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Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour

528 Reviews 4.27 out of 5 stars Based on 528 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Amsterdam, Netherlands
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10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Enjoy a Super Saver tour that combines the best of the Dutch countryside – windmills, fishing villages and flowering tulips – all in one day!

With your guide, visit the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, and take a boat ride to the quaint fishing villages of Volendam and Marken to see cheese and wooden clogs made the traditional way.

To top it off you will enjoy a leisurely stroll through Keukenhof Gardens, where the beautiful seasonal displays of springtime bulbs will take your breath away. You will have the opportunity to explore this wonderful park at your own leisure.

This 10,5-hour day trip takes you from Amsterdam's lively city centre to the beautiful countryside outside the city. The order of the tour may differ.

What's Included

  • Keukenhof Gardens fast-track admission ticket
  • Cheese factory demonstration and tasting
  • Traditional working windmill entry
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

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De Ruijterkade 34
1012 AA Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam

Start your day with a check-in at the Tours & Tickets office in the Central Station of Amsterdam. After check-in you will board the bus to the first destination of the day.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Zaanse Schans

First stop is in the village of Zaanse Schans, where you see windmills and a historic shipyard. As you tour the town, learn more from your guide about this town renowned for its 17th- and 18th-century buildings that vividly depict historical Dutch life.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Volendam

Next, enjoy a short boat ride from Volendam tocMarken. In these authentic fishing villages, locals still wear their colorful traditional dresses and the old wooden houses stand on stilts.In Volendam, head to a local cheese factory for a demonstration and tasting of cheese crafted in the traditional Dutch way.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam

Return by coach to Amsterdam, before starting your tour of Keukenhof Gardens.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Keukenhof

Board the coach and admire the countryside landscapes on the drive to Keukenhof, passing colorful tulip fields along the way. En route, hear about the history of Keukenhof and the flower fields that are characteristic of the surrounding area (if option selected). Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the Keukenhof Gardens (more than 80 acres/32 hectares) on your own. Wander along windy paths, into greenhouses, along brooks and shady ponds. Admire the swathes of colors from the blossoming tulips, daffodils, bluebells, hyacinths, and others.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Marken

Then visit a local shoemaker and watch clog-making techniques firsthand.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam

When it’s time to leave, board your coach for the return trip to Amsterdam.
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Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please note that the blooming cycle at Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields depends heavily on weather conditions. You are guaranteed to see a mixture of flowers in bloom from March to May, but April travel dates are recommended for the greatest chance to see the gardens at their very best, including the tulips
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour?

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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Average 4.27 out of 5 stars based on 528 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Keukenhof Gardens fast-track admission ticket
  • Cheese factory demonstration and tasting
  • Traditional working windmill entry
  • Zaanse Schans windmill village visit
  • Boat cruise between Volendam and Marken
  • Clog-making demonstration at a local shoemaker
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach transportation
  • Professional tour guide (English and Spanish)
  • Guided visit to a traditional Marker house
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please note that the blooming cycle at Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields depends heavily on weather conditions. You are guaranteed to see a mixture of flowers in bloom from March to May, but April travel dates are recommended for the greatest chance to see the gardens at their very best, including the tulips
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers

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