Immerse yourself in Dutch culture with a Zaanse Schans tour from Amsterdam. Explore historic windmills, taste delicious cheese, and witness traditional crafts in action.
Immerse yourself in Dutch culture with a Zaanse Schans tour from Amsterdam. Explore historic windmills, taste delicious cheese, and witness traditional crafts in action.
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Amsterdam - Begin your journey from the meeting point in Amsterdam: Tour Company, Stationsplein 4, 1012 AB Amsterdam.
The meeting point is conveniently located just a minute’s walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Upon arrival at Amsterdam Central, exit through the main entrance on the city side (Stations-side) onto Stationsplein. The location is at…
- Amsterdam - Begin your journey from the meeting point in Amsterdam: Tour Company, Stationsplein 4, 1012 AB Amsterdam.
The meeting point is conveniently located just a minute’s walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Upon arrival at Amsterdam Central, exit through the main entrance on the city side (Stations-side) onto Stationsplein. The location is at Stationsplein 4, in the white Stromma building, a short stroll across the square towards the city center. For the most precise directions, using Google Maps is recommended.
- Zaanse Schans - The windmill village of Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum featuring a collection of operational windmills, wooden houses, barns, and shops from the 18th and 19th centuries. These buildings were relocated here starting in 1961, reviving the prosperous era of the Zaan region.
- Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm - Discover the process of Dutch cheese-making on a farm and enjoy tasting authentic Dutch farmer cheese!
- Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop - Visit the clog museum and wooden shoemaker shop, where traditional craftsmen demonstrate the art of making clogs and other artifacts.
- Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) - If chosen, the tour includes an open departure ticket for the popular Amsterdam Canal Cruise, provided during tour check-in. Operated by Stromma, the canal cruise departs from Damrak and Central Station.
The canal cruise begins in the heart of Amsterdam near Central Station. Routes may vary based on canal traffic, but you will experience the UNESCO-listed 17th-century canals, including the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht, along with the city’s iconic architecture. The cruise features an audio guide in 19 languages and commentary from the captain.
- Multi-lingual guided tour
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher (if option selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Visit cheese farm including Dutch cheese tasting
- Visit clog museum (wooden shoemaker shop)
- Multi-lingual guided tour
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher (if option selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Visit cheese farm including Dutch cheese tasting
- Visit clog museum (wooden shoemaker shop)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry fee inside windmills at Zaanse Schans
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry fee inside windmills at Zaanse Schans
Come and explore the picturesque windmill village, Zaanse Schans. In a short span of time, immerse yourself in everything that represents the culture of the Dutch. Witness the functioning windmills of the Zaanse Schans and the green timbered houses and stores. Gain knowledge about the process of cheese creation and observe the traditional artisans…
Come and explore the picturesque windmill village, Zaanse Schans. In a short span of time, immerse yourself in everything that represents the culture of the Dutch. Witness the functioning windmills of the Zaanse Schans and the green timbered houses and stores. Gain knowledge about the process of cheese creation and observe the traditional artisans crafting clogs and other objects. A qualified, well-versed and amicable tour guide will escort you across the village before you are given free time to wander and discover more on your own.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
