Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip - All-in
All Dutch icons in one tour! Visit the windmills at Zaanse Schans, tickle your tastebuds with cheese making and tasting demonstration in Volendam, take a scenic boat trip to the picturesque fishing village of Marken and see how clogs are made.
Highlights
- Wander among the windmills at Zaanse Schans
- Taste Dutch cheese at the Cheese Factory Volendam
- See how wooden shoes are made with an antique steam engine
- Unique to the All-in Countryside & Windmill tour: sail across the IJsselmeer!
What's included
- The traditional Dutch experience in Volendam & Marken
- An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans
- Taste Dutch cheese
- English and Spanish speaking guide
- Audio guide on the bus with 16 languages and free earphones
- A 30 minute boat tour between Volendam & Marken unique to this tour
- See how clogs are made with an antique steam engine
- Visit a windmill still in operation
Overview
Iconic Dutch sights
If you ask anybody what pops into their mind when they think of the Netherlands, most people will say windmills, tulip fields and the lively centre of Amsterdam. Its picturesque canals, historic buildings, exotic nightlife, and open-minded culture stand out. And while Amsterdam is undeniably one of the country’s most fascinating tourist destinations, the scenic Dutch countryside and windmills in the surrounding area are often overlooked.
Fortunately, you can easily combine your visit to the country’s bustling capital with a phenomenal countryside and windmills tour from Amsterdam. The peaceful villages of Zaanse Schans, Marken and Volendam are only a short drive from the city centre. There you’ll be able to enjoy the tranquillity of the area and immerse yourself in the old way of life as you admire the colourful Dutch windmills.
An open-air museum
When you get outside the Dutch capital you enter a different world, with most of the small towns surrounding the city appearing like open-air museums. The Dutch Countryside and Windmills Tour will take you from Amsterdam to the villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam and to the former island of Marken; the order of tour can change.
A visit to Zaanse Schans means you can get your fill of historical windmills. Over ten windmills line the banks of the Zaan river and the area around them is free for you to wonder around in as it really is an open-air museum. You can enter some of the windmills at a small extra charge. Zaanse Schans is one of the best places to see windmills in Holland.
Volendam is a typical Dutch fishing village and taking a walk along De Dijk and through the harbour area will not disappoint. Here you will visit the Cheese Factory to taste delicious cheese and if there is time learn how it is made, too. If you are staying in town for lunch, we recommend the freshly caught fish.
The third location visited on the tour is the village of Marken, a former island in the Markermeer, now a peninsula. You'll travel between Marken and Volendam by boat, with a scenic, 30 minutes trip across the IJsselmeer. Enjoy the view as you sail past the towns of Monnickendam and Katwoude.
When you walk among the houses on Marken, be careful to stay on the road because before you know it you're in someone's garden. A visit to a traditional clog, or wooden shoe, maker completes our tour. Here clogs are still made according to a 100-year-old tradition with steam powered tools. They are surprisingly comfortable as you will be able to try for yourself.
An unforgettable experience
During this tour you will discover a world unlike any other, an experience that is sure to be cherished by adults and kids alike. Take a break from the commotion of the city and unwind as you visit one of the Netherlands’ best-kept secrets.
The Amsterdam countryside is waiting to welcome and introduce you to a completely other side of the Netherlands compared to its bustling capital city. You can buy your ticket for a fun-filled Netherlands windmills tour adventure right here.
Additional Information
Please check-in at the Tours & Tickets shop located at De Ruijterkade 34A in the IJ hall of Central Station. English and Spanish Speaking Guide
Note - Check-in 30 minutes before departure at the Tours & Tickets shop
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Ticket can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance
You can reschedule your tickets yourself via our self rebook page up to 24 hours in advance
More information
Note: this is a demanding tour, with a lot of walking, some places visited are not accessible for wheelchairs
Tour takes about 5.5 hours, including approx. 90 minute driving time in stages
Accessibility
With audio description
Know before you go
Check-in 30 minutes before departure at the Tours & Tickets shop.Ticket can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance. Note: this is a demanding tour, with a lot of walking, some places visited are not accessible for wheelchairs. Tour takes about 5.5 hours, including approx. 90 minute driving time in stages.
Cancellation policy
cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
