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Volendam & Marken: 15 Trips Compared

40 tours  ·  from $9

Two old fishing villages on the same stretch of water, joined by a dyke and a small ferry. The 15 below cover the half-day runs and the full loops that add Zaanse Schans and Edam, with prices and pickup points.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Zaanse Schans: windmills, wooden houses, and limited free time
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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

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station by comfortable coach to Zaanse Schans, Marken, and Volendam. See historic windmills, taste Dutch cheese, watch clog making, and add a boat ride, working windmill, and Marker house with the all-inclusive option. Guides such as Luca, Francesca, Tony, and Adriana bring history and humor to a tightly timed day.

“It was a really incredible experience. Well executed and planned by the agency. My wife and I enjoyed each location.”

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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

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. You will see working windmills, watch clogs being made, taste Edam and Gouda, and hear how the Dutch reclaimed land from the sea. English and Spanish guides may include Carli, Bea, Holly, Bianca, or Juan.

“This tour was absolutely amazing and 100% worth the money. Every stop was interesting, well paced, and full of history and local insight. Our guide Carly was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made everything easy to understand while keeping it fun and interesting the entire day. You can really tell she loves what she does. Huge shoutout to our driver Jose as well. He was professional, friendly, and made the ride smooth and comfortable, which really added to the overall experience. I learned so much and loved seeing places like Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken all in one day. I would absolutely recommend this tour to be anyone visiting Amsterdam…”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam - Edam: canals, old buildings, and cheese-market history
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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 central Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. See working windmills, taste Gouda and Edam cheese, watch clog making, and enjoy free time in fishing villages. Guides such as Rob, Laura, Tony, and Rodrigo bring Dutch history to life. Add a one-hour canal cruise if you want an easy finish.

“This was a fun, family-friendly tour. Our guide Pia was fantastic: very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The driver and bus facilities were also good. The places we visited were quite tourist-y but that was to be expected. The price of tickets was very fair and we loved that everything was organised and we got to learn about some Dutch history outside of Amsterdam.”

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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken - Zaanse Schans and the machinery behind the postcard
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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

Leave Amsterdam by air-conditioned bus for Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. See working windmills, sample Dutch cheese, watch clogs being made, and choose an all-inclusive option with a 30-minute boat ride and windmill entry. Guides such as Diana, Mercedes, Joel, and Nikki have been praised for friendly explanations, though the pace can feel brisk.

“This is brilliant! My kids are still talking about it weeks afterwards, the highlight of our holiday to the Netherlands. We recommend getting the enhanced package (in our case seeing cheese making and clog making). It was tremendous value with a fun, friendly tour guide.”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip - Zaanse Schans and the first look at Dutch 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. Expect working windmills, cheese and clog demonstrations, free time by Volendam harbor, and a guided walk in Marken. Guides such as Ilya, Xavier, Pia, and Karl are known for lively commentary. A canal cruise may be added in Amsterdam.

“Our guide was informative and a wealth of information on history and the sites visited.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour - Volendam, dikes, churches, and lake views
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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 central Amsterdam by modern bus for a five-hour guided visit to Volendam and Zaanse Schans. Walk the fishing village, view the IJssel lake, watch clogs being made, and taste local cheese. Guides speak English, Spanish, German, and French. A canal cruise voucher is included when that option is selected.

“Everything was great just the free time can be improved”

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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour - Zaanse Schans: windmills, clogs, and a busy first stop
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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

Trade Amsterdam’s crowds for a full day in rural Holland. With guides such as Wybe, Oksi, Carli, and Raphael, you’ll visit Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken by air-conditioned vehicle. Expect a clog demonstration, cheese tasting, guided walks, free time, and a large group of up to 50 people.

“The day went smoothly from one place to another, would have liked more time at the last stop. We were lucky with the weather especially at Edam as there was quite a bit of walking.”

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Marken, Volendam, and Edam Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam - Marken, wooden houses, and a clog-making workshop
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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

Travel from Amsterdam to four North Holland highlights by coach, with guided walks, a cheese demonstration, and classic village views. The all-in option adds Marken Express, clog-making, and entry to a working windmill. Guides speak English and Spanish, with audio guides in many languages. The Friday Charm of Holland option uses a small group and includes lunch.

