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8 hours
Daily Tour
9 people
English
Redfundable before Tour start
Explore the Dutch countryside without rushing
The best way to see the Dutch countryside is by visiting the most beautiful places in traditional Holland without rushing. With this tour you’ll visit the picturesque towns of Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Edam and Marken. In each town your guide will accompany you on guided walks and provide you with fascinating information about the sights.
Traditional Holland at its best
Discover what the Netherlands is all about and have fun on this special full-day trip. During your visits you will discover traditional Dutch customs in each of the towns. For instance, when you visit Zaanse Schans, you will see the world-famous antique windmills that are still in use today and have the opportunity to go inside one, where a miller will show you how it all works.
On the former island of Marken one of the few remaining professional clog makers will give you a demonstration with an antique steam engine, and you can visit an authentic Marken home from the 1940s. In the harbour of either Marken or Volendam, you will sit down for lunch at a traditional fish restaurant. The two-course lunch consists of two soup options and a fish, chicken or veggie main.
To travel between Marken and Volendam, you won’t be getting back on the bus. Instead, you will step on board of the local ferry for a boat cruise on the IJsselmeer lake. In the picturesque village of Volendam, you will visit the Cheese Factory for a cheese making demonstration as well as a wine and cheese tasting. And a visit to a traditional bakery includes a demonstration on how to make delicious stroopwafels and taste an unbelievably tasty stroopwafel liqueur.
As you walk through these traditional places you’ll see the colourful costumes of the locals and experience the culture. There are opportunities to purchase souvenirs such as clogs, ceramics, tulips and much more in each of the towns.
Amazing countryside tour!
The Charm of Holland Tour is one of the most complete countryside tours that we offer. Escape the hustle and bustle and get out of the city with this fun and relaxing countryside tour. This tour to traditional Holland is definitely a must-do during your holidays in the Netherlands, especially if you want to take your time. Get your Dutch Countryside Tour tickets here for a great experience!
An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans
Demonstrations of how clogs, cheese, and stroopwafels are made
Tastings of cheese, wine, stroopwafels and stroopwafel liqueur
Walking tours in Zaanse Schans, Marken, Edam and Volendam
Admission to a working windmill, Cheese Factory, an Old Dutch Bakery, Wooden Shoe Factory and Museum of Marken
Boat trip on the Ijsselmeer
Lunch at a traditional Holland fish restaurant
The guide speaks English and Spanish
Check-in 30 minutes before departure at the Tours & Tickets shop (click here for map)
Child ticket for 4-13 year olds
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Ticket can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance
You can reschedule your tickets yourself via our self rebook page up to 24 hours in advance
Note: this is a demanding tour, with a lot of walking, some places visited are not accessible for wheelchairs
Tour takes about 8 hours, including approx. 90 minute driving time in stages
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