Experience Volendam
Experience Volendam
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The two best things to do in Volendam: Experience Volendam: Go back in time! The experience starts with an explanation of how the people lived back then. Your charming guide, dressed in the traditional Volendam costume, will tell you everything. Learn more about the history, and enjoy the virtual experience back in 1916. You can look 360 degrees around you, in a world of more than 100 years ago. The adventure starts! Will you help the fisherman on his adventure? Come on in and join us in Photo in traditional costume: Here you will have the best experience in dressing with the original costume, and getting your picture taken. You can make photos with your own telephone, and we will send the soft-copy to your Email address. Quality and fun are guaranteed.
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia56,942 contributions
Oct 2022
Whilst in Volendam we decided to get some photos of me and my wife in a dutch costume.
As my parents were dutch I previously had such a photo as a child.
Prices were reasonable and the staff were so friendly.
They allow you to also take your own photos in a dutch costume.
A really good experience.
As my parents were dutch I previously had such a photo as a child.
Prices were reasonable and the staff were so friendly.
They allow you to also take your own photos in a dutch costume.
A really good experience.
Written 13 November 2022
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Ilo Vredenburg
Darmstadt, Germany5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
What a cozy and fun place this is! Everyone here is so friendly and welcoming. Even though it’s a popular tourist spot, you truly feel like a valued guest. The staff, especially the lovely girls in the shop, were so warm and engaging, always up for a friendly chat. We had such a great time and left with smiles on our faces. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a genuine and enjoyable experience!
Written 6 October 2024
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JamieBadman
Reading, UK17 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
This is just wonderful. It begins with a tour around some rooms where we are told about life in Volendam a hundred years ago, by a lovely, helpful guide dressed in traditional clothing. We then move into a VR theatre where we are taken right back in time into an immersive, emotional and outright stunning piece of theatre. I honestly felt as though I was there - and the experience made me feel quite emotional about the events that unfolded.
The guide spoke in English but the VR experience had some speech and this was Dutch but this is all part of the realism and honestly it made absolutely no difference to me; the story is clear and apparent regardless of language; it's more about what you see all around you.
If you are anywhere near Volendam, you owe it to yourselves to pay this place a visit - they've taken geeky virtual reality and applied it thoughtfully to create the ultimate tourist experience. It also helps that Volendam is such a charming place itself and so worth your time in its own right!
Can't recommend highly enough!
The guide spoke in English but the VR experience had some speech and this was Dutch but this is all part of the realism and honestly it made absolutely no difference to me; the story is clear and apparent regardless of language; it's more about what you see all around you.
If you are anywhere near Volendam, you owe it to yourselves to pay this place a visit - they've taken geeky virtual reality and applied it thoughtfully to create the ultimate tourist experience. It also helps that Volendam is such a charming place itself and so worth your time in its own right!
Can't recommend highly enough!
Written 3 April 2016
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Eline H
Amsterdam, The Netherlands3 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
This is a wonderful way to experience the history of Volendam. We had a great tour guide telling us all about the traditions of this beautiful town. It was so much fun! Especially the virtual travel back in time was a nice surprise. Thanks for the original experience!
Written 31 January 2016
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Maribel V
Philippines88 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
time we visit is not tulip season and we are expecting to see flowers, but instead we saw lots of cheese :) 45 mins travel from central station we took the bus going to volendam, it looks like back to the old days, people know each other. its a small community, you can walk around and its safe, you can find tourist near the port. lovely place to visit.
Written 21 February 2017
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Julie L
Spokane, WA68 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
This was such a fun visit with the virtual tour and the photo op. We were all dressed up in traditional Dutch outfits and the photo turned out great!
Written 11 February 2017
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benkalra
Chandigarh, India140 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Volendam is an Amazing Short distance Place ( 30 Mins ) from Amsterdam. Colorful Houses , Harbour Area , Scenic View & Perfect Location.....
Drive to Volendam gives you a beautiful scenic view of Country Side , Small beautiful Towns by the Canals .... They are so Clean, Beautiful that at times you think they are Artificially Created....
Volendam has Good Eateries, Pubs .... One can spend entire day Glazing at water harbour enjoying Beer , Fish & Weather
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Must Must visit , Away from city hush .... a well spent day at Volendam a Fishermen village ...... Loved it
Drive to Volendam gives you a beautiful scenic view of Country Side , Small beautiful Towns by the Canals .... They are so Clean, Beautiful that at times you think they are Artificially Created....
Volendam has Good Eateries, Pubs .... One can spend entire day Glazing at water harbour enjoying Beer , Fish & Weather
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Must Must visit , Away from city hush .... a well spent day at Volendam a Fishermen village ...... Loved it
Written 18 October 2019
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709nitak
651b Whitehorse Road34 contributions
Jul 2019
Great village, picture perfect, easy to get to by local bus from city centre train station 20-30 min ride. Cheap cost allowed us to spend ample leisure time here to enjoy view and have a meal and drink whilst watching the bay.
Highlight of our stay in Amsterdam for 36 hours.
Highlight of our stay in Amsterdam for 36 hours.
Written 17 July 2019
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d0miniquevandevyver
Comines-Warneton, Belgium31 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
very funny moment, with very sympathic and professionnals team, don't miss to make photo in old Dutch fisher costume for only 20 euros
Written 18 February 2019
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RunRaleigh
Raleigh, NC45 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
We were in Amsterdam for 9 days and took a day trip to Volendam by bus (very easy and about a 20 min ride). The 3D experience which told about the 1916 flood was amazing. I highly recommend it. The tour was also wonderful and informative.
Written 24 October 2016
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Is there a bus to and from Volendam to Zaanse Schans as we are going to Volendam in December for 3 nights after we went on a day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans,Volendam and Marken and fell in love with these places?
Written 3 January 2017
Yes, there is a bus, you can check the information if you google: oldhollandtour
This is the tour my friend and I took, for EUR 12.50, and travelled on the route described there.
Hope this helps! Have a nice stay!
Written 4 January 2017
Is everything closed on Christmas Eve in Voledam? Will we be able to have lunch there? Thank you...
Written 4 December 2016
In Holland, Xmas Eve is much like a normal working day.
For sure the hotels and cafes will be open
Written 5 December 2016
I'm going to Zaanse Schans where i can see clog making and cheese making. So is there a need to visit Volendam or Marken where I will be seeing the same thing?
Written 15 June 2016
When will you come to Volendam?
Written 29 June 2016
Does anyone know if the shops in this city are open on Sunday in the month of April? I don't want to plan to spend the day here on Sunday if the shops are not open. Thanks!
Written 27 March 2016
How do you get there from central Amsterdam. Thankyou
Written 8 January 2016
Coach public transfer to Volendam. Short distance walk to the harbour. If you want to know more: info@experiencevolendam.nl
Written 11 January 2016
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