Day Trips from Amsterdam to Hoorn - page 2

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.

Experience a private tour of the Dutch countryside, visiting iconic windmills at Zaanse Schans, cheese and clog factories, and the charming villages of Volendam and Marken. Witness traditional windmills, see how clogs are made, and taste over 30 flavors of Dutch cheese at Henri Willig farm. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Volendam before taking a ferry to Marken, a picturesque island with houses on wooden stilts.

Don’t let limited time in Amsterdam stop you from escaping to the countryside: eliminate the stress of advance planning on a private day trip to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Witness traditional Dutch craftsmanship at a clog factory, and then enjoy over 30 cheese flavors at Henri Willig farm. Continue to Volendam for a delightful lunch and harbor views, then take a ferry to the charming island of Marken, with its unique houses on wooden stilts.

Explore the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam with this full-day private tour. Get picked up at your hotel or the address of your choice in Amsterdam and set out on a sightseeing tour. Visit a cheese farm and taste local cheeses, relax over lunch in the village of Giethoorn, and climb aboard a boat for a scenic cruise. The itinerary can also be personalized according to your interests.

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.

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 in Catharina Hoeve. Then a visit to the charming town of Volendam where you can walk and absorb the culture. Lunch can be arranged at a restaurant in Volendam. Please inquire. After Volendam, travel back in time to the 17th century as we walk by charming fishermen houses in Marken, the fishing harbor, and a protestant church. 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”. The we’ll drive to the charming town of Volendam where you can walk and absorb the culture. Lunch can be arranged at a restaurant in Volendam. Please inquire. After that you’ll visit a cheese factory called Irene Hoeve Cheese Factory where you can sample traditional Dutch cheeses. Following this visiting, you’ll be going to Marken where you will walk around and visit a museum that illustrates the life and history of this town. The tour ends at the designated departure location.

Take a guided bike excursion from Amsterdam to see the Dutch countryside. Touring 7-gear suspension bike is included in this tour. Explore a variety of UNESCO-listed canals, farmlands, antique windmills, and traditional Dutch landscapes. Make a detour to taste some Dutch cheese. Cycle through the serene calm that permeates the quaint medieval village of Broek in Waterland. Explore the picturesque town of Monnickendam, a gem of Dutch national heritage. Visit the Irene Hoeve to learn more about the traditional way to make clogs and taste some of the best Dutch Cheese. Feel like you have stepped into a Dutch painting. Zunderdorp is a village of about 400 inhabitants, located near Amsterdam and has a strong community as well as a rich history. See the famous Ransdorpertower and the city hall of this medieval town just outside of Amsterdam.

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.

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.

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.

An unmissable experience for traveling plant-lovers, this guided tour takes you to the famous Dutch flower fields during springtime for views you won’t get anywhere else. See hyacinths, daffodils, crocuses, and more, followed by a complimentary lunch and a visit to a windmill for a seamless, quintessentially Dutch experience—and all with the help of a driver to get you around with ease.

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.