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

Joseph_F, Jun 2026

Great visit north of Amsterdam

This review is for the Zaanse Schans/Edam/Cheese Making/Volendam/Marken tour. Our tour guide Karl Webster was both informative and entertaining. The trip itself was very fast paced; short stops and short bus rides. Karl kept us on our toes the whole time. There was never a dull moment during the entire 6.5 hour tour.

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

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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Donna_L, Apr 2026

Good trip. Edam was a...

Good trip. Edam was a lovely and we would have liked to.spend more time there. Zaahans was extremely busy. We have been there before and enjoyed it better last time. Loved the cheese tasting and explanation of how cheese was made Voledam was top touristy for us. Elizabeth was a weakth of knowledge. At the beginning we had difficulty hearing her and wished we either had ear pieces or she had a speaker but after the first stop we did not have any trouble hearing her.

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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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