Half-Day Tour to Volendam, Edam and the Windmills incl. 100 Highlights cruise

Itinerary
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Stop At: Stromma Netherlands, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Enjoy the 100 Highlights Cruise through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Schansend 1, 1509 AW Zaandam The Netherlands

This outdoor conservation area is situated on the banks of the Zaan River and is home to traditional 18th and 19th century architecture, including several functioning windmills.Watch live demonstrations of craftsmen at work, including a clog maker crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fort Edam, Oorgat 10, 1135 CR Edam, Netherlands, 1135 CR Edam The Netherlands

From Zaandam, we’ll continue on to Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the Zuiderzee. Edam’s ancient streets and tranquil canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Great Church, and town hall. Most famous in Edam is beyond any doubt the public weighing house, where in summer still every Wednesday the famous Edam Cheese is being sold.After a stroll around this history-rich town, we’ll have the opportunity to see how Edam’s world-famous cheese is made and, of course, to taste it in a close by cheese farm.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Volendam Haven, Haven 43, 1131 EP Volendam The Netherlands

Finally, we will stop in the beautiful seaside village of Volendam. This typical fishing village with its bustling harbor has been a major tourist attraction as early as 1875. People come from all over to see the small buildings and houses and take in the locals in their traditional Dutch clothing. This is a great place to pick up souvenirs for those at home or a memento for yourself, and to have photos taken in traditional Dutch costume. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the oldest parts of the city, exploring a labyrinth of twists and turns to sites such as St. Vincent’s Church, the wooden Stolphoevekerk and the Visafslag (Fish Auction).

Duration: 1 hour