Day Trips from Amsterdam to Hoorn

Gain an overview of the rural Holland region on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken, with hassle-free round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam. See the Zaanse Schans windmills up close, visit an Edam cheese maker, and sample fresh fish in Volendam, with historical insights and real-time commentary provided by your guide.

Hit three Netherlands signature scenic areas in a group of no more than eight travelers on this action-packed day tour, with an itinerary you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport. Tour a cheese factory and a clog factory and watch a diamond-cutting demo in Zaanse Schans, take pictures at the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), and enjoy a boat cruise and free time in Giethoorn, the Venice of the Netherlands.

Go beyond Amsterdam's city limits and spend some time relaxing in the countryside on this day trip to the traditional villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and their windmills. Skip the stress of navigating unfamiliar public transportation with included round-trip transportation from the city center. Sit back and relax as you're driven through the surrounding countryside, where you can enjoy an itinerary that offers an alternative perspective on Dutch culture.

Have you visited the Anne Frank House? Now you can follow her story to Westerbork Concentration Camp. Here we widen our scope from this one family to the 102000 Jews and 245 Roma deported through this camp to the death camps in Germany. The core of this tour is a 3 hour visit to the Westerbork Camp and its Remembrance center. Because of driving times to Westerbork we have added stops half way for interest and relaxation. Total tour time from start to finish is 8-9 hours. We start at Anne Frank's original house in Amsterdam and half way on the road to Westerbork we visit another hideout, the Hidden Village in the woods at Vierhouten. On the way back we take the route across the Closure Dam so you can see one of the great waterworks of the Netherlands.

Venture beyond Amsterdam, and discover more with a private day trip that takes you out of the city. With a guide just for your group, you’ll visit four must-see Dutch sites: the windmills of Zaanse Schans, the cheesemaking town of Edam, the city of Volendam, and Marken island. Ample free time is included, along with all the commentary you need to learn more about the Netherlands.

Cheese, clogs, and windmills are three Netherlands icons, but you need to get out of the city to enjoy them. Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover on a group tour in a chauffeur-driven Mercedes-Benz vehicle when you book this private tour, direct from Schiphol airport or hotels in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht. See Zaanse Schans, Marken, and Volendam with a stop at a clogs and cheese shop.

Private Tour of the Dutch Countryside – VIP Exclusive benefits • Total privacy – just for you and your group. • Official guide in Spanish expert in history, architecture and engineering, with great sense of humor. • Luxury transportation with pick-up from your hotel or preferred address. • Full flexibility to customize the route and timing. • Access to authentic corners that massive tours do not show. Your journey starts without worry: I pick you up directly from your hotel and get in a high-end private vehicle together. From there, start an exclusive experience for you in the Dutch countryside, without rushes, without crowds, postcard villages, cheese tasting and an exclusive and personalized tour with official guide in Spanish. As an official guide, I will reveal the language of windmills: how they work, what they produce, how they have drained entire lakes and why they were fundamental to the history of the country.

Go beyond Amsterdam and explore the Dutch countryside with this group tour to Volendam, Zaanse Schans, and Edam. After boarding your air-conditioned minibus, relax knowing that the logistics, planning, and organization are all sorted. Enjoy an itinerary that includes a guided tour of the Zaanse Schans windmills, a visit to the fishing village of Volendam, and free time to explore the historic town of Edam.

Go off the beaten path in the Netherlands and discover some of the best hidden gems found close to Amsterdam. This small-group tour takes you to the picture-perfect village of De Rijp, the magnificent windmill of Schermerhorn, the oldest working planetarium in the world; and the preserved mummies of Wieuwerd.

Gain an overview of rural Holland on this half-day private tour to Volendam, Marken, Broek, and Monnickendam, with hotel pickup and round-trip transportation ensuring a hassle-free trip. Benefit from personalized attention and insider knowledge as you visit locally-loved eateries and hidden hamlets, avoiding hidden costs with activities included as per itinerary.

