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Keukenhof Gardens, Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken Day Tour from Amsterdam

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Keukenhof Gardens, Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken Day Tour

This 9-hour guided private tour provides you with an amazing visit to Keukenhof for a self-discovery scenic experience. Visit Zaanse Schans and taste some iconic cheeses and watch how a clog maker shows you how the wooden shoes are made. Then visit a picturesque and charming towns called Volendam and Marken

Upon meeting your guide at the designated location, head for Keukenhof Gardens. Take in the breathtaking scenery as you go through the bulb flower region surrounding Lisse in the Dutch countryside. When you arrive at Keukenhof Gardens, take a self-guided walk to see themed gardens and flower sculptures while you stroll among acres of vivid tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

Next, visit 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 in Catharina Hoeve.

Then you’ll head over to the charming and historical towns of Volendam and Marken.

Highlights

Keukenhof Gardens visit to explore themed gardens, floral sculptures and vibrant spring blooms.

Local driver guide with private and comfortable transportation.

Zaanse Schans guided tour, clog making demonstration, cheese tasting and windmill visit.

Visit the iconic and picturesque towns of Volendam and Marken.

Suggested stops and highlights along the scenic routes.

The rest of the time is assigned to travel.

Inclusions

Driver and local guide for large groups or driver/guide for small groups (max 7 guests).
Private transportation.
Self-discovery tour of Keukenhof.
Tickets to Keukenhof Gardens.
Zaanse Schans guided tour.
Tickets to visit one windmill at Zaanse Schans.
Wooden shoe demonstration.
Cheese sampling.
Visit Volendam and Marken.
Scenic drive.
Bottled water.

Not included

Food and beverage.
Optional activities outside the standard itinerary.
Tips & Gratuities.

Important to know

Tulips are nature’s little surprises! Their blooming period is unpredictable, so we cannot guarantee that the flowers will be in full bloom during your visit. Each season, however, brings its own unique beauty to enjoy.river guide with transportation – private guided tour with scenic drive.

Cancellation policy

You can cancel or reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of your tour. There are no refunds on cancellations made within 72 hours before the tour starts.

If you booked through a booking platform, you must reschedule directly with them.

Pickup location

Your driver guide will pick you up at the agreed pick-up location.

Head to Keukenhof Gardens

Keukenhof, the world’s largest and most beautiful garden. It is situated in the heart of South Holland’s tulip area. Keukenhof was once just a vegetable and herb garden. Millions of bulbs are planted in the 32 hectares of gardens and 15 kilometers of walkways throughout this visit. The grounds are covered in a multitude of vividly colored spring bulbs, including tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and others. Explore the historical garden, the Japanese garden, and the English garden. Admire the floral sculptures, which are based on a yearly theme.

At the Keukenhof Gardens, you will receive your tickets which are included in this excursion. Before entering, the tour guide or your driver guide will provide an introduction to Keukenhof and the story behind it. You can then self-explore the gardens and pavilions at your leisure.

Sustainable Travel Reminder

Please help us protect the beauty and traditions of the Dutch flower fields by traveling responsibly.
Stay on marked paths and follow designated routes.
Do not pick flowers or enter private fields.
Properly dispose of all waste and leave no trace of your visit.
Respect local nature and communities so future visitors can enjoy these landscapes too.

Scenic Drive

We conitnue with a lovely ride through the bulbflower area in Lisse on our way to Zaanse Schans. With vibrant carpets of bulbflowers in nearly every color you can think of is visible. This region is one of the major tulip-growing areas in the Netherlands, and the most popular region for visitors from around the world.

A beautiful route with rows of multicoloured flowers; daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths among others. There is opportunity to stop and take those coveted pictures of the tulips. A memorable and unforgettable experience awaits you.

Zaanse Schans Windmill Village

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.

Join a clog shoe demonstration at the wooden shoe workshop of the Zaanse Schans village.

Cheese sampling at Henri Willig, Cheese farm Catharina Hoeve Cheese Factory, a renowned Dutch cheese manufacturer and an immersive cheese experience in the Netherlands. Known for their exceptional cheese-making techniques and a wide range of cheese varieties, a visit to the Henri Willig Cheese Factory offers a delightful opportunity to explore the world of cheese.

Volendam

You will visit the iconic dike in Volendam with a view on the lakeside. Visit a cheese shop still making cheese using a traditional Dutch method, and join a demonstration about Volendam cheese. Volendam is a former fishing town and known for its great fish specialties, the famous Dutch “Salty Haring’, ‘Smoked Eel”and Smoked Mackerel.

Marken

Visit the old traditional island Marken and its old harbour house of Sytje Boes. Admire the typical Marken houses and the ‘Church Neighbourhood’ (Kerkbuurt). You’ll step right into the history of this beautiful island.

Admire the stunning landscapes along the way, you’ll feel like you have stepped into a Dutch painting.

Drop-off

Drop-off is at the same pick-up location.

Pick-up areas

We pick up passengers from Amsterdam center including Amsterdam Cruise Terminal and River Cruise docking points near Amsterdam Central Station.

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Duration: 9 hours.

Please be ready for your driver guide or transfer at least 10 minutes before your activity scheduled start time.