Guided Day Trip - Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam

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7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 9 more

Explore North Holland: Windmills & Villages!
Discover North Holland's iconic windmills, canals, and traditional villages on a full-day coach tour from Amsterdam. Choose the all-in option for extras like a clog-making demo and a boat trip.

First, visit Marken, a historic fishing town. The all-in option includes a wooden clog-making demonstration.

Next, head to Volendam by coach or, with the all-in ticket, enjoy a boat trip across IJssel Lake. In Volendam, you'll have free time to shop or try on traditional costumes. Afterward, savor a traditional Dutch cheese tasting.

Continue to Edam, exploring its charming streets and the impressive Grote Kerk.

Your final stop is Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum with magnificent windmills. All-in tickets allow you to enter an operating windmill.

Finally, enjoy the scenic return journey to Amsterdam.

The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions, roadworks, and other unforeseen circumstances.

What's Included

Visit a traditional Marker house (only on the All-Inclusive Tour)
Clog making demonstration with operating antique steam engine
English and Spanish speaking guide
An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans & walk through Edam
30 minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-Inclusive Tour)
Visit an operating windmill (only on the All-Inclusive Tour)
Cheese demonstration
The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tours & Tickets Amsterdam (Tours & Tickets)

Tours & Tickets Shop is in the IJ hall, east side of Central Station. Show your ticket there to be guided to the bus. From 20–24 Aug (SAIL) departure is Metro Amsterdam Noord.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tours & Tickets Amsterdam (Tours & Tickets)

    Checkin-Location for the tour where you will take the bus to Marken. The bus ride will take approximately 35 minutes.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Zaanse Schans

    Visit of the Zaanse Schans, which includes entrance to an authentic Dutch windmill and demonstration by the miller. Entry is included in the all-inclusive tour.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Wooden Shoe Factory Marken

    Visit of the traditional fishing village Marken with a demonstration by a clogmaker

    35 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Volendam Marken Express

    A boat trip on the Ijsselmeer from Marken to Volendam. This is included in the All-Inclusive tour.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Volendam

    Visit the old fishermans town of Volendam

    1 hour 50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Cheese Factory Volendam

    Visit to a cheese factory to sample local dairy products

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Woltje's Backerij

    Enter the backery and taste delicious Dutch cookies

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Edam

    Free time in Edam

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Tours & Tickets Amsterdam (Tours & Tickets)

    Returns to original departure point with a bus ride from the Zaanse Schans back to the centre of Amsterdam

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat)
  • Pets are not allowed on the tour
Supplied by Tours & Tickets

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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