Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam | La Vacanza Travel

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Amsterdam
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  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Amsterdam
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the real Netherlands in this amazing tour through Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken – the jewels of the Dutch countryside.

The visit starts in Zaanse Schans, where you will be able to take pictures of typical Dutch windmills that are still in use today. Afterward, we will drive to the Waterland area, passing through the beautiful villages from this part of the country: Edam, Volendam, and Marken. In Edam, we will walk through historic sites like the square where the famous Cheese Market used to take place. Then, near Volendam, we will visit a local cheese producer, where the cheese master will explain how they produce Gouda and Edam cheeses. In the clog factory, you will discover the secrets of this typical Dutch shoe. Then, travel back in time to the 17th century as we walk by cozy fishermen houses in Marken, the fishing harbor, and the protestant church.

Join us for an unforgettable day visiting Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Schansend 1, 1509 AW Zaandam The Netherlands

The visit starts in Zaanse Schans, where you will be able to take pictures of typical Dutch windmills that are still in use today.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cheese Market Edam, Jan van Nieuwenhuizenplein., Edam The Netherlands

Next stop is Edam. In Edam, we will walk through historic sites like the square where the famous Cheese Market used to take place.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Volendam Haven, Haven 43, 1131 EP Volendam The Netherlands

Then, near Volendam, we will visit a local cheese producer, where the cheese master will explain how they produce Gouda and Edam cheeses. In the clog factory, you will discover the secrets of this typical Dutch shoe.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Marken, Marken, North Holland Province

Then, travel back in time to the 17th century as we walk by cozy fishermen houses in Marken, the fishing harbor, and the protestant church.

IMPORTANT
The visit to Marken may be substituted for safety reasons in case of bad weather conditions.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: A'dam Lookout, Overhoeksplein 5, 1031 KS Amsterdam The Netherlands

Your bus tour ends at A'dam Lookout. You can either take the ferry for free to Amsterdam central station (2-minute ride) or our guide will take those who have booked the cruise to the pier where the 1-hour cruise starts.

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Central Station, 1012 ZZ Amsterdam, Netherlands

The 1h canal cruise ends in Central Station

Inclusions
  • Transfer by coach
  • Professional guide
  • Tasting of local cheese and other products like cookies , fruits wine
  • 1-Hour Amsterdam canal cruise with audioguide (if option selected)

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

De Ruijterkade 151, 1011 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands


Departure Time

08:15 AM


Return Details

Amsterdam, Buiksloterwegveer, 1031 CC Amsterdam, Netherlands

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Mike_H

18 Apr, 2024

We had fabulous tour. Our guide was Laura and she was so knowledgeable and nice that it made the tour that much better.

Laura_K

18 Apr, 2024

Xavier made the entire trip amazing! He is friendly, caring and funny. All of the information he shared was fascinating and he really kept our attention. Our driver

Makoto_N

18 Apr, 2024

Good knowledgeable guide. Bus is clean good reliable driver. Schedule is not tight but full of fun. Weather was no perfect though.

Francis_H

18 Apr, 2024

We have an excellent guide Ilya. He is well organized, knowledgeable and informative. We all have a good time except for the weather.

Melinda_P

17 Apr, 2024

We learned a lot about windmills and enjoyed the cheese farm . The villages were charming. We were gad we had raincoats.

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Fabulous tour of Amsterdam and area

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Yes Definitely, an Absolute must if you are a Tourist visiting Netherlands

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A full day well spent

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Countryside in one day

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Karl with a K Webster, amazing tour guide!

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Great guide and trip even in bad weather

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Great day trip!

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Great Experience

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Engaging.

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Great day trip!

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Seamless way to see the must see places around Amsterdam in a day!

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Fab time a great overview of Holland’s quaint villages around Amsterdam

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Informed and engaging tour

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Amazing multi village day tour!

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Great trip to see other parts of the Netherlands

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A great day out

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Wonderful trip

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Xavi rules!

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Lovely day out

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Best views, great guide.

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We had a great time👌

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Kudos for a sensational guide

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Cheese, cheese and a lot of cheese and 2 souvenir coins (for those who collect)

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A fun and interesting tour

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