The 10 Best Walking Tours in Volendam, North Holland Province

Discover the real Netherlands in this amazing tour through Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken – the jewels of the Dutch countryside. The visit starts in Zaanse Schans, where you will be able to take pictures of typical Dutch windmills that are still in use today. Afterward, we will drive to the Waterland area, passing through the beautiful villages from this part of the country: Edam, Volendam, and Marken. In Edam, we will walk through historic sites like the square where the famous Cheese Market used to take place. Then, near Volendam, we will visit a local cheese producer, where the cheese master will explain how they produce Gouda and Edam cheeses. In the clog factory, you will discover the secrets of this typical Dutch shoe. Then, travel back in time to the 17th century as we walk by cozy fishermen houses in Marken, the fishing harbor, and the protestant church. Join us for an unforgettable day visiting Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Food tasting, Professional guide, Transportation by bus

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Step outside of Amsterdam on a half-day private trip and go back in time as you visit two of the most beautiful and traditional villages in the Netherlands: Volendam & Marken. From fish markets, colourful wooden houses, green scenery, and a 'Kibbeling' tasting. This experience is as Dutch as it gets!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Guide, Delicious and fresh Dutch fried fish 'Kibbleing' Tasting

Exclusions: Pick-up from the hotel, Public transport by bus and ferry ride (~ 18 EUR pp), Ferry one-way to Marken (8.50 EUR)

Learn about the history of Volendam and get insight into the life and house of people a hundred years ago. Look inside a typical fisherman's house and get an explanation of how the people lived back then. The newest VR technology will take you back in time to 1916, when Volendam still was a small fishing village and overwhelmed by a dramatic sea flood. Enjoy a digital 360 degrees view around you, in a world of more than 100 years ago. Hear and see the wild sea and feel the fear of the fishermen. Visit this impressive experience that you will never forget and that is suitable for any age and all weather conditions. Explore the old-harbour village of Volendam. Experience Volendam is directly situated on the picturesque harbor of Volendam.

Inclusions: Personal host who will guide you around and tell you everything about the history of Volendam, the houses, their way of living, and of course the traditional clothing, Free use of the Virtual Reality glasses

Exclusions: Food & Drinks

Windmills, clogs and cheese Join me to the beautiful countryside of the Netherlands. The landscape here is as Dutch as you can get it: polders, canals, lakes and neat little villages on the borders of the former Zuiderzee. Explore Marken and Volendam, traditional and picturesque villages with romantic houses, draw bridges and canals. Enjoy the scenic ride through Dutch scenery where we will also visit a working windmill, a wooden shoe maker and a cheese farm. Explore the Dutch Icons with your own private guide! ITINERARY Pick up at your preferred pick up location (your accommodation, the cruise ship terminal or the airport). Scenic ride in the countryside where we will visit the traditional fishing villages, visit a windmill, wooden shoe maker and a cheese farm. There is also time for souvenir shopping and a typical Dutch lunch. After our tour I will drop you off at your preferred drop off location. Don't forget to bring a camera! There are many good photo opportunities.

Inclusions: My services as your private guide , All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Entrance fees , Free pick up and drop off at your accommodation or cruise ship

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (souvenirs, food and drinks)

This itinerary is 100% adaptable for you, and there is a maximum of 4 people on this tour, so it is just you and your group! You can visit a local cheese farm and the windmills in the beautiful areas, Edam, Volendam Zaanse Schans and Marken. You will see beautiful landscape, typical Dutch wooden green houses, and the way cheese is made the traditional way! You will be taken to see the beautiful windmills of Zaanse Schans, the tiny villages of Marken and Volendam and the famous lands under sea level. We will also visit a famous cheese farm and see how they made the traditional clogs in Marken. Then after you are finished, you will be dropped off at your hotel safe and sound. Confirmation will be received at time of booking It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER Please inform us if you have any accessibility issues A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Inclusions: Private Guide / Driver (including pick ups and drop offs)

