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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, Русский, Nederlands, Hindi, 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

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

Emily

(About local Kawika)

24 July 2025

Kawika could not have made our introduction to Amsterdam more wonderful. From the moment we met up his kind, calm demeanor made us feel comfortable and welcomed. Rather than having a script to go off of, he was a wealth of fun facts that helped us see this city in enlightening & unexpected. His love for this city infused our tour with energy, curiosity, and wonder. We felt comfortable asking him questions about Amsterdam and broader Dutch history, as well as how to navigate the city like locals. We could not recommend him more highly! Absolutely book with him! An Absolute Gem!

Dawn

(About local Marten)

24 July 2025

Our Amsterdam tour with Marten was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the city’s rich history to life with fascinating stories. The mix of historical landmarks and hidden gems gave us a well-rounded view of Amsterdam. Marten's passion for the city was clear, and his friendly, professional approach made the experience even better. The tour was well-paced and informative. Highly recommend this tour—and especially Marten—for anyone wanting to truly appreciate Amsterdam.A great way to see Amsterdam!!

Kiki🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

22 July 2025

Olga was prompt and we got right into our tour. She explained things to us with enthusiasm and expertise. Warm smile and good sense of humor. Won’t come back to Amsterdam without booking her! Professional. Charming. Knowledgeable.

Nisha

(About local Olga)

19 July 2025

We met with Olga the day we arrived in Amsterdam. She was an exceptional tour guide and a perfect introduction to the city. Her deep knowledge and engaging storytelling brought the history and culture of Amsterdam to life. Highly recommend!Excellent kickstart tour

Jennifer

(About local Elvina )

18 July 2025

Thank you. We had such a great time! Thanks so much for making it great!Great time!

Nick

(About local Arunabha)

16 July 2025

Arunabha was without a doubt the most intelligent, educated, well versed, knowledgeable, impressionable, kind young man I’ve ever had as a guide. Showed us the most important areas to see. Stepped out of the way of regular everyday tour guides in order to speak Directly to us about what we were looking at & gave a brilliant history of it. He has studied & knows what he’s talking about! Linda. 7-15-25. Amazing

Malissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

16 July 2025

Wonderful overview of the city, walk-through many different neighborhoods, and Olga was very knowledgeable about all the surroundingsDelightful guide

Titus🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

15 July 2025

Elvina was knowledge and provided insight to various locations. She was thoughtful and considerate. She provided an interesting afternoon experience!

Michael 🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Kawika)

15 July 2025

We really enjoyed our two day Amsterdam tour with Kawika. He is very knowledgeable and was helpful and sensitive to our wants and needs. He managed to reconfigure our tour due to airline delays and still made our stay in Amsterdam most enjoyable and interesting. His artistic insight and general artistic knowledge are exceptional and really added to the artistic aspect, and he listened carefully to us and curated a bespoke tour suited exactly to what we wanted and could manage. In addition to all that, he is a very nice person who is passionte about Amsterdam and his work. We highly recommend him, he is delightful. Mike and Abigail (65 year old couple)Delightful guide

Kathryn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

14 July 2025

Olga met us on time and took us all around the city pointing out places to return to for various types of food, unique places in the city such as the new underwater bike parking space, and historical places, explaining the history of Amsterdam such as the tilted buildings and the development of the canals. We learned a lot and enjoyed her story telling about it all. Good history and local information

Rosemary🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Elvina )

12 July 2025

Elvina took our lead as we expressed that we preferred less touristy areas and more genuine neighbourhoods and experiences. We loved the Plantage area with all its greenery and plant life, the brewery and the holocaust memorial.

Jennifer

(About local Elvina )

10 July 2025

Thank you. We had such a great time! Thanks so much for making it great!Great time!

Jim & Cheryl🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

8 July 2025

We had a lovely tour of Amsterdam with our tour guide Elvina. We had never taken a "Withlocals" type of tour before. The experience of being shown around Amsterdam on a private tour with someone who did not deliver a rehearsed speech was our favorite outing in Amsterdam. Elvina made us feel like we were old friends of hers visiting her in Amsterdam. She took us to interesting places with lovely stories and asked us entertaining questions to include us in the tour experience. We would highly recommend her for a fun, informative, personalized walking tour of Amsterdam. Our next trip abroad will definitely kick off with a WithLocals tour!

Allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kawika)

8 July 2025

We spent a morning with Kawika on a World War II walking tour of Amsterdam, and it ended up being so much more than just a history lesson. While he covered the WWII material thoroughly and thoughtfully, he also wove in broader context about the city and the people. Kawika made an effort to get to know our family—what we’d seen so far, what we were curious about and shaped the experience to fit us perfectly. Rather than delivering a scripted tour, he made it conversational, responding to our questions and observations as we went. It felt organic, not rehearsed. He’s warm, personable, and so knowledgeable, never overwhelming. We truly enjoyed spending the morning with him. Time flew by, and both of our teenagers wished the tour had lasted longer… which says everything. We’d recommend him without hesitation.HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

8 July 2025

We took a bike tour with Annet as a family (two parents and two teenagers) and it was honestly one of the top highlights of our whole trip. It took a minute to get used to the back-pedal brakes, but Annet's positive and enthusiastic energy helped us get comfortable quickly. She made something that might have felt intimidating—biking through a busy city—feel totally doable and fun. We saw parts of Amsterdam we never would have found on our own and felt like locals weaving through the streets and canals. Best of all, she also happens to be an incredible photographer. She captured some of our favorite photos from the entire trip—honestly, she’s both a tour guide and a professional photographer in one. This tour had all of us engaged (and if you’ve ever traveled with teenagers, you know that says a lot). Highly, highly recommend!

Rosie

(About local Tommi)

8 July 2025

We hebben een geweldige privé tour gedaan met ons kleine team door het centrum van Amsterdam. Helemaal op maat gemaakt, Tommi dacht ontzettend goed mee met onze behoeften en begeleide de tour in het Engels vanwege ons internationale team. Echt een aanrader, Tommi weet in detail alles te vertellen. Je kan echt zien dat hij van Amsterdam houdt! Ontzettens bedankt voor de tip ervaring. Op en top!!

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Christa)

7 July 2025

1

We booked Christa at the very last minute; it was the best decision ever! She was a true gem, and we loved touring the city and learning from her! If you are looking for a great guide and a local friend, Christa, is the person for you! Great time and very informational!

Julia 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Arunabha)

7 July 2025

Our group of 4 had a wonderful tour with Arunabha. We covered many steps and Arunabhas history of Amsterdam and Australia was amazing. He even taught us things about Australia that we didn't know! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the little things that were in plain sight but which we would have totally missed if we hadn't had a guide. Do yourselves a favor and book a tour! 3 hour tour of Amsterdam

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Annet)

7 July 2025

Annett was very informative and took us to several interesting places. However we did not understand why her feelings for President Trump were involved in the tour. What does that have to do with the history of Amsterdam? She was obviously wanting us to engage in a discussion about American politics but we were not interested in that. We have our beliefs but we are on vacation and wanting to relax, not argue. And the bottom line is that I and most Americans really don’t care what Annett or anyone else thinks about America, our government or our President.Amsterdam tour 25

chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Olga)

5 July 2025

1

Olga was the perfect guide. Her knowledge of the history of Amsterdam is extensive and she shared this in a very interesting & accessible way. Thoroughly recommend her. Fun & informative

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Arunabha)

5 July 2025

We did 3 excursions with Arun and he was outstanding. Food tour, windmills, and Amsterdam City tour. His knowledge of each site and recommendations for further exploration and food were spot on. If you choose Arun, you won't be disappointed. Amsterdam Deep Dive

Janice🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Marten)

4 July 2025

Marten is very knowledgable, and has an easy way about him. We learned about the history and culture in a fun informative tour. We thoroughly enjoyed the time spent together. Meeting Marten

Tiffany

(About local Arunabha)

29 June 2025

Our guide did a wonderful job providing us with a unique visitor this beautiful city. He included historical information relevant to the wonderful food we were tasting and the areas we were walking through. Wonderful Experience!

