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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 Zaanse-Schans, Volendam and Edam and be back in Amsterdam the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Español, Nederlands, Русский

Included

• Private guide
• Car transport
• Guest pick up
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Zaanse Schans Entrance Card
• Meals

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 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 Pick up at your accommodation in Amsterdam - 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 Zaanse-Schans, Volendam and Edam. 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 on this day trip!

4. Gems of Zaanse-Schans

   Check out Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths 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 these unique spots, 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 Zaanse-Schans, Volendam and Edam, 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

Kristi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

7 June 2025

We had a really nice tour with Olga. She was very informative and flexible with our schedule. I would highly recommend using her as a tour guide in Amsterdam. Also her English was perfect. :)Great walking tour with Olga

Megan

(About local Olga)

4 June 2025

It was our first time in Amsterdam and it was also the day we arrived. We thought it would be a great way to connect to the city. We highly recommend Olga. She brought us to a number places that could easily be missed without such a good guide. Every one of our stops had a compelling story and she gave the city and its history great dimension and depth. We highly recommend her for getting to know Amsterdam. Great walk with Olga

Michele🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

4 June 2025

Olga was a fantastic guide! We toured Zaanse-Schans with Olga and we had a great day. She was as very informative and fun! She was also very kind as my mother is elderly and we needed a slower pace. She went above and beyond!

Chad🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kawika)

3 June 2025

Our time with Kawika was awesome. His love and passion for Amsterdam showed through his knowledge and understanding of its amazing history, its architecture, its art and its people. We are a family of 4, with 11 and 15 year old boys - they stayed engaged the entire time and Kawika answered all 1,000 questions they had, with pleasure. We would rebook in a heartbeat. A Great Couple of Days

Christina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

3 June 2025

I had so much fun on this windmill and that factory cheese tour with Olga. She is very friendly and knowledgeable. I got to see the windmills and learn all about their history. I got to visit at Judge cheese factory and try all the different types of cheeses they had. I also got to see how wooden Dutch shoes are made (very cool). She was so polite by holding my bags when I wanted to take pictures, waiting for me to pick out souvenirs, waiting for me to enjoy some ice cream, and etc.. I almost twisted my ankle while walking with her and she literally stopped me from falling on the ground. She was also nice enough to offer to pick me up from my hotel versus me having to pay a taxi. Olga is very nice, and very professional. I highly recommend this tour! Highly recommended tour

Ben🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Olga)

3 June 2025

I had alerted Olga to the fact that I walk rather slowly using a walking aid. Olga set a gentle pace but nevertheless we covered the principal sights as well as some special corners of central Amsterdam. Olga combined historical facts with fascinating background material. Later in my stay I revisited many of the lesser known places that she pointed out. Thoroughly worth while experience with an excellent guide.A slow walk

Holly

(About local Kawika)

29 May 2025

Kawika was knowledgable and enthusiastic about everything we saw. He showed us the artwork we wanted to see and introduced us to things we otherwise would have bypassed. He's a great example of someone who's able to do something he genuinely loves, and he does it well. Thanks, again, Kawika!Great guide for the Rijksmuseum

Sara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

29 May 2025

Olga was very friendly and gave lots of tips for where is good to eat or drink. She took us to see many parts of central Amsterdam and told some interesting stories. We had a nice time but felt the tour was a bit expensive for what it was.

Purush🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

29 May 2025

Our entire family loved the Amsterdam walking tour with Olga. She was prompt in her response and also accommodated specific needs of our family members and met us at a more convenient spot than the original spot. She also provided good recommendations for restaurants, really great French fries and also for canal cruises. Thanks OlgaAwesome Amsterdam experience with Olga

Mong🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kawika)

27 May 2025

Kawika is a thoughtful, resourceful and knowledgeable guide. He knows Amsterdam and lead us on a thorough route that covered all the neighborhoods we wanted to see. He has insight and knowledge of local history, culture, public policy and provided context that was understandable. It was easy to contact and communicate with Kawika before, during and after the tour. We loved the little known areas he took us to and architectural facts he shared. All of his commercial recommendations were all on point. It was a solid tour.Pleasant Walking Tour

Stephanie

(About local Olga)

26 May 2025

We enjoyed our Amsterdam tour with Olga. She shared some good places to try food and treats, and even texted us a list of favorite restaurants according to our tastes. The history she shared helped us get a good understanding of Amsterdam that we were able to use throughout our visit. She also showed us some cool and unique sites. Would recommend. A good start to our trip!

Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Diana)

24 May 2025

Diana was a wonderful guide. She not only knew general history but interesting and fun facts throughout our tour. She was a very engaging person and quite accommodating to our requests. At the end of our time together she even showed us a delicious spot for lunch. Highly recommend!Fun & Informative

Erin

(About local Kawika)

24 May 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful experience touring Amsterdam yesterday with Kawika!! He was very knowledgeable about the local history, architecture and culture, making the tour both informative and engaging. It was impressive that we were able to see so much and yet it was really relaxed. We really appreciated how Kawika tailored the tour to our interests. Kawika was very attentive and always willing to answer our questions, ensuring that we had a thoroughly enjoyable and insightful tour. I would highly recommend Kawika to anyone visiting Amsterdam!Amazing tour with Kawika

Sylvia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

23 May 2025

We spent a wonderful morning learning about the beauty, history, and charm of Amsterdam with Olga. She is an absolute gem. She has a lovely demeanor and fun sense of humor as well. She even helped us with fantastic restaurant recommendations. We highly recommend spending time with her if you really want to have a special experience while you are visiting this special city! Dankjewel, Olga!!Great Experience!

Sean🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

22 May 2025

I strongly recommend this tour as a way in to the city. And give Olga my highest recommendation as guide. She was very knowledgeable, professional, with a good sense of humor and timing, and lots of fascinating tidbits about the city. She showed me many hidden spots that would have been so easy to overlook. I was worried that 3 hours might be long, but she timed it well and filled it with exactly the right balance of history and culture and architecture and art, so that it flew by. And then I was able to go back and explore what she had shown me in more depth on my own. A really great introduction to the city.Highest recommendations

Darcey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

19 May 2025

History aspect of the tour was great, Olga showed us a lot of cool things we wouldn't have known about. Her personality was unapproachable though. She was quite dismissive if we asked questions, kinda giving us a "duh" answer when we asked everyday life questions. Robotic with her story telling. I really like withlocals and this was the first time I am writing a poorer review of someone. For reference we are mid 30 year olds from Chicago. Good history but unpersonable

Tai🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

16 May 2025

We had a great tour with Olga strolling through Amsterdam. She has a love for the city and what she does which really showed throughout our tour. Her knowledge and experience didn’t stop at the end of our tour as she communicated other suggestions of must do’s during our time spent in Amsterdam. I would definitely recommend Olga. She will make a lovely addition to your stay in Amsterdam. Lovely afternoon in the city

Joanne

(About local Olga)

30 April 2025

We only had one day to spend in Amsterdam so we thought the best way to get the most out of our visit was with a walking tour. Olga met us right at the designated time and gave us a wonder tour of the various parts of the city, telling us about the history and the landmarks. It did not feel rushed, Olga was very thorough and knowledgeable and a fantastic story teller. She even pointed out some of her favorite eateries, of which we tried one after the tour was ended. It did not disappoint. Olga even made our reservation for an evening canal cruise. Perfect Private Walking Tour of Amsterdam

Laramie_S

(About local Kawika)

30 April 2025

Kawika, our tour guide, was fantastic! He expertly guided us through the highlights of the Rijksmuseum, helping us focus on key pieces while providing options for further exploration afterward. His knowledge of the museum and its collections was impressive.Exceptional Rijksmuseum Tour

Joe🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Olga)

21 April 2025

Olga was super flexible and accommodating for our tour. She met us at our hotel and started into a great tour experience. We had a three hour walking tour and we took a short rest and enjoyed the sunny day about half way through the tour. Olga is super knowledgable and works hard to share information that is beyond the history, to help you really understand the city and it's less popular attributes. She also provided some outstanding recommendations for restaurants, bars, and other activities.Extremely Knowledgable and Passionate!

Barbara

(About local Olga)

18 April 2025

Olga was wonderful. We are two seniors and this was our first trip to Amsterdam. Olga covered the history and general information we needed to know. She found a special,place for lunch and kept the tour interesting and enjoyable. She really knows and loves her city.Amsterdam revealed

Sam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

10 April 2025

We enjoyed our tour with Olga. She was very knowledgeable about the city’s history, answered lots of questions, and shared excellent advice on dining and snack locations. Great Intro to Amsterdam Tour

Andrew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

9 April 2025

My wife and I had limited time in Amsterdam, as we were only staying 1 day and flying out the next afternoon. Not really knowing what to do or see, we booked this tour. Olga did an amazing job walking us around the main areas and then off the beaten paths where there is a more local vibe. She showed us several preferred location where you will get local prices and food / drinks - to include a bar, a bakery, and a cheese / bread shop. You also get away from the tourist areas which is what we prefer to do. It was a wonderful time and we highly recommend this for anyone staying in Amsterdam - if you have a longer stay, do this tour early on and you can ensure you get them most out of your trip. Thanks again!Great Local Gem Tour with Olga

Anika

(About local Olga)

8 April 2025

My husband and I had the best day with Olga for our food tour! She took us to some fantastic hidden gems and we got to try all the best traditional Amsterdam snacks we were looking forward to! As we walked, Olga gave us some fun history facts as well and i was looking for those details she pointed out the rest of the trip. :) Olga also answered all our questions, gave us wonderful suggestions for what to do, and gave us the BEST dinner recommendation! Seriously, one of the most fun seafood restaurants I’ve ever been to anywhere! Thank you!!Wonderful Intro to Amsterdam!

Dwight

(About local Olga)

6 April 2025

Olga was super fun, and the pacing of the tour was great. Learned so much!

Verified

(About local Kawika)

4 April 2025

Kawika was a great guide. He told us about the artwork, the history and was an interesting instructor. I highly recommend him as our guide.He was knowledgeable and personable. And interesting.

Adam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

3 April 2025

Olga was very nice, informative, open to questions, even when unrelated to the tour (suggestions on best ATM's to withdrawal cash). Gave us suggestions on restaurants and popular food stops on social media. She was a fill-in replacement for our originally scheduled tour guide, and voiced that she preferred not doing shorter tours like we had scheduled, which made us feel like we had made a bad choice. Otherwise, tour was great and informative. Nice tour

Rosalba🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Olga)

30 March 2025

My husband and I had a wonderful time exploring Zaanse Schans with our guide, Olga. From start to finish, she made our experience truly special. Her deep knowledge of the area, combined with her engaging storytelling, gave us incredible insight into the history and culture of this charming village. Olga was not only attentive and professional but also had a warm, cheery personality that made the tour extra special. She made sure we felt comfortable, answered all our questions, and always put our experience first. Her lively sense of humour and enthusiasm made the experience an absolute delightful. Thanks Olga for a truly memorable day!Fabulous day with Olga!

Phillip🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Olga)

20 March 2025

We had a great time with Olga. We learned a lot of history of Amsterdam and the culture whilst eating delicious food! Lovely Tour of Amsterdam with amazing food

Liz

(About local Olga)

19 March 2025

Olga was extremely knowledgeable about the city as well as how, where and what they eat! My teenage daughter and I had a lovely time learning not only about the food of Amsterdam but lots of interesting history of the city as well. Olga is fun, knowledgeable and a great guide. The tour with her was worth every Euro. Amazing taste and tour of Amsterdam

Melody

(About local Olga)

11 March 2025

Olga was right on time and was pleasant to walk with! Loved to hear about the hidden spots and recommendations. We learned about the cookie place and place to taste Genevers. I would highly recommend a walking tour with Olga and ‘With Locals’ This was my first time doing a walking tour and will totally use this in other cities because of the positive experience. Olga recommended a couple restaurants- we went to one and it was FANTASTIC!!!!A Broader view of Amsterdam

Corinne

(About local Kawika)

27 February 2025

Our guide Kawika was great! He was knew his stuff but presented in a way that made it much more interesting than a normal boring tour guide. We loved all the little stories he told about each piece as we went.Not Your Average Tour

Aisha_A

(About local Kawika)

5 February 2025

Tour guide was Kawika. Humor was on point and he made the tour very interesting yet educational. It’s probably one of the best tours you could do in Amsterdam.Fun tour. Recommended.

Adam

(About local Olga)

4 February 2025

This was my first time using Withlocals and Olga has set the bar high! Her knowledge on local culture and food was exceptional. Each stop on the tour was picked out with purpose as it related to culture and history. It was exactly what I was looking for and she helped me learn much more about the Dutch. Her own love for travel also made it easy to talk to her during the tour. I highly recommend her and would definitely choose her again for a future booking!A great tour!

Filipa

(About local Kawika)

2 February 2025

Our guide Kawika was fantastic! He brought History and Art alive! I strongly recommend.Our guide Kawika was fantastic!

Kamilah

(About local Olga)

27 January 2025

I had a good time with Olga on my personalized tour and I discovered not only places, but a lot of the history I would have known nothing about otherwise. Olga explained everything well and in an engaging way that I was able to remember and rave to friends about. My first trip to Amsterdam was all the more meaningful because of the knowledge I gained and Olga's suggestions on places to visit based on my interests. The hidden gardens and peeks at the beautiful interiors of the houses they were a part of was a huge plus. I would absolutely recommend the 'Highlights and Hidden Gems' tour with Olga for anyone who is visiting and wants to get a bit more out of their trip and experience a local's perspective.Enhanced my first trip to Amsterdam

Gregory_A

(About local Kawika)

20 January 2025

One of the best tours I have been on. Kawika was an exceptional tour guide. He has a great way of explaining everything.Highly recommend

Jeremy

(About local Olga)

19 January 2025

We had a lovely morning with Olga. Anyone who likes cookies as much as us (and knows the best place to go in Amsterdam to get them) was always going to be a hit! Olga clearly loves Amsterdam and her enthusiasm for the city made it a most enjoyable 3 hours. We wanted to find out the background to the city as well as what to do and where to eat during our stay and she didn't let us down! After our walk we spent the next 3 days doing all the things Olga recommended and this certainly made out trip very special. So if you want a guide who knowledgeable and engaging, Olga is the one for you!Olga is great!

