Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Spanish Tour
Duration: 8 hours
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Marken
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The 7 Best Things to Do in Marken
The former island of Marken, connected by a causeway since 1957, boasts a seafaring
heritage exemplary of Noord Holland. If the sight of clogs at the front door of quaint,
wooden houses gets you excited while visiting, you can see how they're made right here.
Marker Museum
These six former eel-smoking houses present Marken's maritime history and include a recreated fisherman's home interior from the 20th century.
Marken Grote Kerk
Noted for its wooden ship models dangling from the walls, this protestant church dates
to 1904.
The Clog Experience
The Wooden Shoe Factory has been making this iconic footwear for over one hundred
years. Demonstrations on clog production take place daily, and feel free to try one on for
size.
Volendam Day Trip
Once a main fishing port, Volendam is only a half hour from Marken. The harbor boasts
shops and fish stands, and rows of wooden houses along quaint streets.
Edam Day Trip
"The small town of Edam is a half hour away, and the Cheese Market is abuzz with a
re-enactment of daily life from its heydey, held on Wednesdays from 10:30AM - 12:30PM
(July/August)."
Zaanse Schans
Not only noted for its charming wooden houses, the town on the Zaan, just 30 minutes
from Marken, also boasts eight well-preserved windmills, each having their own name.
Cycle Tour
You can download an app that offers various route planners that include the most scenic
routes, or even one with windmills. Itineraries can take the entire day or just half.
Planning Your Marken Visit
How many days to spend in Marken?
"You can easily spend a nice day visiting Marken's attractions, but if you like the idea of
tranquil island life, then add another day or two."
Getting around
The center of Marken is compact and car-free, and you won't have a problem exploring by
foot. Alternatively, you can rent a bike.
If you plan to arrive from Amsterdam on a day-trip, bus 311 departs from the north side of
the Central Station and takes 35 minutes to reach Marken. There's also a regular ferry
service from Volendam and Edam, and the journey is about 25 minutes.
Where to stay in Marken
If you plan to spend more than just a day of sightseeing, you'll find two hotels directly
in the center of Marken.
Good to know
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- Language
- Dutch and lots of English
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- Currency
- Euro (€)
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- Time Zone
- UTC (+01:00)
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- Country Code
- +31
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- Best time to visit
- May and June are the best times to visit, when the temperatures are mild, rainfall is low, the landscape is in bloom, and the traditionally dressed locals are out and about in the streets.
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What people are saying about Marken
Good day of visiting the local area. excellent tour guide
The day is well thought out and our tour guide was excellent. They should have included radio earpieces so we could hear the guide at all times, There were many instances when we missed what he had to say due to the group size and that he started speaking before the group had re-gathered at each stage of the tour. As with these types of tours there wasn't really enough time at each location, but it did mean we saw a lot of things in one day
Great way to get out if the city and see the country side!
We absolutely loved this tour.. it's was awesome to visit the windmills; cheese shop; waffle shop and wooden clog shop.. was great to have the locals share their knowledge regarding their traditions and what they have been doing for many many years.. the actual bus trip was a highlight.. with Steve the singing Driver Dutch Rock and his crew!! They were all amazing and would highly recommend this tour!
Our whole family (ages 17-43) found it a full filling and educational.
Thankyou Alfredo and Ann and of cause Rob our driver, for make the day informative and punctual. This was the first tour our family has had l, we usually opt for a do it yourself experience, however we will definitely will be booking more tours in the future. Thankyou from Melinda, Sean, James, Paige and Lachlan (from Australia )
Excellent value for money. Amazing experience!
The tour was very well organised. We had enough time in each location to have some rest and buy some souvenirs. The tour guide (Desiree) was very interactive and provided some interesting overview of each place we visited. I can recommend this trip to anyone who is interested to see a little bit of Dutch countryside.
Great day experiencing the beauty of The Netherlands
The tour gave enough time to enjoy each of the locations we visited. The lunch was delicious and our tour guide was fabulous. Great knowledge of the area and easy to talk to. Really recommend this tour for everyone. My teenagers loved it as well!
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