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Private Tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken

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6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

When visiting Holland, this tour offers the perfect introduction of everything Holland has to offer. In one day, you'll explore iconic windmills, see clogs being made, indulge in a Gouda cheese tasting and learn about the South Sea reclamation.

Visit the charming fishing village of Volendam, stroll through it's harbor, and enjoy a scenic ferry ride to the peninsula of Marken, a place where time seems to stand still. Known for its traditional wooden houses, Marken offers a glimpse into old Dutch life, with its picturesque streets.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Amsterdam

9:00 Pick up from your hotel in Amsterdam. A short drive from the city to the Zaanse Schans
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Zaanse Schans

9.30: We arrive at The Zaanse Schans. This is a preservation village with a variety of historical houses, warehouses, and working industrial windmills. It feels like you’re traveling back in time! You will experience how life was between the 18th and 19th centuries, and join a wooden shoe workshop to see how clogs are made, concluding with a visit to a working windmill.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig

At the cheese farm of Henry Willig we will have a Gouda Cheese tasting. They are in the top 10 of the world cheesemakers. If you are a cheese lover… you are in cheese heaven! They have 30 flavors of cheese to taste. 29 are pasteurized so you can travel with the cheese all over the world. They also have options to ship the cheese. So you don’t have to worry about picking only one favorite.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Volendam

12:30 We’ll head to The famous fishermen’s village of Volendam.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Volendam Haven

13.00: Lunchtime In Volendam. You can choose where you want to have lunch. As locals, we know a lot of nice places. Whether it’s at a local fish restaurant or just a snack.14.00 : A walk through Volendam, which is known as the most popular fishing village in Holland. The charm of Volendam rests in its harbour and the authentic fishermen’s houses. The maze is the oldest part of Volendam. This is where we’ll see small fishermen’s houses and narrow streets. What’s unique about the maze is that the houses were built without any street pattern. We’ll take a small stroll in the maze and on the famous dike of Volendam.14.15: A ferry ride on the IJselmeer (former south sea) to the peninsula of Marken, once an island in the South sea.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kerkbuurt Marken

14.45: Arrival on Marken. Marken is a tiny village with colorful wooden houses, drawbridges, a small harbor located on a former island. We will make a small stroll through the village.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam

15.00: Back at your hotel in Amsterdam
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance ticket to a windmill.
  • Parking Fees.
  • Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance ticket to a windmill
  • Parking Fees
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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