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Amsterdam: Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour with Video Guide
(27) Reviews
Amsterdam-Centrum
About
Discover Dutch culture from Amsterdam! Visit Zaanse Schans, taste cheese, and stroll through Volendam—with a bilingual English & Spanish video guide that’s fun and witty. Leave bustling Amsterdam and within half an hour step into a world where time seems to stand still. Turning windmills, green wooden houses—you’re experiencing the Netherlands.
Our small-group tour (max 30 guests) takes you in a comfortable midi-bus, guided by a video with subtle stories, fun facts, and occasional humor about Dutch traditions.
Tour Highlights
Zaanse Schans: Step back in time. Admire historic windmills, stroll past green houses, and visit traditional workshops.
Authentic Cheese Farm: Discover cheese-makin...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
USB- Charger
Meeting Points
Departure
Aloha
The bus is a small white coach. A blue and green flag with the “Timing Tours” logo is attached to the bus. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in.
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Amsterdam: Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour with Video Guide
(27) Reviews
Amsterdam-Centrum
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$23.50
Price varies by group size
About
Discover Dutch culture from Amsterdam! Visit Zaanse Schans, taste cheese, and stroll through Volendam—with a bilingual English & Spanish video guide that’s fun and witty. Leave bustling Amsterdam and within half an hour step into a world where time seems to stand still. Turning windmills, green wooden houses—you’re experiencing the Netherlands.
Our small-group tour (max 30 guests) takes you in a comfortable midi-bus, guided by a video with subtle stories, fun facts, and occasional humor about Dutch traditions.
Tour Highlights
Zaanse Schans: Step back in time. Admire historic windmills, stroll past green houses, and visit traditional workshops.
Authentic Cheese Farm: Discover cheese-makin...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
USB- Charger
Meeting Points
Departure
Aloha
The bus is a small white coach. A blue and green flag with the “Timing Tours” logo is attached to the bus. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in.
Return
Itinerary
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Zaanse Schans
Your first stop is the world-famous Zaanse Schans, a living museum that brings 18th- and 19th-century Holland to life. Stroll past charming green wooden houses, cross quaint bridges, and take in the peaceful canalside scenery.
You’ll see operating windmills, some of which still produce oil, paint, or spices. Enjoy a live clog-making demonstration where a craftsman shows how traditional Dutch wooden shoes are made. You’ll also have free time to explore local workshops and boutiques selling Dutch specialties like stroopwafels, souvenirs, and handmade crafts.
Don’t forget your camera — this is one of the most photogenic places in the Netherlands, with panoramic views of windmills set against the water and fields.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Alida Hoeve Cheese Farm & Wooden shoe factory
Get a taste of the real Dutch countryside with a stop at a family-owned cheese farm, where age-old traditions meet local hospitality. Here, you’ll be welcomed by passionate cheesemakers who will guide you through the fascinating process of creating Gouda cheese, one of the Netherlands’ most iconic exports.
Learn how fresh milk is transformed into flavorful cheese through curdling, pressing, and aging — and discover how ingredients like herbs, spices, and aging time create different textures and flavors. This is not just a tasting, it’s an education in Dutch culture and culinary heritage.
After the demonstration, enjoy a generous cheese tasting session, sampling a range of cheeses — from young and creamy to aged and robust. There will also be time to browse local products in the farm shop, including cheeses to take home and other regional specialties.
This stop offers an authentic, flavorful, and memorable experience — perfect for food lovers and curious travelers alike.
30 minutes
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Volendam
End your countryside journey in the colorful and historic fishing village of Volendam, nestled along the shores of the former Zuiderzee (now the IJsselmeer). Known for its charming harbor, traditional wooden houses, and vibrant local culture, Volendam offers a perfect blend of history and atmosphere.
Enjoy free time to stroll along the lively waterfront boulevard, where you’ll find fish stalls, cafés, and souvenir shops. Sample freshly fried Dutch kibbeling (battered white fish), or opt for a sweet stroopwafel from a local bakery.
If you’re feeling playful, you can even dress up in traditional Dutch costumes for a fun and memorable photo experience (optional, extra cost). Walk through the quaint backstreets, discover hidden courtyards, and soak in the authentic charm of this beloved Dutch village.
Volendam offers a relaxing and photogenic end to your day — with postcard-perfect views and a taste of everyday Dutch life by the water.