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15 Best Zaanse Schans & Volendam Day Trips In Amsterdam

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The 15 best zaanse schans & volendam day trips in Amsterdam, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning an afternoon around, and what each ticket actually includes.

15 Best Zaanse Schans & Volendam Day Trips In Amsterdam

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Zaanse Schans: preserved windmills, crafts, and your first real Dutch postcard
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

1.From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

A 6-hour Dutch countryside day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, with windmills and traditional cheese stops.

Most Popular 4.4

“Luca, Lucas and Gerald were incredible guides and very kind. The itinerary was respected as well as the timing. They were fun and very approachable. If you get to experience the All Inclusive you have a more in-depth adventure. I strongly recommend this tour to experience the beauty of the adjacent cities in Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Wooden shoes and the clog demonstration: the craft stop that adds real character
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans: windmills, wooden houses, and real Dutch countryside vibes
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

3.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Windmills, Edam cheese, Volendam harbor, and Marken village in one guided day from Amsterdam, with tastings and an optional canal cruise.

5.0

“Pia (Flamboyant Tour Guide) and Jesper (Elite Bus Driver) are amazing host and have taken good care of the entire pack. This is the best tour if at all you would like to experience the cultural of Amsterdam Holland. Extremely friendly and even more humourous. This will be the best memory of my life.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Getting from Amsterdam to the Zaan region without stress
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken - Zaanse Schans windmills: green houses, real workshops, and one inside visit
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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

5.Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

Windmill, clog, and cheese demos plus Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam. Optional boat and working mill access for great value.

4.0

“I am writing to provide comprehensive feedback regarding my recent experience on your tour. While certain elements were commendable, several aspects related to the organization and communication significantly impacted the overall enjoyment of the day. Throughout the itinerary, there was a noticeable lack of clear direction, which frequently left participants feeling disoriented about where to…”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip - Edam’s canals and cheese-market square: the story behind the streets
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise - Warmond polders and the 60-minute windmill cruise you’ll remember
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Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

7.Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

Amsterdam to Keukenhof in one day: a 60-min windmill boat cruise through Dutch polders plus flexible garden time and hop-back buses.

4.5

“We really loved the Windmill cruise part of this tour. The crew were so happy and helpful, the boat was immaculate and we could've stayed on it for another hour easily taking in the gorgeous views and amazing Windmills. Although the Keukenhof Gardens were packed with people when we went, it was a fantastic sight…”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans: Why This Village Works So Well
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour - Clog making at a wooden shoe workshop: watch, then picture the steps
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour - The 5-hour rhythm: how the time actually gets used
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

10.Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

Working windmills, Dutch cheese, clog-making, and a Volendam fishing-village walk from Amsterdam, with an optional canal cruise voucher.

4.6

“A wonderful trip out of Amsterdam to see four separate locations (including a cheese factory). Our guide Rick was very informative, friendly, and well-organized. As with many trips that cover several different locations, each stop can feel a bit rushed. We especially would have liked more time in Zaanse Schans. Each of the stops is…”

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Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up - The Diamond Stop: Worth It, But Watch Your Expectations
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Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

11.Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, and Zaanse Schans for cheese tasting, clogs, diamonds, and canal boat.

5.0

“We're had a great guide Leidse who had so much information. He also was so good at remembering all our names and our stories. He really cared about his group and was a lot of fun.”

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Amsterdam: Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills - Price and what you actually get for $72
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Amsterdam: Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills

12.Amsterdam: Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills

Keukenhof tulips and Zaanse Schans windmills from Amsterdam with flexible return, included entry, cheese and clog demos, plus discounts.

4.5

“Enjoyed seeing the windmills and the tulips! We had about 2.5 hours at Zaanse Schans and as much time as we wanted at Heukenhof before the last transfer bus at 6:30. Worth it!”

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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill - Getting Started at Mike’s Bike Tours Near Amsterdam Central
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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

13.Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

Cycle past windmills and canals on a small-group ride from Amsterdam to Waterland cheese and clog workshops, with e-bike options.

5.0

“We had a fantastic time exploring the countryside! The bikes were great, our guide was wonderful in keeping the ride enjoyable, and we saw so many things outside of Amsterdam that we wouldn't have seen without the bike tour. A highlight of our Amsterdam trip!”

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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour - The Day’s Flow: How Four Dutch Stops Fit Into One Route
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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian - Getting there from Amsterdam Centraal (and finding your guide)
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Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian

15.Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian

4-hour guided day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, with clog-making, cheese tasting, and photo time. Italian guide.

4.8

“Consiglio tanto questo tour, soprattutto per la guida, abbiamo avuto la fortuna di conoscere persone che sanno esprimere al meglio le conoscenze del posto, le culture e la storia, spiegando con attenzione ogni minima cosa. Si rimane esterrefatti da ogni singola cosa del posto e si garantisce una giornata ma, sopratutto, un’esperienza particolare, molto bella…”

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