10 Volendam Tours in the Netherlands to Build a Day Around

1.Traditional Costume Photo with Cheese & Clog Tour

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

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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2.Stroopwafel Experience with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 93 reviews · from $9Best value

At Haven 98 in Volendam, an English-speaking host and traditional baker show you how stroopwafels are made, explain the syrup and cooking process, and offer tastings of different flavors. You can also browse a small museum, old-style bakery displays, and buy cookies to take home.

“Really fun and cute experience! They even made a small museum about the stroopwafels and a traditional Dutch house! The only minus was that we had to wait for half an hour before we could start.”

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3.Photo Opportunity in Traditional Dutch Costume

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 62 reviews · from $15

In Volendam, an English-speaking host helps you dress in traditional Dutch clothing, including the women’s lacy hul cap and blood-coral necklaces. Pose for a studio portrait, take phone selfies, and leave with two small prints or one large photo. The private, wheelchair-accessible visit lasts 25 minutes.

“Foto is leuk geworden, maar het was echt lopende band werk. Personeel was zeer ongeïnteresseerd.”

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4.Bike Rental including Highlights-Routes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Pick up a three-gear Gazelle bike at Volendam’s harbor and set your own pace for a full day. You get route maps, phone navigation, bags, a lock, and safety help before riding. Choose a 21, 24, or 27-kilometer circuit through Marken, Edam, Monnickendam, or Broek in Waterland.

“noleggio di bici ottimo. ho apprezzato il fatto che il proprietario ci ha noleggiato le e-bike allo stesso prezzo delle bici normali perché quest'ultime erano finite. il proprietario fornisce anche l'itinerario per visitare piccoli paesi percorrendo tranquille strade di campagna. Unico appunto negativo: su una delle 3 e-bike noleggiate non funzionava la marcia 5 e batteria non completamente carica.”

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5.E-Scooter Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $42

Pick up an electric scooter at Haven 45 in Volendam and follow a route that suits you. Staff provide a map and practical tips for Edam, Monnickendam, Marken, and the surrounding dikes. Choose three hours or a full day, and take an optional boat back from Marken.

“Fijne uitleg, op grappige wijze van te voren. Dit draagt bij aan de ervaring. Alles was op tijd en prima in orde.”

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6.E-Fatbike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $42

Pick up an E-fatbike at Volendam’s old harbor and set your own route through Edam, Monnickendam, Marken, and the Dutch countryside. Staff explain the bike, provide map routes, and offer safety help. Spend three hours or a full day riding at your own pace, with a boat return from Marken available at extra cost.

“nous avons passés un super moment accessible a tous (7 a 77 ans). visite de la fromagerie, balade a vélos sans effort plus le retour en bateau (circuit vert en 4h). a recommander sans hésitation.”

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7.E-Bike Rental including Highlights-Routes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $42Top rated

Pick up a high-quality Gazelle e-bike at Volendam harbor, get route advice and a digital map, then follow quiet paths to cheese farms, dikes, Marken, Edam, Monnickendam, or Broek in Waterland. You choose the route, stops, and speed, with a 70-kilometer battery range.

“Nagyon szép környéken mentünk és jó bicikliket kaptunk, élvezetes túra volt!”

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8.2-Hour Clogmaking Workshop and Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $91

At Simonehoeve near Volendam, you learn traditional clogmaking from a poplar block, carve one wooden shoe, decorate a bottle opener, and tour a cheese factory. Guides speak Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. The experience also includes Gouda, Edam, stroopwafel, speculaas, sauces, and fruit wine tastings.

“Don’t expect to leave with a shoe you created. Even if there is enough time, the equipment is extremely dull and not sufficient for the job. My instructor tried three different blades before switching back to the first one which had one small semi sharp spot close to the hinge. She then told me my block of wood wasn’t cooperating lol. Ended up painting a bottle opener and no cheese tour.”

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9.2.5-Hour Cheesemaking Workshop & Clog Making Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $145

At Simonehoeve near Volendam, you make a small farmer’s cheese from raw milk, then visit the wooden shoe factory while it presses. Guides including Fred explain Dutch cheesemaking and clog production, with cheese, stroopwafels, biscuits, and fruit wine to taste.

“We had a wonderful time making our own cheese and learning all about the whole process and the history behind it all. The breaks we had to take in the process of making the cheese allowed us to do some cheese tasting which was awesome on one break and on the other break we were able to learn about how the famous Dutch Wooden Shoes are made and even got an old fashioned demonstration on how that is done! We had a fantastic day and would recommend this activity to everyone!”

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10.Volendams Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · 365 days · from $9

Visit Volendams Museum at your own pace with a self-guided visit in Dutch or English. See traditional clothing, clogs, artwork, fishing-village interiors, music displays, and the remarkable cigar-band room. Your ticket remains valid for 365 days, with a children’s quiz included.

“Werden heel vriendelijk ontvangen en kregen uitleg waar wij moesten beginnen en wat er allemaal was. Alles maakte op ons een hele diepe indruk! Fam Bekking Voorburg”

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