Edam, Zaanse Schans and Volendam Day Trip from Amsterdam

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Experience Highlights

Embark on an exciting guided tour from Amsterdam and discover the beauty of the Dutch countryside in Edam, Zaanse Schans and Volendam on a tour lasting approximately 6.5 hours.

Explore charming traditional villages, admire iconic windmills, taste delicious local cheeses, watch clog makers at work and immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Netherlands. As an added bonus, if you want to make your experience even more unforgettable, you can add a cruise along Amsterdam's canals to round off the tour.

  • Visit three villages full of tradition and charm with an expert guide and discover the authentic rural life of the Netherlands.
  • Admire the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans.
  • Walk through iconic sites of the Dutch countryside, enjoy an Edam cheese tasting and watch artisan shoemakers at work.

What’s included

  • Excursion to Edam, Zaanse Schans and Volendam from Amsterdam
  • Visit to a clog workshop
  • Visit to a local cheese factory
  • Cheese tasting

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Step by Step

Venture into the beauty and culture of the Netherlands on a visit to the villages of Edam, Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Together with an expert guide, you will depart from Amsterdam in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a 6.5-hour tour of the Dutch countryside.

You will start your day exploring Zaanse Schans, where the iconic Dutch windmills await you. This picturesque village is a true open-air museum, transporting you back in time and allowing you to experience life in the Netherlands in the 18th century. You can visit the windmills, discover how the famous Dutch clogs are made and explore the traditional handicraft workshops.

Afterwards, you will head to Edam. Known for its famous cheese, this village will captivate you with its traditional architecture and quiet canals. You will have the opportunity to visit an authentic cheese factory and taste some of the most delicious varieties of Edam cheese.

Finally, you will head to Volendam, a charming fishing village on the shores of the IJsselmeer lake. Here you can stroll through the picturesque streets and enjoy views of the harbour. You will also have free time to explore the local souvenir shops and restaurants on your own.

In addition, you have the option to add a canal cruise to your booking to end this unique experience in an unforgettable way and see the city from a different perspective.

Reviews

4.5
· 10 Reviews
  • E
    E.
    5
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    A fascinating excursion that immerses you in the beauty and traditions of the picturesque Dutch villages - an unforgettable experience!
  • V
    V.
    4
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    I really enjoyed visiting the mills and seeing how cheese is made in Edam. I was also able to see typical Dutch houses in Volendam.
  • L
    L.
    5
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    The tour was wonderful, however, I think it could be improved by including more time to explore each place.
  • L
    L.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    The excursion to the Dutch countryside was very interesting and fun.
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