Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the Best of the Dutch Countryside: Windmills, Cheese, Fishing Villages & Optional Canal Cruise
Escape the city and explore the beauty of the Dutch countryside on this unforgettable day trip from Amsterdam.
Visit Zaanse Schans, a historic village famous for its iconic windmills, wooden houses, and traditional workshops.
Continue to Edam, we will walk through its charming old town, visit the square where the historic Edam that transport you back in time.
Then, near the colourful fishing village of Volendam, stop at a family-run cheese farm for a live demonstration on how cheeses and clogs are made. You’ll discover how these iconic wooden shoes are crafted by hand.
In Volendam, enjoy free time at the lively harbour and try local specialities like fresh herring or crispy kibbeling.
Your final countryside stop is Marken a quiet, authentic destination where Dutch heritage is beautifully preserved.
After returning to Amsterdam, enhance your day with an optional city canal cruise.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Zaanse Schans
Step into the charm of the Dutch countryside with a visit to Zaanse Schans, a picture-perfect village where time seems to stand still. Marvel at traditional windmills still in operation today, and snap unforgettable photos of these iconic symbols of the Netherlands. Learn how windmills played a vital role in shaping the country’s history and economy. Wander past wooden houses, quaint shops, and artisan workshops that bring Dutch heritage to life. Just a short trip from Amsterdam, this experience is perfect for culture lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking to soak in authentic local traditions.
Edam
In the charming town of Edam, you’ll stroll through cobbled streets steeped in history, including the iconic square where the world-famous Cheese Market once brought the village to life. Feel the heritage of this storybook setting as you walk past centuries-old buildings, tranquil canals, and traditional Dutch architecture. This peaceful stop offers a perfect blend of culture, photo opportunities, and authentic local charm—an unmissable highlight for any traveler seeking a true taste of Holland.
Options
Tour in English Without Cruise
Tour in English With Cruise
Countryside tour + 1h cruise: After the Countryside tour, you will join to our 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise which show you the best of the city at 15:00.
Tour in Spanish With Cruise
Countryside tour + 1h cruise: After the Countryside tour, you will join to our 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise which show you the best of the city at 15:00
Tour in Spanish Without Cruise
What‘s Included
Professional guide
1-Hour Amsterdam canal cruise with audioguide (if option selected)
Transfer by coach
Tasting of local cheese and other products like cookies , fruits wine
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5,911 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pricey but well worth every penny
X8953NElukew,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a good day getting to see all different parts of Dutch culture/life without having to travel overly far from Amsterdam. Nearly every second was filled with informative commentary or experiences, along with enough “unsupervised” time to actually get to explore the locations at your own pace. Despite the price, I highly recommend. Pia was a fantastic guide around the country!
Great tour!
SMA51,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best tour we experienced in or near Amsterdam. The cheeses were wonderful and we bought some along with cinammon for the remainder of our trip. Edam is a magical village. The other stops were also interesting and lovely.
Well timed, entertaining and good value trip.
Alan K,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard, our tour guide, was a great entertainer and full of information for this trip. We had a really great time and the stops are well timed and keep the pace of the experience moving along nicely.
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chidimmao854,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a beautiful day despite the rain. The walk in Marken was awesome. Richard our tour guide was super helpful with all the history.
Nice experience
Alessandra M,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00For the money I spent for the trip , this was a really good value and the guys working in there ..were amazing .
Patricia
Catherine G,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Patricia was sweet knowledgeable I enjoyed her tour Loved all the locations I recommend it to everyone
Perfect trip into the charming countryside!
Maija A,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fabulous trip we had today with Patricia! She was an excellent guide that gave clear and concise history and culture of the many places we visited. She was knowledgable and humorous and gave clear directions. The sun and warmth made the beauty of the villages and landscapes even more sublime!
Awesome Tour of the Countryside
Shawn O,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pia was a great guide! I really like Volendam. Market was also cool. It’s sad that the windmills have all been moved to this one park.
Good tour of surrounding areas but room for improvement
Aaron H,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00While we enjoyed some of the sights and a few stories, we did not fully enjoy the experience. Some of the stops like Zaans Schanes and Volendam were nice, as they were free reign; however, the experience at other stops felt somewhat curated, as we had to walk in a large group behind the guide with only a few points of history. I do feel our guide could have been more knowledgeable in some of the history provided to us. We enjoyed exploring out of the city for a day but I would maybe recommend a shorter, smaller group tour
Quaint n beautiful
Irene G,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic Richard was a great guide very charming. The towns were cute and great places to see. We totally enjoyed this trip and it was calm.
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