Day Trips

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Guided Tour

Guide explaining Zaanse Schans windmills to tourists on Keukenhof tour.

Traditional Dutch houses and windmill in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.

from amsterdam: zaanse schans, volendam, and marken guided tour-4

Canal houses and boat along a tranquil waterway in Edam.

Duration

1 hr - 6 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

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Transfers included

4.9/5

(80)

Paul

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Tour guide Xavier and driver William were amazing. Very knowledgeable and also very funny which set the mood perfect. The tour was great. Aside from changing the itinerary due to road construction/closures the tour was what I expected. They added few things in place of what we couldn't do. The windmills were great. The cheese and clog making was very interesting. The towns we walked through were beautiful. Highly recommend as a day trip tour to get out of amsterdam.

Diana

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The experience to these villages of the holadense countryside was very good because you learn a lot, you taste the gastronomy and above all the guide Agustin is very knowledgeable about the history of each of these villages, he makes the tour very enjoyable with his sympathy, humor and wisdom. There is a lot of organization, they comply with the schedules as planned and all the time they are explaining stories, curiosities so we recommend the tour 100%.

Daniel

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

August and Gerome were a great combo for this tour. Great information, clear directions, and an overall great experience. After visiting numerous European capitals, it was nice to get out to the Dutch countryside!!

Go on a guided cultural journey to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, filled with windmills, wooden houses, and authentic Dutch experiences.

Sit back and relax with round-trip coach transport from Amsterdam, complete with free Wi-Fi to stay connected or share scenic moments on the go.

Select from English or Spanish guided tours, ensuring a more comfortable and informative cultural experience in the language you're most familiar with.

Visit postcard-perfect windmills and experience the art of cheese-making firsthand—an interactive and flavorful glimpse into Dutch heritage and rural charm.

Opt for an all-inclusive tour featuring a 30-min boat ride, a working windmill visit, a clog-making demo, and a Marker’s traditional house.

6-hour guided tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken & Edam

Round-trip transportation by luxury coach

See historic windmills at Zaanse Schans

Walking tour through the village of Marken

Stroll through the historic town of Edam and see Grote Kerk

Cheese tasting and demonstration in Volendam

English or Spanish-speaking guide

Audio guide in 14 languages

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Additional paid upgrades:

30-min boat trip between Marken & Volendam (Marken Express)

Visit to a traditional Marker house

Entry to a working windmill at Zaanse Schans

Entrance to a clog factory and live clog-making demonstration

Lunch

TOTAL DURATION6 hours - 6 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREMarken
LAST DEPARTUREMarken
Timeline
Map
Start point
Tours & Tickets Shop, Amsterdam Central Station
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29 min by A/C Bus
23.8 km
1. Marken
Tickets included
2 activities
Things to do
Go to a cheese factory
Included in price
Clog factory
Included (based on selection)
21 min by A/C Bus
16.2 km
2. Volendam
Tickets included
2 activities
Things to do
Enter a classic clog factory
Included (based on selection)
Enjoy a boat ride
Included (based on selection)
26 min by A/C Bus
23.3 km
3. Zaanse Schans
Tickets included
1 activity
Things to do
See an operational windmill
Included (based on selection)
29 min by A/C Bus
22.1 km
End point
Tours & Tickets Shop, Amsterdam Central Station
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.9
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What our guests say
Paul
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Tour guide Xavier and driver William were amazing. Very knowledgeable and also very funny which set the mood perfect. The tour was great. Aside from changing the itinerary due to road construction/closures the tour was what I expected. They added few things in place of what we couldn't do. The windmills were great. The cheese and clog making was very interesting. The towns we walked through were beautiful. Highly recommend as a day trip tour to get out of amsterdam.
Kenneth
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I enjoyed the cheese tasting and clog making. Our tour guide Rob and our driver Richard made the experience seamless and run smoothly and both informative and entertaining.
Diana
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The experience to these villages of the holadense countryside was very good because you learn a lot, you taste the gastronomy and above all the guide Agustin is very knowledgeable about the history of each of these villages, he makes the tour very enjoyable with his sympathy, humor and wisdom. There is a lot of organization, they comply with the schedules as planned and all the time they are explaining stories, curiosities so we recommend the tour 100%.
Daniel
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
August and Gerome were a great combo for this tour. Great information, clear directions, and an overall great experience. After visiting numerous European capitals, it was nice to get out to the Dutch countryside!!
Carla
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We loved Esmeralda, Joel and Ernst! They were really kind and helpful guides! We loved all the places and the experiences!

What to bring

Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.

Additional information

Arrive 10 minutes early to meet your guide—the bus leaves on time, no exceptions!

For safety reasons, the visit to Marken may be replaced if the weather takes a turn.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.