“everything was simply superb.... no words to describe it. Diana was awesome. and her two assistants were also so helpful. fantastic enthusiasm, attitude and trip is very nicely structured. enough time for everything. no rush at all. all the best sights seen and explained very well. useful Tips, very cooperative, humorous guides, highly recommend. just go with it.”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour - Zaanse Schans: windmills, craft, and cheese in 105 minutes
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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. See Zaanse Schans windmills, taste Dutch cheese, watch clogmaking, visit Volendam harbor, and cruise Giethoorn’s canals. Guides such as Igor, Antonis, Adonis, and Egor are known for friendly storytelling, while the small-group format keeps the day personal.

“Our guide Adonis was amazing and educational. He gave us a great overview of how Amsterdam Canals were formed and shared tip and recommendation at each stop. Zaanse Schans was beautiful and the clog and cheese experiences were very fun. Volendam provided a quiet relaxing stop with great shops and restaurants. Giethoorn was a fairytale where the roads were replaced with canals. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Adonis he’s fantastic!!!”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour - Volendam and Marken by boat
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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

This 10.5-hour guided tour pairs Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken, a cheese-making demonstration, and a 30-minute boat ride with Keukenhof Gardens. Guides such as Adrian, Silvia, Pieter, Caroline, and Frank have led past departures. Expect a comfortable coach, free time, and a busy schedule.

“The Windmills in the AM were great. The gardens were awesome in the late afternoon. However, the tour planning was not organized. Problem: You don't stay with the same tour guide and bus for both halves of the day. You return back to a parking lot in the early afternoon and have to wait over an hour for the 2nd bus to continue your journey. Once that bus arrived.....we waited another 45 minutes before we continued to the gardens--which we didnt get to until after 4:30pm when our tour started at 8:30am! In addition, we were supposed to receive a one hour tour at the gardens as per my original…”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans: windmills with a working past
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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 live commentary, free time, a cheese tasting, and a clog-making demonstration. Guides such as Rob, Jolanta, Rick, Dietrich, and Evelyn have led this route, though your guide will vary. Add an open-ticket canal cruise if you want more Amsterdam sightseeing.

“Jolanda was friendly and full of knowledge She explained everything and went above and beyond telling us about the Amsterdam, even though wasn't part of the tour.”

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Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken - Edam: a quiet change of pace
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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 visiting Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Hotel pickup in central Amsterdam, personal transport, and a flexible pace make this a useful countryside day trip. Guides such as Enrique, Juan, and Tirso are praised for clear history, local tips, and adapting stops to families and mobility needs.

“Another awesome tour with Enrique. It’s like spending the day with an old friend showing you the Dutch countryside. Learned just the right amount about Dutch history and saw so many iconic sites. Thank you again - this was our second tour with you we’ll do another when we’re back.”

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Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More - Zaanse Schans: working windmills, pretty views, and crowds
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Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More

13.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 or Amstelveen to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. See working windmills, watch clogs being made, taste Gouda at a Jersey cow farm, and stroll a former fishing village. Guides such as Younes, Elias, Mo, Saad, and Eric tailor the pace to your group.

“The tour was excellent. Our tour guide, Elias, was outstanding--very knowledgeable of Amsterdam and the area. He ensured that we were able to fully enjoy the sights at Zaanse Schans, the cheese factory and Volendam.”

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Volendam: Traditional Costume Photo with Cheese & Clog Tour - Seeing a clog take shape
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Volendam: Traditional Costume Photo with Cheese & Clog Tour

14.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, and learn how clogs and Gouda or Edam cheese are made. A guide leads the visit in English, Dutch, Spanish, French, or German, followed by tastings and souvenir shopping. Allow one hour, plus bus time from Amsterdam.

“Het was erg leuk en interessant. Gids wist leuk te vertellen en ze nam alle tijd met de foto's maken.”

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Volendam: Stroopwafel Experience with Tasting - Finding the bakery at Haven 98
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Volendam: Stroopwafel Experience with Tasting

15.Stroopwafel Experience with Tasting

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

Visit the Volendam Stroopwafel bakery at Haven 98, watch a traditional baker prepare the famous syrup-filled cookies, and taste different flavors. The visit includes a small museum, old Dutch bakery displays, and a stroopwafel sample. Choose a fixed demonstration time when booking.

“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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