Rotterdam: Volendam, Windmill, and Cheese Farm Private Tour

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ID: GYG916469-1433271
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Country: Netherlands

Duration: 06:30 hours


Description

Join this 6.5 hour private tour from Rotterdamto see typical Zaanse houses, mills, and shops in Zaanse Schans. Taste Dutch cheese, watch a clog-making demonstration, and visit the village of Volendam
Experience traditional Dutch culture on this 6.5 hour private journey from Rotterdam to Zaanse Schans, a cheese factory, and Volendam. After pickup from your accommodation in Rotterdam, your driver and guide will take you to the first destination of the day: Zaanse Schans, a region of the Netherlands full of traditional structures. Tour the wooden dwellings, see a wooden shoe demonstration, windmills, and quaint little shops. Above all, you can admire the traditional mills scattered throughout the town, each of which has its own purpose: there's a paint mill, oil mill, saw mill, and more.

 The next stops will be the cheese farm, a essential element of any visit to the Netherlands. Learn how the cheese is made and taste some delectable tidbits.

Next, visit Volendam, a fishing village known for its fresh eel and herring. Taste some fresh fish from a traditional cart and admire the old port, full of Dutch ships. Try on a traditional Dutch outfit and have your picture taken as you fit in with the Volendamers. In the center of the town, walk along the dyke (boulevard) and explore the various restaurants and shops. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy a traditional meal after taking in the best of the Netherlands.

Highlights

  • Discover all the different types of windmills
  • Learn how the Dutch make cheese and traditional wooden shoes
  • Discover the most famous village in the Netherlands: Zaanse Schans
  • Explore a scenic fishing village

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This sightseeing will take place rain or shine.
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle with a professional driver
  • Water
  • Wi-Fi in vehicle
  • Entrance ticket for one windmill
  • Cheese tasting
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals
  • Tips
  • Trying on typical clothes of Volendam (Optional)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.