Day Itinerary
15 Activities
Day 2
0.9 mi13 mi9 mi
Biking tour in Old Holland
Take a bus to the north-east of Amsterdam to enjoy a great day full of beautiful scenery, interesting museums and tasty things. We also offer you an overnight stay in the area to enjoy the morning views.
0.5 mi
10 min
07:3030 min
Amsterdam Centraal
Train Station
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Take bus 312 or 314 to Edam-Hoorn. Exit at stop Bernhardbrug, Monnickendam.
9.5 mi
25 min
08:3015 min
Monnickendam, Bernhardbrug
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Well, not the best rating but you just need to hop off the bus here.
Walk left towards the church, past the Jade City Oriental (a Chinese Restaurant). This street is called De Zarken. Follow it around, crossing over the canal to enter the Kerkstraat. At the end of the Kerkstraat, turn left onto Noordeinde. The Ber Koning bike shop is approximately 50 metres further.
Walk left towards the church, past the Jade City Oriental (a Chinese Restaurant). This street is called De Zarken. Follow it around, crossing over the canal to enter the Kerkstraat. At the end of the Kerkstraat, turn left onto Noordeinde. The Ber Koning bike shop is approximately 50 metres further.
0.5 mi
10 min
09:0015 min
Ber Koning
Bike Shop
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If you stand facing the Ber Koning shop, head right along Noordeinde to the junction of Kerkstraat/Damsluis. Turn left at the junction to Damsluis, passing the butcher and baker. Turn right at the Niesenoortoorsteeg (a small alley), and when you reach the end, follow the Niesenoort. As this street turns into Weezenland, Het Weeshuis will be on your right.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed on Sundays and Mondays, closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed on Sundays and Mondays, closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday
0.2 mi
5 min
09:3030 min
The Orphanage Monnickendam
Café
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This former orphanage is now home to a glass atelier, rope maker, and tea shop.
Have lunch in a canoe, a picnic with the bike, or simply enjoy the scenery. The atmosphere in Het Weeshuis brings the past to life, and a memorable experience is guaranteed. If the weather is fine, relax in the garden and order the home-made apple pie or award-winning 'Monnickenduck' sandwich.
Open hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed on weekend
Have lunch in a canoe, a picnic with the bike, or simply enjoy the scenery. The atmosphere in Het Weeshuis brings the past to life, and a memorable experience is guaranteed. If the weather is fine, relax in the garden and order the home-made apple pie or award-winning 'Monnickenduck' sandwich.
Open hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed on weekend
1.2 mi
10 min
10:1515 min
Henri Willig Kaas BV
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Enjoy a bite of fresh, tasty Dutch cheese along the route: for example, at Henri Willig Kaas.
Open hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Open hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
3 mi
15 min
10:4530 min
Katwoude Windmill
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Visit a real polder windmill and learn all about its past.
This polder windmill in Katwoude was built to keep the Katwoude-Hogendijk-Blokgouw polder drained using wind or electric power. During a 30-minute guided tour, the miller explains how the windmill works and its history.
This polder windmill in Katwoude was built to keep the Katwoude-Hogendijk-Blokgouw polder drained using wind or electric power. During a 30-minute guided tour, the miller explains how the windmill works and its history.
2.1 mi
15 min
11:4515 min
De Kaaswaag Edam
Restaurants
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How is the world-famous Edam cheese made? Find out and taste it here.
Edam cheese has enjoyed worldwide acclaim for years. At the Kaaswaag (‘cheese weighing house’) you can experience every aspect of cheese making, and there’s plenty of opportunity to taste the cheese too. In days gone by, the cheeses were weighed in this historic weigh house.
Open hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Edam cheese has enjoyed worldwide acclaim for years. At the Kaaswaag (‘cheese weighing house’) you can experience every aspect of cheese making, and there’s plenty of opportunity to taste the cheese too. In days gone by, the cheeses were weighed in this historic weigh house.
Open hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
0.2 mi
5 min
12:1050 min
Edams museum
Museum
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One of the oldest museums in the Netherlands, where you can find out all about Edam’s fascinating past.
Next Find out all about Edam’s fascinating past at one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands. The most famous part of the museum is the floating cellar – it floats on the ground water and moves up and down. If you push with your feet, you can actually move it yourself. It’s quite an experience!
Open hours: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Closed on Mondays
Next Find out all about Edam’s fascinating past at one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands. The most famous part of the museum is the floating cellar – it floats on the ground water and moves up and down. If you push with your feet, you can actually move it yourself. It’s quite an experience!
Open hours: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Closed on Mondays
1.8 mi
10 min
13:1045 min
Volendam Museum
Landmark
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If you’ve ever wanted to take a peek behind the scenes at 19th-century life in Holland, you’re in the right place.
The Volendams Museum, located in the heart of Volendam, is home to one of the most extraordinary collections in the Netherlands. One of the highlights is the cigar-band house, with mosaics made from 11 million cigar bands. Definitely worth a visit!
Open hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Volendams Museum, located in the heart of Volendam, is home to one of the most extraordinary collections in the Netherlands. One of the highlights is the cigar-band house, with mosaics made from 11 million cigar bands. Definitely worth a visit!
Open hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
0.5 mi
5 min
14:101 hr
Smit-Bokkum
Restaurant
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Open hours: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Closed on Monday
0.1 mi
5 min
15:4030 min
Rederij Volendam Marken Express
Landmark
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Experience a unique corner of the Netherlands on the water with the Volendam-Marken Express.
For the last 80 years, the Volendam-Marken Express has provided a daily boat service between Volendam and Marken. The 30-minute crossing offers a unique experience in an unusual corner of the Netherlands. Explore the historic fishing village of Marken, which was once on an island, before taking the next boat back.
Open hours: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
For the last 80 years, the Volendam-Marken Express has provided a daily boat service between Volendam and Marken. The 30-minute crossing offers a unique experience in an unusual corner of the Netherlands. Explore the historic fishing village of Marken, which was once on an island, before taking the next boat back.
Open hours: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
3.2 mi
20 min
16:3030 min
Marken Museum
Museum
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A unique insight into this fishing village’s extraordinary history.
The Marken Museum is located in six historic houses in Marken’s historic centre. Marken is a picturesque fishing village on a peninsula in the Markermeer, just northeast of Amsterdam. The museum provides a unique insight into the village’s extraordinary history.
Pay attention that this place is open for visitors only till 4 PM on Sundays.
The Marken Museum is located in six historic houses in Marken’s historic centre. Marken is a picturesque fishing village on a peninsula in the Markermeer, just northeast of Amsterdam. The museum provides a unique insight into the village’s extraordinary history.
Pay attention that this place is open for visitors only till 4 PM on Sundays.
0.4 mi
5 min
17:301 hr
Stoom Klompenmakerij Marken - NL Online.NL
Museum
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Discover how clogs are made, both by machine and in the traditional way, at Klompenmakerij Marken. And of course, you can take a pair home with as a nostalgic souvenir.
Open hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Open hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
0.4 mi
5 min
19:002 hrs
De Taanketel
Café
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For dinner, stay on the island and enjoy great views of the water while tasting the offers on the menu.
22:0010 hrsHotels
Hof van Marken
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Stay outside the city to enjoy the early morning time which is quite unique in the area.