Experience the iconic Dutch windmills, visit a local cheese and clogs factory, and explore the charming town of Volendam on this half-day sightseeing tour from Amsterdam.
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Zaanse Schans - Discover the iconic Dutch Windmills and capture some beautiful photos. There are 7 windmills remaining at Zaanse Schans, with a few open for visits. You’ll tour the paint windmill, where the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt sourced his paint. Admission to the windmill park and parking fees are included in this tour.
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Zaanse Schans - Learn about traditional Dutch wooden shoe making and watch a demonstration of how clogs are crafted today. You can purchase wooden shoes, clogs, and other souvenirs at the wooden shoe factory.
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Molen De Kat - Explore this unique paint mill from the inside. It is the last operational windmill in the world capable of producing paint. Rembrandt, the famous Dutch artist, bought his paint here.
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Henri Willig Kaas BV - Visit an authentic Dutch farm with cows and calves. You’ll receive an explanation of how the Henri Willig farm produces cheese from the milk of their Jersey cows, including a demonstration of their automatic milking robot. Afterward, enjoy tasting their special Gouda cheese, with over 30 varieties available to sample for free! Cheese is available for purchase, and they offer shipping if you don’t have enough space in your suitcase.
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Edam - Opportunity to visit the cheese market, Edam museum, Fort of Edam, Sint Nicolaas church, and more.
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Volendam - Discover the charming and famous Dutch fishing village of Volendam. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the top fish restaurants in town, buy fresh Dutch waffles, or stroll along the famous dike and admire Volendam’s picturesque harbor. Souvenirs are also available for purchase.
- Hotel pick up and drop off by a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
- Possibility to buy the tastiest waffles in Volendam
- Possibility to see how they milking the cows with a milking robot
- Local tourist taxes, parking costs, wifi and bottled water on board
- Admission to the windmillspark and parking costs
- Entrance tickets to see a windmill from inside
- Possibility to taste more than 30 flavors of our best cheese for free and to buy cheese and clogs
- Professional driver/guide
- Professional guide and gratuity (Optional)
Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory, and Volendam.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans, not far from Amsterdam. Here, you will find some of the most special windmills in the Netherlands, such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, the spice mill, and the peanut oil mill.
Next, you will see how original Dutch clogs are made, with an opportunity to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm, where you will learn how they care for their cows, see how they milk them, and even touch the baby cows. Afterward, you can taste more than 30 types of delicious Dutch cheese for free!
Finally, you will visit Edam and Volendam, where you can have lunch at one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some delightful Dutch waffles, or enjoy the charming harbor of Volendam.
The tour lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including driving time.
- We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 08:30 AM till 06:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
- This is a private tour so no other people will join in the car.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
