans, a picturesque windmill village nestled along the banks of the river Zaan. Prepare to be captivated by the timeless charm of 18th and 19th-century architecture, where functioning

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