From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour

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Itinerary

1. The Zaanse Schans is a charming historic village near Amsterdam, known for its iconic Dutch windmills and traditional green wooden houses. Visitors can stroll along the scenic riverbanks, explore artisan workshops, and see how clogs and cheese are made. A highlight is the row of functioning windmills, each with a unique purpose like sawing wood or grinding spices. With the all-inclusive tour, you can step inside one of these windmills for a fascinating look at Dutch engineering in action. It’s a perfect day trip for experiencing the Netherlands' rich cultural heritage.

   1 h

2. Volendam is a picturesque fishing village on the IJsselmeer, famous for its old harbor, colorful boats, and traditional Dutch costumes. Once home to a thriving fishing community, it still reflects its maritime roots in every corner. Strolling through the village, you’ll find charming streets, fresh seafood, and friendly locals. With the all-inclusive tour, you can also visit a local cheese factory to see how Dutch cheese is made and enjoy a tasting. It’s a delightful blend of culture, history, and local flavor.

   2 h

3. Marken is a quaint former island village known for its wooden houses, peaceful atmosphere, and traditional Dutch charm. The village is also home to a wooden shoe factory, where you can see clogs being made by hand. Marken offers a unique glimpse into authentic Dutch heritage by the water.

   1 h

4. Your tour concludes in central Amsterdam

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 4,668 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 1My PTO better spent elsewhere

  This is exactly what a tourist trap is. If you wanna see windmills just do Zaanse Schans skip Volendam and Markham. The tour basically just brings you to a cheese store and Dutch wooden shoe store to give you 5 minutes of info on how cheese and wooden shoes are made.

  Venus_dSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Don't miss this tour

  What a memorable experience. Had a wonderful day, lots to see and had a great time.so much fun Thankyou Stephan aka the rock, Ocean and Jaun.

  Susan_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Fun Day in Countryside !

  Fun day in countryside outside of Amsterdam. The tour leader Juan & assistants kept the tour rolling, plus helped those who needed help ! Had enough time in Volendam for a great lunch !

  Linda_HSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Tour with an excellent value.

  The tour is a great value. Lucas was awesome and they were super helpful with providing a wheelchair for one of our members who fell a few days earlier. The only thing that needs improvement is providing better instructions on the meeting location. It’s deep inside the train station on the floor with all the shops.

  Jim_ESeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Great experience

  Very informative and the crew were very pleasant and entertaining. would definitely recommend this tour.

  david_nAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Interactive, informative and interesting

  What a fabulous day. I cannot speak more highly of our wonderful team of three guides - Astrid, Rodrigo and our multi talented bus driver / musician / comedian Steph :) From the minute we entered our fully booked bus, it was entertainment the whole way. Astrid was incredibly informative and had endless patience. Rodrigo looked after our Spanish guests in a very professional manner. Steph - well Steph is a brilliant bus driver, but boy, can he spin a tune on the keyboard - yes, there is a keyboard on the bus!! Who would have thought. Our tour was interactive, informative and interesting. We would happily do it again and would not hesitate to recommend this tour to others.

  tonyhN6736BXAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Amsterdam

• Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 328 day trips we list in Amsterdam.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 328.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Amsterdam

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The canal ring, dug in the seventeenth century, curves around the old centre in concentric arcs: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, lined with tall merchants' houses. The Jordaan, just west, is a maze of small canals, courtyards, brown cafés and independent shops, and the Anne Frank House stands on the Prinsengracht at its edge.

Top-ranked sights in Amsterdam: Amstel River, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Anne Frank House.

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