Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken: Half-Day Guided Tour

Additional Information & Description

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken bring four Dutch countryside destinations into one guided trip from Amsterdam. This excursion takes you beyond the city crowds for a route through towns with distinct sights, with time devoted to the places and traditional products that shape the visit.

Windmills and a harbour town

At Zaanse Schans, historic windmills give the countryside visit its clearest architectural focus. Volendam brings a different setting: an old Dutch town with colourful wooden houses and fishing boats in the harbour. These are concrete sights to look for along the route, from the windmills to the buildings and boats that characterise the waterfront.

A bilingual guide throughout the tour

A professional bilingual guide accompanies the excursion, with live guidance in English and Spanish. The guided format connects the stops within a single outing rather than leaving you to arrange separate visits. Allow six hours and 30 minutes for the tour; despite its half-day title, it takes a substantial part of the day.

Clog workshop and cheese tasting

Entrance to a clog workshop and a cheese farm is included. These visits add a craft and food element to the sightseeing route, taking you beyond the town stops. The ticket also includes a cheese tasting, so tasting Dutch cheese forms part of the excursion rather than an additional food purchase.

Departure from Amsterdam

Roundtrip bus transport from Amsterdam is included. Go to the bus stop at De Ruijterkade 153, close to the HIV/AIDS monument, and arrive 15 minutes before departure. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so the bus stop is your departure point.

Food and drinks beyond the tasting

Additional food and drinks are excluded from the ticket price. Any refreshments beyond the included tasting are a separate expense during the excursion.