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Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Amsterdam have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Volendam & Marken and be back in Amsterdam the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

Day Trips

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, Hindi, Nederlands, Русский, Suomi

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance Tickets for Volendam Museum
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Lunch
• Ferry
• Bus & metro on guests own expenses

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Amsterdam Centraal in front of Starbucks in the IJ hall (at the waterside, not inside the station). - Amsterdam to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. More about the Netherlands

   Give yourself the time to not only visit Amsterdam by also visiting Volendam & Marken. the Netherlands is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Volendam & Marken

4. Gems of Volendam & Marken

   Check out Volendam Museum , Hotel Spaander, Original house of Marken, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Volendam & Marken with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

5. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Volendam & Marken, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Amsterdam. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

6. Local Knowledge

   To experience the best of Volendam & Marken, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Rachel

(About local Claudio)

15 November 2019

Such a sweet guy. Lots of local knowledge. Let us tour at our own pace. We had a great time. Great Time

Leann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Claudio)

30 August 2019

Thanks to Claudio, our 31/2 hour preflight time in Amsterdam was great. He took us to two fishing villages. His knowledge of the area was a perfect addition to the scenery. He even introduced us to fresh herring and yummy pofferts. He was interesting and personable. Thanks for a great time. Claudio helped us make the most of a short time in Amsterdam

Laurie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Claudio)

14 July 2019

Claudio was very personable and informative. We had a great time. Great Tour

Harriet🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

27 June 2019

Anna was on time, she was actually early. She knew the history of her city and the area. She was pleasant and made our day very enjoyable. She helped us to store our luggage at the train station, which made touring much more pleasant. We would use Anna again if we return to Amsterdam.Worry free sight seeing

Bonnie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Claudio)

28 May 2019

May 6,2019... Spent 1/2 a day with Claudio with my travel partner exploring the Dutch Villages Volendam and Marken. He was very knowledgeable about the history and current affairs of Amsterdam, and presented the information in a non hurried fashion allowing for questions in between. Not only did we discuss the tour but talked of all sorts of things, it was like spending the day with a good friend. I would encourage everyone to book a tour with this good soul. Oh, and the villages are well worth a visit!Beautiful Dutch Villages Tour. Volendam and Marken Day Trip

Eltinge🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

23 May 2019

If we could have requested the most knowledgeable (historical, current trends, political reasons and why it all fits to make Holland work today) guide we picked a winner in Marten. He couldn't have been more personable, knowledgeable and an extremely able communicator. We felt like old friends chatting about everything from our first handshake to our last goodbye. We never felt rushed or hurried and learned so much in such an easy and understandable way from a really nice guy. Our tour was to a small city outside of Amsterdam and we really loved the whole experience he provided. I've already recommended Withlocals to some other travelers. Amsterdam Guide - Marten

Carie Lee🇺🇸 United States

(About local Claudio)

6 May 2019

Greatly enjoyed our tour with Claudio. Very knowledgeable about the history and culture of these areas. Introduced us to some of the local shopkeepers and kept us informed and entertained.Volendam & Marken tour

Eugene🇺🇸 United States

(About local Claudio)

3 May 2019

I can not say enough good about Claudio! From the very beginning of our reservation he was very helpful, replying to messages immediately and helping us feel at ease in the meeting spot/time since we were on a tight schedule. Then our flights were changed and we had to move dates, he was not obligated to accommodate but had the new date available, so we were all set. But Delta made our time in Amsterdam go from 9 hours to one hour so our tour was off. Through the entire process he was great, and we plan on a longer trip to Amsterdam in the future and hope he will be available! Thank you.Amazing Service

Luis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ente)

24 April 2019

We booked three tours with Ente, and are glad we did. He is a great guy, with a passion for Amsterdam and its history. We enjoyed learning about the traditions and architecture of the area. My primary interest for the tours was photography-oriented, but I found myself setting that aside so I could listen to Ente and learn about Amsterdam's interesting past. Overall, I highly recommend Ente's tours. You won't be disappointed. Great tour guide!

Will🇺🇸 United States

(About local Claudio)

30 January 2019

My father and I had a wonderful time with Claudio exploring the small towns of Volendam and Marken. We were there during the off season which allowed us to experience the town without a sea of other tourist’s. It is a beautiful place that you must experience for your self. Claudio was the perfect guide. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The next time we are in Amsterdam we will definitely be booking a tour with Claudio!The perfect tour

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

10 September 2025

Annet came to the meeting point on time and led us on a lovely adventure. She really listens and wants to know what you’d like to see as well as what you might already know. So- we explored cafes, the zoo, canals, Dapperstrat(sp), art, history, We shared friendly views on socioeconomics, humor, coffee, a bier and we walked! Annet is a journalist, an author and a photographer. She’s a delight. And, most importantly a great human being. ❤️ Wendy and I enjoyed our tour very much. Annet knows the Road Less Traveled

Bumble

(About local Olga)

7 September 2025

We took an excellent 3 hour city tour with Olga. She happily met us at our hotel and quickly found out what we were looking to see and experience. She was very generous with recommendations for nearby cafés and restaurants and took us to parts of the city that gave us a good overview of Amsterdam. Olga is friendly and knowledgeable.An excellent overview of the City

Gabi and Kasia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

6 September 2025

maria🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Marten)

6 September 2025

Perfect ride!

Kristine

(About local Marten)

3 September 2025

Marten was extremely knowledgeable answered all our questions . We would definitely book him again I highly recommend marten you can see that he loves sharing his knowledge yet friendly and even accommodating because of our limited time thank you Marten

Thomas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marten)

2 September 2025

Marten has been a great host, source of many wonderful stories and anecdotes on the history of Amsterdam and the Netherlands and could adapt perfectly to the diverse needs of our family, fluently switching between English and German. Thank you so much for an inspiring afternoon.Wonderful experience

Ralf🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marten)

31 August 2025

Marten ist ein großartiger Guide. Sehr flexibel, sehr informativ, voller Humor, einfach toll. Immer wieder!Grossartig!

Janette

(About local Arunabha)

30 August 2025

Arun was great in taking time to understand what we needed. He was patient and took us round explaining the Dutch history and architecture, the canals and the history between each, he took time to take us to picturesque places where we got amazing shots. It is worth paying a guide so as to get a local's version of Amsterdam, and recommendations of other things to do and places to eat. His recommendations were great. I highly recommend him!Fantastic!

Marcia 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

28 August 2025

Marten did an excellent job ! He helped us navigate our hotel’s neighborhood after a wonderful tour! Thank you MartenKnowledgeable Marten

Lauren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

27 August 2025

We had a great experience on our 3 hour tour with Olga! She is very passionate about her work, has wonderful energy and enthusiasm, and I appreciated the variety of subject matter and thoroughness of information she shared. We heard about history, current events, little unique bits of information, food recommendations, and we felt comfortable asking any other questions that arose. She was very well prepared and we felt like we got an extremely thorough introduction to the city! Fantastic Tour Guide!

Sam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kawika)

23 August 2025

We started our visit in Amsterdam with a lovely tour hosted by Kawika and it was a fantastic way to start our trip. Kawika was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and shared a list of tailored recommendations for our group that really went above and beyond. Book your tour with Kawika for a great experience! :) Great Kick Off with Kawika!

Michelle 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

22 August 2025

Marten gave us a great walk around with priority on what we wanted to see! We learned a lot and would recommend him to others as wellgreat walking tour

Asok

(About local Elvina )

22 August 2025

Elvina was super punctual and in fact was waiting for me, and I was 5 mins early. I had someone else take me through the city earlier and booked the Red Light District tour with Elvina. She was super knowledgeable about the history and new the area really well. Guided me though the are explaining how things worked and more importantly the culture and dos and don't when it comes to the Red Light district. Very educational and I enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend Elvina if you are looking for someone to show you around Amsterdam. An awesome tour guide and host

Julia

(About local Marten)

21 August 2025

We learned a lot about Van Gogh during our two hour at the museum. He has an interesting perspective and a deep knowledge of the artist and history. Very informative afternoon with Marten

