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15 Full-Day Trips from Amsterdam That Are Worth the Detour

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Zaanse Schans: Windmills You Can Actually Walk Around

1.From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15,931 reviews · from $43Our pick

6-hour Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken with windmills, traditional crafts, and Dutch cheese tasting. Optional all-inclusive.

“It was an great tour with excellent guides Esmeralda, Vanessa and the Driver Gerald. I would recommend this tour when it’s sunny. For me the Highlight was Volendam”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam - Simonehoeve cheese farm and the clog workshop near Volendam

2.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,392 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken. Working windmills, cheese tastings, clogs, plus optional canal cruise.

“So yes, this is certainly an “intro to Amsterdam/Netherlands” sort of venture, but that is what I was looking for. Laura was a great guide and she made great recommendations (including where we stopped for lunch) and history as we went. The time flew by, honestly, even through the cold and snow…”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip - Zaanse Schans: Working Windmills, Artisan Energy, and Photo Timing

Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour - Getting Started at Amsterdam Central, IJ Hall Meeting Point

From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise - Coach Ride Comfort, Early Starts, and the No-Food Rule

Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip - Keukenhof Gardens: skip the line and follow the guided paths

6.Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,063 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $106

Amsterdam guided day trip to Keukenhof tulips and Zaanse Schans windmills, with optional canal cruise for a full spring highlight.

“This is definitely a full day! I got 24,000 steps in. The 45 minute car ride between destinations was a lifesaver. Had plenty of time to roam around both places. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam - Giethoorn: why the car-free village is the real star

From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Small Electric Boat

From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Small Electric Boat - Amsterdam to Flevoland: The Bus Ride That Sets the Tone

8.From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Small Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 578 reviews · 8 hours · from $151

Small-group Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with a guided electric boat, time to walk 180 bridges, and thatched-roof photo stops.

“Cherry the Guide was a very nice person she explained everything and was welcoming to answer our questions. I like that we were in small group 7 people only which give us more space to Ask and talk”

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Guided Day Trip – Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam

Guided Day Trip - Volendam, Zaanse Schans, Marken & Edam - From Amsterdam to Marken: the bus ride that sets your pace

Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise - Kagerplassen windmill cruise: a slower pace after the crowds

10.Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $102

Amsterdam day trip to Keukenhof, a third-generation tulip farm, and a Kagerplassen windmill cruise with included transport and entry.

“We were so fortunate to get to see the last field before the tulips were gone! We were so grateful. It was beautiful and the farmer does such a great job maintaining the property. The Canal cruise was relaxing. The gardens were so pretty and huge! We loved it. Great way to spend the day.”

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Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip

Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip - The Coach Ride: Comfort On The Way Out, and What to Expect

11.Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · from $91

Giethoorn canal cruise and Afsluitdijk engineering on a 9-hour day trip from Amsterdam. Coach transport, free time, and a photo stop included.

“Thank you our guide and rider for today’s trip I’m sorry I don’t remember their names. Our guide was a wonderful guy. He spoke both English and Spanish telling us story along the way. The boat ride was also relaxing.”

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Canal Cruise

From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Canal Cruise - From Amsterdam to the Dutch countryside: meeting point and the 11:00 departure

Amsterdam: Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Small Group Day Trip

Amsterdam: Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Small Group Day Trip - Getting Oriented in Amsterdam Before You Head Out

13.Amsterdam: Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $147

Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn with windmills, cheese tasting, clogs, diamond demo, and canal cruise.

“We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our tour guide, David! From start to finish, the tour was smooth, informative, and very well-organized. David has an impressive knowledge of the places we visited and shared insights that made the journey even more enriching. He gave us ample time to explore on our own, which we really appreciated. His driving skills were excellent, making the entire ride comfortable and safe. A special mention for his amazing photography skills—thanks to him, we now have some beautiful memories captured perfectly! What truly stood out was his thoughtfulness—he arranged a baby seat for our 2-year-old, which was incredibly kind and made a big difference…”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Day Trip with Cruise

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Day Trip with Cruise - The gouda factory stop: tasting cheese without the tourist trap

14.Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Day Trip with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 10 hours · from $140

Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn for gouda tasting, wooden shoe demo, and a 1-hour canal boat cruise.

“We had an excursion to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn today with Reinier, the best guide we have ever had!! He is very friendly and passionate. He made the whole tour interesting and fun. He answered all our random questions, and really made the experience special. We really loved the tour with him and are really thankful!”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans Day Trip

Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans Day Trip - Pickup and Drive Timing You Can Plan Around