Private Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken with Pickup

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 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. After that you’ll visit the charming and historical towns of Volendam and Marken. Step back in time during this visit. Time just stood still. Travel time.

Keukenhof is the largest flower garden in the world. 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. At the Keukenhof Gardens, you will receive your skip-the-line entrance 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.

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.

Entrance ticket to Het Jonge Schaap windmill which is a saw windmill. Speak to the windmill master and get a detailed introduction about the power of windmills, function and the engineering behind it.

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

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.

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.

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

Enjoy a drive through the picturesque countryside of north Amsterdam on your way back. You'll appreciate more of this beautiful country.

• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
• Minivan is not adequate for transporting wheelchairs. However, foldable scooters may fit. Please inquire.

• Private tour from 1-8 people
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  Minivan
  Driver guide
  Pickup included
• Private tour from 9-15 people
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  Sprinter
  Driver and tour guide
  Pickup included

• Wooden shoe demonstration.
• Zaanse Schans guided tour.
• Guided tour in Marken
• Keukenhof skip-the-line tickets.
• Tickets to one windmill at Zaanse Schans.
• Guided tour Volendam and cheese sampling

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by 360 Amsterdam Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Amsterdam.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.