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The best Amsterdam day trips

Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam, Marken and Edam, Giethoorn and, in spring, Keukenhof. The best-rated guided day trips from Amsterdam, with transport included on most.

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

4.8(6,602)

6.5 hoursFrom €35
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Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

4.9(2,010)

10 hoursFrom €116.10
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

4.6(1,224)

4 hoursFrom €42.49
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Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Tour from Amsterdam

4.5(1,319)

9 hoursFrom €59
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, "Lego-houses" and Volendam Tour

4.9(659)

5.5 hoursFrom €32.50
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Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

4.7(816)

8 hoursFrom €125
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Giethoorn Small Group Day Trip from Amsterdam with Canal Cruise

4.8(584)

7 hoursFrom €85
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Giethoorn Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam (Max. 8 People)

5.0(368)

8 hoursFrom €92.80
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Private Excursion to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken

4.8(450)

7 hoursFrom €695
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

4.4(662)

5 hoursFrom €29
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Charms of Brussels and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

4.7(370)

15 hoursFrom €199
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Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More

4.9(263)

4 hoursFrom €263.41

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The Netherlands is small and flat, and some of its best-loved sights are less than an hour from Amsterdam. The tours on this page include half-day trips to the windmills of the Zaanse Schans, full days combining the fishing towns of Volendam and Marken with the cheese town of Edam, longer trips to the car-free canal village of Giethoorn and, in spring, visits to Keukenhof and the bulb fields.

Before you book

Check what is included: some tours cover only transport and a guide, while others include a boat trip, a cheese tasting or entry tickets. Keukenhof is open only from 18 March to 9 May 2027. Many places are also easy to reach by train if you prefer to travel independently.

Amsterdam day trips: questions

What is the best day trip from Amsterdam?

For a first visit, the Zaanse Schans windmills with Volendam and Marken is the classic choice. In spring, Keukenhof is unmissable.

Can I do these trips by train?

Yes. Haarlem, Utrecht, The Hague, Rotterdam and the Zaanse Schans are all easy by train; Volendam, Marken and Giethoorn are simpler on a tour.

How long do day trips take?

Zaanse Schans tours take about half a day; Giethoorn trips take a full day of eight hours or more.

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