World of Windmills

Explore Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum in the Netherlands on a day tour from Amsterdam. See the cheese farm, clog factory, and more before a cruise tour through Giethoorn. You will pass through the small canals, beautiful houses, and cobbled stone lanes of the Dutch village. Your experience begins as your guide meets you near Amsterdam's Central Station, from where you travel to the typical Dutch windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum complete with a cheese farm, clog factory, diamond museum, bakery museum, and Kuiperij, where barrels were made to transport goods, green timber houses, traditional crafts, and windmills. Next, head to the unique Dutch village of Giethoorn, heading further north out of Amsterdam. As you travel, listen to learn about the history and significant elements in the Giethoorn region. The journey will take roughly 2 hours, with a break included ensuring a pleasant journey. Giethoorn is beautiful in all seasons and contains a simple beauty that hardly seems real. Discover this as you glide gently through its small canals, passing old but pretty thatched-roof farmhouses. Your captain will serve as a guide throughout this 1-hour boat trip around town. Get to know everything about Giethoorn, with extra time after your boat trip to walk or bike along a narrow footpath, or to learn how to operate the ''whisper boat'', an electric-motor boat. In the evening, arrive back in Amsterdam's center with the rest of your night to look forward to.

Experience Zaanse Schans, on of the most famous attractions in the Netherlands, with this ticket and audio guide. See the functioning windmills and learn more about the history of chocolate in this famous area. Step back in time as you explore the different museums and see the historic houses. Listen to your audio guide and gain a deeper understanding about the different parts of Zaanse Schans. Your ticket gives you access to the following areas: All mills (that are open during your visit) Zaans Museum and the Verkade Experience World of Windmills Museum The Weaver's House and the Coopery Zaanse Tijd Museum

Get ready for a fun Dutch adventure with a private tour from Amsterdam! First up, your friendly driver will pick you up from where you're staying. You'll have a quick chat to get to know each other before you head off to your first stop, Keukenhof. Keukenhof is a big, beautiful flower park in Lisse, not too far from Amsterdam. It takes about 45 minutes to get there. This park is huge, covering 32 hectares, and more than a million people visit it every year to see its millions of flowers. At Keukenhof, you won't just see flowers. They also have special flower shows with a different flower theme each week, like roses, orchids, and chrysanthemums. Plus, you can go on a boat ride through the bulb fields. These boat rides are super quiet because they use electric motors, so they call them "whisper trips." After enjoying the flowers, it's time to head to Zaanse Schans. This place is like stepping back in time with its old wooden houses, windmills, and little shops. Zaanse Schans is famous for its windmills that were used for all sorts of things like making paint, oil, sawing wood, and grinding spices. You'll get to see how wooden shoes are made and try different kinds of Dutch cheese. It's a great way to see and taste some traditional Dutch culture!

Your private driver is ready for a special day trip to the Dutch Countryside and Fishing Villages. We'll pick you up in a Premium Car at your Amsterdam hotel, with a driver dressed nicely in a suit. Windmill Wonders at Zaanse Schans See the huge, amazing windmills that define the Dutch landscape. Discover the various types, including paint, sawmill, spices, and peanut oil windmills, that bring the 18th and 19th centuries to life. It's a unique peek into historical Dutch engineering and lifestyle. Fishing Village Volendam: Next, your driver brings you to explore Volendam, a super cute town with colorful houses and friendly people. Walk around, take lots of photos, and maybe even try some yummy local food. It's like being in a cozy little world! Dress Up in Old Volendam Style: You can dress up in traditional Dutch clothes. It's fun! Wear old-style dresses, hats, and more. Take pictures to remember your special day. It feels like traveling back in time! Paling Smokehouse: See how eel is smoked at the Paling Smokehouse. Smell and taste the smoky eel. It's a special Dutch treat! Woodenshoe Factory: See how Dutch wooden shoes are made (clogs). Witness the craft of turning wood into iconic shoes at a clog-making demonstration. Try them on for a fun photo opportunity or choose a pair as a memorable keepsake. Cheese Factory: Mmm, cheese time! We'll visit a place where they make all sorts of cheese. See how they do it, try 30 different kinds, and find your favorite. It's not just tasty. it's super fun! The Chocolate Museum (Verkade Experience) Enjoy a visit to the Verkade Chocolate Museum. Learn how chocolate and cookies are made. Taste different chocolates and find your favorite. It's a fun and yummy stop! Bakery Museum: Get a whiff of nostalgia and the sweet smell of fresh bread as you pass by the bakery museum. It's a sensory delight that adds a tasty layer to your cultural exploration. Home Sweet Home After a day full of adventure, sit back and relax. We'll drive you back to your hotel in the same fancy car, ending your day just as special as it started. What a perfect way to say goodbye to an amazing day! Ready to have the best day ever? Windmills, clogs, cheese, dams, bread and cute villages.