Head to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam to learn about clog making, taste some cheese and step into a working windmill.

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Live tour guide: Dutch, English

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

Meeting point

Outside of hotel NH Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, Amsterdam. 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

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 183 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Great half day tour from Amsterdam, definitely at the top of my list of experiences in the Netherlands. Small group (8 or less), excellent tour guide, and beautiful scenery at Zaanse Schans. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Able to see a dutch clog demonstration, Gouda cheese shop, small chocolate shop, and ample time at an operating windmill all within a half day without feeling rushed.

May 23, 2022

El grupo era efectivamente pequeño, salimos puntuales y hrnos tenido unas hiras muy agradables viendo le pueblo y haciendo las actividades relacionadas (subir molino, taller zuecos y tienda quesos). Al tener tiempo nuestra guia también nos pillo una charlita de cómo se hace el queso y otra sobre el chocolate. Muy bien!

April 13, 2022

This was a perfect day trip option, and would be wonderful for any solo travelers. The tour size was small (about 12 people) and it’s a quick can ride each way. Our local guide took us through the historic town and provided us with tons of great information. The pace was relaxed enough to take photos and look around, and you receive time after each stop to shop at the gift shop or look around the area more. I usually like to navigate on my own, but I thought this was great value for the money and was a stress free way to get out of town to see the country for a bit!

November 25, 2019

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

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