NORTH HOLLAND GRAND TOUR: WINDMILLS, CHEESE & FISHING VILLAGES

Discover the true authentic heart of North Holland on this scenic 7-hour tour. You will explore a charming landscape of working windmills, canals, picturesque villages, and locals preserving traditional culture. This full day tour in Dutch history and charm departs at 9:30 AM from Amsterdam.

The Journey and Package Inclusions

This itinerary offers the best possible experience in traditional Dutch culture, including visits to the picturesque villages of Zaanse Schans, Marken, Volendam, and Edam. You will explore traditional windmills and learn the art of cheese making. The Classic Package ensures a complete cultural experience, including both a tasting at a traditional Holland cheese factory and a demonstration at a wooden clog-making studio. For the ultimate adventure, the All-in Package includes all features of the Classic Package, plus a scenic Marken Express boat trip across the beautiful IJssel Lake, exclusive entrance to an operating windmill, and a sweet treat at Woltje’s Bakery.

The Route in detail

Your journey begins with Zaanse Schans, the famous open-air museum, where you will admire its magnificent collection of historic windmills, picturesque homes, wooden barns, and scenic meadows. Next, you will head to the small fishing town of Marken, renowned for its preservation of traditional Dutch culture, and take a walking tour through its colorful streets. The tour then continues to Volendam, where you can enjoy free time to explore the shops or try on a traditional costume for a souvenir photo. Following Volendam, you will enjoy a tasting at a traditional Holland cheese factory and learn how cheese is made before continuing into the heart of North Holland to Edam. Here, you will discover the history of the former shipyard and see the Grote Kerk, one of the largest churches in the Netherlands, as you stroll the cobbled streets. Finally, you will travel back to Amsterdam by coach after a full day of cultural discovery. Please note: The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions, roadworks, and other unforeseen circumstances.