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Private Dutch Food Tasting and History Tour in Zaandam from Amsterdam

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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

A local guide meets you in Amsterdam to bring you to the nearby city of Zaandam. At Zaandam, you will taste some typical Dutch food while you walk through the city center of Zaandam with your guide. Your guide will show you the highlights of Zaandam such as the modern architectual Inntel hotel and the city hall, but also the Czar Peter House, where Russian tsar Peter the Great lived when he was in Zaandam, along with sights of famous Claude Monet paintings. During the tour, you will taste typical Dutch food like a smoked sausage, "Poffertjes", herring, "Kibbeling" and a "Kroket". With a lot of food in your belly, knowledge about the Zaan area and a some treats from you guide, you will brought back to Amsterdam afterwards.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch Trying all this different Dutch food, you will eat more then a full meal in total
  • Snacks
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    Stadshart Zaandam

    Enjoy a private guided tour through the city center of Zaandam, just 20 minutes away from Amsterdam. You will try all kinds of typical Dutch food along the way: herring, smoked sausage, "Kibbeling", "Poffertjes", a "kroket" and many more. Along the way, your local guide will tell you about the history of the Zaan area and will point out some interesting landmarks that has to do with Russian tsar Peter the Great, French paint artist Claude Monet, windmills and the industries and World War 2.After you have tried all the food, your guide has some treats for you before bringing you back to Amsterdam.
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    The Tsar Peter House (pass by)

    See and learn more about where Russian Tsar Peter the Great stayed when he visited Zaandam in 1697.
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    Zaandam (pass by)

    Visit the city center of Zaandam and learn all about the vibrant history of this city
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    Westzijde (pass by)

    See the Monet Atelier and learn more about the 25 paintings Claude Monet made when he visited the Zaan region.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Dutch Food Tasting and History Tour in Zaandam from Amsterdam?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

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    • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
    • LunchTrying all this different Dutch food, you will eat more then a full meal in total
    • Snacks
    • Bottled water
    • Private transportation
    • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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