Day Trips

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Guided Tour

Duration

6 hrs - 7 hrs

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4.8/5(55)

Maria V

Group
Verified booking
3 days ago
The tour guide, Silvia, was very professional with her explanations, time management, and support... The villages we visited were very beautiful Highly recommended tour

Mireya G

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
What we liked best, without a doubt, was the visit to Zaanse Schans—the views and windmills were spectacular. The other little villages are pretty and charming, and well worth a visit. As for our guide, Fanny—she’s a great speaker, attentive to everyone, and makes the tour very dynamic and fun while also being culturally enriching—a 10 out of 10. In our opinion, the pace of the tour was a bit too fast overall to see so many little things… perhaps the itinerary should be adjusted or the total duration of the tour extended a bit. Even so, it’s a tour we recommend.

Andres L

Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The tour was amazing! 7 Hours with 4 stops in iconic and well organized towns and activities. A lot of free food, amazing tour! I can highly recommend it.

Mariano V

Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
El tour a los diferentes pueblos cercanos a Ámsterdam nos gustó mucho. Fui con mi pareja y a ambos nos pareció excelente. El pueblo de los molinos es realmente sacado de un cuento. Mención especial también a la amabilidad, paciencia y profesionalidad de los guías Rodrigo? Jahir y el chófer Frank. Definitivamente 100% recomendables.

Jacquelinne G

Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Our guide Sara provided excellent information; the tour was very comprehensive and the sites were absolutely wonderful. It was an experience I would gladly repeat.

Ronald T

Group
Verified booking
May 2026
Overall, this was an excellent answer reasonably priced tour. The guide Maki did a very good job keeping everyone on time. The amount of time on our own at each location was just right. The bus was comfortable and the ride smooth. The only negatives are the cheese making demonstration which was less than 2 minutes and then off to taste and buy cheese. My suggestion is to not call it a demonstration and simply call it a cheese tasting. The second problem was that the audio recording kept fritzing out, often in mid sentence, and this was on the second bus. My other complaint and it is not on Headout, the family sitting in front of me on the bus smelled like they had not bathed in weeks. It was offensive. I ended up moving to a less desirable seat while the bus was driving. I write this while sitting on a bus for another Headout tour, so I clearly recommend them.
    • Travel across three Dutch locations in one day, from windmill fields to coastal villages, with guided insights that help you understand each place better.

    • Follow an expert guide who shares stories of Dutch life and history, as you watch clogs being carved and taste local cheeses at a dairy.

    • Stroll past wooden houses and windmills in Zaanse Schans, as your guide shares how these giants once powered Dutch trade and industry.

    • Explore Volendam's colourful harbour alleys and the former island village of Marken, with time to wander waterside streets and browse cosy local shops.

    • If you select an all-inclusive option, ride the Marken Express boat, go inside a working windmill, and savour a fresh stroopwafel at Woltje's Bakery.

    • 6-8-hour guided tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken

    • Round-trip AC coach transfers

    • Cheese tasting and clog-making demonstration

    • Multilingual audio guide on the bus with free earphones

    • Expert English- or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

    • 30-minute Marken Express boat ride between Volendam and Marken (as per option selected)

    • Visit to traditional wooden houses in Marken (as per option selected)

    • Visit to a working windmill (as per option selected)

    • Visit to Woltje's Bakery for a stroopwafel demonstration and tasting (as per option selected)

    • Lunch
  • TOTAL DURATION6 hours - 6 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
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    Map
    Start point

    2 starting points available

    29 min by a/c bus
    23.8 km
    Volendam

    1. Volendam

    Tickets included
    2 activities

    Next, head to Volendam by coach if you've chosen the standard option or board the Marken Express if you've chosen the all-in option for a boat trip across the beautiful IJssel Lake. On arrival in Volendam, enjoy free time to explore the shops or try on a traditional costume for a souvenir photo. Discover the history of the former shipyard and see Grote Kerk, the largest church in the Netherlands, as you stroll the cobbled streets.

    Things to do

    26 min by a/c bus
    23.3 km
    Zaanse Schans

    2. Zaanse Schans

    Tickets included
    1 activity
    29 min by a/c bus
    22.1 km
    Marken

    3. Marken

    Tickets included
    2 activities
    21 min by a/c bus
    16.2 km
    End point

    2 ending points available

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    What our guests say

    Mireya G

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    What we liked best, without a doubt, was the visit to Zaanse Schans—the views and windmills were spectacular. The other little villages are pretty and charming, and well worth a visit. As for our guide, Fanny—she’s a great speaker, attentive to everyone, and makes the tour very dynamic and fun while also being culturally enriching—a 10 out of 10. In our opinion, the pace of the tour was a bit too fast overall to see so many little things… perhaps the itinerary should be adjusted or the total duration of the tour extended a bit. Even so, it’s a tour we recommend.

    Arturo P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Yesterday
    The tour is excellent. Plus, being the first time slot, it's very convenient as there aren't many tourists yet. Pablo is the best guide ever, with a great sense of humor and super interesting facts about the trip and the country. 1000% recommended!

    Maria V

    Group
    Verified booking
    3 days ago
    The tour guide, Silvia, was very professional with her explanations, time management, and support... The villages we visited were very beautiful Highly recommended tour

    Fathi A

    Solo
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    I loved it all....the team the timiing tge bus the boat. I enjoyed the visits of the attractions.

    María B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    What's so spectacular about small towns.

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