What to do and see in Volendam, North Holland Province: The Best Private Tours

Escape the crowds in the city and explore the countryside North of Amsterdam in on a private 8-hour bike tour from Amsterdam. Cycle through picturesque villages, such as Durgerdam, as you are making your way to the famous countryside of Marken, Volendam and Edam. During this full-day tour packed with interesting details and picturesque sights, you will visit a local cheese farm to try some real Dutch cheese. Your guide will also take you to a wooden shoe maker to demonstrate how clogs are being made before cycling back to the city in the late afternoon.

Inclusions: Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bike rental, Boat ride to Volendam

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Explore the Dutch country side with this private day trip to Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Marken. Get picked up at your hotel by your private guide that will drive you around in a comfortable vehicle. After 30 minutes you will arrive at Zaanse Schans where you explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. Your private guide will tell you about the area and you have entrance to various windmills. See the inside of a Dutch windmill and explore the many traditional wooden houses, barns and shops. Your private guide will also bring you to a Dutch cheese farm to taste cheeses and a traditional Dutch waffle factory. From Zaanse Schans your private guide will drive you to Volendam and Marken. These traditional fishing villages are known for its green timbered houses and harbor. Your private guide will tell you about the interesting history of these villages and show you around. From here your guide will drive you back to the hotel.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, You can pick a departure time between 9:00am - 1:00pm.

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Enjoy a full day private sightseeing to the northern part of the Netherlands. A short city tour or tulip tour can be included in this 8 hour tour . See and learn with your private guide all about the typical Dutch Polderland with the beautiful landscape, the windmills, canals and lakes. During the spring time several tulip fields can be spotted on route. As a private tour, your guide can personalize the tour according to your own preferences. -From 21 March 2019 till 19th of May the flower gardens of " Keukenhof" can be visited, entrance fees are not included.-

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Professional guide, Visit at the cheese and/or clog factory

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

No tour that matches your wishes? Don’t worry, you can just design your own tour and we will deliver it. Customise an unforgettable Experience trough The Netherlands. Just let us know your requirements and we will design your personalised travel itinerary. This tour will be  operated in a  minivan for a more personalised experience without the crowds from large coach tours.  A professional, experienced and friendly driver/guide will accompany you throughout the day.

Inclusions: Transport by minivan, Friendly driver/guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Tours with a eight passenger van. A combination of driving and walking. Tours are fully customizable and you will decide the tempo. Off the beaten tracks. Small groups and a lot of personal attention. Diverse culture, world class museums and beautiful canals. This is no 'drive-by' tour. At least four hours touring. (Price per group, max 8)

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

This Tour is unique because you'll see the real Holland in a nutshell. It's a bit of everything. I'll go off the beaten tracks so you'll also see the real typical Dutch Landscape, I stop anywhere you want for pics.I will also pull over in Amsterdam at some amazing forgotten breathtaking hidden gems. No commercials gift shop stops or any other nonsens. I am born and raised Amsterdam guy and never drive with navigation :-) Do everything by heart. Private American Comfy airconditioned car (not shared, just for you), Private Guide, Private Driver. Let me take you by the hand and show you my beautiful city and countryside. Let's do it!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Windmill entrance 5 euro per person

We'll go off the beaten paths and visit the most stunning small villages and hamlets. We'll stop for a little while 10 minutes at a clogs factory and cheese farm (only if you want).This is not a gift shop visit! Private airconditioned comfy car with private guide. Everybody loves this tour! Breathtaking!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

Escape the city crowds and take a glimpse into the Netherlands’ industrial past at the Zaanse Schans while walking past traditional houses, windmills, old warehouses and visiting a traditional bakery. Enjoy watching cheese bearers and cheese traders at the world-famous Alkmaar cheese market and its vibrant city center. Look inside a historical windmill. You can climb all the way to the top and enjoy the view. Immerse yourself in the authentic scenery of 2 characteristic old fishing villages. Watch a real clog maker, taste local food and wonder through picturesque spots in an atmosphere of history and romance. All this right at Amsterdam’s doorstep. Highlights Enjoy the historical Alkmaar Cheese market (only available fridays 27/03 - 25/09) Look inside a historical windmill (only available on saturday & sunday) Watch the art of making clogs Discover Netherlands's industrial past at the Zaanse Schans Visit an authentic bakery All entrance fees included so no surprises

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs. Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills. Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private chauffeur guide will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting. With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour. Your driver guide will take you to the particular city of Marken, where you will witness how a shoemaker crafts the typical wooden clogs.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Visit four of the best places in the Netherlands on this 8-hour tour. Stop at Zaanse Schans to see the traditional windmills. Then visit the town of Edam and enjoy an extensive tasting of typical cheeses. Continue to the city of Volendam to learn more about Dutch culture. In Volendam, take the time to stroll, shop or have lunch. Finally, visit Marken, an ancient island with amazing landscapes and a curious history and culture.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks