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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- 30-minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
- Cheese-making demonstration and tasting
- 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)
- Live guide in English and Spanish
- Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus with audioguide
- An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans
- Clog-making demonstration with operating antique steam engine
- The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
- Food & Drinks
- Tips
- 30-minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
- Cheese-making demonstration and tasting
- 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)
- Live guide in English and Spanish
- Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus with audioguide
- An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans
- Clog-making demonstration with operating antique steam engine
- The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
- Food & Drinks
- Tips
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.
The Classic Tour offers a complete introduction to the Dutch countryside. You’ll enjoy guided visits to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, 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 and a visit inside a working windmill on the Zaanse Schans- 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.
- Enjoy a cheese demonstration and discover the art of clog-making
- Explore the Dutch countryside with a live guide
- Relax with expert guide, transport & 16-language audio guide
- Take an optional boat trip across the Gouwzee between Volendam and Marken
- Walk past the scenic Zaanse Schans
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.

Not suitable for
- People with low level of fitness
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- Child ticket: 4-13 years
- Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge (provided they do not occupy their own seat and are accompanied by a paying adult)
- Meet your tourguide inside of the Tours & Tickets shop inside Amsterdam Central Station (De Ruijterkade 34A) to check in. Please, make sure you check in 30 minutes before departure.
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
