Zaanse Schans: Windmills, Cheese, and Clogs

Experience the charm of the Dutch countryside with a day trip to Marken, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans. Explore historic windmills, learn about cheese-making, and discover the art of crafting traditional wooden clogs.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Amsterdam - Guests will be picked up from their hotel or cruise ship in a luxurious premium-brand vehicle, such as a Mercedes or BMW.
    Tours include pickup within the Amsterdam area. For locations outside Amsterdam or at the airport, please reach out to us, as additional fees may apply.
  • Zaanse Schans - Experience the artistry of Dutch wooden…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Luxury car or luxury Van
  • Professional driver/host
  • Professional, licensed drivers operate fully insured vehicles
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Cheese tasting
  • Local Guide
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Tip (optional)
  • Lunch
  • The entry fee for windmill De Kat can be purchased on the spot: €7.50 per adult. creditdcard/cash
  • Love the tour? Extend it for just €85 per extra hour, paid directly to your guide.creditcard or cash
Additional Information

Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and maneuvering through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host, your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free.
Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese, and traditional wooden clogs.
Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colorful flowers, and green-timbered houses,…

Location
Amsterdam
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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E5133eechristophers
Dec 30, 2025
VIP - Younes was courteous, professional, and personable. He knew everyone everywhere we went, as if you were being shown around by a family member or owner at every store, exhibit, etc. A true VIP experience all the way. I recommend Younes on any type of transport or tour in or around Amsterdam!
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Christopher_s
Dec 30, 2025
Best of the Best! - Younes was courteous, professional, and personable. He knew everyone everywhere we went, as if you were being shown around by a family member or owner at every store, exhibit, etc. A true VIP experience all the way.
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440ivettet
Dec 30, 2025
Great private tour with a wonderful tour guide - Elias was a great guide. Shared many wonderful interesting information about Amsterdam. It was just my husband and I so the tour was very enjoyable. Elias gave us great recommendations for lunch and local treats. Would highly recommend this tour and Elias.
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Andy_a
Dec 5, 2025
Such a great tour with... - Such a great tour with Younes! We enjoyed the flexibility of this private tour to customize the day to spend as little or as much time at each of the stops as our group was interested in. The ride was comfortable and informative. We were able to have the day scheduled to minimize the crowds at each of our stops. Would highly recommend booking this tour to experience this quintessential experience!
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Janet_r
Dec 3, 2025
Great tour - We had a great time with a spectacular host! Thank you for showing us the area and making our trip great!
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Dmcdmcdmcdmc
Nov 30, 2025
A great afternoon in the Dutch countryside. - Younes was the best. He was super informative never rushed us and was very accommodating. We had plenty of time at every stop and he knew exactly what to see and prioritize, as well as what purchases were unique to each location. The van was very nice and Younes went out of his way to offer to take family photos in the best spots. A wonderful afternoon. Highly recommended.
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Kctobs
Nov 27, 2025
Fantastic Private Tour: Zaanse Schans and Volendam - Fantastic private tour with Elias! Convenient pickup at our ‘apartment’ exactly at appointed time. Elias was brilliant as he shared the history of Amsterdam, the countryside, Zaanse Schans, Henri Willig & Jersey Cows, and Volendam. His suggestions as to where to eat and what cuisine to try were ‘spot on’. Thank you, Elias, for a memorable excursion!
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Kathleen_o
Nov 26, 2025
Fantastic Private Tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam - Fabulous trip! Elias exceeded our expectation with his knowledge of Amsterdams history, Zaanse Schaans’ history and current workings, Henri Willig Jersey Cows, cheese process, and the community of Volendam. Elias made excellent suggestions as to eating establishments: smoked eel. Thank you, Elias!
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Paul_r
Nov 16, 2025
A very enjoyable... - A very enjoyable afternoon in the Dutch countryside just outside of Amsterdam. Our guide was amazing.!
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143terencec
Oct 31, 2025
Highly recommended! - My mother and I had a great time. Yousef, our guide, was incredible. He made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip, and knew exactly the best places and best times to go. A visit to the windmills is essential, and we really enjoyed visiting the cheese farm and seeing the cows. The highlight was a visit to Smit Bokkum in Volendam which is internationally renowned for the smoked eel. I highly recommend it. Yousef went above and beyond, and even gave plenty of recommendations for the rest of our stay.
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From $98
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).