Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken: Discover Dutch Culture and Landscapes

Embark on an 8-hour private excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Explore traditional windmills, indulge in a cheese tasting, immerse yourself in Dutch culture, and discover the fascinating history and landscapes of Marken.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zaanse Schans - Windmills of Zaanse Schans
  • Edam - City center of Edam
  • Volendam - Harbor of Volendam
  • Marken - Small town of Marken
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on an 8-hour journey to four of the Netherlands’ premier destinations. Begin at Zaanse Schans with its classic windmills. Proceed to the city of Edam, where you’ll savor an array of traditional cheeses. Next, explore Volendam for insights into Dutch lifestyle and customs. Here, you can leisurely walk, indulge in some shopping or grab a bite….

Location
Zaanse Schans
Schansend 1,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Scott_h
Jul 25, 2025
Where windmills roam - We had an incredible tour of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken with our guide, Enrique. His knowledge of the region’s history—especially how the Dutch transformed wetlands into farmland—was absolutely fascinating. He brought to life the story of these charming towns with insights into their culture, heritage, and the impressive engineering that made them possible. The visit to the windmills at Zaanse Schans was a highlight, offering a vivid glimpse into traditional Dutch industry. In Edam and Volendam, we experienced the unique character of each town, from cheese markets to quaint fishing villages. Marken was equally charming, with its colorful houses and peaceful atmosphere. Enrique’s passion for Dutch history and his engaging storytelling made this tour both educational and thoroughly enjoyable. We left with a deep appreciation for the ingenuity, resilience, and culture of the Dutch people. Highly recommend!
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Inspire528907
Jul 22, 2025
Recome dable excursion - A pleasant excursion with the guide Catherine and the chauffeur pedro who made us spend a rewarding few hours POR the old Netherlands.
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Irunemeijia0s
Jul 19, 2025
Esperientzia ezinhobea! - Esperientzia zoragarria izan zen gurea! Are gehiago, gure gida ezinhobearekin: Eiria. Lehenengo momentutik, Eirienek sekulako konfiantza eman zigun eta, beraz, begenekien irteera oso erosoa eta entretenigarria izango zela. Eskerrik asko, Eiria, guztiagatik! Muxu asked Euskal Herritik!
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Jacquelyn_r
Jul 7, 2025
Book it! You will NOT be disappointed - Enrique was fantastic. We had a wonderful day exploring towns outside of Amsterdam. Learned so many things we would have never known by just visiting ourselves. We enjoyed farms and sights and great spot for lunch! Highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for a fantastic day and experience Enrique!!
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689daisyq
Jul 3, 2025
Beautiful Views - Beautiful views, all straight out of a storybook, a kind of living postcard. Very good attention and guidance from Fernando. It's worth it 🫶🏼
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Samuel_h
Jul 2, 2025
Full day tour w private knowledgeable guide - It's maybe one town too many for one day, but overall an excellent experience. Saw and learned a lot
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Anne_m
Jun 29, 2025
Amsterdam area trip - Our driver was very flexible, friendly and helpful with suggestions. The small towns we visited near Zaanse Schans were fun and interesting. His contacts made it easy to get into places like a busy restaurant and cheese tasting.
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Carolynv784
Jun 23, 2025
The best way to see these areas - We had the absolute best time with Enrique. He was so knowledgeable and was willing to answer all of our questions. I really liked that we were not with a big group and having to wait for everyone. We were able to spend as much time as we wanted at each place. It was definitely worth it to do the private tour. I would do this tour again, anytime!
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Stephen_a
Jun 22, 2025
Countryside tour with Tirso - Tirso was a fabulous and engaging guide. Very prompt and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this private tour.
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Doel_t
Jun 21, 2025
Best Windmill and small Towns Tour - This is the Best way see the outskirts of Amsterdam. Adrian was the perfect guide with plenty of knowledge and attentions. We went through every small town in the tour in a relaxed way. Definitely this was a highlight.
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From $794 (Per Group)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).