7 hours
Multiple
Free Cancellation
Overview
Discover the Best of the Dutch Countryside: Windmills, Cheese, Fishing Villages & Optional Canal CruiseEscape the city and explore the beauty of the Dutch countryside on this unforgettable day trip from Amsterdam. Visit Zaanse Schans, a historic village famous for its iconic windmills, wooden houses, and traditional workshops. Learn how these powerful structures helped shape the Netherlands and snap amazing photos of one of the country’s most photogenic sights.Continue to Edam, renowned for its world-famous cheese. Walk through its charming old town, visit the square where the historic Edam Cheese Market once thrived, and admire picturesque canals and 17th-century architecture that transport you back in time.Then, near the colorful fishing village of Volendam, stop at a family-run cheese farm for a live demonstration on how Gouda and Edam cheeses are made. Taste authentic Dutch flavors and step into a clog workshop, where you’ll discover how these iconic wooden shoes are crafted by hand.In Volendam, enjoy free time at the lively harbor. Try local specialties like fresh herring or crispy kibbeling, shop for souvenirs, or take in the peaceful maritime scenery.Your final countryside stop is Marken, a storybook village with cozy wooden houses, a quaint fishing harbor, and a traditional Protestant church. It’s a quiet, authentic destination where Dutch heritage is beautifully preserved.After returning to Amsterdam, enhance your day with an optional canal cruise. Float past historic buildings, charming bridges, and city landmarks on this relaxing journey through Amsterdam’s famous waterways—an ideal way to experience the city from a unique perspective. IMPORTANTThe visit to Marken may be substituted for safety reasons in bad weather conditions. ¡¡¡From 16.8.2025 to 27.8.2025, the start/end point will be modified due to the SAIL celebration in Amsterdam. Even the canal cruise option could suffer disruptions or modifications!!!
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Guías & Tours
Itinerary
Zaanse Schans
Edam
Cheese Farm
Volendam
Marken
Location
Countryside tour: Meet your tour guide at 8:00 am, at the bus stop in De Ruijterkade 151-153, (by the Aloha Bowling in the river side). The bus departs at 08:15 am. LOOK FOR THE BLUE UMBRELLAS with our logo (De Ruijterkade 151, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1011 AC)
Duration
7 hours
Start Times
08:15, 08:45
Address
De Ruijterkade 151, 1011 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands
Experience
Exclusions
- Any food or beverage not specified in “included”.
- Hotel Pick up
Additional Information
- Meet your tour guide 10 min before the departure time, the bus leaves on time (NO EXCEPTIONS). Language: English or Spanish Duration 6,5h Price: 45€ per person| under 8 years old for free (babies need maxi-cosi) > Special Offer: 39€* *Check the calendar Children (0-8): free (babies need their own maxi-cosi) Special offer for groups, contact us by email Traveling with luggage? You may keep your luggage on the bus during this tour. Our buses are private, and your belongings will be kept while you enjoy the visit. Bus not adapted for wheelchair access No pets are allowed on the bus IMPORTANT The visit to Marken may be substituted for safety reasons in bad weather conditions. From 16.8.2025 to 27.8.2025 due to the celebration of the SAIL in Amsterdam, the start/end point will be modified. Even the canal cruise option could suffer disruptions or modifications EXTRAS (OPTIONAL) 1h Canal cruise in Amsterdam with audio-guide*
- There is no better way to discover the Venice of the North than from the water. 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise, which shows you the most emblematic canals of the city. At the end of the countryside tour, you can enjoy a boat trip on the canals of Amsterdam. You can do the cruise at the end of the tour or when you want during your stay in the city. **Children under 4 years old don't need to pay for the boat trip** KEUKENHOF TRANSFER PLUS SKIP THE LINE FULL DAY ENTRANCE KEUKENHOF
- Keukenhof is only open from March 20th to May 11th, 2025. With our KEUKENHOF TRANSFER PLUS SKIP THE LINE FULL DAY ENTRANCE KEUKENHOF you decide your timing: Bus transfer Amsterdam - Keukenhof - Amsterdam plus entrance ticket.
- Transfer by luxury coach
- Enjoy the comfortable bus ride with a direct connection from Amsterdam Centre
- Frequent departures are offered throughout the day with a bus departing every 30 minutes
- Skip the queues and gain hassle-free entry at the Keukenhof
- Guaranteed seat Amsterdam – Keukenhof - Amsterdam
- Spend as much time as you want in Keukenhof Gardens
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.