Guided tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

4.8  / 51271 reviews
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Guided tour
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour
4.8  / 51271 reviews
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Head to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam to learn about clog making, taste some cheese and step into a working windmill.

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Duration 3 hours
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English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Rosiline – United Arab Emirates

I like the Tour is organized and it is fun even the weather is bit cold.

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Rosiline – United Arab Emirates
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Pamela – Canada

Excellent tour. Would be greatly enhanced using “Whispers”

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Pamela – Canada

Experience

Highlights

  • Visit a working industrial windmill to learn how it operates
  • Enjoy the stories about the area told to you by your local guide
  • See how wooden clogs are made
  • Taste delicious cheeses at a local cheese farm
  • Be part of a small-group tour for a more personal experience

Full description

Starting from Amsterdam, enjoy a comfortable drive to Zaanse Schans. There, hear your guide tell you about the sights and history of this unique, small village and region. Visit a wooden shoe workshop to see how the traditional wooden clogs are made. Also, enjoy a trip to a local cheese farm to learn how the Dutch Gouda cheeses are made. There, taste all kinds of delicious cheeses. After hearing about the magnificent windmills from your guide, enter one to see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside. After your guided tour at Zaanse Schans, head back to Amsterdam.

Includes

  • Windmill entrance fees
  • Local guide
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Guided tour at Zaanse Schans
  • Demonstration of clog making
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Meet outside of the Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace. Look for the orange umbrella.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers. Due to regulations in the Netherlands babies and children are required to have a seat in the car. As seats are limited on this tour, they need a booking
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions
  • This tour requires a moderate amount of walking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1271 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Rosiline – United Arab EmiratesDecember 10, 2024  – Verified booking
I like the Tour is organized and it is fun even the weather is bit cold.
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Pamela – CanadaDecember 7, 2024  – Verified booking
Excellent tour. Would be greatly enhanced using “Whispers”
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Natalie – United KingdomDecember 1, 2024  – Verified booking
Definitely worth a visit, Bianca our guide was so informative. Trip was really enjoyable!
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Product ID: 110032

Activity provider:Zaan Tours

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