About this experience
Discover the scenic landscape of Holland on this live guided tour, and visit authentic villages. Learn about the classic old Dutch culture, explore traditional windmills and learn how cheese is made.
Highlights
- Stroll through the streets of historic Edam on a guided walking tour
- Take an optional boat trip across the Gouwzee between Volendam and Marken
- Enjoy a cheese demonstration and discover the art of clog-making
- See the windmills of the Zaanse Schans and visit a working windmill from inside
- Immerse yourself in Dutch culture and history on a full-day guided trip
What's included
- Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus with audioguide
- The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
- An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans
- Live guide in English and Spanish
- Guided walking tour of 30 minutes trough the city of Edam
- Clog-making demonstration with operating antique steam engine
- Cheese-making demonstration and tasting
- 30-minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
- Get a demo inside of an operating windmill (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
- Taste the original Dutch Stroopwafel (syrup waffle) and see how they are made (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
- Entry into a traditional wooden house in Marken (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Discover the best of the Netherlands on this popular Zaanse Schans tour from Amsterdam, combining iconic windmills, charming villages, and authentic Dutch experiences in one smooth 5.5-hour countryside tour.
Travel from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, where you can walk among historic working windmills in a unique open-air museum. Continue to Volendam for a visit to a traditional cheese factory, including a cheese tasting and demonstration, and then explore Marken, known for its wooden houses and peaceful atmosphere. Here, you’ll also see a live clog-making demonstration using an antique steam engine.
You will also visit Edam, the home of the famous Edam cheese, the small red cheese ball that has been exported around the world for centuries. This authentic village dates back to the 12th century, and during your visit, you’ll enjoy a relaxing 30-minute guided walk through its historic streets.
The Classic Tour offers a complete introduction to the Dutch countryside. You’ll enjoy guided visits to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken, and Edam, with free time to explore each location. Along the way, you’ll learn about local traditions during a cheese-making demonstration with tasting and a live clog-making demonstration. A professional English and Spanish-speaking guide accompanies the tour, and a multilingual audio guide (16 languages) is available on the bus for additional context during the journey.
Upgrade to the All-in Countryside & Windmills Tour for a more immersive experience. In addition to the Classic Tour, this option includes a scenic boat trip between Volendam and Marken, a visit inside a working windmill at Zaanse Schans, a stroopwafel (syrup waffle) making demonstration, and entry to a traditional wooden house in Marken—perfect for travelers looking for a more complete Dutch countryside and windmills experience.
An ideal choice for anyone searching for a windmills tour, Dutch countryside tour, or Zaanse Schans day trip from Amsterdam.
Things to note
- Comfortable clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
Prices and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge (provided they do not occupy their own seat)
Pets are not allowed on the tour.