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

6 hrs - 7 hrs

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

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Transfers available

4.8/5(46)

Andres L

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

The tour was amazing! 7 Hours with 4 stops in iconic and well organized towns and activities. A lot of free food, amazing tour! I can highly recommend it.

Mariano V

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

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.

Jacquelinne G

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Our guide Sara provided excellent information; the tour was very comprehensive and the sites were absolutely wonderful. It was an experience I would gladly repeat.

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.

Janin O

Solo

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Feb 2026

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.

Travel across three Dutch locations in one day, from windmill fields to coastal villages, with guided insights that help you understand each place better.

Move easily between towns with direct bus transfers, saving time and energy while enjoying views of fields, canals, and small Dutch villages.

Observe cheese production from fresh milk to final form, then watch clog makers transform blocks of wood into smooth, wearable shoes.

Follow a live guide who shares stories and context at each stop, helping you understand what you are seeing beyond just the surface.

Add upgrades like the language of your guide, multilingual audio support, village boat ride, tour to Edam, stroopwafel making, windmill visits, and entry into a traditional wooden house.

6-8 hours guided tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken

Round-trip transportation by bus

Cheese making demonstration and tasting

Clog-making demonstration

Guided experience with a live guide

Additional paid upgrades:

English or Spanish-speaking guide

Visit to Edam

Multilingual audio guide on the bus with free earphones

30-minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken

Traditional stroopwafel making demonstration

Visit to a working windmill

Visit to a traditional wooden in Marken

Lunch

TOTAL DURATION6 hours - 6 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
2 starting points available
29 min by a/c bus
23.8 km
1. Volendam
Tickets included
2 activities
Next, head to Volendam by coach if you've chosen the standard option or board the Marken Express if you've chosen the all-in option for a boat trip across the beautiful IJssel Lake. On arrival in Volendam, enjoy free time to explore the shops or try on a traditional costume for a souvenir photo. Discover the history of the former shipyard and see Grote Kerk, the largest church in the Netherlands, as you stroll the cobbled streets.
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
2. Zaanse Schans
Tickets included
1 activity
29 min by a/c bus
22.1 km
3. Marken
Tickets included
2 activities
21 min by a/c bus
16.2 km
End point
2 ending points available
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.

46 reviews
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What our guests say
Mariano V
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
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.
Andres L
Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
The tour was amazing! 7 Hours with 4 stops in iconic and well organized towns and activities. A lot of free food, amazing tour! I can highly recommend it.
Catherine H
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The wind mill was intereting and also the rest of the tour was interesting. Also the guide (Maria) was great and good with explanations
Olga D
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Guide Pia was able to keep our attention during the whole tour connecting past and present. I am rating her service a seven stars.
Francisca F
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Everything is great—I love it so much!!!!!!

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 accessible.

Additional information

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

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

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