Day Trips from Amsterdam to Zaandam

Experience a private full-day tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam, departing from Amsterdam. Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off within the city. You’ll start with a short drive to Zaanse Schans, where you’ll discover windmills, traditional houses, and Dutch crafts. Enjoy a cheese demonstration with tastings (up to 40 varieties) and see how wooden clogs are made by hand. After that, you’ll continue to Volendam. Here, you’ll have 3 to 4 hours of free time to walk along the harbor, try local food, and take photos. Optionally, you can take a boat trip to Marken. The tour is fully private and flexible, allowing it to be tailored to your preferences. Includes comfortable transport and personal guidance—perfect for an authentic Dutch experience.

Enjoy the ultimate personalized Dutch getaway with this exclusive private day trip from Amsterdam. Escape the crowds and travel in a luxury, climate-controlled vehicle dedicated solely to your group. Your personal guide will first take you to Zaanse Schans, an iconic living museum. Here, you can admire historic working windmills, watch a traditional wooden clog carving demonstration, and sample premium Gouda cheese. Next, journey to the idyllic car-free village of Giethoorn, famously dubbed the "Venice of the North." Glide past charming thatched-roof farmhouses and quaint wooden bridges on a serene canal cruise. Because this is a private experience, you dictate the pace. Linger longer for photos or enjoy a leisurely waterside lunch without the rush of a large group. This hassle-free, customized excursion offers an intimate and unforgettable dive into the Netherlands' countryside charm.

Experience hassle-free private airport transfers and personalized sightseeing tours. Travel in comfort with professional local drivers, enjoy punctual service, modern vehicles, and flexible itineraries tailored to your schedule. Whether you’re arriving at Schiphol Airport or exploring the city’s iconic landmarks, we ensure a safe, reliable, and memorable journey from start to finish.

Most visitors reach the Zaanse Schans by tour bus. You'll arrive the way everything once arrived here: over the water. The Verbetering is an original 1916 Dutch cargo barge and certified museum ship, one of the last historic ships still allowed to moor in Amsterdam. This day retraces her own freight route, sailed by the family that owns her: out across the IJ from minutes beyond Central Station, through the locks and onto the river Zaan, until the windmills rise ahead of the bow. Ashore you have two full hours, the complete Zaanse Schans ticket included: two working windmills, the Zaans Museum and Verkade Experience, the World of Windmills, the Weavers' House, the Zaan Time Museum and a clog-making workshop. Nothing to book, nothing to queue for. Home goes the long way, across the polder and down a centuries-old tow canal, never more than 12 guests aboard and always a dry seat. Years from now you'll still tell people about the day you sailed a real cargo ship to the windmills!

Exhausted from planning your trip? Say goodbye to travel stress! Zaanse Schans Windmills or Giethoorn Village? We visit these two absolute highlights in one single day! We travel in a small group (max 8), and set out to discover the enchanting Dutch landscape in a comfortable, relaxed, and carefree atmosphere. Exactly the way travel is meant to be! We’re excited and all set to go!

Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensures a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close. Discover the region's rich history firsthand from a professional guide, and beat the crowds if you book the earlier departure time. The price includes tastings of cheese and other local produce, as well as interior tours.

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.

Go beyond the capital on a windmill cycling tour that showcases the landscapes surrounding Amsterdam on an e-bike, which requires less effort than manual cycling. Covering far more ground than you would on foot, pedal through Twiske Nature Reserve and listen to stories of local heritage from your guide. Explore windmills, a cheese farm, clog workshops, and museums that showcase traditional Dutch crafts in Zaanse Schans and capture photos of fairytale architecture in Zaandam.

Head outside Amsterdam on a day trip to two destinations that introduce you to some of the architecture and scenery of Holland. Discover typical Dutch windmills in Zaanse Schans, and then head to the village of Giethoorn, known for its canals and thatch-roofed houses.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this full-day tour through the countryside with round-trip transport from Amsterdam. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, including a traditional clog shop, artisan cheese factory, rural windmills, and the village of Giethoorn. Don’t forget your camera: The day also features a boat ride through Giethoorn’s waterways with rare views of the area.

Enjoy a half day Sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam. You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special Windmills. You will get the Windmills tickets from your private guide. You will visit the Paint mill and the Saw mill. Thereafter you will see a demonstration how Dutch clogs are made and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs. The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 flavors of very nice Dutch cheese for free! At last you will visit Volendam where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam. Duration is 5 hours and the pick up/drop off is in Amsterdam.

