Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour
Highlights
- Rated 4.6/5 by 1,855 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Small group, up to 50 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Become acquainted with the Dutch countryside during this 8-hour day tour with your guide through the villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken.
Marvel at the famed windmills of Zaanse Schans as you learn of their significance to the region. Visit a clog workshop where they will carve us live this typical shoe. Take a free time to photograph the impressive landscapes.
Visit Edam, a World Heritage Site and whose old town is one of the most beautiful in Holland. Enjoy in a cheese factory, where they will show us how cheese is made. This tour includes an extensive tasting.
Lose yourself amidst the striking wooden houses and a maze of narrow streets in Volendam, the former fishing village. Enjoy some free time to taste the local fish. The Volendam's cod and herring are delicious!
Then, travel to the old island of Marken enjoing the amazing views around you. This historic place remains well-preserved to this day.
Finally we will return to Amsterdam.
What's included
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Cheese tasting
- Live guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Due to road closures, the visit to Marken will not take place from April 13 to May 18.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
Our guide will explain the history and function of the typical Dutch mills and will visit with you a traditional wooden clog workshop . Then you will enjoy free time to visit and photograph the mills.
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Stop 2 · 1h 30m
After a walking tour through the center of the historic city of Edam visiting its most well-known monuments and corners, we will access a typical cheese factory where they will tell us about the process of making cheese and we will enjoy a tasting of different types of cheese.
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Stop 3 · 2h
We will enjoy a guided tour of the old town and port of Volendam. We will have free time to walk around and eat at any of its restaurants.
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Stop 4 · 1h
Once we arrive at the islet of Marken, we will enjoy a guided tour from its idyllic port through its narrow streets before returning to Amsterdam.
Due to road closures, the visit to Marken will not take place from April 13 to May 18.
Meeting point
Main Entrance of The Bowling Alley "ALOHA", in front of the river-cruises.
The guide will be dressed in green and they have green umbrellas.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $44.67 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Air-conditioned vehicle; Cheese tasting; Live guide.
Where does it start?
Main Entrance of The Bowling Alley "ALOHA", in front of the river-cruises. The guide will be dressed in green and they have green umbrellas.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,855 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
Information last checked October 7, 2026. Operated by Camaleon Tours.
