From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Take a day trip by bus from Amsterdam for a comfortable 5,5-hour break into deep-rooted Dutch tradition, traveling beyond breathtaking countryside with free Wi-Fi and getting carried away by the iconic windmills. The experience focuses squarely on the magnificent Zaanse Schans and the charming fishing village of Volendam. At first, Zaanse Schans welcomes you to a village like no other; walk around at leisure, admire the perfectly preserved windmills and quaint old houses, and then continue to the lively fishing village of Volendam. There, visit a cheese shop where the old ways are still used, and enjoy an instructive Volendam cheese presentation. Choose your adventure: -The Classic Tour includes the captivating art of clog-making and a cheesemaking demonstration. -The All-In Tour offers the full flavour: cheese, clogs, a cruise on the Marken Express, and an additional entry to a working windmill. From October 26th 2026, the Classic tour also includes the boat trip.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

Russian-AUDIO

Portuguese-AUDIO

Mandarin-AUDIO

Greek-AUDIO

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Italian-AUDIO

French-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-GUIDE

Arabic-AUDIO

Japanese-AUDIO

Polish-AUDIO

Hebrew-AUDIO

Turkish-AUDIO

Dutch-AUDIO

Itinerary

Inclusion

Clog making demonstration with operating antique steam engine

From October 26th 2026, the Classic tour also includes a boat trip between Volendam and Marken

Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus

Visit inside operating windmill (only on All-Inclusive Tour)

30 minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on all-inclusive tour)

Cheese tasting

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities (optional)

Personal Expenses

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat)

The audioguide is available only on the bus. For the rest of the tour, the guide will be speaking English and Spanish. Other demonstrations, like the cheese demonstration, will only be in English.