Edam and Volendam: Scenic Countryside Escape

Escape the city noise and immerse yourself in the charming towns of Edam and Volendam on this half-day private walking tour from Amsterdam. Explore blooming gardens, old wooden houses, and cozy green alleys while enjoying a delicious apple pie lunch by the canal. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Amsterdam North - Amsterdam Station Noord - our meeting point. From there we will take a bus to ride to those fabolous towns - Edam and Volendam. The travel time takes no more than 20 minutes.
  • Edam - Edam City Center - strolling along an incredibly beautiful streets with a view of canals, infinite fields with wooden houses, farms and wild…
What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Bus tickets (approx. 13 euro/person); Other tastings.
Additional Information

Exhausted with urban clamor and an overwhelming way of living? We wholeheartedly suggest you take part in this excursion during your initial days in the Netherlands!
We’re convinced that flourishing gardens, ancestral wooden homes, lush green lanes, and delightful apple pie served for your mid-day meal near a canal adorned with apple trees and…

Location
Amsterdam Central Railway Station
Stationsplein
We will meet with you in front of the main entrance of the Amsterdam Centraal station (the entrance is between two towers).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Annabm4386bq
May 4, 2025
The best day in Dutch villages - We always wanted to see not only cities in the Netherlands, but also villages. One day we went with a wonderful guide, Ekaterina, to Edam and Volendam. We were doubly lucky - the weather was wonderful, and this day coincided with the celebration of King's Day in the country. We saw many cheerful residents and festively decorated streets. I really love leisurely walks, when you can stop for coffee at any time or linger in a particularly liked place. Ekaterina flexibly adjusted to our wishes, but at the same time conscientiously "worked out" the entire informational part of the excursion. We learned a lot about the traditions and cultural characteristics of the inhabitants of Dutch villages, many facts about agriculture, cheese making and history. We were amazed by the attitude of the country's residents to cows and other livestock and their real care for them. We had two stops - one in Edam for coffee and homemade apple pie made according to an old recipe (mmm... very tasty!), the second in Vollendam for lunch in a wonderful restaurant, which is famous for its smokehouse. Many thanks to Ekaterina and the tour organizers!
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B7285mljamesw
Apr 28, 2025
Waterland Experience - It was enjoyable to see older canal homes and understand the history and seeing the outlying area. Our guide was informative and knew her history. More guidance could have been given on the best route to meet the guide. We wasted time and money in travel.
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Jameshk3660oj
Apr 18, 2025
The pastoral side of the Netherlands! - A great tour — very interesting and informative. Maria was fantastic — so engaging and knowledgeable! Really nice to learn about the more relaxing and quieter side of the Netherlands as opposed to the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam.
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Adventurer76207
May 16, 2024
Adam and Volendam - We have just returned from a tour of Edam and Volendam where Sergey discovered for us a part of the Netherlands that is so different from our already beloved Amsterdam! It was such a wonderful, calm, soulful walk - not at all like a standard excursion! We saw and felt the slow and quiet rhythm of small towns, and were enchanted by the green and flowery streets, cutely decorated courtyards and delicious cafes and restaurants! The personal tour was highly professional, easy, educational, fun and even delicious!!! We will contact SNURK TRAVEL again and again for new emotions in different cities and countries!!! Irina and Sergey Canada
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Sidneysg3365mr
Apr 29, 2024
Genuinely lovely local guide plans pleasant day trip exploring less-traveled gems around Amsterdam - Maria was incredibly nice and easy-going during my family's 3 hour day trip around two towns outside of Amsterdam. These two communities differed significantly in traditions and Maria's discussion and engagement about each's characteristics made it really special. My family and I were pretty worn out from traveling that morning but Maria made it a great time nevertheless! Maria was accommodating and flexible to our pace and was genuine, honest, and funny as she answered our raining of random questions. I would love to go on another of Maria's trips!
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L7731wslizs
Apr 22, 2024
Fantastic Private Tour - We had a wonderful tour with Maria and she was very flexible with where we went and speed. She truly immersed us in the history and current ways of life in the areas we visited.
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Timothy_s
May 9, 2023
Wonderful Private Tour! - Our guide was very punctual. He was waiting in front of the train station with a sign that had the tour company's name on it. This made him very easy to locate. We took the local bus to Edam and Volendam. That in itself is an enjoyable experience as you see so much countryside dotted with farms and canals. The guide was very friendly and informative. There were lots of visual aides that helped to see what the towns looked like in the past in comparison to the current landscape. He knew all kinds of interesting history and quirky facts of both Edam and Volendam. Both towns were beautiful in completely different ways. This is a perfect day trip from Amsterdam. It gives you a break from the chaos for a few hours in a much calmer setting. We highly recommend this tour.
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From $141
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).