Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken from Amsterdam
by Amsterdam Guías & Tours
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This day trip by coach lasts about 6 and a half hours and visits five key Dutch countryside sites starting from Amsterdam. The first stop is Zaanse Schans, a village known for its working windmills, wooden houses, and traditional workshops, where visitors spend about 45 minutes. The tour continues to Edam for a 45-minute walk through the historic town center and its famous square known for the old cheese market. Near the fishing village of Volendam, the group visits a family-run cheese farm called Simonehoeve for about 45 minutes. Here, a local cheese maker demonstrates how Gouda and Edam cheeses are produced, and there is also a clog-making workshop. Next, there is an hour of free time in Volendam to explore the harbor, try local foods such as fresh herring or fried kibbeling, and visit shops. The last countryside stop is Marken, where visitors spend 45 minutes walking through narrow streets with wooden houses, a fishing harbor, and a Protestant church. Marken may be replaced for safety reasons if the weather is poor. After returning to Amsterdam, guests end the bus portion of the tour at A'dam Lookout. Those who have chosen the optional add-on can take a one-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam’s city center, passing historic bridges and landmarks. The cruise includes an audio guide and is not included unless selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zaanse Schans
Visit Zaanse Schans for about 45 minutes to see traditional Dutch windmills still in operation. Walk past wooden houses, shops, and artisan workshops that show local crafts and history. This village illustrates the role of windmills in Dutch culture and industry.
45 min
Edam
Spend 45 minutes walking through Edam’s historic center, including its famous square where the traditional cheese market was held. See old buildings, canals, and Dutch architecture that reflect the town’s past.
45 min
Simonehoeve
At Simonehoeve farm near Volendam, visitors spend around 45 minutes watching a cheese master demonstrate how Gouda and Edam cheeses are made. The visit also includes a clog workshop where wooden shoes are crafted by hand.
45 min
Volendam
Enjoy one hour of free time in Volendam’s fishing village to walk along the harbor, view colorful boats, and sample local foods like fresh herring or fried kibbeling. Visitors can also shop for souvenirs or relax by the water.
60 min
Marken
Explore Marken for 45 minutes by walking through streets lined with wooden houses, visiting the fishing harbor, and seeing the Protestant church. Marken offers a view of traditional Dutch village life. In case of bad weather, this stop may be replaced for safety.
45 min
A'dam Lookout
The bus tour ends at A'dam Lookout. Guests can take the free ferry to Amsterdam central station, which takes 2 minutes, or the guide will escort those who booked the 1-hour cruise to the departure pier.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
If selected, the tour concludes with a one-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam. The boat passes historic bridges, townhouses, and landmarks, with an audio guide provided. This cruise is optional and not included unless booked.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide at least 15 min before the departure time, at the bus stop in De Ruijterkade 151, (by the Aloha Bowling at the riverside) the bus leaves on time with no exceptions. LOOK FOR THE BLUE UMBRELLAS with our logo "Amsterdam Guides & Tours".
End point
You can take the free ferry to Amsterdam Central Station.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken from Amsterdam
by Amsterdam Guías & Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€71.54Overview
This day trip by coach lasts about 6 and a half hours and visits five key Dutch countryside sites starting from Amsterdam. The first stop is Zaanse Schans, a village known for its working windmills, wooden houses, and traditional workshops, where visitors spend about 45 minutes. The tour continues to Edam for a 45-minute walk through the historic town center and its famous square known for the old cheese market. Near the fishing village of Volendam, the group visits a family-run cheese farm called Simonehoeve for about 45 minutes. Here, a local cheese maker demonstrates how Gouda and Edam cheeses are produced, and there is also a clog-making workshop. Next, there is an hour of free time in Volendam to explore the harbor, try local foods such as fresh herring or fried kibbeling, and visit shops. The last countryside stop is Marken, where visitors spend 45 minutes walking through narrow streets with wooden houses, a fishing harbor, and a Protestant church. Marken may be replaced for safety reasons if the weather is poor. After returning to Amsterdam, guests end the bus portion of the tour at A'dam Lookout. Those who have chosen the optional add-on can take a one-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam’s city center, passing historic bridges and landmarks. The cruise includes an audio guide and is not included unless selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zaanse Schans
Visit Zaanse Schans for about 45 minutes to see traditional Dutch windmills still in operation. Walk past wooden houses, shops, and artisan workshops that show local crafts and history. This village illustrates the role of windmills in Dutch culture and industry.
45 min
Edam
Spend 45 minutes walking through Edam’s historic center, including its famous square where the traditional cheese market was held. See old buildings, canals, and Dutch architecture that reflect the town’s past.
45 min
Simonehoeve
At Simonehoeve farm near Volendam, visitors spend around 45 minutes watching a cheese master demonstrate how Gouda and Edam cheeses are made. The visit also includes a clog workshop where wooden shoes are crafted by hand.
45 min
Volendam
Enjoy one hour of free time in Volendam’s fishing village to walk along the harbor, view colorful boats, and sample local foods like fresh herring or fried kibbeling. Visitors can also shop for souvenirs or relax by the water.
60 min
Marken
Explore Marken for 45 minutes by walking through streets lined with wooden houses, visiting the fishing harbor, and seeing the Protestant church. Marken offers a view of traditional Dutch village life. In case of bad weather, this stop may be replaced for safety.
45 min
A'dam Lookout
The bus tour ends at A'dam Lookout. Guests can take the free ferry to Amsterdam central station, which takes 2 minutes, or the guide will escort those who booked the 1-hour cruise to the departure pier.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
If selected, the tour concludes with a one-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam. The boat passes historic bridges, townhouses, and landmarks, with an audio guide provided. This cruise is optional and not included unless booked.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide at least 15 min before the departure time, at the bus stop in De Ruijterkade 151, (by the Aloha Bowling at the riverside) the bus leaves on time with no exceptions. LOOK FOR THE BLUE UMBRELLAS with our logo "Amsterdam Guides & Tours".
End point
You can take the free ferry to Amsterdam Central Station.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.