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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
Tour in English Without Cruise
Tour in Spanish Without Cruise
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 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.
Reviews
5,582 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely tour, our guide...
Rachel H,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely tour, our guide was Karl and he was a great guide and provided lots of interesting insight but also some entertainment. We visited windmills, Edam, a cheese/clog making place, Volendam and Marken. Quite a lot of walking, time for lunch, lots of variety. Great day out!
Pia is the best!
Sam H,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pia was an excellent guide, you can tell when people love their job! She greeted us with a friendly smile assured us we were going to have a great day. We did! Learned about making clogs, cheese, polders (reclaimed land from the sea), windmills. Pia kept the group moving and together. It was a pleasure can't wait to come back!
A lovely day with Augustin
Ronpariser,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have a great time on this daytrip out of Amsterdam. It was good weather, a nice bus and driver (Ernst) , and a great guide in Augustin. We learned alot obout the small towns we went to including clog and cheese making. The cheese tasting was very interesting and delicious. Zaanse Schans was like a continous postcard of beauty. Lunch in Volendam offered options and we went with the standard fish and chips.
Our Tour guide (Ali)? was exceptional, be prepared to walk
Mike M,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The Tour was a general walk through of 3 small towns,learning of the history from Tour guide, plan on spending some money on trinkets and add ons like access to the windmills, be prepared to walk..
Fabulous tour with...
Jordan C,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous tour with amazingly knowledgeable guide Rob. Learned so much and had so much fun! The cheese tasting was beyond words! Amazing! No idea you could go inside of a working windmill! Everything about it was a 10! Highly recommend! You’ll be lucky to get Rob as your tour guide! And Glen as your bus driver!
Great wee trip
Lia M,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great trip to see the countryside north of Amsterdam, and learn the history of how the Netherlands were formed. We had Karl as our guide, and he was funny and informative and helpful. I highly recommend this trip; it also gets you back early enough to keep enjoying the city. Each stop is carefully thought out, and the trip to the farm was an absolute highlight
Amsterdam Day Trip
Joe C,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide and very interesting stops. Windmill visit was interesting. Adam was a quaint village and cheese tasting was wonderful.
Very informative trip and...
stephanie m,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative trip and all the scenery was stunning. Would definitely recommend this to anyone I was traveling on my ow.
Tour of Zaanse Schaans, Edam, Volendam and Marken
Nan G,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved that I saw parts of the country outside Amsterdam. The tour was very good. I learnt a lot. Patricia was an excellent guide.
Amsterdam history explained
Jacob M,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pia and Augustine were amazing guides. They had lots of information they shared with us. The 4 places we went were super cool, it was nice escaping the city for a day and learning a bit of history
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