The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Zaandam, North Holland Province

This Tour is unique because you'll see the real Holland in a nutshell. It's a bit of everything. I'll go off the beaten tracks so you'll also see the real typical Dutch Landscape, I stop anywhere you want for pics.I will also pull over in Amsterdam at some amazing forgotten breathtaking hidden gems. No commercials gift shop stops or any other nonsens. I am born and raised Amsterdam guy and never drive with navigation :-) Do everything by heart. Private American Comfy airconditioned car (not shared, just for you), Private Guide, Private Driver. Let me take you by the hand and show you my beautiful city and countryside. Let's do it!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Windmill entrance 5 euro per person

Escape the city crowds and take a glimpse into the Netherlands’ industrial past at the Zaanse Schans while walking past traditional houses, windmills, old warehouses and visiting a traditional bakery. Enjoy watching cheese bearers and cheese traders at the world-famous Alkmaar cheese market and its vibrant city center. Look inside a historical windmill. You can climb all the way to the top and enjoy the view. Immerse yourself in the authentic scenery of 2 characteristic old fishing villages. Watch a real clog maker, taste local food and wonder through picturesque spots in an atmosphere of history and romance. All this right at Amsterdam’s doorstep. Highlights Enjoy the historical Alkmaar Cheese market (only available fridays 27/03 - 25/09) Look inside a historical windmill (only available on saturday & sunday) Watch the art of making clogs Discover Netherlands's industrial past at the Zaanse Schans Visit an authentic bakery All entrance fees included so no surprises

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

See the best Holland has to offer in a 7 hour tour which covers the world-famous Zaanse Schans with its windmills. You will also drive through the countryside to the farmers town of Katwoude to visit a cheese farm, the fisherman town of Volendam, visit the former Island of Marken and the idyllic Broek in Waterland. Your personal private guide and driver will tell you everything about these places and its history. At Volendam, a stop is scheduled for a typical Dutch lunch (included). At Zaanse Schans, you will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a demonstration of clog making and a working Industrial windmill (entrance fee included). As this is a private tour, you will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in Amsterdam or any other for you convenient place in or near Amsterdam.

Inclusions: Enjoy a typical Dutch lunch at a restaurant in Volendam (2 drinks included), Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Receive a complimentary bottle of water at the car or minivan, Entrance fee for the visit of a windmill, Boat ticket from Volendam to Marken

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Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs. Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills. Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private chauffeur guide will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting. With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour. Your driver guide will take you to the particular city of Marken, where you will witness how a shoemaker crafts the typical wooden clogs.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

There’s nothing better than spending a sunny summers day riding through the the countryside of Holland. A short ferry ride and an easy 20-minute cycle through the north of the city and we’ll reach the Waterlands, the countryside just outside of Amsterdam. Soon it’s cows and farmers’ signs offering up freshly made ice-cream and milk. There will be plenty of photo opportunities along the way as we cruise through the countryside en route to the Dutch Heritage site of the Zaanse Schans. You’ll have free time to explore, snap photos, checkout some cheese and clog stalls or visit the first ever Albert Heijn. Our return route will bring us back to town via Zaandam and its famous Intelhotel made from nearly 70 traditional Zaanse-style wooden houses. Coming back into town takes us past a local social-workplace brewery for our final stop before returning the bicycles. Since we'll spend most of our time outside the city, the stress of biking in Amsterdam will be minimized.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Beverage at the Brewery

Exclusions: Bring food/water for the tour or be prepared to purchase around half way out.

Explore the top two sightseeing attractions near Amsterdam in one day. Visit Zaanse Schans traditional wooden windmills and distinctive green wooden houses which were relocated there to recreate the atmosphere of an 18th/19th-century village. Then visit idyllic canal village ''Dutch Venice'' Giethoorn to experience unique lifestyle in a Dutch village without main roads, charming thatched-roof farmhouses and arch shaped wooden bridges, cruising around the canals in Giethoorn.    • Small groups up to 8 people. • Experience traditional lifestyle dated back in 18th/19th century in Zaanse Schans and 'fairy-tale' lifestyle in Giethoorn all in one day.   • Cruising around the canals in Giethoorn with a speed of 6km/hour, allowing you to admire every part of beautiful Giethoorn peacefully.   • Special hotel pickup service.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Tour coach or van, 1-Hour English guided boat trip in Giethoorn with tea/coffee served on board.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

We show you the best Holland has to offer! This semi private tour (maximum 8 guests per vehicle) takes you to the famous windmills near Amsterdam, to the typical Dutch landscape and picturesque villages. On this tour you can taste local food and cheese, try to walk on clogs and make beautiful photos. We take care of everything. You'll have one personal guide/driver for the whole duration of the tour. No need to bring a travel guide: we know everything you always wanted to know about Holland! We are local and very experienced, knowledgeable and flexible. Depending on the day, the season and the weather we will make best tour possible. Why book with Holland Windmills? ✔️ Our tours are personal and easy going ✔️ We travel with max 8 people in a mini van ✔️ This tour shows Holland in a nutshell ✔️ This tour takes away the hassle of finding out where to go ✔️ We are locals and know the area by heart ✔️ We can answer all your questions about Holland!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fee for a windmill at The Zaanse Schans

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From the churning windmills in the Zaanse Schans to the cheese weighing house in Edam, this tour highlights everything that is typical Dutch. See the beautiful landscapes of the province of North Holland and explore the traditional fishing village of Volendam. Learn about clog making in the wooden shoe shop and try some tasteful cheese in one of the Dutch cheese farms. Zaanse Schans. This outdoor preserved area is situated on the banks of the River Zaan and is home to the original 18th and 19th century architecture, including several still functioning windmills and wooden houses. From there we continue to the beautiful village of Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the former Zuiderzee. Edam’s old streets and quiet canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Big Church, and former town hall. Volendam; this typical fishing village with its bustling harbour has been a major tourist attraction since early 1875.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, 100 Highlights Cruise of Stromma Netherlands

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

This tour is a must for anyone who wants to visit the two of the most popular places in Holland! Board an air-conditioned mini bus. In 20 minutes you will arrive at the Zaanse Schans, an open air museum absolutely worthwhile your visit. See a typical Dutch clog shop and visit a cheese factory. See the various original still working windmills and the Dutch artisans. You can glance over their shoulders while they are performing their crafts. Learn about the impressive windmill history that set off the Golden Age in the Netherlands. Next enjoy the ride through the Dutch polders, reclaimed land, to the fairytale like village of Giethoorn, also known as “the Venice of the North. Next up, a one hour guided boat tour. You will be in awe of the sights of the surroundings, ducking under picturesque bridges the captain will tell you the impressive history of the Giethoorn. You will have time explore the village on your own, on foot or by bike, if you fancy. You can also enjoy a delicious meal!  

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, boatcruise Giethoorn, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities

Get the full experience of all the Dutch countryside has to offer on this 5,5-hour, small 8 person tour from Amsterdam. Travel in comfort by luxury bus to the traditional fishing villages of Volendam, and stroll through the world-famous windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Visit a cheese factory for a tasting, stop at a restaurant for lunch, watch craftsmen make wooden shoes,. visit the village of Broek (the gem of Waterland) before relaxing on the ride back to Amsterdam. This experience has a minimum age of 7 years old.

Inclusions: Groupsize max 8 persons, Cheese tasting, Dutch fruit wine, Expert guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pick-up and drop-off