Dutch Countryside Tour: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Escape Amsterdam for a day and discover the beauty of the Dutch countryside. Visit Zaanse Schans to see iconic windmills and traditional workshops, then explore Edam, famous for its historic cheese market and charming canals. Stop near Volendam for a cheese-making demonstration, a clog workshop, and free time at the lively harbor to enjoy local treats. End the day in the picturesque village of Marken, with its cozy houses and peaceful harbor. Optionally, return to Amsterdam with a relaxing canal cruise through the city’s scenic waterways.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children under 8 years old travel for free (babies must have their own maxi-cosi)

Please meet your tour guide 10 minutes before the scheduled departure. The bus leaves on time, no exceptions.

For safety reasons, Marken may be substituted in bad weather

The bus is not adapted for wheelchair access

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans is a picturesque Dutch village near Amsterdam, famous for its historic windmills, traditional wooden houses, and artisan workshops. Visitors can explore working windmills, watch cheese and clog making, and step back in time to experience life in the 18th and 19th centuries.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Edam

Edam is a charming Dutch town famous for its cheese heritage. Stroll through its historic streets, admire 17th-century architecture, and visit the square where the traditional Edam Cheese Market once took place. Its picturesque canals and quaint buildings make it a delightful stop in the Dutch countryside.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Entrance to the clog workshop

Transfer by coach

Entrance to the cheese farm

Tasting of local cheese and other products like cookies , fruits wine

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Any food or beverage not specified in “included”

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