Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village
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Is Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village worth booking?
Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village is a 6-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $580 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 45 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $580 per person
Book with me and you get a 5-star private experience, because I'm an experienced and knowledgeable guide. With me you visit places where the big groups cannot get. I never rush you. With me you drive via the most beautif
What you get
- Private transportation
- Entrance to the Zaanse Schans attraction
- Cheese tasting at the cheese farm
- Entrance to a working mill
About this experience
Book with me and you get a 5-star private experience, because I'm an experienced and knowledgeable guide. With me you visit places where the big groups cannot get. I never rush you. With me you drive via the most beautiful small roads with a beautiful scenery. I have a broad interest and I can tell you about Dutch history, mills, polders, cheese, agriculture, economy, museums, monuments, politics, religion, our Golden Age, dikes, pumping stations, etc. I use my own car (Mercedes E-type). I can explain very well the connection between the mills, the Dutch Masters, the beautiful houses in Amsterdam and Dutch history.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Entrance to the Zaanse Schans attraction
- Cheese tasting at the cheese farm
- Entrance to a working mill
What you'll see and do
Zuiderwoude
You drive through the beautiful countryside north of Amsterdam, through little villages, via small roads. Travelling on a relaxed way you pass by dairy farms, meadows, cows, sheep, geese, swans, horses and ditches with a very high water level. In the meanwhile you learn interesting things about Dutch agriculture. It takes about 20 minutes to drive to Zuiderwoude.
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Monnickendam
After Zuiderwoude you head for Monnickendam. On the way to Monnickendam you stop for 15 minutes near a pumping station and you learn about the former Zuyderzee, the polders, the dikes and the Dutch Water Management. Learn about the big flood in 1916 and the reason why the Dutch built the big closing dike. Learn about the 4000 Dutch polders (=reclaimed land) and the fresh water in the before salty Zuyderzee. You discover the turbines at the other side of the former Zuyderzee. You drive through the old fishermen's village of Monnickendam, with narrow streets, beautiful bridges and colourful houses.
15 minutes here
Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig
After Monnickendam you drive to the cheese farm Jacobs Hoeve to learn everything about the production and making of cheese. The demonstration is very interesting and you can taste all kinds of cheese (included). And they ship your cheese to your home, if necessary. WOW-experience: Jacobs Hoeve has a very modern stable with Jersey cows. All the cows wear a collar with a chip and they are fed and milked automaticly by a robot, without any human intervention. This technique is very sophisticated and top of the bill. This is a must see. You will be amazed.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Volendam
Via rural roads you drive to Volendam, the fishermens village. Here you visit the cemetary with the graves of 14 kids, that died in 2001 during a fire in a disco. Thereafter you walk through the oldest part of Volendam: the Maze. Admire the small fishermens houses, in which families lived with sometimes 12 children. Admire the gable stone on the whale fisher's house. Buy some souvenirs on the Dike, the touristic part of the village, with many shops and restaurants. Taste delicious fish at a fish stall. Enjoy the boats in the port and walk around. Enjoy 500 (!!) 19th century paintings in a famous hotel.
60 minutes here
Edam
Edam is an old city and it's well known for the Edam Cheese: that is a round young cheese in red packaging. You drive trough an old part of Edam, pass by teahouses, smal bridges, the 400 year old watermanagement building, the old shipyard, driving through narrow streets with beautiful old houses.
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Zaanse Schans
From Edam you drive via rural roads through the Wormer polder to the windmills at Zaanse Schans. There used to be more than 600 mills here: saw mills, paint mills, ship rig mills, oil mills, paper mills etc. It was the first industrial area in the world. Now only a few of them are saved. And you are going to visit one of them: a real working old fashioned saw mill, like the were working 400 years ago. Learn how this saw mill was built, admire the old fashioned techniques, hear the mill crunch while sawing, feel the floor vibrate, get explanation of the volunteer certified millers and experience a "WOW" attraction. Then you walk through the pittoresk village with beautiful green wooden houses. Taste cookies in the bakery museum. Visit the clog museum, admire the many types of clogs and experience how clogs are made. And maybe you want to try to walk in clogs. And last but not least: smell the wonderful scent of the cocoa factories on the other side of the Zaan river. Walking=1,5 mile
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Amsterdam
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- C.J. Kroon Private Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 50+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $580 to $595
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 45
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village cost?
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Prices start at $580 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.
Is Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 50. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Countryside, Mills & Fishermen's Village start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?
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On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems, Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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