Day Trips from Amsterdam to Hoorn

Escape the city and create your own itinerary on a private full-day tour from Amsterdam. With just your guide, explore the Dutch countryside's windmills and waterways while learning of the Netherlands’ history from your guide. Tailor the day to your preferences, from the picturesque villages of Marken and Volendam to the "garden of Europe" at Keukenhof.

Escape the bustle of Amsterdam for a day—and visit some of the most picturesque destinations in the Dutch countryside—on this private, full-day trip. Choose a departure time that works best for you, meet your driver at your hotel, and hop aboard your private vehicle. You’ll head first to Zaanse Schans, where you can admire its windmills and tulips (in season). Next, continue to the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken before returning to the city.

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.

Experience typically Dutch landscapes of fishing villages, windmills, and craftsmen’s shops on an award-winning small-group tour from Amsterdam. Visit restored windmills in Zaanse Schans, and walk the dikes and harbor of Volendam, a pretty port lined with bright houses and sailboats. Sample locally-make cheeses and Dutch schnapps, and enjoy time to choose a restaurant for lunch.

Join your driver/guide and no more than five other travelers on this intimate tour to the Dutch countryside—a region that’s hard to explore by public transport. Savor Dutch apple pie in the pretty village of Marken, visit a Gouda cheese farm, learn how clogs are made, and see a traditional sawmill powered by a classic windmill, all in just half a day.

Swap the bustle of the city for the rural beauty of the Dutch countryside on a bike tour that lets you travel as the locals do. Starting at Amsterdam Central Station, rent a bike for the day and cycle away from the busy city to the quiet countryside, safe even for beginners. This private tour allows you to pedal at your own pace and stop to admire lovely farms, dykes, picturesque canals, and fishing villages, which will make you fall in love with the Netherlands!

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.

Take a day trip out of the city to see Dutch windmills in the countryside around Amsterdam. On this tour you’ll see the canals and greenery of rural life in the Netherlands, and learn about the rich history of the area from your guide. Traveling by vehicle ensures you skip the stress of public transportation, while visiting the traditional villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam offer an alternative perspective of Dutch culture.

The Dutch countryside is waiting for you to explore it. See the iconic Zaanse Schans windmills, sail on a short riverboat ride over the Ijsselmeer river (all inclusive option only), and taste local Edam cheese while you learn how it’s made. See how the famous Dutch wooden clogs are made, and visit the historic fishing village of Marken.

This tour is your chance to see the wide, green countryside of Holland and take in some of its most iconic and historic locations. Set off from Amsterdam and make your way to Zaanse Schans, and spot the famous windmills and tulip fields. Then travel on to a dyke, a medieval castle and a traditional market town. See the real Holland.

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.

While it can be tempting to spend the entirety of your trip to The Netherlands exploring Amsterdam, there are plenty of amazing places around the city to visit too—including historic windmills, stunning canal-side towns, picture-perfect fishing villages, and medieval towns. This full-day small-group tour is a great way to squeeze in guided visits to some of the best without having to worry about organizing your own transport.

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.

Experience the perfect blend of Dutch engineering marvels and fairy-tale landscapes on this unique tour. Visit Afsluitdijk, the iconic 32-km dike that protects the Netherlands from the sea, offering panoramic views and insight into Dutch water management. Then, step into Giethoorn, a car-free village straight out of a storybook, where charming canals replace roads. Wander through quaint lanes, cross arched bridges, and admire traditional thatched-roof cottages. Enjoy a scenic canal boat ride, gliding past beautiful gardens and historic homes. With a mix of modern ingenuity and timeless charm, this tour offers an unforgettable contrast between the Netherlands’ innovative past and its idyllic countryside.

Escape the city and discover the beauty of the Dutch countryside on a private luxury tour from Amsterdam. Travel in comfort in a private air-conditioned luxury vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur/guide. Visit the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans, see traditional clog-making demonstrations, and learn about historic Dutch crafts. Continue to the cheese farm of Henri Willig Cheese Farm to taste authentic Dutch cheeses and see how they are produced. Explore the charming fishing village of Volendam, stroll along the harbor, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Wander through the historic streets and canals of Edam, famous for its world-renowned cheese. End the day in the picturesque village of Marken, known for its wooden houses, quiet harbor, and maritime heritage. This comfortable private tour is perfect for couples, families, and small groups who want to explore the Netherlands in style and at their own pace.

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.

Escape Amsterdam’s hustle and discover the charming, lesser-known villages of Waterland on this private 5-hour tour. With hotel pickup and drop-off in a comfortable private vehicle, you’ll visit the picturesque villages of Durgerdam, Ransdorp, Holysloot, Zuiderwoude, and Broek in Waterland. Stroll along dike roads, admire traditional wooden houses, and enjoy the peaceful Dutch countryside away from the tourist crowds.

Step beyond Amsterdam and discover the beauty of Holland’s countryside on this full-day private tour. With 10 hours at your disposal, travel in comfort by chauffeur-driven, air-conditioned vehicle to some of the Netherlands’ most iconic and charming destinations. Wander among the windmills and workshops of Zaanse Schans, stroll through the colorful fishing harbor of Volendam, cross to the traditional island village of Marken, and explore the cobblestone streets of Edam, known worldwide for its cheese. This extended itinerary offers the perfect balance of sightseeing and free time, letting you experience the essence of Dutch culture at a relaxed pace.

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.

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.

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.

The tour is only possible on Fridays between March and September. A full-day tour where we first explore the famous weekly cheese market of Alkmaar (Friday). Alkmaar is famous for its historic cheese markets and during summer, you get to see the tradition brought alive. Alkmaar is not just about cheese. The city is much older than Amsterdam and boasts historic town squares and monumental buildings. During the second half, we will visit the Golden Age city of Hoorn or De Rijp along with some lesser-known rural windmills.

A day tour where you get a chance to escape the busy Amsterdam but still enjoy a day exploring historic buildings, canals, and museums. The tour is private and pickup is available directly from the hotel. We can visit 2 towns on this tour. There is a lot more to North Holland than Amsterdam. Explore the Duch Golden Age cities of Hoorn and Enkhuizen. Hoorn is a small town but historically very influential. Hoorn is famous for historic buildings including the Dutch East Indies warehouse, Alms house and the city gates. Enkhuizen is home to the famous 'Zuiderzee Museum'. Or explore Haarlem ( Harlem in NYC got its name from this town), the capital of North Holland. The town square boasts multiple heritage buildings as well as the church. Haarlem is a great town for shopping. Alkmaar is a charming town famous for its cheese market on Fridays. Apart from the cheese market, the city offers a boat ride across the narrow canals. The low bridges make the boat ride a lot more exciting.