Amsterdam · ZAANSE SCHANS & WINDMILL TOURS
Zaanse Schans is half an hour north and the easiest windmills to reach — working mills you can climb inside, clog-carving, and cheese made on site. These 15 day trips do it on its own or combined with Volendam and Marken, with prices, durations and what transport is included.
6-hour day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam fishing village, and Marken, plus cheese tasting and Wi-Fi.
“I felt that free time in Zaanse Schans was not long enough but that could have been because of the rain. Each of the other activities were great”
A full day north of Amsterdam: windmills at Zaanse Schans, clog-making, Edam cheese tasting, plus Volendam and Marken.
“A lovely trip. We got to see quite a lot. I wish we'd had more time at the windmills but I know it would have been at the expense of other places.”
See working windmills, taste Edam and Gouda, and stroll Volendam and Marken on a guided 6.5-hour coach tour from Amsterdam.
“Laura is wonderful. She is passionate about telling her stories.I had a great time with a nice weather. Other friends in the bus are friendly too. Thanks a million!”
Half-day guided trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmills, clog making, and cheese tasting, with optional canal cruise.
“I really liked the easiness of the transportation, the guide was very expressive and knowledgeable about the history and the timing we left was perfect. The return timing was also suitable for us”
Half-day tour from Amsterdam with Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam and Marken, plus clog and cheese demos, optional boat and working mill.
“Nice pace on the tour quite a bit of walking at the end, but it's flat so doable. It was also very informative and friendly.”
Windmills, Edam cheese, clog-making, Volendam harbor time, and peaceful Marken in one efficient day from Amsterdam, plus optional canal cruise.
“The overall trip was great. However more toilet stops needed on the way and you need to mention that change is needed for some areas to use the toilets. Also need to mention there are places to get food from on the tour. More time was needed in Marken. Overall feel like be tour should have been a bit longer to enjoy each place a bit more.”
Day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof with a 60-minute windmill cruise through Dutch polders, plus flexible hop-on return.
“was well informative the cruise boat was well maintained clean all crew well turned out and very pleasant”
Small-group Dutch countryside tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, clogs, and cheese, with transfers and admissions included.
“Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. The location is fascinating and tour van was very nice.”
3-hour small-group tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans: enter a working windmill, watch clogs made, and taste Gouda cheese.
“Great guide, loafs of information given, well worth a visit”
See Zaanse Schans windmills, tour Volendam, watch clog making, and taste Dutch cheese, with guided pickup from Amsterdam for about 5 hours.
“What a fantastic day. Yolanda our guide and Rudolph bus driver made the day. Great information and details throughout the tour”
Day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans with hotel pickup, cheese tastings, clogs, diamond demo and a canal cruise.
“Simon was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed seeing the different areas. Highly recommend!”
Amsterdam day trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans. Tulips, windmills, clog making, cheese tasting, and buses every 30 minutes back.
“Wow! Despite the rain, it was such an amazing trip. I loved the hot chocolate experience, the cheese options, and seeing how wooden shoes were made. Both the tulips and windmills were on my bucket list and this experience was the perfect way to make it happen.”
Bike from Amsterdam into North Holland for a windmill stop, medieval towns, and (on the long ride) cheese tasting and clog making.
“Excellent tour was nervous about renting bikes in Amsterdam because it’s so busy. But this tour is perfect gets you away from the traffic and out in the beautiful countryside. Raf was a perfect guide and a lot of fun.”
Full-day countryside circuit from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, Edam cheese, Volendam fishing ports, and Marken streets.
“Raphael was our tour guide for the day. He was super nice and super attentive! Gave great enthusiasm to get our group excited for our trip. I would definitely book this tour again in the future!”
A 4-hour Italian-guided trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, clog-making, and Dutch cheese tasting, with train ride included.
“Consiglio vivamente questo tour! Zaanse Schans è un paese magico, che lascerà un ricordo indelebile nei vostri ricordi. La nostra guida Martina è stata eccezionale, precisa, puntuale, gentilissima e pronta a rispondere ad ogni curiosità che avevamo. Ci ha anche fornito ottimi consigli di viaggio per vivere al meglio la nostra vacanza ad Amsterdam. Grazie di cuore!”
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