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Highlights
- Begin this half-day excursion from the capital to explore Volendam Harbour and a cheese farm.
- View maritime heritage at a historic shipyard where boats are restored as part of traditional fishing practices during your stop.
- See traditional woodworking as artisans carve wooden footwear while you taste freshly made Gouda cheese at the local factory.
- Explore the harbour independently with a provided audio guide, digital map, and tips for navigating the village at your own speed.
- Receive one percent off cheese purchases at the farm and additional deals at selected shops in the area.
Your Experience
Journey and Departure
Your tour begins at this is Holland in Amsterdam, where a friendly local driver ensures a smooth round-trip coach transfer to the village before lunch time for a smooth start.
The journey lasts five hours total.
History and Heritage
At the Botterwerf shipyard you can observe boats being carefully restored as part of local fishing traditions before moving to the next stop during this time.
Clogs are made by hand here.
Cheese and Clogs
Inside Henri Willig Cheese Farm, witness expert craftsmen carving traditional wooden footwear while you sample creamy, locally-made Gouda cheese produced on site and watch clog making techniques.
Discounts apply on purchases at select shops.
Independent Exploration
Use your provided digital map and multilingual audio guide to explore the harbour streets independently at your own pace throughout the remainder of the day.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided half-day excursion visiting Volendam for five hours.
- Luxury coach transfers round-trip via This is Holland.
- Digital tour guide for the village provided.
- Printed map of Volendam handed out to guests.
- Leaflet provided in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German.
- Entry to the historic Botterwerf shipyard.
- Access to Henri Willig Cheese Farm and Clog Factory.
- Tasting session for local cheese products included.
- Live demonstration of wooden clog carving techniques.
- Professional driver for transportation and support.
- Ten percent discount on cheese purchases at site.
- Reduced prices at selected local dining and retail spots.
- All drinks and meals outside the tour.
- Collection from your accommodation prior to start.
- Any personal items or incidental costs during day.
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Must Know
- Ensure you have proper footwear for all walking segments.
- Pack attire fitting for current outdoor conditions.
- Large items or animals cannot be brought aboard the coach.
- Consumption of substances like alcohol or drugs is forbidden.
- This trip does not support mobility devices or wheelchairs.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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