Good way to see places outside of Amsterdam





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.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $45 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 6–17 pay from $32, adults from $45. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,856 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Camaleon Tours.
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Good way to see places outside of Amsterdam
A Must-Do — Highly Recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a great trip! Bea and Ali were absolutely wonderful. Our guide had so much knowledge to share with us, which made the entire experience even more interesting and enjoyable. We covered so much and visited all the amazing must-see spots. But what truly made this experience memorable was our wonderful tour guide. She was kind, patient, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. She shared so many interesting stories and details along the way that really brought the places we visited to life. The trip was very well organized, we saw so much, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you, Bea and Ali, for making our trip so special and memorable. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending the tour so highly! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary, the organization of the day and all the places you visited. It’s especially lovely to know that Bea made such a difference to your experience with her knowledge, stories, patience and friendly approach. We’ll also make sure to pass your kind words on to Ali. Comments like yours mean a lot to the whole team. Thank you again for choosing to spend the day with us. We’re very happy to know that the experience became such a special memory of your trip! Un saludo, Victoria P.
It is a lovely experience that allowed me to get to know several rural towns, each with a different charm. Very interesting and enjoyable
Just amazing! Took the English tour on 30-Sep. Started at 9:30 and returned around 17:30, and was lucky to have Amna as the guide and Ness as the gentleman looking after everyone. Quick highlights * Generally, the time allocation is sufficient. Maybe Zaanse schans deserves a longer duration. It is heaven. * The guide - Amna - was very knowledgeable, Friendly, engaging and fluent. * The suggested restaurant for Volendam's lunch was great and has 4+ star rating in Google. It wasn't just a referral partnership which is worth mentioning. * Special thanks To Ness for always taking an extra mile to create positive customer experience.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your experience with us! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and felt that the day was well organized overall. It’s especially great to know that Amna made such a positive impression with her knowledge, friendliness and ability to keep the group engaged throughout the day. We’ll also make sure to pass your kind words on to Ness, as we know how much those small extra efforts can make a difference to the overall experience. We’re also glad you enjoyed the restaurant recommendation in Volendam and appreciated that it was genuinely chosen as a good option for our guests. And thank you for your comment about Zaanse Schans, it’s definitely one of the highlights of the excursion, and we understand why you would have loved to spend even more time there. Thank you again for joining us and for recommending the experience so warmly. Un saludo, Victoria P.
Heavily touristy now and extra entry fees to visit all the windmills was disappointing. It was a nightmare trying to get into the clog making experience.The visit to Henry Willig cheese followed by the visit to Edam was wonderful. The tour was worth it just for this experience. Everything was closed in Marken Including the church and it was raining. Our tour guide Ans was very knowledgeable and interesting.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you especially enjoyed the cheese experience and the visit to Edam. We’re sorry that the crowds, weather and closures in Marken affected part of your day, and we appreciate your comments regarding the windmill entrance fees and the clog demonstration. Un saludo, Victoria P.
This trip had some interesting sights outside of Amsterdam. A couple of the stops are just a walking tour with the guide and there is no time to explore. Others we had time to explore on our own. Our guide knew the basic information but could not answer questions about the area. There are buses from Amsterdam that go out to most of the areas.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you found the excursion interesting and enjoyed discovering places outside Amsterdam. We appreciate your comments regarding the balance between guided visits and free time, as well as the information provided by the guide. Your feedback helps us identify areas where we can continue improving the experience. Un saludo, Victoria P.
nice driver and tour guide. but without Marken is better. more time you may need in Volendam, there was little time for both lunch and sightseeing.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the team. We also appreciate your comments about the time in Volendam, as they help us continue improving the experience for our guests. Un saludo, Victoria P.
Very good tour, beautiful places, Blas an excellent guide who conveys important information in a very pleasant way.
Wonderful tour with an opportunity to see and appreciate the importance of dams in the countryside. Bea and Hasan looked after us well and we learnt so much about the making of clogs, the importance of Windmills in times past, and got to try a whole lot of different cheeses. We highly rate this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering the Dutch countryside and learning more about its windmills, dams, clogs and cheeses. Bea and Hasan will be very happy to know that they helped make the experience so enjoyable and informative for you. Thank you again for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back to the Netherlands in the future!
The windmill was fantastic and much bigger than I thought, bus drive took a bit but I napped. Also passed by some nice islands and areas and it felt so nice to see the other parts outside just Amsterdam.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing the windmills up close and discovering a different side of the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam. The countryside, islands and small towns along the way really offer a completely different atmosphere, and we’re happy you had the chance to enjoy it. We hope to see you again on another tour! Best regards, Victoria P.
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