Explore the picturesque village of Giethoorn and sail down its beautiful canals during this full-day private tour from Amsterdam. Giethoorn is a car-free known for its old thatched-roof houses and boat-filled canals as well as its special museums. Then head to the Zaanse Schans district and see the famous Dutch windmills, wooden houses, and cheese factory before heading back to Amsterdam.

Reaching North Holland's cultural highlights by public transport means juggling timetables and connections. Leave the logistics to someone else on a day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. See working windmills at an open-air museum, watch cheese being made, and step inside a clog factory for a closer look at Dutch traditions.

Planning a day trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans means juggling separate tickets, transport, and timings. Leave the logistics to a local guide, who leads the way from Amsterdam to Keukenhof Gardens, then on to Zaanse Schans, a village known for its traditional windmills and wooden houses. Along the way, enjoy a cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a windmill tour.

Discover the charm of the Dutch countryside on a small-group tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Begin your day with a scenic windmill cruise through the picturesque Zaan River landscape, where you’ll get stunning views of iconic windmills. Explore Zaanse Schans on foot, visiting traditional wooden houses and witnessing a live wooden shoe-making demonstration. Indulge in a cheese tasting at a local cheese farm and enjoy a complimentary stroopwafel before heading to Volendam. There, stroll along the vibrant harbor and soak in the local atmosphere. - Scenic windmill cruise showcasing the beauty of the Zaan region - Visit a cheese farm with tastings and a live wooden shoe demo - Complimentary freshly made Dutch stroopwafel - Free time in Volendam to explore and relax at your leisure This small-group experience offers a more personal atmosphere, plenty of opportunities to interact with your guide, and a relaxed pace throughout the day.

Escape the city crowds and discover the Dutch countryside on a private day tour to Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof from Amsterdam. Gain insight into Holland’s culture at a clog workshop, cheese farm, working windmill, and as you tiptoe through the tulips, the national flower of Holland. Plus, a traditional Dutch lunch and seamless round-trip transfers from your hotel are included.

Experience Dutch nature and culture on this day trip from Amsterdam. Enjoy traditional activities such as visiting a clog and wooden shoe workshop, stopping by a cheese farm for Gouda tasting, and admiring historic windmills at Molen De Kat. Plus, you'll explore one of the world’s largest flower gardens, the Keukenhof Gardens and save hours waiting in line with skip the line access.

Discover many highlights of the Netherlands’ countryside, all in one day—and immerse yourself in Dutch culture and traditions—on this private tour from Amsterdam. After morning pickup from your hotel, head to Zaanse Schans to see its famed windmills and visit a clog workshop. After stopping by a cheese producer, continue to the fishing village of Volendam. Finally, board a ferry to Marken island before being brought back to Amsterdam.

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.

Discover delightful Zaanse Schans and the charming city of Zaandam on a 6-hour private tour from Amsterdam. With an informative private guide, explore the enchanting windmill hamlet of Zaanse Schans. Admire the trademark green-painted houses, craft studios and windmills; and see inside a clog-making workshop, cheese farm and working windmill. Then, take a River Zaan boat ride past windmills and old warehouses to Zaandam. See the city’s highlights, enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the Czar Peter House, where the Russian ruler learnt about Dutch shipbuilding in the 17th century.

Discover the heart of Dutch heritage on this Half Day Private Tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. Just a short drive away, Zaanse Schans showcases iconic windmills, handcrafted wooden clogs, and the art of cheese-making in a picturesque open-air museum. Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and driver, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Walk along the scenic Zaan River and marvel at the charming 17th and 18th-century architecture while tasting authentic Dutch cheeses. - Private tour with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests - Visit historic windmills and learn about their significance in Dutch history - Experience cheese tasting at a local farm and see clog-making in action - Scenic drive through the countryside with hotel pick-up included

Explore the essence of Dutch heritage with a Private Tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken from Amsterdam. This full-day adventure showcases traditional windmills, charming villages, and local craftsmanship. Visit Zaanse Schans, where historic windmills stand along the river, then stroll through Edam, famous for its cheese. In Volendam, enjoy a local cheese tasting at a factory, and witness the art of clog-making at a workshop. Conclude the day in Marken, a quaint island village with colorful wooden houses and a rich fishing heritage. - Full-day private tour with an official guide and driver - Visit iconic windmills and historic villages - Enjoy cheese tastings and see clog-making demonstrations - Flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences

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.