what to expect

Upon meeting your guide at the designated location, head for 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 plus a visit to picturesque and charming town of Volendam. Next you’ll visit an amazing all-year-round Tulip Greenhouse with a tour by one of the owner plus coffee, tea and treats as well as tulips to take home.

ZAANSE SCHANS

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.

WOODEN SHOE WORKSHOP “DE ZAANSE SCHANS”

Still manufacturing wooden shoes using the same old machinery that was used more than a century ago. Both young and elderly find the process to be a fascinating spectacle.

CATHARINA HOEVE CHEESE FARM

Nothing says “Dutch” like cheese! Visit the Catharina Hoeve Farm to sample some.

Henri Willig, Cheese farm Catharina Hoeve Cheese Factory, is 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. Here you can have a traditional fish for lunch.

TULIP GREENHOUSE TOUR

Discover the Magic of Tulips at Pronk Tulips Experience!
Karlijn, Colinda and their partners Bas and Tom respectively are the proud owners of the company. They are excited to take you on a journey into the beautiful world of tulips! They love sharing the fascinating story of how a simple bulb transforms into a stunning flower.

The greenhouse is filled with tulips in an array of vibrant colors and varieties – the perfect backdrop for capturing beautiful photos! During your visit, you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the tulip production. They’ll show you the latest machines and cutting-edge techniques that help bring tulips to life. Come and experience the beauty of tulips up close! You’ll also be welcomed with coffee, tea and treats. You may also take some tulips home which is included in this package.

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

✔  What’s included? • Driver guide or driver and tour guide. • 8-hour tour. • Zaanse Schans village guided tour. • Entrance ticket to one windmill at Zaanse Schans. • Wooden shoe making demonstration. • Cheese sampling. • Visit Volendam. • Tulip Greenhouse guided tour. • Coffee, tea and treats at greenhouse cafe as well as tulips to take home. • Transportation. • Bottled water. ✕  What’s not included? • Food and beverage. • Gratuities for the guide(s).

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

✔  What’s included?
• Driver guide or driver and tour guide.
• 8-hour tour.
• Zaanse Schans village guided tour.
• Entrance ticket to one windmill at Zaanse Schans.
• Wooden shoe making demonstration.
• Cheese sampling.
• Visit Volendam.
• Tulip Greenhouse guided tour.
• Coffee, tea and treats at greenhouse cafe as well as tulips to take home.
• Transportation.
• Bottled water.

✕  What’s not included?
• Food and beverage.
• Gratuities for the guide(s).

LANGUAGES

Up to 8 persons: English and Dutch.
From 9 persons: English, German and Dutch.
Tulip Greenhouse Tour: English, German and Dutch.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tour starts at 09.00 hrs. and end 17.00 hrs., unless otherwise agreed upon.

The tour ends at the designated departure point.

MEETING POINT

Guests will be always picked up at their hotel or accommodation in Amsterdam.

Hotels located outside the Amsterdam region, you will be picked up at an easy-to-find pick-up location. Extra travel time will be charged for pickups outside of Amsterdam.