Tara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

20 August 2025

We had a great day with Marten. He really made Amsterdam come alive for us. He is so knowledgeable and fun we had a great time and would definitely recommend him! Fun and informative

Christi🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Marten)

18 August 2025

Due to an unavoidable last-minute change in our plans, we asked Marten to do a much faster tour of the museum than originally planned, but he was totally up to the task! We got through the highlights and learned a lot in a short amount of time. Quick but effective

Constance🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

17 August 2025

Marten took 5 of us on a private walking tour of Amsterdam... he was great! Knowledgable, witty, professional, & gave us a great explanation of historical events and results as we viewed some historical sites. Highly recommend and would defiantly hire him in the future... Thank You Marten, you exceeded all expectations. Exceeded all expectations!

Claudia🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marten)

16 August 2025

We had the most amazing experience on the local food tour in Amsterdam! Marten was the perfect guide – super fun, warm, and full of energy. His incredible knowledge about Amsterdam’s history, culture, and all the hidden gems he showed us made the tour truly special. Every stop had its own story, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the food was absolutely delicious. Marten guided our tour in German, which made it even more personal and enjoyable for us. He explained everything with so much passion and detail, and managed to create a very welcoming and lively atmosphere – it honestly felt like exploring the city with a good friend. This tour was both authentic and unforgettable, and we left with happy memories (and full stomachs!). We can wholeheartedly recommend Marten – thank you so much for such a memorable day in Amsterdam!A perfect mix of history and amazing food

Theo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

16 August 2025

Very insightful and energetic tour. Olga was able to answer random questions and keep the tour focused for the full duration.Olga was great!

Peter🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Marten)

16 August 2025

Enjoyed Marten’s humour, care and historical perspective.Fun experience

Sandeep🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Elvina )

15 August 2025

This was a fantastic walking tour in Amsterdam. Elvina was a very knowledgeable guide who provided us with a unique walking expert through both the well known and off the beaten path. Overall a great tourFantastic walking tour

Melanie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Arunabha)

12 August 2025

Good overview of the VOC Am informed guide Nice amount of detail for a history buff family!Great financial history

Hannelore🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marten)

12 August 2025

Wir haben sehr interessante Stunden im Museum verbracht. Absolut empfehlenswert, da sehr kompetent und gute Auswahl der Exponate!Tolle Führung

Pamela 🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Elvina )

11 August 2025

I did a 5 hour walking hour with Elvina and it honestly felt like much longer. Elvina is patient even prior to our tour and accommodated all the changes I had to make. I saw so many places, learnt so many things and ate the most delicious apple pie. She share alot of information in a clear, systematic and witty manner at an eas pace which I really loved. She constantly checked on me to see if I needed anything. I laughed alot with her and she helped to take very nice photos which I most grateful for. I literally passed many houses with little secrets which I now know about, thanks to Elvina. There were also a couple of surprise locations. At the end of our tour, Elvina recommended more places to get delicious food. I am really glad I took this tour with Elvina. 5 hour walking tour with Elvina

Janice🇹🇼 Taiwan, Province of China

(About local Marten)

7 August 2025

Marten is undoubtedly the most passionate and enthusiastic tour guide we have ever met, brimming with love for Amsterdam. Walking through the streets of Amsterdam with Marten and listening to his detailed accounts of the city's history and culture has given us a deeper understanding and appreciation of Amsterdam's past and present. We are deeply grateful to Marten for the wonderful and unforgettable three hours he spent with me and my family in Amsterdam. We hope to return soon for another visit.Wonderful tour in the city of Amsterdam

Candice

(About local Arunabha)

7 August 2025

Arun did a great job of pointing out the highlights and hidden details in his Amsterdam tour! He really helped us understand the history of the city and the architectural details of the various churches and other buildings he described as we walked around the old city. He also shared information about the history of the Red Light District. Well done!Highlights & Hidden Gems tour was great!