Venture into the heart of the Dutch countryside on this exclusive VIP tour, where traditional villages and iconic windmills await. Begin your journey at Zaanse Schans, exploring its historic windmills and crafts, then meander to the charming fishing village of Volendam. With a flexible itinerary, your local guide adapts the experience to your interests, sharing captivating stories about Dutch culture and history. Learn about rural life, the significance of water management, and the evolution of the Dutch landscape. This immersive experience offers personal attention and deeper conversations, setting it apart from standard sightseeing tours. - Explore iconic windmills and traditional Dutch crafts at Zaanse Schans - Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam, with optional Marken stop - Enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests and pace - Gain insights into the cultural and historical significance of rural Dutch life

Discover some of the Netherlands’ most interesting places on this full-day tour from Amsterdam. A great way to squeeze lots of sightseeing into one day, you’ll start by learning about cheese, clogs, diamonds, and windmills at the historic village of Zaanse Schans. You’ll then swing by Afsluitdijk to learn about flood prevention and land management, before finishing up with a boat cruise around Giethoorn, a picture-postcard village that’s entirely car-free.

Explore Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken on an 8-hour private trip in a Mercedes V-Class or Vito minivan. Your included driver speaks English, Arabic and Dutch. Pickup and return are included within 25 km of Amsterdam Centraal; daily pickup is arranged between 09:00 and 11:00. Explore at your own pace and coordinate the stops with your driver. Visit cheese-making and wooden-shoe (clog) workshops, where you can browse and buy local products. Purchases are optional and paid separately. Zaanse Schans village access is free. Optional admission is extra: one windmill €7.50/adult or €3.75/child (4–17); Zaanse Schans Ticket €29.50/adult or €20/child (4–17). Under 4s enter free. An optional independent English-speaking guide for Volendam and Marken costs €199 for 1.5 hours for the whole group. Ferry tickets, meals and other drinks are extra. Road transport to Marken is included if you skip the ferry.

Visit the Dutch countryside, including spots only accessible by car, with a private tour from Amsterdam. With just your guide, explore the Dutch countryside's windmills and waterways while learning about Dutch history from your guide. If you visit in the spring, you may even spot tulip fields. As this is a private tour, you can tailor the experience to suit your preferences.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam for the charming Dutch villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken on this convenient, multi-stop tour from the city center. Look out for historic windmills in Zaanse Schans, sample cheese at a factory in Volendam, watch a clog-making demonstration in Marken, and even go on a boat ride. All experiences are included in the tour cost for a hassle-free day out.

Leave the city center behind as you swap Amsterdam for the charm of Zaanse Schans and a number of picturesque Dutch villages, including Katwoude, Marken, and Volendam, on this private tour that also includes a visit to a cheese factory and a live clog-making demonstration. Your driver-guide points out wooden windmills, scenic canals, and historic harbors along the way.

Discover the best of the Netherlands on this private day tour with air-conditioned transfers and hotel pickup. Start in Zaanse Schans to see traditional windmills, clog-making, and cheese production. Then visit the picturesque villages of Volendam and Marken, with time to explore at your own pace. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting to explore Dutch culture and history in one day.

From Amsterdam, this full‑day Super‑Saver bundle combines scenic wind-mill villages, traditional Dutch towns, and optionally the famous blooming gardens (seasonal), all in one seamless experience. It’s a rich mix of countryside charm, cultural heritage, and photogenic landscapes—a full‑on Netherlands sampler in just one day.

Take a step back in time to the days of clogs and windmills on this private tour from Amsterdam. A great way to learn about the Netherlands’ fascinating culture and history and enjoy a day trip with private transportation and a local guide, this tour includes visits to Zaanse Schans, Edam, and Volendam. You’ll also swing by Marken to see some 17th-century wooden houses and visit a clog factory.

Dutch public transit is wonderful, but it’s a very slow way of seeing the countryside. Save time and stress on this private guided tour, and capture postcard-perfect pictures of windmills and timber-framed houses too. See Zaanse Schans and explore inside a windmill; visit the pretty fishing villages of Volendam and Marken; and tour a cheese farm and clog factory. Your package includes 2-way transfers from any Netherlands hotel.

Upon meeting your driver guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm plus a visit to the picturesque and charming towns of Volendam and Monnickendam. The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off. We will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area. Cruise ports: Amsterdam or Ijmuiden. Minivan is not adequate for wheelchair users.

After meeting your guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve. Then a visit Edam and learn more about its iconic Edam “cheese balls”. After that, we will drive to the charming town of Volendam where you can appreciate and absorbe the culture. Following this visit, you will be going to Marken where you will walk around and get a perspective of the life and history of this town. No doubt that for a short period you will be caught in the time warp. The tour ends at the designated departure location. We will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area. Cruise ports: Amsterdam or Ijmuiden. Minivan is not adequate for wheelchair users.

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.