Private Tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
When visiting Holland, this tour offers the perfect introduction of everything Holland has to offer. In one day, you'll explore iconic windmills, see clogs being made, indulge in a Gouda cheese tasting and learn about the South Sea reclamation.
Visit the charming fishing village of Volendam, stroll through it's harbor, and enjoy a scenic ferry ride to the peninsula of Marken, a place where time seems to stand still. Known for its traditional wooden houses, Marken offers a glimpse into old Dutch life, with its picturesque streets.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
9:00 Pick up from your hotel in Amsterdam. A short drive from the city to the Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans
9.30: We arrive at The Zaanse Schans. This is a preservation village with a variety of historical houses, warehouses, and working industrial windmills. It feels like you’re traveling back in time! You will experience how life was between the 18th and 19th centuries, and join a wooden shoe workshop to see how clogs are made, concluding with a visit to a working windmill.
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Private Tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance ticket to a windmill
Guide
Parking Fees
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t miss this tour!
Leslie M,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our day with Esther was the highlight of our trip. She did an amazing job of guiding us through culture, history, food, and so much more. Her personal connection to windmills, farming, and the people at each stop added such depth to the tour. She was such a pleasure to spend the day with. This is a must do if you’re coming to Amsterdam or the surrounding area. Worth every penny!
Amazing family day out.
Kelly E,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect day out with Esther. We saw so many wonderful things and the information Esther shared along the was amazing. We walked along paths through villages that had we been in our own we would have never thought we could go down. Esther was not only our tour guide she warm, charming and also a great photographer. She captured images of our tour and shared them with us at the end of the tour. Could not recommend this tour enough. If you are in Amsterdam, do yourself a favour and book one of the tours.
Windmills are amazing!
Margaret W,Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We spent a lovely day with our tour guide, Esther. She is warm, friendly and knowledgeable. We had many questions and she had answers and stories that turned the areas into living history with charm and filled with lived experiences. Because it was a private tour we could go at our own pace and had the flexibility to modify our schedule when we found something that really fascinated us. Esther really is the BEST!! We couldn’t be happier about our day of learning and experiencing this wonderful area of Holland.
A private tour is the best of the best!
Margaret W,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment Ester greeted us in our hotel lobby we knew we were going to have a great day. She is warm, friendly and knowledgeable about Holland. We had the best time visiting the windmills, villages and cheese shops. We had many questions and Esther had answers for all of the. She shared stories that made the history come to life. This was a private tour and therefore we were able to be flexible with the schedule. Everything worked out perfectly for us. I highly recommend taking a private tour with Esther, she is wonderful and you will have the best experience!
Great day with The Windmill Girls!
srh615,Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did some searching for a private tour to the windmills, wooden shoes and cheese countryside, not wanting the typical larger group type tour. So happy to have found the Windmill Girls! From the start communication was easy and responsive. We spent a wonderful day with Maaike today and met Esther as well while we were out exploring. They are both friendly, knowledgeable and fun to spend a day with. I highly recommend the Windmill Girls!
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