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Zaanse Schans, Marken, Volendam and optional Edam tour from Amsterdam

4.7/5
17 reviews

From Amsterdam, you'll head into the countryside and travel north to Zaanse Schans, a windmill village on the River Zaan known for its green wooden houses. The area was an important industrial centre around the turn of the 18th century, when hundreds of windmills were in operation.

You'll then stop in Volendam for a short guided walking tour before boarding a boat to cross the lake. Your trip also takes you to Marken, a traditional fishing village on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. Along the way, you'll see demonstrations of traditional cheese making and clog making.

You can choose between the following options available in the order box:

  • The Classic Tour includes cheese and clog-making demonstrations, plus a boat trip on the Marken Express.
  • The Full Tour includes cheese and clog-making demonstrations, a boat trip on the Marken Express, a visit to an operational windmill at Zaanse Schans and a syrup waffle demonstration.
  • Classic + Edam Tour includes cheese and clog-making demonstrations, a boat trip on the Marken Express and a visit to the village of Edam.
  • All-In + Edam Tour includes a visit to Edam, cheese and clog-making demonstrations, a boat trip on Marken Lake and a visit to an operational windmill.
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    Main features

    Free cancellation
    Place: Amsterdam
    Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
    Language:English, Spanish
    Mobile voucher accepted

    Additional features

    Instant confirmation
    Group tour
    With audioguide
    Transport included

    Why you’ll love this…

    • You'll discover Zaanse Schans and its traditional green wooden houses and windmills
    • There's time to explore Volendam on a short guided walking tour before crossing the lake
    • This half-day trip takes you to Marken, a traditional fishing village on the former Zuiderzee
    • You can see traditional cheese-making and clog-making demonstrations during your trip
    • Available options include Edam, an operational windmill or a syrup waffle demonstration

    Important to know

    Know in advance:

    • Audio guide is available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Hindi, Hebrew, Japanese, Turkish
    • Infants (age 0-3) can join the tour for free

    Cancellation policy

    Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


    What’s included

    • Tour guide
    • GPS Audio guide in 16 languages
    • Visit to the Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken
    • Cheese demonstration
    • Visit an operational windmill (if Full tour is selected at checkout)

    What’s not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Tips (optional)
    • Personal expenses

    Booking fee

    Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


    Location

    Amsterdam Centraal, De Ruijterkade 34a, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Meeting point:

    Meet at the Tours & Tickets office in the IJ hall of Central Station. Go to the back corner of the building, on the right-hand side. Check in at least 30 minutes before the beginning of the tour.


    What people say about this experience

    4.7/5

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    Based on 17 reviews


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      TUI Musement Traveler

      30 September 2025
      5

      United Kingdom

      The tour and the guides were excellent recommend highly

    • C

      Caldazar

      Travelled as a couple


      5 March 2024
      5

      United Kingdom

      I took my missis on the tour and she absolutely loved it, so I'm happy, personally, i don't like listening to anything pre-recorded.

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      TUI Musement Traveler

      6 February 2023
      5

      United Kingdom

      Great Guide Saw, tasted and experienced heaps Great day, really informative and fun

    • T

      TUI Musement Traveler

      6 February 2023
      5

      United Kingdom

      Great Guide Saw, tasted and experienced heaps Great day, really informative and fun

    • T

      TUI Musement Traveler

      14 October 2021
      5

      United Kingdom

      We had a wonderful time on the trip - it was a great mix of fun and informative. Diana was knowledgeable and friendly and a special mention to the driver Artemis who helped by unpacking and unfolding the pram at every stop. The day was so well organised. It’s exactly the kind of experience we love.

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      TUI Musement Traveler

      18 June 2022
      5

      Italy

      Bellissima esperienza, ben curata e gestita dal personale. Attenzione alla puntualità... stavamo per perdere il bus!!!