Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

4.8 / 5

343 Reviews

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

4.8

343 Reviews

From US$ 42.25 per person

Discover the charms of the Dutch countryside on this day trip from Amsterdam and visit the picturesque towns of Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans. Learn about Dutch culture, admire quintessential Dutch lighthouses, and explore a cheese factory.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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COVID-19 precautions
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Duration 6.5 hours
Starting time 8:15 AM
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English

Experience

Itinerary
5.5 hours

  • Amsterdam

  • 30 minutes

  • Zaanse Schans

  • Edam

  • Simonehoeve Cheese Making Kaserei Fromage (wooden shoe factory, cheese factory)

  • Volendam

  • Marken

  • 30 minutes

  • Amsterdam

Meeting point
Main stop
Other stop
Highlights
  • Admire the typical Dutch windmill at Zaanse Schans
  • Visit a local cheese producer to learn about Edam and Gouda Cheese
  • Learn about the traditional wooden clog shoe at a clog factory
Full description
Immerse yourself in the culture of the Netherlands on this amazing tour through the jewels of the Dutch countryside. The tour starts from Amsterdam’s Central Station and heads to the first destination of the day, Zaanse Schans. Spend some time admiring the typical Dutch windmills of the town, and learn about how they are still used today. Next, drive to the Waterland area to arrive at the second stop of the tour, Edam. Walk around some of the town’s most historical sites, including the town square where the famous cheese market used to take place. Then head to Volendam to visit a local cheese producer and learn from the cheese master about the production of Edam and Gouda cheeses. Head towards a clog factory next to discover the secrets of this typical Dutch shoe. Then, travel back in time to the 17th century as you wander through the fishermen’s houses in the Marken, and explore this quintessential fishing village.
Includes
  • Spanish- or English-speaking tour guide
  • Transportation by bus
  • Entrance to the cheese farm
  • Cheese tasting
  • Entrance to the clog workshop
  • Any food or beverage not specified in “included”
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions

Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place
  • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
  • Customers must keep distance in vehicles
  • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
  • Customers are required to bring and wear masks
  • Customers will get a mandatory temperature check

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Date

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Meeting point

Near the front door of the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace (close to St. Nicolaas Kerk), Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Países Bajos

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  •  Bus not adapted for wheelchair access
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 343 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8 / 5
  • Transportation
    4.8 / 5
  • Value for money
    4.7 / 5
  • Safety
    4.9 / 5
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This was an enjoyable excursion, taking us out of Amsterdam and into the countryside. The choice of locations and the timing dedicated to them was just right. We were met at the designated starting point by our extremely welcoming and informative guide. The itinerary was fully explained and we were put at our ease. We have experienced walking groups where we were left behind due to a mobility issue but this didn’t happen here and we truly felt a part of the group.

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March 16, 2020

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Reviewed by Glenis – Netherlands

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The weather was unfortunately terrible the day we went, however our tour guide Annabelle more than made up for this. She was funny and had lots of great information about each location. I would suggest checking the weather before booking but definitely worth doing. Best thing we did in Amsterdam

February 17, 2020

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Reviewed by Anonymous – United Kingdom

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I would highly recommend for this tour. The staffs are very friendly, especially the tour guide. She is so friendly and helpful, and she provided all the detailed information on the places that we visited. We enjoyed the trip so much and had so much of fun, this is a really wonderful experience for my vacation in Amsterdam.

January 25, 2020

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Reviewed by Tze Ying – Malaysia

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