Visit Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Cheese Factory and Monnickendam
Upon meeting your driver guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm plus a visit to the picturesque and charming towns of Volendam and Monnickendam.
The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
We will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area. Cruise ports: Amsterdam or Ijmuiden.
Minivan is not adequate for wheelchair users.
Options
Private tour for 1-8 people
Minivan
Driver guide
Pickup included
What's included in Visit Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Cheese Factory and Monnickendam
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Zaanse Schans
In the 18th and 19th centuries, a collection of functional windmills, wooden homes, stables, and shops may be seen in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, which is an outdoor museum. All of these structures were relocated here starting in 1961, revitalizing the Zaan region’s most profitable era. Enter one windmill which is included in your excursion, and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside. Access ticket to one of these windmills: Oil mill: De Bonte Hen or De Zoeker. Sawmill Het Jonge Schaap or dye mill De Kat.
Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
Still manufacturing wooden shoes using the same old machinery that was used more than a century ago. Both young and elderly find the process to be a fascinating spectacle.
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
Nothing says “Dutch” like cheese! Visit the Catharina Hoeve Farm to sample some.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets to one windmill at Zaanse Schans.
- Driver guide
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
- Minivan is not adequate for transporting wheelchairs.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Driver guide name and mobile number are provided 24 hours in advance. Driver guide will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area, Schiphol Airport, Cruise ports: Amsterdam Terminal or Felison Ijmuiden.
