Amsterdam Day Tour: Explore Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans Windmills
4.5
520 Ratings
Amsterdam
Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this Amsterdam day tour. Explore the picturesque villages of Volendam, Edam, and Zaanse Schans, visit windmills, taste delicious cheese, and learn about clog making.
Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zaanse Schans - First stop is the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, where you can admire still functioning windmills and typical wooden houses. You can also watch a clog maker at work, crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands.

  • Edam - Next stop is Edam, where your guide will walk through this wonderful small city, famous for its cheese.

  • Volendam Haven - Next stop is in the typical fishing village Volendam. Also you can enjoy a walk on top of the Dike with a beautiful view of the IJssel-lake.

cdot Enjoy an orientation guided walk with our live goude for 20 minutes.
cdot During some free time you’ll have the time to explore the city on your own.

  • Alidahoeve - You will have the opportunity to see how world-famous cheese is made. And, of course, to taste some cheese in a nearby cheese farm.
  • Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop - Watch live demonstrations of craftsmen at work, including a clog maker crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands.
  • Prins Hendrikkade 25 - If option selected, the tour includes an open departure ticket to the popular Amsterdam Canal Cruise. Ticket is given during check-in of the tour

The Amsterdam canal cruise passes by all of Amsterdam’s famous attractions.

is canal tour starts at the very heart of the city, right near Central Station. From here each cruise takes a different path through the city, depending on the amount of traffic on the canals and the size of the boat. Sights you will definitely see include the World Heritage-listed 17th-century canals and the cities iconic architecture. Enjoy the sights along the most famous of the waterways, the Herengracht, Keizersgracht & Prinsengracht.

As you travel through Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods, such as the Jordaan, the Nine Streets or the Pijp, you might see sights like the Amstel river which gave the city its name, the Anne Frank House and the iconic Skinny bridge. The tour is significantly enriched by an audio tour in 19 languages and observations from the captain.

What's Included
  • Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher
  • Multi-lingual guided tour of Zaanse Schans, Edam, and Volendam
  • Visit a traditional clog maker
  • Live commentary during bus tour
  • Cheese tasting at a local cheese farm
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entry fee to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans
Additional Information

From the spinning windmills at Zaanse Schans to the cheese scales of Edam, this tour captures the essence of all things Dutch. Experience the stunning landscapes of the North Holland region and discover the conventional fishing town of Volendam. Observe clog production at a wooden shoe shop and sample a variety of cheese at a Dutch dairy farm. Zaanse Schans, an outdoor conservation area, sits on the fringes of the River Zaan and boasts authentic 18th and 19th-century constructions, with several operational windmills and timber houses. From there, the journey takes you to the charming Edam village, also known as the ‘pearl of the Zuiderzee.’ Edam is adorned with tranquil canals and ancient streets, bordered by stately 17th-century structures like the Carillon tower, the majestic Church, and the old town hall. Lastly, explore Volendam — a typical fishing village with a vibrant harbor — which has been attracting tourists since as far back as 1875.

  • Tour Company will strictly follow all RIVM COVID-19 guidelines.
Location
De Ruijterkade 105
De Ruijterkade
From the front of the Amsterdam Central Station, turn to your left and walk in the eastern direction. Keep on walking and cross the bridge. Walk until you reach the Hilton hotel. Turn left and follow the walkway underneath the railway crossing. Check-in inside Grand Cafe 1884
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.5
(520 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Sancrasho
May 21, 2024
Great Way To See Lots in A Short amount of time. - Wow the best of the best .We saw what we wanted and more.Was a great experience and loved every part of the trip.Feel in love with Edam ❤️Charlie loved it
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Douglas_l
May 17, 2024
Great tour - Great to see the windmills. Tour was well organized and professionally executed. Easy pickup and drop off location at Central Station
Review provided by Viator
Mikhayla_c
May 16, 2024
Fun & Informative - The tour was well worth the money with a fantastic tour guide. You get a taste of the culture with amazing sights throughout a well-planned day. Can’t beat this experience, especially for the price!!
Review provided by Viator
Teresa_l
May 4, 2024
Beautiful day visiting the various places. - Terrific day visiting the three areas. Edam was quite crowded and we missed some of the tour because we were separated from our group, but still a fun day.
Review provided by Viator
Munttel
May 2, 2024
Great trip with Santiago as our guide ! - Our family really enjoyed this trip, our favorites included villages of Edam and Vollendam. We thought the visit at the windmills was too long and seemed like a tourist trap, would have preferred time at the other places . Santiago was a great guide, funny and knowledgeable !
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Richard_l
May 1, 2024
good tour guide - Tour guide did a good job cover both English and Germany versions. Time management is good for the whole trip.
Review provided by Viator
Beth_f
May 14, 2024
a good tour - I really did enjoy this tour. really interesting. Loved the clog factory and cheese factory. Great souvenir shopping in Volendam. Tour guide was hard to understand. Weather was terrible. I think the guide was very frustrated due to it
Review provided by Viator
Lindamarco
May 8, 2024
Just like reviews! - This tour was exactly what prior reviews stated and I expected. Great to view the countryside, if you only have a short period of time here. Lots of souvenir options, but no pressure to buy, if you're not inclined.
Review provided by Viator
Molly_d
Apr 21, 2024
Plus and minus trip. - The scenery was beautiful. The windmills were glorious up close and personal. Edam was quick and rushed. Every place needed more time. The itinerary was not what was listed. The driver was amazing.
Review provided by Viator
Susan_s
May 8, 2024
Disappointing - While the country side is beautiful, the quaint villages are overrun by tourist attractions and stores with junk. The commercialism is in your face everywhere you go. As for the tour itself, our guide began by scolding people for talking. He had no personality and mostly lectured about water management. At the very touristy cheese shop there were actually some areas where we could see the animals and he just didn’t tell us - a guide from another tour did. I would not recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
June 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today