Netherlands · CHEESE TASTINGS IN VOLENDAM
Good cheese tastings in Volendam fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
5-hour Amsterdam day trip to Volendam and Zaanse Schans with Dutch cheese tasting, clog-making, and optional canal cruise voucher.
“It was an excellent trip. There could have been a bit more time for touring the village but the experience was great.”
A half-day Dutch break from Amsterdam with Zaanse Schans windmills, a cheese farm clogs lesson and tastings, then Volendam by the harbor.
“The trip was magical and I am so happy I didn’t skip it. Our guide Dino was very sweet too. Overall I would say it’s a must do”
A guided half-day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam harbor life, cheese tasting, and clog making, with an optional canal cruise.
“Our guide was not a local NL native (either Spain or Italy), was very difficult to understand her english. The problem could have been that two tours were combined as the guide said everything in English and Spanish, she didn't tell us what the subject matter was, just started talking from one language to the other. Time spent at the stops was too short.”
Half-day Volendam from Amsterdam with Botterwerf shipyard views, Henri Willig cheese and clog making, plus 2.5 hours to wander.
“This worked pretty well. It got us to some nice locations. The busses did get a little off schedule. Twice the busses got over full. One driver let people stand and the other driver did not allow it and left people standing to wait 45 minutes for the next bus. Two of the stops are highly recommended and the other 3 stops are optional. We were not able to get the walking tours to work on our phones.”
Private 4-5 hour tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Volendam: windmills, clog making, cheese tasting, and a dike stroll.
“Our driver and guide was amazing! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He made our trip very enjoyable and went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience.”
Private Zaanse Schans and Volendam day trip from Amsterdam with working windmills, clog crafting, cheese tasting, and scenic harbor time.
“Great driver and guide! I would recommend anyone who is looking for a private tour to consider them!”
Visit Edam Cheese Museum with an audio guide, then sample Henri Willig cheeses in Edam, North Holland, in about one hour.
Windmills, cheese tasting, and Volendam in one half-day from Amsterdam, guided by a clear English video. Great value for $39.
“We had a fabulous time with this tour. Special shout out to the driver for our safe journey! I highly recommend this tour to anyone!”
Private 5-hour Amsterdam countryside tour to Zaanse Schans windmills, Henri Willig cheese farm, clog-making, and Volendam harbor snacks.
“Wonderful trip! The driver was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip very comfortable and enjoyable!! The windmills were fascinating and the cheese was delicious!! Highly recommend!!”
Private 5-hour Amsterdam tour to Zaanse Schans windmills, a cheese farm, clog making, and Volendam with Dutch fish and photo moments.
“Excellent experience. Much more efficient than if we had tried to complete the trip on our own! It was nice to get out of the city and see the windmills and the farm. We had lunch in Voldendam. Transportation was beautifully appointed and our guide was wonderful!”
Admission to The Story of Edam Cheese Experience in Edam, learn the town’s cheese story, then taste Henri Willig cheeses.
“It is a very nice experience, not actually human interaction you can listen to the experience through headphones, but the village it’s a must see”
Visit Edam and a traditional working windmill from Amsterdam, with North Holland countryside views, a licensed English guide, and easy transport.
“Tour guide Bea was super boring- she was like a school teacher whose only job was to give lecture- no light moments- no bottle bottle was provided- we were taken to a shop where. Hundreds of people were there so no cheese making process was seen no tulip field was visited. Alkamar cheese market was good- but tour guide was not helpful in any way”
Private 6-hour North Holland tour from Amsterdam with Volendam, Broek in Waterland, Zaanse Schans windmills, and cheese tasting.
“Moses was super knowledgeable and attentive to our family needs. He knew how to adapt to our family prototype (2 young children) pacing the tour and engaging with them. Great experience overall!”
Private Amsterdam half day to Zaanse Schans windmills, Henri Willig Gouda tasting, and Volendam fish, ships, and costume photos.
“Great experience—wonderful and knowledgeable guide who exceeded our expectations . Would book again.”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best of each.
