A road trip to a traditional cheese farm, the historic villages of Volendam & Edam, and the fairytale canals of Giethoorn. Boat ride included.
Small group, max 8. Like a road trip with friends.
"Forget the crowded buses. Join us on a road trip to a traditional cheese farm, the historic villages of Volendam & Edam, and the fairytale canals of Giethoorn. We combine history, humor, and authentic stories to show you how a small nation tamed the ocean."
Yes. EcoEcho Tours runs a full-day small-group road trip, maximum 8 guests, from Amsterdam to a traditional cheese farm, the historic villages of Volendam and Edam, and the canals of Giethoorn, with a boat cruise included. Around 10 to 11 hours, departing 09:00 from in front of Centraal Station (Prins Hendrikkade 20B), guided in English or Greek by licensed guide Antonis Iliadis. €189 per person.
Photo essay
Real frames from a real day out: the cheese town, the painted harbour, the green water roads of Giethoorn, and the boat that ties them together. The light, the water, and the small moments between the postcards.
Meet in front of Centraal Station · 09:00
Back at Centraal Station
“What a wonderful tour with EcoEcho tours, with Antonis as our tour guide. Very knowledgeable in the history of Amsterdam and knows the right time to go to the each place. It was a very entertaining and enjoyable day.”
Small group max 8. Antonis adapts the pace to the group.
The day at a glance
Traditional Farm: Cheese & Clogs Volendam: Taste & Explore Edam & The Markermeerdijk Giethoorn: The Grand Finale
Cheese & Clogs
We kick off with true Dutch tradition. You'll visit an authentic farm for a live demonstration of how wooden shoes (clogs) are carved and see how Gouda cheese is made. The best part? A generous cheese tasting of various flavors!
Taste & Explore
Next, we head to the famous fishing village. We start with a tasting of traditional Dutch Christmas cookies, made all year in something like seventy flavours. Then, you have free time to walk the dike, shop for quality souvenirs, grab lunch by the harbor, or try the local specialty: fresh herring!
Dike Drive
We make a very short stop in Edam for a quick photo. Then we cross the Markermeerdijk. With water on both sides we talk about Dutch water management and how the country stays dry below sea level.
The Grand Finale
We arrive at the car-free "Venice of the North". It's time to slow down and enjoy nature. 1-Hour Boat Tour: Included in your ticket. We navigate the peaceful canals together. ~1 Hour Free Time: Walk the footpaths, cross the wooden bridges, and take beautiful photos.
Next available: Sat 12 Sep
Led by Antonis and the EcoEcho team, this isn't just sightseeing. We use chalk drawings, archival photos, and videos to bring the story to life. We engage in meaningful conversation about the past, present, and future of the Netherlands.
As part of our storytelling, you will have engaging stories about the history along the way. We also provide books. No rushing, just good vibes, deep knowledge, and real connection.
246 guest reviews, 4.99 average across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor.
Excellent tour guide friendly, happy, knowledgeable and eager to help in every occasion. The holiday in the Netherlands was fantastic. Such a beautiful and friendly country!!!
You can book any tourism company, but it's rare to find a guide like Antonis. He is truly exceptional, warm, enthusiastic, and incredibly knowledgeable about the places he shows you. His passion for guiding shines through, and he goes out of his way to ensure you have a memorable and pleasant experience. I traveled alone, but Antonis never made me feel alone for a moment. His friendly nature and genuine excitement made the trip feel personal and special.
The best tours in the netherlands. I went with my school psychico college and he knew everything about all the cities. Antonis iliadis we love him a lot
Had an amazing tour with Adonis. He was absolutely fantastic and made it a really enjoyable day for us. He was cheerful and told us interesting facts. Would highly recommend this tour whenever you are visting amsterdam.
We had an incredible experience during the entire trip. Not only the places we visited were amazing, but Adonis (our guide) made everything for us to feel good- telling us interesting stories about the venues and bringing a great mood.
Grade Guide, passionate and willing to explain every single detail. In love with his city and with tourists eager to learn
Your Guide
Licensed tour guide · First-aid certified · English & Greek
Born in Thessaloniki. A web developer for over a decade, a year each in Budapest, Berlin and Athens, then ten years in Amsterdam. When tourism reopened after the pandemic, I started guiding bike days on weekends. By 2025 it was a company. EcoEcho is built for small groups. Honest pacing, real local stories, no guidebook clichés.
Next available: Sat 12 Sep
246 EcoEcho guest reviews, 4.99 average across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor
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Next available: Sat 12 SepSmall group (Max 8) · Rated 4.9 to 5.0 across Google, GetYourGuide & TripAdvisor
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