Amsterdam Small-Group Half-Day Morning Tour to Edam and Volendam Including a Cheese Farm Visit
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Trip Type: Half-day Tours
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
During this half-day morning tour in a small group and with a luxurious minivan, your first destination will be picturesque Edam. After exploring this medieval town you will continue to a cheese farm close to Volendam, which will be the final destination of this tour.
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During this half-day morning tour in a small group and with a luxurious minivan, your first destination will be picturesque Edam. After exploring this medieval town you will continue to a cheese farm close to Volendam, which will be the final destination of this tour.Meet your guide and driver at a centrally located meeting point across Central Station Amsterdam. A comfortable, air-conditioned luxurious minivan will take you to the first destination in a 30-minute ride. The journey will take you through typical flat Dutch landscapes of green meadows with cows, horses and sheep.
First stop is Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the Zuiderzee. Edam’s ancient streets and tranquil canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Great Church, and town hall. Most famous in Edam is beyond any doubt the public weighing house, where in summer still every Wednesday the famous Edam Cheese is being sold.
After a stroll through this history-rich town, you will have the opportunity to see how Edam’s world-famous cheese is made and, of course, to taste it in a close-by cheese farm.
Finally, you will stop in the beautiful seaside village of Volendam. This typical fishing village with its bustling harbor has been a major tourist attraction as early as 1875. People come from all over to see the small buildings and houses and take in the locals in their traditional Dutch clothing. This is a great place to pick up souvenirs for those at home or a memento for yourself, and to have photos taken in traditional Dutch costume. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the oldest parts of the city, exploring a labyrinth of twists and turns to sites such as St. Vincent’s Church, the wooden Stolphoevekerk and the Visafslag (Fish Auction).
After some time in Volendam on your own you will be transferred back to Amsterdam. This tour is operated as a small group tour in a luxurious minivan making this tour a more personalized experience for you. A professional, experienced and friendly driver/guide will accompany you throughout the day.
First stop is Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the Zuiderzee. Edam’s ancient streets and tranquil canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Great Church, and town hall. Most famous in Edam is beyond any doubt the public weighing house, where in summer still every Wednesday the famous Edam Cheese is being sold.
After a stroll through this history-rich town, you will have the opportunity to see how Edam’s world-famous cheese is made and, of course, to taste it in a close-by cheese farm.
Finally, you will stop in the beautiful seaside village of Volendam. This typical fishing village with its bustling harbor has been a major tourist attraction as early as 1875. People come from all over to see the small buildings and houses and take in the locals in their traditional Dutch clothing. This is a great place to pick up souvenirs for those at home or a memento for yourself, and to have photos taken in traditional Dutch costume. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the oldest parts of the city, exploring a labyrinth of twists and turns to sites such as St. Vincent’s Church, the wooden Stolphoevekerk and the Visafslag (Fish Auction).
After some time in Volendam on your own you will be transferred back to Amsterdam. This tour is operated as a small group tour in a luxurious minivan making this tour a more personalized experience for you. A professional, experienced and friendly driver/guide will accompany you throughout the day.
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