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

4.7/5
17 reviews

During your tour, you will head toward the countryside north of Amsterdam to arrive at the edge of the river Zaan, where you will visit de Zaanse Schans, a windmill village characterised by green wooden houses. At the turn of the 18th century, this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 working windmills; however, there are only five left today.

You will stop in Volendam to enjoy a short walking tour with the guide and hop on the boat to cross the lake. You will also visit the traditional fisherman's village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. Furthermore, your tour includes a demonstration in a cheese factory and a clogmaking demonstration.

Upgrade your experience to the "Full Tour" to discover even more with a scenic cruise along Marken Lake and visit an operational windmill.

You can also choose "+ Edam Tour", a different and more comprehensive experience. It includes a visit to the historic village of Edam, which is not part of the Volendam and Marken tour from Amsterdam itinerary. This tour also includes a clog-making demonstration as a standard part of the experience, and a more scenic boat trip between Marken and Volendam if you choose the 'All-inclusive' option.

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…

  • Visit charming villages in the Dutch countryside
  • Take pictures of beautiful windmills
  • Stroll the traditional fishing village of Zuiderzee
  • Choose to take either the classic or full tour

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • The "Classic Tour" features traditional cheese and clog making demonstrations
  • The "Full Tour" features the same inclusions as the "Classic Tour" (cheese making, clog making demonstration, with an operating steam engine), as well as a syrup waffle demonstration, scenic boat trip on the Marken Lake, visit to an operational windmill
  • The "Windmills & Countryside: All-In + Edam Tour" is a more comprehensive experience that features a visit to the village of Edam, cheese and clog making demonstrations, a more scenic boat trip on the Marken Lake, and a visit to an operational windmill
  • 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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    TUI Musement Traveler

    September 30, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    The tour and the guides were excellent recommend highly

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    Caldazar

    Traveled as a couple


    March 5, 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

    February 6, 2023
    5

    United Kingdom

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

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    February 6, 2023
    5

    United Kingdom

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

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    October 14, 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

    June 18, 2022
    5

    Italy

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