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The 15 Best Day Trips from Amsterdam

25 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Nothing in this country is more than three hours away, which makes the day trip the best value on the menu. The 15 below sort the windmills, the bulb fields, Giethoorn and the southern cities by price, departure time and how much of it is coach.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Starting at Amsterdam Central Station
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

1.Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

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

Travel by comfortable, WiFi-equipped bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. Expect windmills, cheese tasting, village walks, and optional extras such as a boat ride, working windmill, clog making, and a Marker house. English and Spanish guides lead the trip, with audio guides in several languages.

“Great day. Make sure you arrive 30 mins before departure as you have to queue to collect tickets. Informative audio guide on coach and then the activities were good. Limited time at each activity - we did the all inclusive so you’re a bit more rushed at each stop off point but if we hadn’t I feel we wouldn’t have enjoyed our day as much! Highlight of the day was the clog making demonstration”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans: windmills and wooden houses in 45 minutes
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

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

Leave Amsterdam by coach for Zaanse Schans, Edam, a cheese and clog workshop near Volendam, Volendam harbor, and Marken. Guides such as Rob, Laura, Tony, and Rodrigo bring Dutch culture to life, while the optional one-hour canal cruise adds an easy finish. Expect a busy, well-organized six-and-a-half-hour day with free time at several stops.

“Well organized and easy to find start point. Guide Ilya was great, we learned a lot about the area. Fun things to see. Bus ride was clean and fun and easy.”

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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken - Volendam, cheese, and the limits of the demonstration
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Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

3.Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,572 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Leave Amsterdam by air-conditioned bus for Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. You’ll see working windmills, sample Dutch cheese, watch clog making, and, with the all-inclusive option, enter a mill and cross the water by boat. Guides such as Diana and Mercedes have led past departures, though the guide changes by date.

“I appreciate the local company for taking my wheelchair on board the bus - they had space to store my wheelchair and I was able to participate in the tour. The staff showed how much they cared and I always felt like part of the group. I wish the stay in Saanze Schans was at least 1.5 hours - not enough time”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip - Edam, where the cheese name meets a real town
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

4.Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,414 reviews · from $35Best value

Leave Amsterdam for Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken on a 6.5 to 7.5-hour bus tour. You’ll see working windmills, taste Gouda and Edam cheese, watch clog-making, and explore old fishing villages. English and Spanish guides, including Ilya, Xavier, Pia, and Miguel, lead the trip. An optional Amsterdam canal cruise may follow.

“Our guide was informative and a wealth of information on history and the sites visited.”

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From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer - The bus ride from Amsterdam to Lisse
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From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

5.Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,741 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Meet at Tours & Tickets near Amsterdam Central Station, then ride by bus to Keukenhof in Lisse. You get skip-the-line entry and about three hours to explore tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, pavilions, and flower displays. Choose the audio guide option for added commentary and a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise.

“Overall good I like the fact that we have free time to explore BUT although the tour did say 1230 pm N we’re told firing booking to be 30 mins early. The bid actually left at 1210 pm So. It’s important to Maybe put the departure time as 12 pm instead. Good thing we are early Other than that. It’s all good”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Arriving at Zaanse Schans
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

6.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans with a guide and a maximum of 16 people. See a live clog-making demonstration, enter Molen De Kat paint mill, sample Dutch cheeses, and hear local stories. Guides have included David, Callum, Bianca, Maaike, and Sharon, though your guide is assigned on the day.

“Easy to find the tour guide, very informative guide, well planned, authentic Holland experience, just the right amount of time.”

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From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour - Rotterdam: bold architecture and a working harbor
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From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour

7.Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,765 reviews · from $90

This 10-hour guided trip from Amsterdam visits Delft, Rotterdam, and The Hague by comfortable air-conditioned bus. You’ll see Rotterdam’s cube houses and harbor from land and water, visit Royal Delft, tour The Hague by bus, and explore Madurodam. English and Spanish guides may include Ian, Tony, Dima, Mike, or Marianne, depending on the departure.

“I loved it. The experience was excellent. A comfortable coach. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. An amazing way to get to see many different areas of the Netherlands. Delft is a delightful town to explore. It’s very pretty and home to the famous blue pottery.”

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam - Starting at Bargeplein and Minnewater Lake
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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

8.Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,517 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $70

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Amsterdam to Bruges, with an English and Spanish-speaking guide, a short orientation walk, a map, and roughly four and a half hours to explore alone. See Markt, Burg, the Begijnhof, canals, lace shops, chocolate stores, and Belgian cafés before returning to Amsterdam.

