Day trip

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

Activity provider: Camaleon Tours
Day trip

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

Activity provider: Camaleon Tours
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Explore the traditional 17th-century houses and windmills of the Dutch countryside on a tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and Marken from Amsterdam.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish

Experience

Itinerary
7 hours
  • Amsterdam

  • 20 minutes
  • Zaanse Schans

  • Wooden shoe factory

  • Windmills

  • Edam

  • Cheese tasting

  • Volendam

  • Marken

  • 30 minutes
  • Amsterdam

Pickup included
Main stop
Other stop
Highlights
  • See the 17th-century houses and preserved windmills of Zaanse Schans
  • Stop at a farm to sample authentic edam and gouda cheeses
  • Watch a clog demonstration to see how traditional Dutch shoes are made
  • Learn how the Dutch created their polders from the sea
  • Stroll among the colorful houses of Volendam to experience a traditional Dutch fishing village
Full description

Visit Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken on a guided bus tour from Amsterdam. Admire the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans, attend a clog-making demonstration, and sample Edam and Gouda cheese.

Depart Amsterdam by luxury bus on this exciting tour and head north of the city to see the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans on the banks of the river Zaan. Explore the traditional 17th-century houses and a collection of beautifully preserved windmills from the nation’s industrial heritage. Continue on to visit Edam, a beautiful town known worldwide for its cheese. Enjoy a cheese tasting and an exciting clog demonstration. Before the end of the day, go to Volendam and Marken, passing many authentic polders, the name given to land reclaimed from the sea. Wander down narrow streets, past colorful houses and visit the harbors full of fishing boats.

You will have some free time to shop for souvenirs and sample the local fish specialties. Back in Amsterdam, you will be dropped off at the meeting point.

Includes
  • Transportation by a comfortable private coach
  • Tour guide
  • Visit the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans
  • Clog making demonstration
  • Cheese tasting
  • Food and drink
  • Ticket inside a windmill at Zaanse Schans (optional)
  • Tips

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Meeting point

De Ruijterkade 153, 1011AC Amsterdam (main entrance of the "Aloha" Bowling Alley). Your guide will be dressed in green so that they are easily recognizable.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • On April 27, the time of departure is 8:30 AM because of King's Day
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1668 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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This was a fun day out and made a change from being in the city. It provided lots of interesting things and the guide was kind and knowledgeable about the areas visited. It was worth booking to see more of the countryside of Holland and the traditions it has. I’m a solo traveller so this also provided a chance to meet new people snd talk to others on the trip.

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March 23, 2023

I had a really great time! It’s very quick so prioritize your activities accordingly. Going inside the windmills is optional, but it ended up being a highlight of my experience. I’d recommend taking the time to visit! Volendam has a lot of similar souvenirs to the other locations at slightly lower prices so that’s something to keep in mind. Overall, I had a great time!

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March 23, 2023

It was very informative. The history of Amsterdam was discussed as we go with the places in the trip. Sadly, on our day of trip, it was very wet - raining and gusty all day, but it was fine. Better to visit this when the weather forecast is good. But nonetheless, highly recommended.

March 23, 2023

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