Volendam Marken

Leave Amsterdam behind for a few hours and discover the typical Dutch countryside outside the capital. You'll drive through a picture-perfect landscape crisscrossed with canals, see authentic wooden houses, windmills and fishing villages, and witness traditional crafts from days gone by. The picturesque village of Zaanse Schans is famous for its original buildings, vividly capturing Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. Much like the World Heritage Kinderdijk, this town is lined with classic Dutch Windmills. Experience the old Dutch life in Volendam and Marken with an abundance of inside information from your guide. You'll see the historic shipyard and windmills. Visit a shoemaker who works with wood and watch his clog-making techniques first-hand! Opt for the Charm of Holland tour option to experience the best of old Holland in a small group, with all of the all-in option inclusions plus lunch at a traditional Dutch fishing restaurant. This luxurious tour departs every Friday!

Discover the Best of the Dutch Countryside: Windmills, Cheese, Fishing Villages & Optional Canal Cruise Escape 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. Continue to Edam, we will walk through its charming old town, visit the square where the historic Edam that transport you back in time. Then, near the colourful fishing village of Volendam, stop at a family-run cheese farm for a live demonstration on how cheeses and clogs are made. You’ll discover how these iconic wooden shoes are crafted by hand. In Volendam, enjoy free time at the lively harbour and try local specialities like fresh herring or crispy kibbeling. Your final countryside stop is Marken a quiet, authentic destination where Dutch heritage is beautifully preserved. After returning to Amsterdam, enhance your day with an optional city canal cruise.

Become acquainted with the Dutch countryside during this 8-hour day tour with your guide through the villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken. Marvel at the famed windmills of Zaanse Schans as you learn of their significance to the region. Visit a clog workshop where they will carve us live this typical shoe. Take a free time to photograph the impressive landscapes. Visit Edam, a World Heritage Site and whose old town is one of the most beautiful in Holland. Enjoy in a cheese factory, where they will show us how cheese is made. This tour includes an extensive tasting. Lose yourself amidst the striking wooden houses and a maze of narrow streets in Volendam, the former fishing village. Enjoy some free time to taste the local fish. The Volendam's cod and herring are delicious! Then, travel to the old island of Marken enjoing the amazing views around you. This historic place remains well-preserved to this day. Finally we will return to Amsterdam.

Want to discover the Dutch countryside? Visit the windmills at Zaanse Schans, tickle your tastebuds with a local cheeses as well as a cheese making and tasting demonstration in Volendam, go on a walking tour through Edam, take a scenic boat trip to the picturesque fishing village of Marken and see how clogs are made. Highlights • Wander among the windmills at Zaanse Schans • Learn how cheese is made at the Cheese Factory Volendam • Go on a walking tour through Edam • Unique to the All-inclusive Tour: sail across the IJsselmeer • See how wooden shoes are made with an antique steam engine (all-in option) • Visit an authentic Marker house (all-in option)

Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and maneuvering through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host , your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free. Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs. Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills. Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private driver/host will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting. With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour.

Visit four of the best places in the Netherlands on this 8-hour tour. Stop at Zaanse Schans to see the traditional windmills. Then visit the town of Edam and enjoy an extensive tasting of typical cheeses. Continue to the city of Volendam to learn more about Dutch culture. In Volendam, take the time to stroll, shop or have lunch. Finally, visit Marken, an ancient island with amazing landscapes and a curious history and culture.

See the historic harbour/fishing village of Volendam and discover former island Marken on a boat tour that's been running for over 80 years Enjoy the beautiful coastline of the former Zuiderzee area and learn all about the region's history & development with an audio guide (English/Dutch) Take your bike on the boat for a small fee, determine your own track and speed and explore each destination An experience that you will never forget and that is suitable for any age and all weather conditions

Experience Holland with Holland Windmills, our small and local tour company. We are born and raised here and love to show you the best places during your holiday in Holland. We also love telling you stories about Holland! See famous windmills, taste cheese, try wooden shoes and walk through scenic villages. We know the best sights, what to visit and where to eat. Let us take you places where the crowds don't go and explore Holland at your own pace. Cheaper than a taxi, better than a big group tour and a lot more comfortable than organizing everything on your own. Ideal for couples, families and friends!

See the best Holland has to offer in a 7 hour tour which covers the world-famous Zaanse Schans with its windmills. You will also drive through the countryside to the farmers town of Katwoude to visit a cheese farm and the fisherman village of Volendam. Your personal private guide and driver will tell you everything about these places and its history. At Volendam, a stop is scheduled for a typical Dutch lunch (included). At Zaanse Schans, you will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a demonstration of clog making and a working Industrial windmill (entrance fee included). In Volendam, you will board a boat for a boat tour on the former inner sea Zuiderzee. As this is a private tour, you will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in Amsterdam or any other for you convenient place in or near Amsterdam.

