Highlights

Explore Amsterdam’s Canal Ring area, which UNESCO deemed a World Heritage site.
Enjoy a guided tour and free time in the quintessential coastal town of Volendam.
See traditional windmills that are still being used in the village of Zaanse Schans.

Description

Gain insight into traditional Dutch life and local history by exploring the oldest sections of Amsterdam, a traditional fishing village and another village with functioning windmills. You will begin in Nieuwmarkt, a square created with fill when the surrounding canals were dug in the 17th century. The area is so impressive that UNESCO deemed it a World Heritage site. Your tour of the capital will conclude at Begijnhof, an urban oasis lined with beautiful gabled houses, including Amsterdam’s oldest residence. You will then travel to Volendam, a quintessential coastal town known for its old-style fishing boats. Following a guided tour through the easy-to-negotiate streets, you can explore further on your own. A few miles inland, you will find Zaanse Schans, one of the world’s few villages with functioning traditional windmills. In its heyday, the village was home to as many as 600 windmills. The 17th-century De Kat windmill is still used to grind pigments for paint.

Helpful Hints

Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Disclaimer:

This tour has a limited capacity; therefore, it is recommended that guests pre-book this tour as early as possible. This tour must be purchased no later than 7 days prior to the operating date. Cancellations made within 7 days or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty. This tour is designed to use the most wheelchair accessible routes possible. This includes step-free routes, shorter distances and no stairs. Accessible restrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. The vehicle used on this excursion is adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs. Guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion. Lunch/snack costs are not included. The number of accessible vehicles is extremely limited. Guests are encouraged to make their accessible shore excursion reservations as far in advance as possible. Guests wishing to utilize a wheelchair (manual or electric) on this excursion must provide the total dimensions (height, length and width) and weight of the electric scooter or wheelchair at the time of booking.

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