From Amsterdam: Volendam Harbour & Cheese Farm Tour

What is the Volendam and cheese farm tour?

This half-day tour takes you from Amsterdam to Volendam, a traditional fishing village on the IJsselmeer lake that looks like it belongs on a postcard. With round-trip coach transfers, guided visits to a cheese farm and historic shipyard, and a self-guided walking tour of the village, you experience authentic Dutch culture just 30 minutes from the city.

What will I see in Volendam?

Volendam is known for its colourful wooden houses, picturesque harbour, and deep fishing heritage. A short film introduces the village's maritime history before you explore the streets at your own pace using a digital walking tour with multilingual audio guide and map. The harbour is lined with traditional boats, cafes, and shops selling smoked eel and other local specialities.

What is included at the cheese farm?

Visit the Henri Willig Cheese Farm and Clog Factory to learn how traditional Dutch cheese is made and sample several varieties of creamy, locally-produced Gouda. A clog-making demonstration shows how the iconic wooden shoes were crafted by hand. You also receive a 10% discount on any cheese purchases.

What is the Botterwerf shipyard?

The Botterwerf is a historic shipyard where traditional botter fishing boats are restored using time-honoured techniques. Watch craftsmen at work and learn about the vessels that once filled Volendam's harbour before the IJsselmeer was separated from the sea.

Where does the tour depart from?

The tour departs from This is Holland at Overhoeksplein 51 in Amsterdam North. To get there, take the free F3 ferry from behind Amsterdam Centraal station to Buiksloterweg. The ferry crossing takes 3 minutes, and the venue is a 3-minute walk from the ferry terminal. Free toilets and waiting facilities are available at the departure point.

Book your Volendam tour

Experience traditional Dutch village life, cheese, clogs, and maritime heritage just a short coach ride from Amsterdam.