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Tips, Museum Entrance Tickets

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to see the world's biggest Flower Park: Keukenhof! Transportation will be private by safe and comfortable car or minivan. Zaanse Schans is an outdoor park/museum, which also has real houses that belong to locals, built in the 60’s and 70’s. We will see many windmills, visit themed workshops and take part in demonstrations of how traditional Dutch cheese and wooden shoes are made. Off course, we will not leave before trying all the differtent cheese types and flavors. Volendam is famously known as a fishermen village. During our tour, we will walk by the famous dam and we see the famous haring (pickled fish) and kibbeling (fried fish) stands,. Also we will visit shops with typical costumes from this region. And last but not least, Marken, famous for its elevated fishermen houses which aimed to “protect” its inhabitants against floods.

Inclusions: Private guide, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

The first stop is Edam, a quaint, red-roofed village in the aptly named region of Waterland. With its rich history, Edam has more to offer than just cheese! What began as a settlement of farmers and fishermen in the 12th century, developed into a prosperous town well into the 17th century. Shipbuilding and cheese were important for this development. Upon arrival in Edam, start with a guided walking tour. After the walk you have some personal time for your own explorations or to grab a bite before traveling overland to Volendam. In Volendam, set off on a guided stroll through the quaint streets and enjoy the view of the small houses, canals and drawbridges. This fishing village has preserved centuries of tradition. Enjoy some personal time before making the transfer back to your drop-off address.

Inclusions: Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, Pick-up & drop-off in the region, Private guide for the day, Edam: 45-min live-guided walking tour in English, Volendam: 1hr- live-guided walking tour in English, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Water and apples, All taxes, commissions and handling charges

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (optional)

Are you tired of a city noise and fast-paced lifestyle? Then we would highly recommend you to visit this tour on one of your first days in the Netherlands! We believe, that blooming gardens, old wooden houses, cozy green alleys and fabolous apple pie served for lunch on the banks of a canal overgrown with apple trees and hydrangeas is one of the best medicines against urban bustle! Up to now you have a chance to meet the cheese king or the guild cheese-porters, who are still getting paid with piece of an almond cake or even become friends with locals walking here in their wooden shoes - clogs! We will meet at the Amsterdam Centraal Station, from where we will take a bus to ride to those fabolous towns - Edam and Volendam. The travel time takes no more than 20 minutes. Strolling along an incredibly beautiful streets with a view of canals, infinite fields with wooden houses, farms and wild swans.

Inclusions: Cheese tastings

Exclusions: Bus tickets (approx. 10 euro/person); Other tastings.

Discover the quaint fishing villages of Edam and Volendam with this small public group tour departing from Amsterdam Central Station (hotel pick-up Amsterdam optional). The first stop of the day is Edam, a quaint, red-roofed village in the aptly named region of Waterland. With its rich history, Edam has more to offer than just cheese! What began as a settlement of farmers and fishermen in the 12th century, developed into a prosperous town well into the 17th century. Shipbuilding and cheese were important for this development. Upon arrival, start with a guided walking tour. After the tour you have some personal time for your own explorations, before traveling overland to Volendam. Here you set off on a guided stroll through the quaint streets and enjoy the view of the small houses, canals and drawbridges. This fishing village has preserved centuries of tradition. Enjoy some personal time before making the transfer back to Amsterdam.

Inclusions: Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation from Amsterdam Central Station, Professional and friendly guide for the day, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Edam: 45-min live-guided walking tour in English, Volendam: 1-hr live-guided walking tour in English, Water & apples, All taxes, commissions and handling charges

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (optional), Hotel pick-up & drop-off Amsterdam (optional)

You will go on a private day trip by train to Marken & Volendam. If you're visiting Marken, you can't miss the little wooden houses. Until the 17th century, residents built their homes on 'werven', artificially built hills. In this way, they prevented damage from floods. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Holland even more.

Inclusions: Tour guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Private transportation, Snacks, Train/Bus Tickets