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Private Tour Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam & Marken

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Zaanse Schans
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Overview

In this 8-hour tour, you will see the charming historic towns of Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken. This tour includes a 30 minutes boat tour on the former Southern Sea!

See two working windmills from inside, cheese & clog makers and taste many cheeses. Learn about the history of the Dutch countryside and how the water management and windmills led to the Golden Age in the 17th century.

Walk through the fishing village Volendam and take a boat trip on the former Southern Sea to the beautiful historic village Marken.

This private tour guarantees a hands-on, personalized and tailer-made experience.

What's Included

  • Transportation by luxury private car or minivan
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • All entrance fees and costs for the windmills and the boat trip
  • Any food or beverage not specified in “included”
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can pick you up from your hotel in Amsterdam, at the cruise port of Amsterdam or at the airport.

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Prins Hendrikkade
1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Zaanse Schans

Venture north out of Amsterdam to visit the authentic old village of Zaanse Schans, which is a working open-air museum. Your scenic drive out of Amsterdam will pass pastureland dotted with farmhouses and grazing animals. In the Zaanse Schans you will see the beautiful historical windmills and will learn more about the working of a paint pigment mill and a wood saw mill. There were once over 600 windmills in the Zaanstreek, but now only a handful have been preserved. You will also see the clog makers at work in the workshop, and learn about the history of wooden shoes in the museum.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cheese Factory Volendam

After the Zaanse Schans you will visit a cheese farm to learn more about how the Dutch make cheese and have a little tasting as well. The highlight of the farm is to see the Jersey cows and calves walking around the farm and to see how the cows are milked by a robot machine.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Volendam

Volendam is a typical Dutch fishing village and taking a walk along De Dijk and through the harbor area will not disappoint. Another stop along the tour is Woltjes Backerij, where you will step back in time to the 19th century to see how people lived then and how they made stroopwafels. If you are staying in town for lunch, we recommend the freshly caught fish.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Marken

The third location visited on the tour is the village of Marken, a former island in the Markermeer, now a peninsula. You'll travel between Marken and Volendam by boat, with a scenic, 30 minutes trip across the Ijsselmeer. Upon arrival, enjoy this quaint fishing hamlet on the shores of the former Zuider Zee, an area that dates back to the 13th century when monks constructed dikes for protection from the sea. The characteristic green and white clapboard houses of Marken have remained unchanged for centuries and, many of the local residents still wear colorful ancestral costumes, adding to the special atmosphere of this beautiful place. See how people lived in the 17 century by visiting a traditional Marker house.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam & Marken?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam & Marken?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Transportation by luxury private car or minivan.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • All entrance fees and costs for the windmills and the boat trip.
  • Driver, fuel, parking and taxes.
  • Tasting of local cheese and other products like cookies.
  • Professional English speaking guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Any food or beverage not specified in “included”.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam & Marken is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam & Marken will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Transportation by luxury private car or minivan
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • All entrance fees and costs for the windmills and the boat trip
  • Driver, fuel, parking and taxes
  • Tasting of local cheese and other products like cookies
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Any food or beverage not specified in “included”

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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