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The 15 Best Volendam & Marken Day Trips

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The old fishing harbour, the causeway out to Marken and usually a cheese farm, in one loop north of the city. These 15 are compared on stops, transport, how long you get in each village and what the ticket covers.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Zaanse Schans and its famous windmills
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

1.Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15,931 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend six hours touring North Holland by comfortable bus, with stops at Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. You’ll see historic windmills, taste Dutch cheese, and learn about clogs and traditional crafts. The all-inclusive option adds a boat ride, Marker house, operating windmill, and clog-making demonstration.

“Adriana was very friendly and multilingual! she made the excursion even more unforgettable. 10/10 tour”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Zaanse Schans and the first look at Dutch windmills
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

2.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32

Spend eight hours exploring North Holland by comfortable coach with an English or Spanish guide. Visit Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, polders, fishing harbors, and free time for local food and souvenirs.

“The tour guide Bea was so amazingly kind and so informative. I was so cold and home sick from Australia and she was a fantastic woman. I hope everyone books this tour to experience Bea's amazing service”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam - Cheese and clogs at Simonehoeve
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

3.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,392 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Travel by coach from Amsterdam to windmills, cheese farms, fishing villages and wooden houses. Guides such as Laura, Rob, Tony and Pia explain Dutch culture, while tastings and a clog-making demonstration add local flavor. Add a one-hour canal cruise for a fuller day.

“Great guide, very friendly. Saw some amazing sites.. totally worth it and you get to understand Netherlanders more”

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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken - Starting beside Amsterdam Centraal
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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

4.Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,572 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. See working windmills, sample Dutch cheese, watch clogs being made, and add a Marken Express cruise plus windmill entry with the all-inclusive option. Guides such as Diana and Mercedes bring useful local context.

“It was perfect and enjoyed every minute of it! We would definitely recommend it it to anyone visiting Amsterdam.”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip - Zaanse Schans: arrive early for the windmills
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

5.Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,414 reviews · from $35

Leave Amsterdam for Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see working windmills, taste Gouda and Edam cheese, watch clog-making, and enjoy free time by the harbor. Guides such as Ilya, Xavier, Pia, Miguel, and Karl are known for lively commentary.

“The tour is just so fantastic. I can recommend Miguel as a guide. He is flawless, intelligent and full of knowledge. His live commentary during the tour is too good. Super. We love this tour. Starting with bus transport to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam(cheese tasting),Marken. I recommend everyone should opt this tour when in Amsterdam. Thanks Miguel for such a lovely tour!!!”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour - Volendam: dikes, churches, and old fishing-village character
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

6.Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,893 reviews · from $39

Leave Amsterdam with a multilingual guide such as Eva, Yolanda, or Linda for a five-hour visit to Volendam and Zaanse Schans. Walk the fishing village, watch clogs being made, taste farm cheese, and see historic windmills. Expect a well-organized group tour with limited free time.

“It was an excellent trip. There could have been a bit more time for touring the village but the experience was great.”

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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour - Zaanse Schans: windmills and wooden clogs
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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

7.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,471 reviews · from $40

Leave Amsterdam for Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken in an air-conditioned vehicle. See windmills and clog-making, taste Dutch cheese, walk old ports, and hear live commentary. Guides such as Wybe, Oksi, Carli, and Raphael have earned praise, though the group can reach 50 people.

“This tour is excellently structured and offers a refreshing experience that goes beyond the typical visit to Zaanse Schans. It allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Dutch countryside, offering scenic views and a peaceful escape from the more tourist-heavy areas. The journey is well-organized, giving you the chance to explore picturesque landscapes while still experiencing the iconic windmills. Highly recommend for anyone looking to discover the quieter, charming side of the Netherlands!”

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Marken, Volendam, and Edam Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam - Marken and its wooden houses
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Marken, Volendam, and Edam Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam

8.Marken, Volendam, and Edam Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 829 reviews · from $45

Spend about seven hours touring North Holland by coach, with guided walks in Marken, Volendam, Edam, and Zaanse Schans. The all-in option adds a clog-making demonstration, Marken Express boat ride, and windmill entry. Guides may lead in English and Spanish, with audio guides in many languages.