Kelli🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

14 January 2025

Olga was so knowledgeable and shared so much information with us. The food experiences were authentic hidden gems! Highly recommend! Incredible guide!

Jason🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Olga)

5 January 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic walking tour of Amsterdam with Olga! From start to finish, her knowledge, warmth, and passion for the city made this a truly memorable experience. Over the 3 hours, Olga brought Amsterdam’s history and culture to life, sharing fascinating stories and insights that we never would have discovered on our own. The best part was how personalized the experience felt. Olga took the time to understand our interests and tailored her recommendations to suit us perfectly. The next day, we went back to many of the wonderful places she pointed out (the cookies, the waffles, the restaurants!) and it made our time in Amsterdam so much richer and more enjoyable. Olga’s enthusiasm and expertise are unmatched, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. If you’re looking for a tour that’s engaging, informative, and full of hidden gems, Olga is the one to book with. Best guided tour we’ve had!Best tour of Amsterdam!

Jodi🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Olga)

31 December 2024

We had a wonderful time with our local food guide Olga. She brought us to restaurants that serve traditional Dutch food (which was my request) What I liked about the tour is that we were brought to restaurants were locals ate. We had croquettes, stroopwaffels, pancakes, herring fish and a lot more. We even tried a Surinamese-Chinese dish! She not only talked about the food but also tje history that came with it. Truly an amazing experience 🤍 A fun food tour with Olga

Renita🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

29 December 2024

I really enjoyed my tour with Olga. She accommodated me by (promptly) meeting at my hotel. She had the cutest enthusiastic personality. She is so well versed on all things Amsterdam and she loves her city. I highly recommend her. Olga is FABULOUS!

Lary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

20 December 2024

Olga was fantastic, she is extremely knowledgeable and informative. She takes care to spend time showing you and sharing details about each stop. She absolutely makes the trip special! We will highly recommend her to all our family and friends and are looking forward to booking her again!!Excellent adventure with Olga!

Mathias🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Olga)

15 December 2024

Olga was zeer vlot. Ze heeft ons op die 3 uren heel veel geleerd over Amsterdam. Ze gaf veel uitleg en liet ons plaatsjes zien die je nooit zelf had gevonden. Ook liet ze ons verschillende dingen zien die we de dag nadien konden bekijken!Een vlotte gids...zeker een aanrader.

Gretchen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

14 December 2024

Olga was a true gem, knowledgeable, made sure we received the best care and put us in the right places to see the beauty of the spots visited. You can’t go wrong with Olga!!Wonderful

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

17 October 2024

My fiancé and I were in Amsterdam for the first time and wanted to see the windmills. We chose Olga for her background and interests and it was a great choice!!! She was well spoken (English) and well versed on the history of the area and windmills. She was very personable and took her job very seriously- ensuring we got the most out of our time with her. We’re definitely coming back to Amsterdam and will absolutely use her again for another tour!!!Amazing trip to see the windmills!

Sandra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

27 September 2024

Olga was great, she is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city and I was so glad that I made the decision to book a tour. After the tour Olga recommended the most amazing little restaurant. Thank you Olga for sharing all your stories with me. A beautiful day in Amsterdam

Chad🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

13 September 2024

We had a great 4 hour tour with Olga. It was great learning about the history of the city and seeing the highlights. Olga was very nice, professional, and very knowledgeable about the city and surrounding areas. It was also great getting some tips on food and entertainment during our visit. thanks,History of Amsterdam

Steven🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olga)

3 September 2024

Olga is a friendly person with a great deal of knowledge about the city of Amsterdam. She pointed out various features of buildings that we would not have noticed ourselves. We stopped at Van Stapele for a tremendously tasty chocolate cookie. We never would’ve found this place on our own. We had lunch at a local restaurant and then in the afternoon we stopped in at Winkels for a delicious slice of apple pie. She taught me to say lekker which means delicious. We were able to enter the private gardens of several homes. It was amazing to compare the quietness of these gardens with the outside. We walked quite a bit, and Olga was very considerate about how we felt. To summarize., Although I cannot mention everything that we saw Olga made sure that we received a wonderful background as to the City. I recommend her highly for future tours of Amsterdam. A fun experience

c2khf8f989

(About local Olga)

22 July 2024

Great tour of Amsterdam!!!!