Trip to the windmill village, Volendam and Marken Island

Tour Summary:

Part 1: Tour of Zaanse Schans

Discovering Traditional Windmills: Start your day with a tour of the windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Enjoy the famous Dutch windmills that are still in operation today, and learn how they are used to grind grain, pump water and make colors.

Visit Museums and Traditional Shops: Explore museums that showcase the history of windmills and traditional crafts such as wooden shoemaking (klug) and Dutch cheese making. Don’t miss the chance to taste fresh cheese and watch the process of making it.

Village Walking Tour: Wander the village streets filled with colorful traditional houses and beautiful waterways. You will feel like you have stepped back in time.

Part 2: Visiting the village of Volendam

Enjoying the traditional fishing atmosphere: After visiting Zaanse Schans, we head to the coastal village of Volendam. Enjoy the traditional fishing atmosphere that this village is famous for, and watch the fishermen at their daily work.

Traditional clothing and photography: You can try wearing traditional Dutch clothing and take beautiful souvenir photos in traditional clothing.

Taste seafood: Don’t miss the opportunity to taste the most delicious fresh seafood dishes in one of the local restaurants on the waterfront.

Part Three: Tour of Marken Island

Visit the historical Marken Island: We then move to the historical Marken Island, which is distinguished by its traditional wooden houses. Enjoy a tour of this charming island that looks like a living painting.

Wandering the narrow alleys: Wander the narrow alleys and enjoy watching the beautiful wooden houses decorated with flowers, and explore the small shops selling handicrafts and souvenirs.

Visit the local museum: Learn about the history and culture of the island by visiting the local museum that displays the lives of the people of Marken throughout the ages.