From Amsterdam: Cheese, Windmills & Wooden Shoes Tour

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From Amsterdam: Cheese, Windmills & Wooden Shoes Tour
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
16671 reviews
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Explore the Dutch countryside on a classic or all-inclusive tour. Explore the quaint villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. Stop at a traditional Dutch cheese factory.

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Duration 6 hours
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English, Spanish
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Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sara – Italy

the crew was very organized and occasionally also very funny! We had the best time exploring the windmills and other small towns. 100% recommend! aurora, susanna and maurizio were simply amazing, thank you :)

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Duleen – United Kingdom

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Absolutely Incredible Experience! This tour exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organised and smoothly run. The guide was not only knowledgeable and professional but also genuinely passionate, which made the whole experience even more engaging and memorable. I loved every moment—from the insightful commentary to the beautiful sights and seamless logistics. It felt like a perfect balance of fun, learning, and relaxation. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip! Highly recommended to anyone visiting—worth every penny. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Tours & Tickets Amsterdam Central Station

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Zaanse Schans

  • Marken, Netherlands

  • Wooden shoe factory

    Visit

  • Volendam

    Lunch

  • Fishing village

    Sightseeing

  • Cheese factory

    Visit

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Tours & Tickets Amsterdam Central Station

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the Dutch countryside
  • Taste traditionally-made Dutch cheese
  • Stop at the island community of Marken
  • Enjoy a stop at the fishing village of Volendam

Full description

Take a day trip by bus from Amsterdam for a comfortable break into deep-rooted Dutch tradition! Travel beyond breathtaking countryside, connect to free Wi-Fi, and get carried away by the iconic windmills.

At first, Zaanse Schans welcomes you to a village like no other. Walk around at leisure; admire the windmills that are perfectly preserved and the quaint old houses. Onwards now to Volendam, the lively fishing village. There, visit a cheese shop where the old ways are still used, and enjoy an instructive Volendam cheese presentation.

Then, enjoy a fine lunch in a traditional fish restaurant (at your own pace and cost), after which you can explore the rest of Volendam's treats. For the ultimate Dutch experience, choose to pay in full, cover a beautiful boat ride to Marken, enter a working windmill, and see an interesting demonstration of clog-making!

Includes

  • Transport by luxurious air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi
  • The traditional Dutch experience in fishing villages Volendam & Marken
  • An up-close look at the windmills of Zaanse Schans
  • Cheese demonstration
  • Visit to a traditional Marker house (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
  • 30-minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
  • Visit an operating windmill (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
  • Clog making demonstration with operating antique steam engine (only on the All-inclusive Tour)
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet at the Tours and Tickets office in the IJ hall inside Amsterdam Central Station. Look for the poster with red letters. The office is in the back part of the station, on the side closest to the water. You can reach Central Station using public transportation: Metro 51, 52, 53, or 54, or tram 4, 14, 24, or 26.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge (provided they do not occupy their own seat)
  • Child ticket: 4-13 years
  • Pets are not allowed on the tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5
4.4 out of 5 stars

based on 16671 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Sara – ItalyJuly 4, 2025 – Verified booking
the crew was very organized and occasionally also very funny! We had the best time exploring the windmills and other small towns. 100% recommend! aurora, susanna and maurizio were simply amazing, thank you :)
5
5 out of 5 stars
D
Duleen – United KingdomJuly 2, 2025 – Verified booking
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Absolutely Incredible Experience! This tour exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organised and smoothly run. The guide was not only knowledgeable and professional but also genuinely passionate, which made the whole experience even more engaging and memorable. I loved every moment—from the insightful commentary to the beautiful sights and seamless logistics. It felt like a perfect balance of fun, learning, and relaxation. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip! Highly recommended to anyone visiting—worth every penny. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
5
5 out of 5 stars
B
Boris – AustraliaJune 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Grwat half a day tour of Netherlands country side and amazing cheese factory

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