Owen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tommi)

6 August 2025

Our family had an amazing walking tour of Amsterdam with Tommi. His knowledge and detail about the sites in the center of Amsterdam, as well as in the surrounding areas, were simply incredible. Tommi accommodated our special requests into his tour and we ventured out via metro, team and bus to cover some of the lesser known areas. He was gracious with his time and had no issues as we exceeded the allotted tour time. All in all, a great experience and value.A Great Tour and Then Some

Drew

(About local Marten)

4 August 2025

Marten was one of the very best tour guides my wife and I have ever had. He was patient, curious, and accommodating to our special interests. We had a blast learning from this great history teacher and would highly commend others to do the same. A wonderful tour guide and history teacher

Katharina🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marten)

4 August 2025

Interesting tour from new to old Amsterdam with a lot of stories on the way.Insights from a local

Katie

(About local Tommi)

3 August 2025

I am a well seasoned traveler and Tommi was hands down the best city guide I’ve ever had. Tommi is so knowledgeable about the city and you can tell he really loves what he does. He was able to tell us about architecture, history, culture, food, and gave us really great tips for our time in Amsterdam. We were able to see some of the popular sites, hidden gems that we would have not otherwise noticed, and also experienced less touristy neighborhoods where locals live. His tour really enhanced my understanding of the city and gave amazing context for the rest of my stay. At first I was skeptical of the cost because it is more than I usually spend on a tour. But I found that this was absolutely well worth the price and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Tommi, for such an amazing day!! Best guide ever

Greg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kawika)

3 August 2025

Kawika was a great guide to show us all of the major sites around the center of Amsterdam! He was on time, actually early!, and met all of the requirements for sites we wanted to see. He did a great job of tailoring the tour to our needs and was very knowledgeable when we had questions. I’d contact him again the next time we are in town. Thanks Kawika!Great guide and overview of Amsterdam!

Franz🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Marten)

3 August 2025

Merten hat uns von der Geschichte Hollands, das Gebäude und den vielen Kunstwerken darin erzählt und uns an Hand der Kunstwerke die Besonderheiten der Kultur, des Erfolgs von Holland gezeigt! So bleibt die Führung nicht nur wegen ein paar Gemälde für uns positiv in Erinnerung! Empfehlenswert auch für Familien mit Jugendlichen! Herzlichen Dank MertenTolle Führung durch das Reichsmuseum

Otmar🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marten)

2 August 2025

Norm🇮🇲 Isle of Man

(About local Olga)

1 August 2025

We had a lovely day out around Amsterdam with Olga. She had planned out a logical tour using our hotel as the starting point and altered her pace to suit us. Olga was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions we threw at her. We are a family of five and in particular our 4 year old can be quite a challenge for tourist guides and activities. Olga dealt with him brilliantly and we couldn’t have asked for more. Highly recommended. Brilliant day around Amsterdam with Olga

Jeanette🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Olga)

31 July 2025

We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Olga. Her in depth knowledge of Amsterdam was amazing & gave us a real insight into this wonderful city. She was a caring & respectful guide. I would always recommend her.Olga is the BEST!

Katharina🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Arunabha)

31 July 2025

We had a wonderful time with Arun. Great experience

Rick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

31 July 2025

Elvina provided my wife and I a wonderful tour of Amsterdam. We’ve been there twice before but only did our own self-guided tours of the city. Elvina showed us parts of the city we hadn’t seen before and shared with us a lot of the rich history of Amsterdam. She also took us to some delightful culinary stops. Great tour! I highly recommend it!!Great tour of Amsterdam!

Katharina🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Marten)

28 July 2025

We had great time with Marten. He told us many background things about this city. Thank you for a wonderful start here in Amsterdam Great view of Amsterdam

Irene🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Christa)

25 July 2025

Christa was fantastic and all the family enjoyed her company and stories! It is really nice to see parts of the city with a local like Christa which would not be part of a touristic tour. A fantastic surprise in Amsterdam!

Rebecca

(About local Marten)

24 July 2025

Marten was a fun and easygoing host - we really enjoyed his insights into Dutch culture and the delicious food.Fun afternoon