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Offered languages
- English
- Dutch
Explore Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken on an 8-hour private trip in a Mercedes V-Class or Vito minivan. Your included driver speaks English, Arabic and Dutch. Pickup and return are included within 25 km of Amsterdam Centraal; daily pickup is arranged between 09:00 and 11:00. Explore at your own pace and coordinate the stops with your driver.
Visit cheese-making and wooden-shoe (clog) workshops, where you can browse and buy local products. Purchases are optional and paid separately.
Zaanse Schans village access is free. Optional admission is extra: one windmill €7.50/adult or €3.75/child (4–17); Zaanse Schans Ticket €29.50/adult or €20/child (4–17). Under 4s enter free.
An optional independent English-speaking guide for Volendam and Marken costs €199 for 1.5 hours for the whole group. Ferry tickets, meals and other drinks are extra. Road transport to Marken is included if you skip the ferry.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup and return are included at hotels, apartments and other addresses within 25 km of Amsterdam Centraal. Please provide your full pickup address when booking. We coordinate your exact pickup time between 09:00 and 11:00. Be ready at the agreed time. The private tour lasts approximately 8 hours including travel. Pickup outside this area requires a separate quote.
Itinerary
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1Zaanse Schans
Explore the windmill village independently, with time for traditional houses, workshops and riverside views. The village and outdoor area are free to visit. Entry inside windmills and museums is optional and not included. A single windmill costs €7.50 per adult or €3.75 per child aged 4–17, paid on site. The broader Zaanse Schans Ticket costs €29.50 per adult or €20 per child aged 4–17, purchased separately online or at the information centre. Children aged 0–3 enter free. You can enjoy this stop without buying a ticket.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Volendam
Walk beside the harbour, explore the village streets and browse local shops. There is time for lunch at your own expense and optional tastings or museum visits.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Marken
Explore the harbour and traditional wooden houses of Marken at your own pace. Road transport is included. Any optional ferry ride, museum entry or refreshments are paid separately.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passengers must be able to transfer to a vehicle seat. Vehicles do not have a wheelchair lift; please discuss folding wheelchair or stroller space before travel.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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