Volendam
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Volendam Reviews
We've found 126 Volendam reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Joydeep Das, United Kingdom, May 2013
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver: Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Marken Half-Day Tour plus Keukenhof Gardens Tour
Amazing tour and best tour guides - Diana and bus driver Steve! special kudos to them..Volendam and Marken tour was nice..Windmills exp was unforgettable..Best was the Tulip gardens tour..although little better time mgmt. from Lindergerg travels will make this even better! but thanks for overall experience.
Review by Christine D, April 2013
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 3: City Tour, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Marken Day Trip
The trip is worthwhile visiting the place that makes wooden shoes, volendam for the cheese and windmills. The morning city tour was also good especially the diamond company. The tour guide was patient with a significant number of tourist in the bus. The trip was fully booked.
Review by Erin R, April 2013
Doing what: Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
Great tour, took the 6 hr tour! Excellent tour guide who spoke 5 or so languages! Marken could have done without the walking in a circle, and we spent way too much time at Volendam. Would have loved the extra time at the windmills instead, as the sun was going down and they no longer had them running so we couldn't see how they worked. Really enjoyed Zaanse Schans!! Overall, would recommend!
Review by Ramona H, April 2013
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 2: Windmills, Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Day Trip
If you have limited time and want to see something of the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam, this is worthwhile for a coach trip. The pace is fast, but the stops are interesting with the possible exception of Madurodam. I liked the driving tour of Den Haag best of all--a fascinating place. The guides spoke several languages well, were informative and friendly. The bus was clean and comfortable, it was nice to press my nose against the window and watch the countryside roll by. My only complaint was the bus was parked so far away at Volendam. It was bitterly cold and at least a half mile walk along the sea front on a cold day in the coldest March since the 1960s. Of course, the tour operator wasn't responsible for the weather, I'd just like to have arrived at the bus a little sooner.
Review by Mary C, April 2013
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 3: City Tour, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Marken Day Trip
This is a must do tour the country side of the Netherlands marks no resemblance to the city centre Amsterdam.
A must is trying the local fish n' chips in Volendam - what can I say except for 'WOW' their fish soup is another 'WOW' factor.
From visiting the cheese factory to watching the making of the wooden clogs what an amazing experience, certainly not to be missed.
The only suggestion I would have for the company who organises these tours is to omit the city tour in the morning and just head straight into the country side so that you have time to look around after the demonstrations and not feel so rushed. Otherwise the places visited were fantastic, just wish we had more time in each location, especially in the lunch stop location.
Review by John, April 2013
Doing what: Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
This was an interesting tour and when at a good pace. The tour guide was excellent and got around to speak to each of the tour group. The day we went it was cold but it was still a good day. We would have liked a bit more time in Volendam to explore.
Review by mbabgi, April 2013
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 2: Windmills, Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Day Trip
The first part of the trip (Windmills, Marken, Volendam) was amazing and worth to go.
The second part was boring and not worth at all.
Madurodam is exciting for kids to enjoy the toys and games but not for adult.
Review by Susan M, March 2013
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 3: City Tour, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Marken Day Trip
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. My son age 13 and I. We were only in Amsterdam for 4 days. This trip was on day 3, after 2 days of walking and maximizing our time in Amsterdam it was a welcome day spent on a bus, drinking in the sites of Amsterdam out of the city. The tour guide was wonderful, the city tour proved insightful and meaningful after having walked many of the arears. The Zaanse Schans Windmills were breathtaking as was the experience of Volendam and Marken. A would definately recommend this tour.
Review by Azrol S, February 2013
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 3: City Tour, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Marken Day Trip
I found this tour really wonderful and I fully satisfied with it.
We went to all the said placeses and really enjoy the scenery and activity. The guy at Marken village and the Dutch girl at the Volendam cheese market are so funny and very friendly. Just need to make sure you are on time as the tour office are very particular on the time.
Review by Amanda C, February 2013
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 3: City Tour, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Marken Day Trip
City tour was ok but the afternoon Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken recomended very much.
Review by tlcmcd, October 2012
Doing what: Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
I now know why there are so many windmills in the Netherlands......windy is an understatement. Regardless of the weather, we had a great time. Zaamse Schans is unique and beautiful. The cheese factory tour was okay...nothing special, but still interesting. Volendam was also lovely. We enjoyed the day very much.
Review by John, October 2012
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 2: Windmills, Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Day Trip
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this day out which was effectively 2 tours north and south.See the beautiful countryside and towns out of city.Enjoyed great lunch and beer on waterfront of Volendam before travelling by ferry over to windmills etc.All great with good guides.Finished off at Madurodam-Holland in miniature.Great value!
Review by Scott H, October 2012
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 2: Windmills, Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Day Trip
I gave this tour a 4 star rating because the logistics are a bit confusing as it is actually 2 tours that leave from Amsterdam which means that you have to spend time coming back into the city to then spend time going back out. I would've rather spent this time at one of the stops. It is also very confusing as to which bus you take and there is a good chance you might not be sitting with you companion if the morning tour comes back late. This nearly happened to my wife and I. I would recommend getting there 45 minutes early in the morning though since there are a number of tours that leave. With that said, the rest of this trip was great and I would highly recommend it especially for the price. We would've like a little more time at the windmills and a little less time waiting for the boat ride in Marken. Our guides were always very good and spoke very good English as well as other languages. The demo of the cheese / wooden shoe making was interesting in Volendam. We really liked Delft and would've enjoyed much more time exploring this area and much less time at Madurodam. We had over an hour and probably 30 minutes is fine especially since we had no kids on our tour.
Review by novitap, September 2012
Doing what: Amsterdam Super Saver 2: Windmills, Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Day Trip
Busy tour and pace was too quick. The morning tour was great and the highlight was Zaanse Schans and Volendam. The afternoon tour was great too. My little one loves Madurodam. If you have children, this tour is a must.
Review by Carolyn B, September 2012
Doing what: Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam
My mum and I nicknamed this tour "Cheese, Clogs and WIndmills". What a wonderful showcase of everything cliched we associate with Holland. From Amsterdam it was a coach ride through beautiful Dutch countryside, accompanied by informative and entertaining commentary. The tour included a boat trip from Marken to Volendam - two gorgeous little fishing villages. Try to make the time to have your photo taken in Volendam in traditional Dutch costume for a unique souveneir to take home. This was my second trip to Amsterdam and I was keen to get into the countryside this time. For a half-day tour, this was AWESOME! I would recommend this tour 100%.
