Private half day tour from Amsterdam to Edam Volendam and Marken
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience Holland in Just Half a Day Discover the best of Dutch countryside charm in just four hours. Stroll through the quaint cheese village of Edam and enjoy a delicious tasting of Gouda and Edam cheeses. Visit the most delightful traditional candy shop and try Holland’s most beloved treat—licorice. Stop at a historic windmill, learn about its function and history, and capture stunning photos. Enjoy scenic drives through lush meadows dotted with grazing cows and pass by classic Dutch dikes. Explore the charming fishing village of Volendam, known for its colorful harbor and small fishermen’s houses. Then take a relaxing ferry ride to the picturesque peninsula of Marken—where time seems to stand still.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Private pick up and drop off at your hotel in Amsterdam
- A complimentary bottle of water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat tickets to Marken
- Parking Fees
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
You’ll be picked up from your hotel for a scenic drive through the city and countryside toward Edam.
We’ll take a stroll through the charming old center of Edam and visit a local cheese shop for a Gouda and Edam cheese tasting. You’ll sample a variety of cheeses—over 30 different flavors to explore! It’s a must-do experience for any cheese lover. The best part? These cheeses are specially made for travel, so you can bring the authentic taste of Holland home with you, wherever you’re headed. And since the Dutch love licorice, we’ll also stop by the cutest candy shop for a licorice tasting.
On our way to Volendam, we’ll stop at the Kathammer windmill, beautifully located on the edge of the village. This historic windmill still functions to drain the Katwoude-Hogendijk polder. It’s a perfect photo opportunity. In Volendam, we’ll walk through the iconic harbor area and admire the authentic fishermen’s houses. We’ll also explore The Maze, the oldest part of the village, known for its narrow streets. A stroll along the famous dike completes this picturesque visit.
Hop on a ferry across the IJsselmeer to Marken, a quant village that was once an island in the Zuiderzee. Marken charms visitors with its traditional wooden houses and drawbridges
We’ll take a brief walk through this picturesque village, enjoying its unique atmosphere. Connected to the mainland by a dam since 1957, Marken offers a glimpse into the past
We’ll end the tour with a scenic drive along the iconic dikes, making our way back to your hotel
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
- 58
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
Ratings come from 8 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Windmillgirl Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Its from-price is 142% above the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 689 of 2120.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam rings its golden-age centre with tree-lined canals, gabled houses and bridges, packing great art and easy cycling into a compact city.
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.
Special offers in Amsterdam
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