“This was a good tour. The bus ride was 3 hours. Luka, our tour guide was okay. He really did not give us much information on the trip to Brugge during this 3-hour trip. When we did arrive, we were to have an hour guided tour of Brugge. However, he walked really fast during this tour. This might be due to how crowded it was but nevertheless it was a little disappointing. Brugge, itself was really good for seeing the churches, all the chocolate shoppes, restaurants and shopping. But it was really, really crowded. I would do this tour again because there is so much to see but not enough…”

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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill - Starting near Amsterdam Central Station
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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

9.Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,485 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride from central Amsterdam across the IJ to Waterland, passing a 1792 windmill, canals, villages, and open fields. Choose a standard 14-mile route or a 23-mile e-bike tour with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a stroopwafel. Guides such as Shakira, Rinse, Hugh, Simon, and Sebastian lead the rides.

“We had a fantastic time exploring the countryside! The bikes were great, our guide was wonderful in keeping the ride enjoyable, and we saw so many things outside of Amsterdam that we wouldn't have seen without the bike tour. A highlight of our Amsterdam trip!”

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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans: windmills, clogs, and cheese
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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

10.Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend a full day beyond Amsterdam at Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn. Visit a clog workshop and cheese factory, then take a one-hour canal cruise through Giethoorn before exploring on foot. Expect live commentary, round-trip transport, and guides such as Ibrahim or Jay, subject to availability.

“Had a great time visiting the windmills and the Geithorn village which as told is the 4 th most beautiful village in the world despite the weather as it was windy , cold with spurts of rains. Kudos to Jay who was a fantastic tour host who kept everyone engaged with his witty humour and good history knowledge of the country and great tips to make your holiday a memorable one. He even stopped the bus to get all of us to taste fresh organic apples from a local place which definitely tasted better”

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Marken, Volendam, and Edam Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam - Marken, where the old fishing village feel begins
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Marken, Volendam, and Edam Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam

11.Marken, Volendam, and Edam Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 829 reviews · from $45

See four classic North Holland stops in one day by coach, with guided walks in Marken, Volendam, Edam, and Zaanse Schans. You’ll watch cheese and clogs being made, and the all-in option adds the Marken Express boat and entry to a working windmill. Guides speak English and Spanish, with audio guides in many languages.

“The trip involved some exclusive activities which I think it would be hard to organise yourself, such as seeing a clog being made and going inside a windmill (and seeing it chop wood). The guide was really knowledgeable and conducted the tour in English and Spanish. As an English speaker I was very much in the minority which made it hard to talk to other people on the tour, which I had hoped to do as a solo traveller. But this didn't mar the day too much. It was still a good day out from Amsterdam.”

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Rotterdam, Delft, the Hague, Madurodam from Amsterdam - Royal Delft shows the craft behind Delft Blue
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Rotterdam, Delft, the Hague, Madurodam from Amsterdam

12.Rotterdam, Delft, the Hague, Madurodam from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 793 reviews · from $90

Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague, and Madurodam in about 10 hours. You’ll cruise Rotterdam’s port, visit Royal Delft, see Dutch government buildings, and explore the miniature park. Guides such as Ian, Dima, Esmiralda, and Peter have been praised for clear, friendly commentary, though the schedule moves quickly.

“Enjoyed this tour. All liked the Madurodam We were surprised how enjoyable it was Lunch was to fast and did not get a chance to see Rotterdam. Canal cruise was not that interesting. Mostly industrial. Preferred more time in the towns”

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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam - Finding the meeting point near Amsterdam Centraal
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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

13.Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 661 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Travel by coach from central Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for working windmills, a wooden-shoe workshop, and Dutch cheese tasting. Your guide leads the main visits, then gives you time to explore. Guides such as Rick, Evelyn, Anna, and Rob have been praised for clear commentary, though meeting-point instructions and group organization can vary.

“Our guide and driver were very good, dealing with a delay due to a traffic accident professionally. The tour has a single destination with the windmills - very impressive - and the clog & cheese making informative but brief. Possibly a little too much time allocated outside those activities.”

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam - Starting at Bargeplein and Minnewater Lake
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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

14.Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 647 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $70

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Bruges for a guided walk through the medieval center, including Minnewater Lake, the Begijnhof, Burg Square, and Markt. You get about two hours free to eat, shop, take a boat ride, or climb the Belfry. English guides vary, and the long drive makes this a full day.

“Great information on the tour, long day but worth it. Went as a solo traveller and met some wonderful people”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam - Volendam: old streets, harbor views, and a short guided walk
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

15.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $51

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Volendam with a live guide. See working windmills, watch wooden clogs being made, taste Dutch cheese, and explore a historic fishing village. Guides such as Rick, Rob, Jolanda, Evelyn, and Dietrich have led this route. Add an open-ticket canal cruise if you wish.

“The people were very friendly, and helpful. Just not enough time there. We still were not quite able to see what we wanted to.”

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