Day Trips

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Guided Tour

Tour guide at Zaanse Schans with windmills in the background, Netherlands.

Traditional Dutch houses and windmill in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.

Traditional Dutch windmills along a river at Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.

from amsterdam: zaanse schans, volendam, and marken guided tour-5

Duration

1 hr - 6 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Transfers available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.8/5

(128)

Dziuljeta

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Huge thanks go to our guide Bea who was nrilliant at presenting the objects, telling the history of the Netherlands and describing the oeculiarities of the region as well as taking care of the entire group! The driver Ali was very polite, attentive and careful! Thank you both as well as the company Camaleon Tours for organising such an interesting trip.

Soukaina

Jan 2026

Verified booking

I appreciate the experience with all its details, Mrs BEA was the perfect guide for such tour, she gave us all the necessary information about the different places we went to, she was kind and helpful, I hoped all guides were like BEA 😁💕 Special thanks to Fateh, the driver who was helpful and professional as well 🙏

José

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Well organized and structured. Clear instructions and punctuality. Comfortable vehicle and, best of all, the driver, who was also a showman and kept the audience entertained, even though we had separate guides. He told stories and kept us entertained while we waited. Very pleasant.

Go on a guided cultural journey to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, filled with windmills, wooden houses, and authentic Dutch experiences.

Sit back and relax with round-trip coach transport from Amsterdam, and share scenic moments on the go.

Select from English or Spanish guided tours, ensuring a more comfortable and informative cultural experience in the language you're most familiar with.

Visit postcard-perfect windmills and experience the art of cheese-making and wooden shoe making demo firsthand—an interactive glimpse into Dutch heritage and rural charm.

Opt for an all-inclusive tour featuring a 30-min boat ride and a visit to a working windmill.

5.5-hour guided tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken & Edam

Round-trip transportation by luxury coach

See historic windmills at Zaanse Schans

Walking tour through the village of Marken

Stroll through the historic town of Edam and see Grote Kerk

Cheese tasting and demonstration in Volendam

Entrance to a clog factory and live clog-making demonstration

English or Spanish-speaking guide

Audio guide in 14 languages

Additional paid upgrades:

30-min boat trip between Marken & Volendam (Marken Express)

Entry to a working windmill at Zaanse Schans

Lunch

TOTAL DURATION6 hours - 6 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Tours & Tickets Shop, Amsterdam Central Station
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29 min by a/c bus
23.8 km
1. Marken
Tickets included
2 activities
Things to do
Go to a cheese factory
Included in price
Clog factory
Included (based on selection)
21 min by a/c bus
16.2 km
2. Volendam
Tickets included
2 activities
Things to do
Enter a classic clog factory
Included (based on selection)
Enjoy a boat ride
Included (based on selection)
26 min by a/c bus
23.3 km
3. Zaanse Schans
Tickets included
1 activity
Things to do
See an operational windmill
Included (based on selection)
29 min by a/c bus
22.1 km
End point
Tours & Tickets Shop, Amsterdam Central Station
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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.

128 reviews
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What our guests say
Janin
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The English-language tour was well organized, easy to understand, and very enjoyable. It gave us a good impression of the Dutch culture in the region. There was also plenty of time to sample regional products. Thank you very much, Amanda, for the wonderful tour throughout the day.
José
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Well organized and structured. Clear instructions and punctuality. Comfortable vehicle and, best of all, the driver, who was also a showman and kept the audience entertained, even though we had separate guides. He told stories and kept us entertained while we waited. Very pleasant.
Francisco
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Recommended tour. Zaanse is beautiful, like something out of a fairy tale. Volendam is also very pretty.
Rafael
Feb 2026
Verified booking
I loved the guide, he was super entusiastic and funny and know everything.
Maurizio
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Punctuality and very helpful guides

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.

Additional information

Arrive 10 minutes early to meet your guide—the bus leaves on time, no exceptions!

For safety reasons, the visit to Marken may be replaced if the weather takes a turn.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.