Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese Farm, Volendam and Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Amsterdam
by Tour Company B.V.
Choose from 10 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€85Overview
This guided bus tour focuses on the Dutch countryside around Amsterdam, lasting about five hours. It begins at a meeting point near Amsterdam Central Station. From there, the group travels to Volendam, a traditional fishing village where a 20-minute guided walk is followed by free time for individual exploration. The tour then visits a cheese farm to see how cheese is made and includes a tasting. Next, the itinerary continues to Zaanse Schans, a village known for its functioning windmills and wooden houses. Visitors can watch craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills, including a clog maker shaping wooden shoes. Throughout the bus journey, live commentary is provided in multiple languages. An optional part of the tour is an Amsterdam Canal Cruise, for which a voucher is given at check-in if selected. The cruise departs near Central Station and passes through the 17th-century canals of Amsterdam, including Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht. The boat includes an audio guide in 19 languages and commentary from the captain. Food, drinks, lunch, and gratuities are not included. The tour company follows all current RIVM COVID-19 guidelines.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point in Amsterdam
The tour starts at Stationsplein 4, near Amsterdam Central Station. The meeting point is a one-minute walk from the station’s city-side main entrance, located in the white Stromma building across the square. Guests are advised to use Google Maps for directions.
10 min
Volendam Fishing Village
The group visits Volendam for about 90 minutes. This includes a 20-minute guided orientation walk through the village, followed by free time to explore independently.
90 min
Cheese Farm Visit
At the cheese farm, visitors watch the cheese-making process and have the opportunity to taste local cheese. This stop lasts approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
Clog Maker Demonstration
Visitors see live demonstrations of traditional craftsmen, including a clog maker creating the famous Dutch wooden shoes. This stop lasts around 15 minutes.
15 min
Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
The tour spends about 90 minutes in Zaanse Schans, where guests can view working windmills and traditional wooden houses. The clog maker workshop is also located here.
90 min
Amsterdam Canal Cruise (Optional)
The optional canal cruise lasts about 60 minutes and departs near Central Station. The route varies but includes Amsterdam’s 17th-century canals such as Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht. The cruise features a 19-language audio guide plus commentary from the captain. The voucher for this cruise is given at tour check-in if selected.
60 min
Meeting point
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. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions
End point
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. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese Farm, Volendam and Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Amsterdam
by Tour Company B.V.
Choose from 10 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€85Overview
This guided bus tour focuses on the Dutch countryside around Amsterdam, lasting about five hours. It begins at a meeting point near Amsterdam Central Station. From there, the group travels to Volendam, a traditional fishing village where a 20-minute guided walk is followed by free time for individual exploration. The tour then visits a cheese farm to see how cheese is made and includes a tasting. Next, the itinerary continues to Zaanse Schans, a village known for its functioning windmills and wooden houses. Visitors can watch craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills, including a clog maker shaping wooden shoes. Throughout the bus journey, live commentary is provided in multiple languages. An optional part of the tour is an Amsterdam Canal Cruise, for which a voucher is given at check-in if selected. The cruise departs near Central Station and passes through the 17th-century canals of Amsterdam, including Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht. The boat includes an audio guide in 19 languages and commentary from the captain. Food, drinks, lunch, and gratuities are not included. The tour company follows all current RIVM COVID-19 guidelines.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point in Amsterdam
The tour starts at Stationsplein 4, near Amsterdam Central Station. The meeting point is a one-minute walk from the station’s city-side main entrance, located in the white Stromma building across the square. Guests are advised to use Google Maps for directions.
10 min
Volendam Fishing Village
The group visits Volendam for about 90 minutes. This includes a 20-minute guided orientation walk through the village, followed by free time to explore independently.
90 min
Cheese Farm Visit
At the cheese farm, visitors watch the cheese-making process and have the opportunity to taste local cheese. This stop lasts approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
Clog Maker Demonstration
Visitors see live demonstrations of traditional craftsmen, including a clog maker creating the famous Dutch wooden shoes. This stop lasts around 15 minutes.
15 min
Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
The tour spends about 90 minutes in Zaanse Schans, where guests can view working windmills and traditional wooden houses. The clog maker workshop is also located here.
90 min
Amsterdam Canal Cruise (Optional)
The optional canal cruise lasts about 60 minutes and departs near Central Station. The route varies but includes Amsterdam’s 17th-century canals such as Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht. The cruise features a 19-language audio guide plus commentary from the captain. The voucher for this cruise is given at tour check-in if selected.
60 min
Meeting point
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. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions
End point
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. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.