“Great tour, go for it. Countryside is better than Amsterdam city”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour - Zaanse Schans: windmills, clogs, and cheese
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour

9.Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 739 reviews · 10 hours · from $164

Spend a full day beyond Amsterdam with a live English or Dutch guide, visiting Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Giethoorn. You’ll see windmills, watch clog and cheese demonstrations, taste local cheese, stroll a fishing harbor, and cruise Giethoorn’s canals. Guides such as Igor and Antonis are praised for warmth and storytelling.

“We are very satisfied with the tour and also the whole planning from our tour guy Anthony. He is very enthusiastic and takes care of our needs or questions during the tour. We really enjoy the places, tour plan and his guiding, which save us plenty of time on waiting lines or getting lost. Genuinely recommend our tour guy.”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour - Zaanse Schans and the working windmills
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour

10.Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 631 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

See Zaanse Schans windmills, watch clogs being made, taste Dutch cheese, cruise between Volendam and Marken, then explore Keukenhof’s spring flowers. This 10.5-hour coach tour combines several countryside sights for $83.38, with free time at most stops and fast-track garden entry.

“Friendly staff, informative and organized. Number of hours is excellent, beautiful spots. Clean bus.”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam - Cheese tasting at Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

11.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $51

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Volendam, with guided walks, free time, cheese tasting, and a clog-making demonstration. Guides such as Rob, Rick, Jolanta, and Evelyn have been praised for lively local context. An optional open-ticket canal cruise can be added.

“They took us to two quaint villages, one was on the water. Both were beautiful!!! So glad I got out of the city, saw the villages and learned about traditions, and saw how things were made. I wish we had more time everywhere because we didn’t want to leave. Great choice for a few hours if you are in Amsterdam.”

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Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken - Zaanse Schans: windmills with working machinery
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Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken

12.Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Dutch windmills, cheese towns, fishing villages, dikes, and wooden houses. Guides such as Enrique, Juan, and Tirso are praised for clear storytelling and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup is included in central Amsterdam, while food and drinks cost extra.

“It was a perfect day of touring with Juan! He did a great job of showing us the signts and providing history of the area. The time in Zaanse Schans was amazing. We were able to get there before alot of the bigger bus tours and crowds to make it more enjoyable. It was also great to see the surrounding areas including Edam and Volendam. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a day trip from Amsterdam.”

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Guided Day Trip - Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam - Zaanse Schans: working windmills, not just postcards
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Guided Day Trip – Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam

13.Guided Day Trip – Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $42

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Marken, Volendam and Edam. You’ll see an operating windmill, a clog-making demonstration, cheese tasting and Dutch cookies. Choose the all-inclusive option for the windmill visit and Marken to Volendam boat ride.

“The double decker bus with 84 people way too many people to get much out of the demonstration! Tge countryside was beautiful! Edam was favorite!”

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Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More - Zaanse Schans and its working windmills
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Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More

14.Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $286

Travel by private car or van from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Your guide, possibly Younes, Elias, Mo, Saad, or another Dutch Tours and Transfers host, adjusts the pace while you see working windmills, clog-making, Jersey cows, cheese production, and a fishing village.

“The drive out to the country was beautiful. Nice to get away from the city for a bit. The cows, cheese, and clog experiences were the highlight. Ben was very knowledgeable and patient, allowing us to take our time and lending great advice. Very nice person. Would recommend not doing the windmills. It was a very crowded tourist trap. Had we known, would have skipped it.”

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Volendam: Traditional Costume Photo with Cheese & Clog Tour - Getting dressed for the Volendam photograph
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Volendam: Traditional Costume Photo with Cheese & Clog Tour

15.Traditional Costume Photo with Cheese & Clog Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 1 hour · from $11

At Simonehoeve near Volendam, you dress in traditional Dutch clothing, pose for a professional photo, then tour the cheese and clog displays with a multilingual guide. Taste Gouda, Edam, stroopwafels, fruit wine, and seasoned cheeses before browsing the souvenir shop.

“Echt superleuk!! We kregen klederdracht aan en er werden foto’s gemaakt. Daarna kregen we een rondleiding van een heel aardige man. Er waren grote winkelruimtes waar we nog lekkere kaas, mosterd en souveniers hebben gekocht. Kortom een hele leuke ervaring!!”

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