Countryside & Windmills tour

Countryside & Windmills tour

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All Dutch icons in one tour? A must-do!

About this activity:

  • The complete Dutch experience in Volendam & Marken
  • An up-close look at the windmills of the Zaanse Schans
  • Including a scenic boat trip on the IJsselmeer
  • See how clogs, cheese, and stroopwafels are made

 

Only the best for you:

✔️  All Dutch icons in one tour
✔️  Multilingual guide (English and Spanish)
✔️  Officially operated by Tours & Tickets
✔️  Audioguide on the bus with 16 languages

Important info

  • Departures: 
    Summer Season (March 18 - November 3)
    Daily at 08.45 & 14.45 h.
    Winter Season (November 4 - March 17):
    Daily at 09.15 & 12.15 h. 
  • Duration: 
    ± 6 hours
  • Check-in:
    30 min. before departure at Amsterdam Central Station: IJ-Hal, De Ruijterkade 34 a (click here for map)
  • Child ticket:
    0-3 years: free
    4-13 years: child ticket
  • Extra info:
    This is a ticket for a specific date and time ('time slotted ticket') and is not refundable without costs. For questions please contact hello@toursandtickets.nl. 

Countryside & Windmills (incl. scenic boat trip)

All Dutch icons in one tour! Visit the famous Zaanse Schans, get a behind-the-scenes tour with a miller, a clog-making and cheese making demonstration in Volendam and take a scenic boat trip to the picturesque fishing village of Marken.

If you ask anybody about what pops up in their head when they think of The Netherlands, most people’s minds will drift to windmills, tulip fields and the lively center of Amsterdam. Its picturesque canals, historic buildings, exotic nightlife, and open-minded culture stand out. And while Amsterdam is undeniably one of the country’s most fascinating tourist attractions, the scenic Dutch countryside and windmills in the surroundings are often overlooked.

See the windmills that helped build Amsterdam

Fortunately, you can easily combine your visit to the country’s bustling capital with a phenomenal tour of the traditional Dutch countryside and windmills. The peaceful villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam are only a short ride away from the city center. There you’ll be able to enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings and immerse yourself in the old way of life as you admire the colorful windmills. Take a look at our numerous offers and book one of our day trips to discover the beautiful Dutch countryside and windmills!

Enjoy an unforgettable Dutch countryside and windmills tour around Amsterdam

Our Dutch Countryside and Windmills Tour will take you from Amsterdam to the villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam and on a boat trip on the IJsselmeer lake to the former island of Marken. It includes a wonderful cheese tasting at a cheese factory, an exciting demonstration by a traditional clog maker and you even take a look inside one of the antique working windmills. There will also be time for a guided stroll around the villages and to have a nice lunch in a local fish restaurant (not included). The Dutch Countryside and Windmills Tour lasts around six hours in total.

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The tour is an unforgettable experience that is sure to be cherished by adults and kids alike. Take a break from the commotion of the city life and unwind completely as you visit one of The Netherlands’ best-kept secrets. You can reserve your fun-filled Dutch countryside and windmills adventure directly through our website or combine it with one of our other Amsterdam trips to save money and ensure that you get the most out of your holidays!

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Reviews

Jennifer
24 February 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Really enjoyed the tour, informative and a lovely insight into Dutch history. Tour guides were really friendly and explained the process throughout tour.

Candy
24 February 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

This tour was great!!! It was very well organized and action packed. Ian and his colleagues were great hosts. Our favorites were the cheese factory and the fabulous lunch in Volendam. But, we did love the windmills and shoe making as well.

Carla
22 February 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Very efficient and friendly tour guides. Saw some picturesque parts of Holland (especially Marken) that we would never have found on our own during our short holiday. Enjoyed seeing the windmills and hearing of how the windmills shaped the history of the Netherlands. I also really enjoyed the scenic boat ride.The cheese and waffle and clog part of the trip felt a little as though we were just being paraded through a factory so that we would buy something.Overall I would recommend the tour. Thank you!

Gabriela
17 February 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Tour was very informative, it covered three destinations that we wouldn’t have visited otherwise. Tour guides, Nicolas and Fico did a great job entertaining and keeping everyone on time, very knowledgeable. Good price for the value received.

Alan
13 February 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Well organized, very interesting, very friendly

Victoria
11 February 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Brilliant excursion! My dad and I both loved it! The ease of the entire trip was worth every penny. The windmills were postcard perfect and the tour made it super easy to enjoy ourselves! Would recommend it to anyone!

Valentinos
07 February 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Simply the best!!! The whole excursion but also the guides and drivers are truly second to none!

Sue
04 February 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Very nice trip, enjoyed the variety of activities, especially in Volendam. The tour was very organized and the bus was comfortable. Our guides were really nice, helpful, and funny too! I’ve already recommended your tour to others.

Xu
29 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Good organization and good views such as the windmills, cheese factory and sabot manufacturing etc.

Leon
19 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Astrid was amazing. Quite simply the highlight of our trip. She was funny, kind and really connected with all passengers. One in a million. We loved her.

Julia
17 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

The tour was well organised and the attractions were enjoyable. Richard was a great bus driver and Adrian was very helpful and friendly. I felt very safe on the bus and Adrian was great at shepherding the group, in spite of some people's best efforts to lag behind.

Craig
15 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

A well organised tour with a very interesting start and some enjoyable insights into Dutch history and culture. I am not sure from my perspective that the rather long stops to visit cheese making and clog making are really worthwhile.

Chelsea
11 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Fun and thorough tour. Loved the details.

Gustavo
09 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Because the team of the bus were realy amazing, helpful and soooo funny. We love the day with them! They made the tour great, also the bus was very comfortable and the places that we visited were really beautifull. But the team made that day in a very special day for me and my wife, thanks!

Cara
09 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

We loved the entire tour! Our guides and driver were great, loved seeing the old windmills, clogs being made, the cheese tasting experience and the waffles, yum!! The boat ride was great across the lake too! So many local experiences had in an afternoon at an unhurried pace. Would certainly use your tours and tickets again!

Elizabeth
08 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

I enjoyed seeing the different sights on the tour, but I felt the goal was less about learning and seeing the sights and more about spending money at the various venues (i.e. cheese, stroopwaffle, shoes).

Ioana
08 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Very nice and friendly staff.

Amy
08 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

We had a really enjoyable afternoon travelling around Volendam, Markel and Zaans Schans. We took the trip on an overcast, mid winter day which meant limited picturesque photographs of windmills but we still had a lot of fun. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the local traditions and looking through the villages. Our guide Peiter was incredibly engaging and made the trip really special for our family. A great memory we will enjoy.

abdul
08 January 2020

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

pretty exciting, entertaining and at a good price, we had a lot of fun at the end of our vacations, we even had a lucky sunny day, I bet they planned that too

RAFFAELE
21 November 2019

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Very professional and kind guides. We did not have much time on our own.

Vicky
18 November 2019

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Easy to book on line or in the booths, helpful staff

Shaimaa
17 November 2019

Volendam, Marken and Windmills

The tour guides were amazing ☺️ The whole trip was punctual, funny & for sure it was unforgettable day .. thank you!

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