AMSTERDAM · DAY TRIP
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dutch countryside day trips in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
Amsterdam day trip with windmills, Dutch cheese demos, and seaside villages Volendam and Marken, with an all-inclusive option.
Most Popular“The history of where we went. The guides were brilliant and the coach driver was brilliant as well. would recommend this tour to any of my friends.”
Amsterdam bus tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken: windmills, clog demo, cheese tasting, and harbor walks in 8 hours.
“It would be nice to spend a bit more time at Zanse Schans but then that would affect time at another location.”
A 6.5-hour coach day from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with cheese tastings, clogs, and optional canal cruise.
“Our guide Xavi made this tour money well spent. On the bus ride he pointed out landmarks, speaking further into the history of the Netherlands. He remained upbeat and kind throughout the whole tour, which is always much appreciated.”
Visit Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam fishing village, and Marken by boat. Includes demos, with an all-inclusive upgrade option.
“We were not given much time in Zaanse Schanz as we would have liked to have had. Demonstration in the windmill was very informative and the clog making in Marken was entertaining. However we were disappointed with the cheese making demonstration as it wasn’t really a demonstration of cheese making. W”
Windmills, Edam cheese, clog-making, and Marken on a guided day trip from Amsterdam with tastings and optional canal cruise.
“The overall trip was great. However more toilet stops needed on the way and you need to mention that change is needed for some areas to use the toilets. Also need to mention there are places to get food from on the tour. More time was needed in Marken. Overall feel like be tour should…”
Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills and Volendam, with clog-making and Dutch cheese tasting plus an optional canal cruise.
“A wonderful trip out of Amsterdam to see four separate locations (including a cheese factory). Our guide Rick was very informative, friendly, and well-organized. As with many trips that cover several different locations, each stop can feel a bit rushed. We especially would have liked more time in Zaanse Schans. Each of the stops is…”
A full-day Dutch countryside tour from Amsterdam: windmills at Zaanse Schans, Edam cheese tasting, Volendam fishing port, and Marken island.
“The tour was great. Well-organized and very informative. Vibe, the guide, was great and very informative. The stops were beautiful!”
Marken, Volendam, Edam, and Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam: village walks, cheese tasting, clogs, windmills, plus an IJssel Lake boat option.
“Our guide, Astrid and driver, Stef were fantastic. They really gave everyone the personal touch - asking about us all and speaking in many languages. Would highly recommend booking a trip if they are running it!”
Amsterdam day trip: Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam harbor, and Giethoorn canal cruise with cheese and clog demos for $164.
“Adonis is the perfect guide! Great day and great music during the trip! We learnt a lot of things about the places we visited. Fabiana & Andrea”
Windmills, clog making, Volendam and Marken boat ride, cheese tasting, and Keukenhof tulips in one day from Amsterdam.
“It was easy to book and clear instructions was provided and about the trip We were able to see everything in one day genuinely we Loved it and I recommend it”
Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and cheese-making outside Amsterdam with a guide, crafts demos, and an optional canal cruise add-on.
“They took us to two quaint villages, one was on the water. Both were beautiful!!! So glad I got out of the city, saw the villages and learned about traditions, and saw how things were made. I wish we had more time everywhere because we didn’t want to leave. Great choice for a few hours…”
A private 8-hour day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken with hotel pickup and a local guide.
“This is the Best way see the outskirts of Amsterdam. Adrian was the perfect guide with plenty of knowledge and attentions. We went through every small town in the tour in a relaxed way. Definitely this was a highlight.”
A 7-hour Amsterdam day trip to Marken, Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Edam with windmill, clogmaking, cheese, and a boat ride upgrade.
“What a fun filled day of variety, walking, bus, boat and eating! Beautiful locations but just make sure you listen to directions of the guide and stay on time!”
Private 4–5 hour tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, a clog workshop, Henri Willig cheese farm, and Volendam’s harbor.
“The tour was excellent. Our tour guide, Elias, was outstanding--very knowledgeable of Amsterdam and the area. He ensured that we were able to fully enjoy the sights at Zaanse Schans, the cheese factory and Volendam.”
Volendam cheese and clog tour: try on traditional Dutch costume for a pro photo, learn Gouda/Edam making, then taste cheese and stroopwafel.
“fue un tour excelente, todos muy muy amables y en cuanto llegamos estaban listos a pesar de ser 1 de enero (día festivo)”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
