Volendam Zaanse Schans Marken and Edam from Amsterdam
Overview
Discover the authentic heart of North Holland on this scenic 7-hour full-day tour!
Take a deep dive into Dutch history and traditional culture, visiting the picturesque villages of Zaanse Schans (famous for its historic windmills and open-air museum), Marken (a traditional fishing village), Volendam, and Edam (known for its cheese and historic architecture).
Package Highlights
Classic Package: Includes a cheese tasting at a traditional factory and a demonstration at a wooden clog-making studio.
All-in Package: Includes all Classic features, plus a Marken Express boat trip on the IJssel Lake and exclusive entry to an operating windmill.
The day concludes with a scenic coach journey back to Amsterdam.
What's Included
- Clog making demonstration with operating antique steam engine
- 30 minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-Inclusive Tour)
- Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus
- Visit an operating windmill (only on the All-Inclusive Tour)
- Cheese demonstration
- The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
- English and Spanish speaking guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting Location
De Ruijterkade 34
1012 AA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Tours & Tickets Amsterdam
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Zaanse Schans
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Wooden Shoe Factory Marken
35 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Volendam Marken Express
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cheese Factory Volendam
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tours & Tickets Amsterdam
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat)
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-2550PRTAMSLIN2A
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Clog making demonstration with operating antique steam engine.
- 30 minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-Inclusive Tour).
- Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus.
- Visit an operating windmill (only on the All-Inclusive Tour).
- Cheese demonstration.
- The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken.
- English and Spanish speaking guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Volendam Zaanse Schans Marken and Edam from Amsterdam is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Volendam Zaanse Schans Marken and Edam from Amsterdam will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Clog making demonstration with operating antique steam engine
- 30 minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-Inclusive Tour)
- Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus
- Visit an operating windmill (only on the All-Inclusive Tour)
- Cheese demonstration
- The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
- English and Spanish speaking guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat)
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
