Day Trips

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans and Volendam Guided Tour

Name: From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans and Volendam Guided Tour
Start: 2026-09-12T08:45:00
End: 2026-09-12T14:45:00
Location: Amsterdam

4.6/5(44)

Mariano V

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

El tour a los diferentes pueblos cercanos a Ámsterdam nos gustó mucho. Fui con mi pareja y a ambos nos pareció excelente. El pueblo de los molinos es realmente sacado de un cuento. Mención especial también a la amabilidad, paciencia y profesionalidad de los guías Rodrigo? Jahir y el chófer Frank. Definitivamente 100% recomendables.

Ronald T

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

Overall, this was an excellent answer reasonably priced tour. The guide Maki did a very good job keeping everyone on time. The amount of time on our own at each location was just right. The bus was comfortable and the ride smooth. The only negatives are the cheese making demonstration which was less than 2 minutes and then off to taste and buy cheese. My suggestion is to not call it a demonstration and simply call it a cheese tasting. The second problem was that the audio recording kept fritzing out, often in mid sentence, and this was on the second bus. My other complaint and it is not on Headout, the family sitting in front of me on the bus smelled like they had not bathed in weeks. It was offensive. I ended up moving to a less desirable seat while the bus was driving. I write this while sitting on a bus for another Headout tour, so I clearly recommend them.

Kevin R

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Really great tour, would highly recommend. Informative, pleasurable and a great way to spend while travelling. The bus is comfortable, the guides were organized and pleasant. This was a great experience.

See classic Dutch windmills and fishing villages on a guided trip from Amsterdam, with round-trip AC coach travel taking care of the logistics.

Learn about Dutch traditions from your expert local guide as you visit a cheese farm for a live-making demonstration and tastings, plus a clog-making workshop.

Stroll through Zaanse Schans among wooden windmills and green-gabled houses, and learn how this village preserves the Dutch countryside’s past.

Continue to Volendam’s harbour, lined with colourful wooden houses and fishing boats, where you can wander the lanes, shop, or relax by the water.

Customise your tour with a visit to Marken village, a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise, or an expert English-, German-, Spanish-, or French-speaking guide.

Guided tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam

Round-trip transportation from Amsterdam by bus

Visit to a cheese farm

Cheese-making demo and tasting

Clog-making experience

Visit to Marken (as per option selected)

1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise (as per option selected)

Expert English-, German-, Spanish- or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Food and beverages

Entry fee to windmills

TOTAL DURATION5 hours 30 minutes - 6 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
De Ruijterkade
Get direction
40 min by a/c bus
22.7 km
1. Volendam
In Volendam, you’ll explore old wooden churches, watch fishermen in action, and take in epic lake views from the Dike. It’s like stepping into a Dutch painting!
23.3 km
2. Zaanse Schans
2 activities
22 min by a/c bus
17.8 km
3. Marken
Tickets included (based on selection)
31 min by a/c bus
22.5 km
End point
De Ruijterkade
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Mariano V
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
El tour a los diferentes pueblos cercanos a Ámsterdam nos gustó mucho. Fui con mi pareja y a ambos nos pareció excelente. El pueblo de los molinos es realmente sacado de un cuento. Mención especial también a la amabilidad, paciencia y profesionalidad de los guías Rodrigo? Jahir y el chófer Frank. Definitivamente 100% recomendables.
Olga D
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Guide Pia was able to keep our attention during the whole tour connecting past and present. I am rating her service a seven stars.
Ronald T
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
Overall, this was an excellent answer reasonably priced tour. The guide Maki did a very good job keeping everyone on time. The amount of time on our own at each location was just right. The bus was comfortable and the ride smooth. The only negatives are the cheese making demonstration which was less than 2 minutes and then off to taste and buy cheese. My suggestion is to not call it a demonstration and simply call it a cheese tasting. The second problem was that the audio recording kept fritzing out, often in mid sentence, and this was on the second bus. My other complaint and it is not on Headout, the family sitting in front of me on the bus smelled like they had not bathed in weeks. It was offensive. I ended up moving to a less desirable seat while the bus was driving. I write this while sitting on a bus for another Headout tour, so I clearly recommend them.
E G
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Our guide was so helpful and kind. But the meeting location is WRONG and has been for a while.1 frustrating hour to find
Benigno N
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Very good guides. The service was prompt and efficient.

What to bring

Tickets and ID: Keep your entry tickets and a valid ID ready for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

Pets: Pets are not allowed on this experience due to venue restrictions.

Accessibility

Mobility access: This experience is not accessible to wheelchair or pram/stroller users.

Additional information

Windmill access: Entry to the windmills is not included with these tickets.

Check-in time: Check-in closes 15 minutes before the tour starts, so arrive early.

Late arrivals: Late arrivals cannot be rescheduled, so make sure you reach the meeting point on time.

Infant policy: Infants aged 0 to 3 can join for free but must sit on a guardian's lap and do not need to be added to the booking.

Weather: The tour operates in all weather conditions, including rain.

Optional upgrades: Depending on the option selected, your ticket may include Marken, an Amsterdam canal cruise, or a guide in your chosen language.