Overview
Take a 3,5-hour half-day tour to the countryside and explore Zaanse Schans in a small group. See how a clog maker is making the famous Dutch wooden shoe, visit a cheese farm and a working windmill. Spend half a day outside Amsterdam and enrich your trip by touring the Dutch countryside.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Entrance fees
Round-trip shared transfer
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your driver in opposite of Amsterdam Central Station at a small square in front of the Saint Nicholas Church and hotel NH Barbizon Palace. Just before the departure time, look out for an orange umbrella saying "Zaan Tours".
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Due to regulations in the Netherlands, all passengers including babies and children should have a seat in the car. As seats for this tour are limited, all travelers regardless age should have a booking for this tour.
What to expect
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Zaanse Schans
2 hours 30 min
At Zaanse Schans, your local guide will tell you everything about the sights and the history of this region.
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Zaan Tours
2 hours 30 min
You will be accompanied by a local guide from Zaan Tours
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Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
25 min
At the wooden shoe workshop, your guide will tell you about clogs, you can see a large variety of wooden shoes in the museum. You will also attend a live clog making demonstration. After the demonstration, you will have some free time to look around.
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Molen De Kat
20 min
We will enter this paint mill to see how pigments were made using the power of the wind. You will receive an information sheet in your language and you will be able to explore this windmill yourselves. It is possible to climb up to the platform to have the best view over the river, the countryside and Zaanse Schans.
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Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
15 min
Visit this cheese farm where you'll receive a presentation about cheese making. After this, you will have the time to taste a large variety of cheeses in the cheese shop
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
- This tour contains a moderate amount of walking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam
Can I cancel Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour 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?
Meet your driver in opposite of Amsterdam Central Station at a small square in front of the Saint Nicholas Church and hotel NH Barbizon Palace.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Entrance fees
- Round-trip shared transfer
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Zaanse Schans, Zaan Tours, Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop, Molen De Kat, Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Zaan Tours