Liang🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elvina )

28 June 2025

A relaxing half day trip with Elvina is a good choice - she’s very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a bunch of good behind the scenes stories for the attractions.A nice trip

Nic🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

27 June 2025

I’d highly recommend a walking tour with Marten. You can expect to not just learn about the city but to learn something about the Dutch mentality, the values, what the local customs are like. There is no better way to begin your trip to Amsterdam.Amsterdam walking tour

Nic🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

27 June 2025

We had a great trip to Zaanse Schaans with Olga. She offered to pick us up by car so we could spend more time there and offered to book further experiences through her contacts in Amsterdam like a canal cruise. Really great experience!Great trip to Zaanse Schaans

Barbara

(About local Olga)

24 June 2025

Immediately after dropping our bags at the hotel, we met up with Olga. She gave us a tremendous introduction to the City. Olga is very knowledgeable and gives a true sense of the history and life in Amsterdam. It was fun and informative.Great introduction to Amsterdam

Vincent

(About local Elvina )

24 June 2025

Elvina was a great tour guide. She took use for a tour of Zaanse Schans, and I’m glad we had her or else we would have roamed around endlessly and not know about the hidden details of the windmills, and the knowledge of the local area. We even shouted her lunch afterwords. It was a great day out.Trip to Zaanse Schans

Vera🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

23 June 2025

Olga was great. She had a lot of stories, and gave us a lot of tips and history Tour with Olga

Carol & John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kawika)

22 June 2025

Kawika made us feel comfortable even before our tour started by learning our interests up front to customize our tour. He had impeccable knowledge of the area and its history. He didn’t just rattle off facts but wove them into our conversation. He had ready answers to our questions and shared personal experiences to enhance our understanding. He was a great resource for suggestions of things to do and how to navigate the city. We couldn’t have found a better way to learn about Amsterdam.

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

20 June 2025

My father and I had already spent several days in Amsterdam doing most of the touristy stuff (museums, canal tour, etc) and to have a local like Olga share her expertise and knowledge helped elevate our time here. We had already seen most of the things she showed us, but never knew what it was. Many of the things she showed us were truly hidden gems you might read about in a guide book but never find on your own! Truly a worthwhile experience. Olga was super kind and showed us lots of good food spots as well (including the best Stroopwaffel and other things)! Olga is a must for booking this tour. Incredible experience

Cindy

(About local Anna)

20 June 2025

We very much enjoyed our personal art history lesson with Anna. We learned alot! I gained an appreciation for the work and genius of Rembrandt that I wouldn’t have gotten on a self guided tour. Anna answered our many questions and spent time sharing her fountain of knowledge about the artist’s style and how he broke the mold and advanced his profession.A new appreciation for Rembrandt

LaRoy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

17 June 2025

Olga provided us with a great tour. She was kind and very knowledgeable. She made our experience very fun and we would recommend her.Great experience

Marcy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

11 June 2025

Marten immediately made my granddaughter and I feel comfortable. He was warm and engaging to both of us . His knowledge, expertise and experience makes him a top notch tour guide. His skill at making history and art so interesting to not only me, but also my 16 year old granddaughter, was so appreciated. We were lucky enough to have booked two separate tours with him . The first one was the Jewish history tour, which was very moving, and so worthwhile before we went to the Anne Frank House . It gave us a better understanding of Jewish life in Amsterdam before and after the holocaust. The other tour we took with Marten was of the Van Gogh Museum and Van Gogh himself. His story telling skills made learning about Van Gogh so very intriguing. His ability to draw attention to relevant things that one could easily overlook was so appreciated. Walking and talking while interweaving philosophical viewpoints made it even more thought provoking. It was very special to learn from this wonderful guide. We actually bumped into Marten the day after our tour and we were all so excited to see each other. Amazing tour guide

joani🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kawika)

11 June 2025

1

Kawika was beyond knowledgeable and shared his stories in a fun and engaging manner. He speaks perfect English as he grew up in the States and truly made our first afternoon in Amsterdam a fabulous experience. If you want to learn not only what all the other guides are teaching, but hear the behind the scenes stories, Kawika is your guide!Excellent in Every Respect

Booker🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

10 June 2025

Marten K. is an exceptional storyteller. At the Van Gogh Museum, he wove an intricate and captivating story of Vincent Van Gogh’s life as a mentally unstable, yet brilliant artist, highlighting the numerous artistic innovations he pioneered. He connected Van Gogh’s artistic accomplishments through his early days in Holland, then in Paris and finally in other French locations, including his one-year stay at a mental asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. He detailed Van Gogh’s many relationships with Gaugin and other Impressionists. Throughout his telling of Van Gogh’s life story, he highlighted Vincent’s relationship with his younger brother, Theo, who loved and supported him throughout his life. Marten gave my wife and me many fresh insights that I had not heard in my art studies in college or learned in visits to other museums and exhibits with Van Gogh paintings. Our Van Gogh tour with Marten was so enlightening and memorable that we’d, without hesitation, use him for other tours he offers.Marten K. is the best guide you’ll find!