Explore the Dutch countryside on a classic or all-inclusive tour. Explore the quaint villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Stop at a traditional Dutch cheese farm.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Audio guide included: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese

Itinerary

6 hours

Amsterdam
45 minutes
Zaanse Schans
Marken (shoemaker's workshop)
Volendam (cheese factory, fishing village, lunch)
30 minutes
Amsterdam

Meeting point

Main stop

Highlights

Explore the Dutch countryside
Taste traditionally-made Dutch cheese
Stop at the island community of Marken
Enjoy a stop at the fishing village of Volendam

Full description

A visit to Amsterdam and the Netherlands would not be complete without having seen the picturesque Dutch countryside. First stop is the quaint village of Zaanse Schans, where you will walk around and be able to admire the well-preserved historic windmills and houses. Next, head to the fishing village of Volendam. Visit a cheese shop that still makes cheese using the traditional Dutch method. Enjoy lunch at a traditional fish restaurant, before visiting the Volendam Museum and the Old Dutch Bakery. In Volendam, try to spot the recognizable Dutch traditional costumes often featured on tourist postcards and posters. Afterwards travel back in time to the quaint island community of Marken.

Includes

Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi
The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans
Cheese demonstration
Visit to a traditional Marker house (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
30-minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
Visit an operating windmill (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
Syrup waffle demonstration (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
Clog making demonstration with operating antique steam engine (only on the All-inclusive Tour)

Gratuities
Lunch

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

• Meet at the local partner's office in the Ij hall in the rear of Amsterdam Central Station, on the right-hand side as you face the water • The local partner's office is called Tours & Tickets: look for the red writing • The office is in the back concourse of the station, on the side closest to the water • Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure time

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Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge (provided they do not occupy their own seat).

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 3466 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.6/5

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I had an amazing time and this ws probably the best day of my time in Amsterdam! The weather was aeful but we didnt let the rain bring us down. Lots of nice people and good conversations, also Peter and Steph (tour guide and bus driver) dud their very best to make our day! They eere do funny and had some useful hints snd information. I learned a lot. What i also loved was that Steph (bus driver) sang for us at the end of the trip. Also a big shoutout to the companies and staff members who showed us a little of their work. Hopefully see u next time snd thanks for this great time!

October 5, 2021

Nice trip to Marken, Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans. It would have been even better if we had had 1/2 to 1 hour time for our own tours everywhere. In Zaanse Schans in particular, we would have liked to have taken a look around. The tour guides Pieter and Maria and Stev, our piano-playing bus driver, were great and gave us great information and entertainment.

It’s a lot to see in the time allotted so if you want to leisurely explore these areas this is not the tour for you. Our bus wasn’t completely full but all the experiences we were overflowing the spaces and it was difficult to see and hear. The guide and bus driver were very good when we could hear what they were saying.

September 21, 2021

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Day Trip

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Day Trip

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