The 15 Best Zaanse Schans Tours from Amsterdam

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Day Trip

/ August 4, 2026

1.Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18,501 reviews · 5h 30m · from $34Our pick

Windmills, cheese, clogs, and optional Marken boat ride on a 5.5 hour day trip from Amsterdam. Great value, fun pace.

“The excursion to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken was a truly enriching experience. It gave us the chance to discover the beauty of the Dutch countryside. Our little one, almost 2 years old, had a great time: he really enjoyed walking around Zaanse Schans and even climbed up into one of the iconic windmills. Later, he got to taste a traditional Dutch soup at a harbor restaurant in Volendam, and had so much fun visiting the clog factory, trying on a few pairs in the adjoining gift shop. We arrived in Marken by boat, as we chose the all-inclusive option — and we truly believe it’s well worth it! A…”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

/ August 4, 2026

2.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32

Day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken for windmills, clog demos, and cheese tasting.

“Visiting in January, the heated coach was incredibly convenient—much better than navigating the cold public transport! Volendam was the highlight; it felt like a vibrant local island. The fried fish there was outstanding—tender, crispy, and honestly better than any I’ve had in the UK! Edam was also fascinating; we learned so much about Dutch history and culture. The Windmill Village (Zaanse Schans) is stunning and a must-see. Despite the drizzle, it was a beautiful experience. Don't miss the hot chocolate and fresh Stroopwafels—they are absolutely mind-blowing! Pro tip: You’ll visit a cheese factory, but keep in mind that the same brand is available everywhere in Amsterdam city centre. No ne...”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

/ August 4, 2026

3.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,392 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45.35Top rated

Windmills, cheese tastings, Volendam and Marken, plus optional canal cruise, all on one coach day trip from Amsterdam.

“It was a great day even though the weather was cold. Was very interesting. Very friendly driver and staff. Not enough time to see everything but would definitely take this tour to learn more about the Netherlands and its history.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

/ August 4, 2026

4.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22

Half-day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmills, clog making, and unlimited cheese tasting, with optional canal cruise voucher.

“We enjoyed this tour. It gave us a nice taste (literally) of the cheese culture in The Netherlands. The history and visits to windmills and the clog making experience were fun, as well. It's easy enough to get there without a tour, but we appreciated not having to do anymore organizing of activities.”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken

/ August 4, 2026

5.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,623 reviews · 6.5 - 7.5 hours · from $37

Half-day Dutch countryside from Amsterdam: windmills at Zaanse Schans, Edam cheese, Volendam farm demos, Marken village, optional canal cruise.

“We had a lovely tour visiting beautiful villages outside of Amsterdam. Our guide, Laura, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience truly enjoyable. She shared interesting insights about Dutch culture and history, and everything was well organized. Highly recommended!”

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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

/ August 4, 2026

6.Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,572 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37.49

Windmills, cheese and clogs in 5.5 hours from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken, with optional boat and working mill access.

“I am writing to provide comprehensive feedback regarding my recent experience on your tour. While certain elements were commendable, several aspects related to the organization and communication significantly impacted the overall enjoyment of the day. Throughout the itinerary, there was a noticeable lack of clear direction, which frequently left participants feeling disoriented about where to proceed or what activities were planned at each stop. This absence of proactive guidance led to confusion among guests. Furthermore, some logistical arrangements appeared inefficient. For example, several walking segments involved considerable distances or backtracking, which could have been optimized. ...”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

/ August 4, 2026

7.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51.4

Small-group half-day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmills, clog making, and Dutch cheese tasting with transfers included.

“It was a great 1st day experience just outside of Amsterdam. Caroline was a wonderful guide and took us all around. Gave us just the right number of stops. She was very knowledgeable.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

/ August 4, 2026

8.Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,160 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Small-group Zaanse Schans tour from Amsterdam: working windmill, clog workshop, and Gouda tastings with easy 3-hour pacing.

“Fantastic tour and great value for money. Our guide, Callum, was super friendly and really looked after our group making sure nobody got lost, all questions were answered and that we got to see/taste everything as promised. Would definitely book a tour with them again!”

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From Amsterdam: Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese

/ August 4, 2026

9.Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,993 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

5-hour trip from Amsterdam to windmills, clog-making, Dutch cheese, and Volendam fish culture, with optional canal cruise voucher.

“hey! It was an amazing experience. All the trip was very informative and clear for ur. our guide even was very suportive to explain it in Portuguese. My parents are old but they were able to catch up easily in this tour. I really recommend it. The countryside is amazing!”

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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

/ August 4, 2026

10.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,701 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39.73

A relaxed 8-hour day trip from Amsterdam to Dutch windmills, a clog workshop, Edam cheese tasting, Volendam, and Marken.

“Very punctual, friendly and very professional...nice experience especially with Katherin See you next time aviator!!!”

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Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

/ August 4, 2026

11.Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,679 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $156

Amsterdam day tour to Zaanse Schans cheese, clogs and diamonds, Afsluitdijk dike photos, and Giethoorn canal cruise with hotel pickup.

“Eric, our your guide, was excellent. We felt very comfortable with his driving abilities. His knowledge of the tour stops was excellent. We only wished that our stop in Zaanse Schans was longer, and the stop in Giethoorn was not as long.”

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Amsterdam: Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills

/ August 4, 2026

12.Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,549 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans day trip with tulip gardens, windmills, cheese and clog demos, and flexible buses back to Amsterdam for $72.

“A really well organised trip. Company was very responsive to questions in advance when I emailed. Lots of time at Keukenhof. Could have done with more time at Zaanse Schans as that felt a bit rushed. Coach was lovely and clean. One point of improvement could be to be given information about where we were passing during the drive. Many thanks for a lovely trip.”

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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

/ August 4, 2026

13.Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,485 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59.26

Cycle from Amsterdam to Waterland for windmills, cheese tasting, and clog making. Small-group ride with bike options, about 4 hours.

“It was a great tour, beautiful countryside and Hugh, our guide, was great as well. Our e-bikes were great as well”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian

/ August 4, 2026

14.Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,385 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Zaanse Schans 4-hour guided windmill day trip from Amsterdam with an Italian guide, clog workshop, and Dutch cheese tasting.

“Consiglio tanto questo tour, soprattutto per la guida, abbiamo avuto la fortuna di conoscere persone che sanno esprimere al meglio le conoscenze del posto, le culture e la storia, spiegando con attenzione ogni minima cosa. Si rimane esterrefatti da ogni singola cosa del posto e si garantisce una giornata ma, sopratutto, un’esperienza particolare, molto bella e rilassante nel complesso. Consigliatissimo!”

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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

/ August 4, 2026

15.Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,308 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $55

E-bike your way out of Amsterdam for windmills, Dutch cheese tastings, and quiet Waterland villages by ferry and bike trails.

“This was a perfect way to see so much of Amsterdam all in one tour. Countryside, old windmill, small villages, farms, canals, animals, locals and more. Be prepared to ride a lot but I loved that too! I do wish I could have pet a cow like in the pictures but that’s ok. Our guide was friendly and the perfect amount of history without being too long. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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