From Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Day Trip
ID: GYG30477-36108
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
10:30 hours
Description
Explore the scenic Dutch countryside on a full-day tour from Amsterdam. See the Zaanse Schans windmills, the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, and the beautiful flower fields of Keukenhof.
Visit the largest flower garden in Europe and discover traditional Holland on a guided tour from Amsterdam. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Dutch villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, and discover a world of colors and fragrances at Keukenhof.
This 10-hour day trip takes you from Amsterdam's lively city centre to the beautiful countryside outside the city. Travel from Amsterdam Central to the Zaanse Schans open-air museum to see and visit the windmills, before travelling on to Volendam and Marken to discover these traditional fishing villages and some of the products made there.
Board the bus again to head south to the gardens of Keukenhof. The order of the tour may change. Embark on a bus trip and receive fast-track admission to the world-famous flower park, where you will find more than seven million tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils of all colors, shapes, and sizes. Have free time to explore the park and buy tulip bulbs to take back home.
Pay a visit to the scenic towns and windmills in Holland. See what life is like in the picturesque villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. See how the Zaanse Schans windmills work and even go inside a working one to take pictures.
Finally, explore an authentic Dutch bakery and a cheese factory, with a cheese tasting included. See a live demonstration by a traditional clog maker and take a boat trip on the IJsselmeer lake.
Highlights
- Visit the stunning bulbfields of Keukenhof Park and see more than 7 million bulbs
- Discover the heritage windmills of Zaanse Schans Windmill village
- Tour the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken
- Learn more about Dutch crafts at a cheese factory and a clog maker's workshop
- Drive along a scenic route past colorful fields of flowers en route from Amsterdam
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge (provided they do not occupy their own seat)
De Ruijterkade 34A, at the local partner's office in the IJ hall of Central Station. In the back corner of the building, on the right hand side. Please be sure to arrive 30 minutes before the tour departure time.
INCLUDED
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Onboard WiFi
- Tour guide
- Fast track admission to Keukenhof
- Ijsselmeer boat trip
- Dutch windmill demonstration
- Clog-making demonstration
- GPS audio guide
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.
