Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam from Amsterdam

Discover the authentic heart of North Holland on this scenic 7-hour full-day tour! Take a deep dive into Dutch history and traditional culture, visiting the picturesque villages of Zaanse Schans (famous for its historic windmills and open-air museum), Marken (a traditional fishing village), Volendam, and Edam (known for its cheese and historic architecture). Package Highlights Classic Package: Includes a cheese tasting at a traditional factory and a demonstration at a wooden clog-making studio. All-in Package: Includes all Classic features, plus a Marken Express boat trip on the IJssel Lake, exclusive entry to an operating windmill, and a treat at Woltje’s Bakery. The day concludes with a scenic coach journey back to Amsterdam.

Itinerary

1. Checkin-Location for the tour where you will take the bus to Marken. The bus ride will take approximately 35 minutes. (30 min)
2. Visit of the Zaanse Schans, which includes entrance to an authentic Dutch windmill and demonstration by the miller. Entry is included in the all-inclusive tour. (30 min) Admission included
3. Visit of the traditional fishing village Marken with a demonstration by a clogmaker (35 min) Admission included
4. A boat trip on the Ijsselmeer from Marken to Volendam. This is included in the All-Inclusive tour. (30 min) Admission included
5. Visit the old fishermans town of Volendam (1h 50min)
6. Visit to a cheese factory to sample local dairy products (30 min) Admission included
7. Enter the backery and taste delicious Dutch cookies (15 min) Admission included
8. Free time in Edam (30 min)
9. Returns to original departure point with a bus ride from the Zaanse Schans back to the centre of Amsterdam (30 min)