Dutch Countryside Tour: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken
Overview
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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
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.
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.
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Dutch Countryside Tour: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken
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”
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fooled by the tour.
Anonymous,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I had the worst experience with a Viator partner in Amsterdam for our Dutch countywide tour . The tour was a complete no-show. The tour was scheduled to depart at 8:15 AM from the designated meeting point. We arrived early at 8:00 AM and waited as instructed for a guide holding a blue umbrella, as mentioned in the tour details. Unfortunately, no guide ever arrived. We confirmed with other tour operators at the location that we were in the correct spot, but none of them had any information about this tour or the guide. We waited until 9:00 AM in cold weather, and still no one showed up. I also called the contact number provided in the booking. Someone answered but only said they would check and get back to me. I never received a callback. This experience felt extremely unprofessional and misleading. We essentially paid for a tour that never existed, and we are requesting a full refund immediately. It’s very disappointing that Viator would partner with such an unreliable operator. To be fair, we did take other Viator tours in Amsterdam that went smoothly, but this particular experience was unacceptable.
Very Good Bus Tour
donnyo119,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a very good tour and Eduardo was an excellent tour guide. The first stop was at the De Zaanse Schans windmills. The only downside to this place was the lack of toilets - only one was open for hundreds of people. Very interesting observing the inside of a working windmill grinding rocks for pigments. The cheese factory was a very yummy experience and a must to buy cheese. Definitely worth taking this bus tour.
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