Volendam Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Volendam. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken From Amsterdam

• Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken Tour

• Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken

• Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese, and More

• Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese, and Volendam Tour From Amsterdam

Beyond your transportation to get there, it costs nothing to visit Volendam. There are, however, affordable tours that make it easy to visit the village from Amsterdam. Tours that combine Volendam with Zaanse Schans and other destinations north of Amsterdam start at around US$42 for a shared tour and go up to US$300 for a private one.

Yes, Volendam is worth a day trip from Amsterdam if you're looking for places that don't take a huge amount of time. This fishing village is popular for its scenic promenade and traditional architecture, and for being close to other day-trip destinations around Amsterdam, making it a convenient stop on sightseeing tours from the city.

Per one customer who booked the Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken Tour, "I loved this tour that visited several countryside areas around Amsterdam. Our guide was fantastic, and she told great stories. ... My favorite part of this tour was Volendam. I really loved it there. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see a different side of the Netherlands."

Must-visit attractions in Volendam include its colorful harbor, where you can watch fishing boats returning to shore; Volendam Museum, which is home to life-sized dioramas; The Cheese Factory, where you can tour the factory and see how Edam cheese is made; and the seafood restaurants that serve freshly caught seafood.

Yes, day trips to Volendam and other Dutch countryside highlights are among the top things to do in Amsterdam. Tours typically combine Volendam with the windmills and clog factories of Zaanse Schans, cheese tasting in the town of Edam, and a ferry ride over to the island of Marken to admire its quaint architecture.

Volendam is 14 miles (23 kilometers) from Amsterdam via the N247 road. You can take the 316 bus from Amsterdam to Volendam; it departs 3-4 times per hour from Amsterdam Noord and takes around 30 minutes. If you’re pressed for time and want to avoid public transport, tours nearly always include round-trip transport.

How long you should spend in Volendam depends on how much time you spend in Amsterdam—if you only have a few days in Holland, just a few hours in Volendam is enough. If you’ve got more time to spare, arrive mid-afternoon and stay overnight to experience the fishing village once the day trippers have departed.

The best months to visit Volendam are from April through September, which are Holland’s spring and summer. The sunshine and lesser chance of rain are ideal for soaking up the seaside charm of Volendam. The Volendammer Kermis festival takes place on the first weekend of September and celebrates the village’s cultural heritage with live music and food stalls.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Volendam. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Amsterdam:

• Anne Frank House

• Amsterdam Central Station

• Herengracht

• Bloemenmarkt

• Rijksmuseum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Amsterdam.