Windmills Tour: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken

US$ 49.50

8.50 / 10

147 reviews | 2,128 travellers

La Actividad estuvo excelente, nuestro guía Sergio fue fabuloso y nos explicaba todo muy bien. Súper amable.

 10 Cristina
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Windmills Tour: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken

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La Actividad estuvo excelente, nuestro guía Sergio fue fabuloso y nos explicaba todo muy bien. Súper amable.

  Cristina

Step back in time as you head to the serene Dutch countryside for a taste of its windmills, dams, and medieval towns. A must if you're in Amsterdam!

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Step back in time as you head to the serene Dutch countryside for a taste of its windmills, dams, and medieval towns. A must if you're in Amsterdam!

Windmills Tour: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken

The tour meets at the indicated time in the center of Amsterdam, where we'll board our bus on the way to visit the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans and the Westerland: the famous image of traditional Holland!

Zaanse Schans comes first, a town known for its windmills – the lasting mark left by the industry that drove the region in the 17th and 18th centuries. These windmills were used to produce oil, paint, mustard and paper, among other goods, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit some of them to see how they work.

The area is also home to one of the country's most iconic products: clogs! On the tour you'll also visit a workshop which still makes this traditional footwear – much appreciated by peasants and workers in the middle ages, and still worn by some even to this day.

Then it's on to the towns of Edam and Volendam. Edam is famous around the world for its cheese, but in the middle ages it was one of Europe's most important ports. Here, we'll visit a dairy farm and try its star product for ourselves.

And then we move on to Volendam, which despite its rural charm is known as one of the most vibrant cities in the north of Holland. Here you can explore its picturesque streets and famous fishing port. You'll also have some free time here to grab a bite to eat and continue exploring on your own.

Next up? Marken, a rural fishing village unique for its location as a peninsula (almost island!) jutting out into the bay near Amsterdam. Its greenery blends into the traditional wooden houses painted the same color, and it retains its traditional air, giving you the feeling of stepping back into Holland's history.

Finally, we start our return journey, arriving back in Amsterdam about eight hours after departure.

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Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Transport by bus

Cheese tasting

Live clog making demonstration

Not included

Lunch (optional): € 14 (US$ 15.75)

Ferry ride from Volendam to the island of Marken (optional): € 8.50 (US$ 9.56)

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.

Has a gender equality policy.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Promotes local employment.
Provider
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Camaleón Tours

Corporate name: Camaleón Tours B.V.

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Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - What should I do if I'm travelling with luggage?

A - You may keep your luggage on the bus during this tour. The buses are private and will keep your belongings safe while you enjoy the visit.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

De Ruijterkade 153

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5 out of 147 reviews

8.5 / 10

 8.4625850340136 147 reviews | 2,128 travellers

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Mar / 16 / 2025

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Sam

Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Had a really interesting day with Bea and Jacob. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

I travelled with friends

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Apr / 30 / 2025

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Cristina

Bad Homburg, Germany

La Actividad estuvo excelente, nuestro guía Sergio fue fabuloso y nos explicaba todo muy bien. Súper amable.

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I travelled with friends

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Sep / 05 / 2024

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Ely

United Kingdom

Anna-Marie was the embodiment of what a tour guide should strive to be I think. Everything ran smoothly without feeling like there was a crazy rush, there was a lot of information and I definitely know more than I did before I went. Also Mike the driver bought water for everyone so he's now my personal hero. I'll miss you Anna-maria and Mike.

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I travelled with friends

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Aug / 29 / 2024

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David

Colombia

El tour es super recomendado, ves muchas cosas y paisajes increíbles. La relación costo-beneficio es perfecta. Incluso las 2 actividades "comerciales" son entretenidas: visita a fabrica de quesos y a una fábrica de zapatos tradicionales de madera. Me encantó. La guía Ana Maria, una chica de málaga muy amable, la mejor guía del mundo mundial :) Translate this opinion into English.

The tour is highly recommended, you see many things and incredible landscapes. The cost-benefit ratio is perfect. Even the 2 "commercial" activities are entertaining: visit to a cheese factory and a traditional wooden shoe factory. I loved it. The guide Ana Maria, a very kind girl from Malaga, the best guide in the world :) Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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Apr / 21 / 2024

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Anonymous

The United States

This tour was excellent and our tour guide, Anna Maria, did a wonderful job! It was nice to have everything planned out (even preorder lunch) and to get out of Amsterdam for a day. Very affordable! I recommend getting to the initial meeting point early so you can find the right tour.

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I travelled with my partner

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