At Zaanse Schans, stroll past working windmills, traditional wooden houses, cheese farms, and clog workshops. It's a living museum of Dutch craftsmanship and rural life that feels like stepping back in time. Next, dive deeper into Dutch engineering heritage at the Museummolen Schermer, a fully functioning 17th-century windmill nestled in quiet farmland. Learn how the Dutch mastered water management and land reclamation — a fascinating and often overlooked chapter of the Netherlands’ story. Continue to Volendam, a colorful fishing village known for its old harbor, traditional costumes, and fresh seafood. It’s a great place for lunch, local treats, and postcard-worthy views of the IJsselmeer. End the day on Marken, a peaceful island-turned-peninsula with wooden houses, narrow lanes, and a strong sense of preserved culture. It's one of the few places where the spirit of old Holland still lives.

A full-day tour exploring the countryside of The Netherlands. Designed by passionate travel professionals, our goal is to showcase the real charm of the country. Fully private, we will pick you up from the hotel in a comfortable car. We will explore Zaanse Schans famous for its windmills, Volendam a former fishing village, and Marken a beautiful Island. We don't stop with just these 3. Our tours are flexible and we will take you to a few other small towns and villages that are known for their monumental buildings and historic significance.

Enjoy a half or full day private tour with your driver/guide to any village or more places of your choice. This tour can be booked from any place in Amsterdam and also as a layover tour from the airport or your cruiseport. During the tour you can see or visit various windmills at Zaanse Schans and do a cheese tasting and see how clogs are made. During the tulip season als the Keukenhof can be visited. Also the tiny fishing villages like Volendam and or Marken can be part of the tour which is fully customizable to your wishes. Have a fun day!

Admire the typical Dutch windmill at Zaanse Schans Visit a local cheese producer to learn about Edam and Gouda Cheese Learn about the traditional wooden clog shoe at a clog factory

Immerse yourself in the Dutch countryside charm with this unforgettable Amsterdam tour. Discover iconic highlights, starting with vibrant Keukenhof Gardens, boasting over 800 tulip varieties. Step back in time at picturesque Zaanse Schans, a living museum showcasing 19th-century Netherlands. Explore windmill-dotted landscapes, savor regional cheeses at a local farm shop, and witness clog-making at the captivating museum. Travel to Marken, a former island turned peninsula in Markermeer. Enjoy a scenic 30-minute boat ride across IJsselmeer, connecting Marken and Volendam. This quintessential tour offers an immersive experience, embracing nature's beauty, windmill heritage, and the cultural significance of clogs. Delight in scenic landscapes, engage with traditional craftsmanship and create cherished memories that last a lifetime.

Fishing village Volendam, Cheese city Edam, authentic Monnickendam and peninsula Marken with it's famous lighthouse. Avoid mass tourism and come with me for a private tour. I am your private driver and private guide. I know how to avoid the hectic and get the best out of this tour (famous by tourists). Visit a cheesemuseum, a clogs factory, make a photo in traditional Dutch (fisherman) clothes, eat the best of the best fish (where you'll only see locals!) and see stunning landscape views. I am your private guide and also your driver, well mannered and well educated.   I am fluent in English, speak some German, Spanish and Portugese.

This private tour is so cool because it's fantastic to ride an electric scooter and see the countryside. "Let's go Dutch". Only your guide, who is a local, knows if, when, when, why, what etc 🙂 This is so much fun ! Groups bigger than 4 on request. Send us a message first please. Same if you want another starttime for the tour.

☑ Price includes pick-up and return transfer. ☑ Qualified drivers with over 20 years of experience. ☑ Comfortable and smooth ride. ☑ VIP Meet & Greet. ☑ Every single request will be dealt with individually. ☑ Available 24/7 in your service. ☑ The rates cover all taxes, tolls, and fees. ☑ Benefit from the personalized service of a private trip.

At the desired time, your English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle After a 0.5-hour ride, you will reach Zaanse Schans. Taking small paths here will lead you to the bakery museum where the smell of fresh home-made bread floats in the air. Along the way, you will see authentic workshops where the clog- shoes with a thick wooden stole are made. Do not miss the cheese factory, pewter foundry, and the windmills. Next is Volendam. Here are the best-known fishing villages in Holland. The village has a beautiful harbor with Dutch ships where you can take a boat trip to Marken. Take a picture wearing traditional Volendam clothes! Finally, you will reach Marken. It was separated from the mainland by the storm in the 13th century. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited. At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.

When you visit Holland for the first time, this is a great tour. You will experience Holland in just a half day. Stroll through the quaint cheese village of Edam and indulge in a cheese tasting experience. Stop at a windmill, make beautiful pictures, drive through meadows filled with grazing cows, see dikes, explore the charming fishing village of Volendam and enjoy a ferry ride to the picturesque peninsula of Marken.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory, Volendam and Marken. You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil. Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs. The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 flavors of nice Dutch cheese for free! Your next stop will be Volendam where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam. After this you will take a ferry ride to Marken, a small island with houses on wooden stilts.