Overview
Visit the beautiful windmill village Zaanse Schans. Here you will experience all that is typical Dutch in just a few hours. See the historic working windmills of Zaanse Schans and the wooden green painted houses and shops.
Learn about cheese making and watch traditional craftsmen making clogs and other artifacts. A professional, experienced and friendly guide will accompany you throughout the village before you get time to further explore the village on your own.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Multi - Lingual Guided tour
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher ( if option selected)
Visit cheesefarm incl. Dutch cheese tasting
Visit clog museum (wooden shoemaker shop)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry fee inside windmills at Zaanse Schans
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
From the front of the Amsterdam Central Station, turn to your left and walk in the eastern direction. Keep on walking and cross the bridge. Walk until you reach the Hilton hotel. Turn left and follow the walkway underneath the railway crossing. Check-in inside Grand Cafe 1884
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please go inside Grand Cafe 1884 for the check-in of our tours
What to expect
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Zaanse Schans
2 hours 30 min
The windmill village Zaanse Schans is an open air museum that houses a collection of working windmills, wooden houses, barns and shops dating back to the 18th and 19th Century. All these buildings were brought here from 1961 on, bringing back to life this most prosperous period of the Zaan region.
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Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
30 min
You will visit the clog museum annex wooden shoemaker shop, here you will watch traditional craftsmen at work, making clogs and other artefacts
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Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
30 min
Learn how Dutch cheese is being made in a farm and of course taste some real Dutch farmer cheese!
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30 min
If option selected, the tour includes an open departure ticket to the popular Amsterdam Canal Cruise. Ticket is given during check-in of the tour
The Amsterdam canal cruise passes by all of Amsterdam's famous attractions.
is canal tour starts at the very heart of the city, right near Central Station. From here each cruise takes a different path through the city, depending on the amount of traffic on the canals and the size of the boat. Sights you will definitely see include the World Heritage-listed 17th-century canals and the cities iconic architecture. Enjoy the sights along the most famous of the waterways, the Herengracht, Keizersgracht & Prinsengracht.
As you travel through Amsterdam's neighbourhoods, such as the Jordaan, the Nine Streets or the Pijp, you might see sights like the Amstel river which gave the city its name, the Anne Frank House and the iconic Skinny bridge. The tour is significantly enriched by an audio tour in 19 languages and observations from the captain.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Amsterdam).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Zaanse Schans Windmills & CheeseTasting live guide from Amsterdam
Can I cancel Zaanse Schans Windmills & CheeseTasting live guide from Amsterdam for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
From the front of the Amsterdam Central Station, turn to your left and walk in the eastern direction. Keep on walking and cross the bridge.
What's included?
- Multi - Lingual Guided tour
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher ( if option selected)
- Visit cheesefarm incl. Dutch cheese tasting
- Visit clog museum (wooden shoemaker shop)
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry fee inside windmills at Zaanse Schans
Which places does it visit?
It visits Zaanse Schans, Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop, Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Tour Company B.V.
