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Zaanse Schans: Private Cruise + Live Guide, Optional Drinks

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Zaanse Schans: Private Cruise + Live Guide, Optional Drinks
Top rated
4.740741 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.740741 out of 5 stars
27 reviews

Explore the Zaanse Schans and its famous windmills on a private luxury boat cruise. Learn about the area from your local guide.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
Dutch, English
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

H
Heather – United States

This was an exceptional boat tour - they were so friendly and informative. We had a treasured experience. Communication was easy. They accomodated all the things we had hoped for. Mattias was a great boat driver!

L
Liz – Canada

We loved this private boat ride in Zaanse Schans. Maurice was an excellent boat driver and very knowledgeable about the area. We felt we learned a lot more than had we just come and walked around. It was a busy day so it was super to have the boat just for our family. To make it easier we did arrange a taxi drive there and picked us up after. Luckily we had an hour after the boat ride to walk around as there is lots to see. We all loved this boat ride.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    7 25

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    Dutch Boat Tours - Windmill Cruises

    Boat cruise (5 minutes)

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    Zaanse Schans

    Boat cruise (5 minutes)

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    Het Jonge Schaap

    Boat cruise (5 minutes)

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    Paintmill. De Kat

    Boat cruise (2 minutes)

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    Het Jonge Schaap

    Boat cruise (2 minutes)

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    Cargill cocoa

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    Batavia 1894

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    Smells like Chocolate

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    Oliemolen De Ooievaar

    Boat cruise (5 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    7 25

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Highlights

  • See Zaanse Schans's famous windmills dating back to the 17th century
  • Admire the views of traditional Dutch houses on the waterside
  • Visit the traditional town of Wormerveer
  • See the uniqueness of the Dutch countryside
  • See centuries-old factories and hear how they shaped Dutch history

Full description

Your journey starts at the main dock of Zaanse Schans. After being greeted by your host, you will step aboard the luxury licensed boat to start your adventure.

The first stop is the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans. While you sit back and enjoy the comfortable boat, you will be able to admire a panoramic view of the centuries-old windmills. Your local tour guide will tell you everything you need to know about the history of the windmills and the rest of the area.

Next, you will see some of the most beautiful houses of the area, which can only be seen properly by boat. You will pass close by these houses and your guide will tell you about their history. 

You'll then head through the Dutch countryside to reach the scenic town of Wormerveer. This town has an interesting mix of old architecture and raw industrialism. Both towns are destinations where you can get a real taste of Holland. At the end of the cruise you will return to the starting point.

Includes

  • 60-minute cruise with tour guide/skipper
  • All safety equipment and taxes
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please look for the main dock of the Zaanse Schans, where you have a panoramic view of the windmills. Please notice: this is not the private dock from Windmill Cruises, with the big tourist boats. Please walk a bit further from Windmill Cruises towards the water and you will see a bigger dock, where you will only see smaller boats. Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance.

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Important information

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  • There is a 12-person maximum for the boats. Bigger groups will need to be split into 2 boats
  • This tour will take place rain or shine, since the boats have a roof that can be opened or closed

From $207 per group up to 12

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4.7 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
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Heather – United StatesSeptember 23, 2023 – Verified booking
This was an exceptional boat tour - they were so friendly and informative. We had a treasured experience. Communication was easy. They accomodated all the things we had hoped for. Mattias was a great boat driver!
L
Liz – CanadaMay 28, 2023 – Verified booking
We loved this private boat ride in Zaanse Schans. Maurice was an excellent boat driver and very knowledgeable about the area. We felt we learned a lot more than had we just come and walked around. It was a busy day so it was super to have the boat just for our family. To make it easier we did arrange a taxi drive there and picked us up after. Luckily we had an hour after the boat ride to walk around as there is lots to see. We all loved this boat ride.
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Machiel – August 29, 2021 – Verified booking
We vierden de verjaardag van mijn bejaarde vader met 8 personen op deze comfortabele boot en werden daarbij op een heel plezierige en sympathieke manier door schipper Ilija begeleid, die ook leuk wist te vertellen over de Zaanstreek. Beslist een aanrader!
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