It depends. The Story of Edam Cheese Museum is fully wheelchair-accessible, so a visit to Edam and a cheese tasting should not be off-limits for travelers who use wheelchairs. However, steep-sided bridges, uneven paving, and a lack of accessible public bathrooms may restrict your ability to explore the old town.

Edam Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Edam in 2025?

Edam tours often cover villages like Volendam, Zaanse Schans, and Marken, in addition to Edam, and start at around €35 (roughly US$37). Tickets for the popular Story of Edam Cheese Museum cost €8, €4 for kids (6–12), and €17.50 for a family (up to two adults and four children).

Q: What do you see on a tour of Edam?

Edam’s cheese-themed attractions include the square, where a cheese market runs on Wednesdays in July and August, the Kaaswaag Edam cheese weighing house, and the Story of Edam Cheese Museum. You can also take a canal boat trip and tour the Edams Museum, Fort Edam, and Grote Kerk.

Q: How long does it take to tour Edam?

It depends. Edam’s historic center is relatively compact, and you can see the sights from outside in about 30 minutes—although the fort is a 15-minute walk from town. You could also spend a full day enjoying the historic bridges, buildings, and museums, boating along the canals, and relaxing by the water.

Q: What is the best month to visit Edam?

If your focus is cheese, July is a great month to explore, as the cheese market operates on Wednesday mornings in July (and August). It’s a colorful, if cheesy, experience, as locals in costume unload waxy balls of Edam from canal boats and bring them to market by horse-drawn cart.

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Admission to The Story of Edam Cheese Museum

Mari_C, Apr 2026

Delightful time learning about the cheese history in Edam

We enjoyed the self guided experience at the Edam Cheese Museum. Learned lots of history of the area and cheese making. We were able to trying so many cheeses after the tour. Of course we bought some but no pressure from them.

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Amy_W, May 2026

Perfect countryside trip

Perfect trip, new clean bus, great tour guide! We did the canal ride option on the way back and that a great add on as well.

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Stephane_L, Apr 2026

Worth the visit

Great way to visit interesting surrounding areas of Amsterdam. Clean comfortable tour bus. Great guides.

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Eric_S, Jun 2026

Great half day tour out...

Great half day tour out in the country. Interesting information about Edam and Volendam. Not sure Marken is worth the stop. Augustin was very knowledgeable and patient.

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Katy_L, Jun 2026

Great experience

Fabulous day out. Juan our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He looked after us well and managed to manoeuvre us well around the different sites in a way that meant we managed to avoid the big crowds. The windmills were beautiful, as was Edam and we loved the cheese and clog making stop. A lovely way to spend the day whilst visiting Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Laura_W, Jul 2026

Wonderful, easy way to...

Wonderful, easy way to tour the Dutch countryside. Our tour guide, Richard, was very knowledgeable about Dutch history and gave us good information to better understand all the sites we visited. He did his best to keep us on time, but it did feel a bit rushed at times due to people not returning to the bus on time. Overall, I highly recommend this tour for a good overview of Dutch life in North Holland outside of Amsterdam.

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Know before you go

Tours often include round-trip transportation, guide, entrance fees, and lunch. Check specific tours for details.
From mid March to mid November, tours may include a boat trip from Marken to Volendam. In winter, transportation is by bus.
A moderate amount of walking is involved on Edam tours; wear comfortable shoes.
The Edam cheese market runs weekly in summer when you find locals in traditional costumes, live folk music, and stalls stacked with cheese.

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