Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Tour from Amsterdam
Private Excursion - 5 Hours
Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Tour from Amsterdam
Private Excursion - 5 Hours
Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Tour Half Day from Amsterdam
After meeting your guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve.
Inclusions
- Driver guide or tour guide and driver.
- 5-hour tour.
- Zaanse Schans guided tour.
- Entrance ticket to one windmill at Zaanse Schans and explanation by windmill master.
- Wooden shoe demonstration.
- Cheese sampling.
- Free time and gift shop.
- Transportation.
- Bottled water.
Not Included
- Tickets to the Windmill Museum or more windmills.
- Tickets to enter more windmills.
- Tickets to Zaans Museum. The above tickets can be arranged upon request.
- Food and beverage.
- Gratuities for the guide(s).
What I need to bring?
Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
Good shoes (waterproof and comfy) are recommendable.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of your tour. There are no refunds on cancellations made within 72 hours before the tour starts.
If you booked through a booking platform, you must reschedule directly with them.
Zaanse Schans
In the 18th and 19th centuries, a collection of functional windmills, wooden homes, stables, and shops may be seen in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, which is an outdoor museum. All of these structures were relocated here starting in 1961, revitalizing the Zaan region’s most profitable era.
Enter one windmill which is included in your excursion, and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside.
Access ticket to one of these windmills: Oil mill: De Bonte Hen or De Zoeker. Sawmill Het Jonge Schaap or dye mill De Kat.
Wooden Shoe Workshop “De Zaanse Schans”
Still manufacturing wooden shoes using the same old machinery that was used more than a century ago. Both young and elderly find the process to be a fascinating spectacle.
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
Nothing says “Dutch” like cheese! Visit the Catharina Hoeve Farm to sample some.
Last stop Optional
The tour ends at the designated departure location. However, you may also end this day tour with a 1-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam at a special rate. Please inquiry.
Drop-off
Drop-off is at the same pick-up location.
Pick-up areas
Your guide and transfer will pick you up at the agreed pick-up location.
Guests will be picked up at their hotel or accommodation in Amsterdam or Amsterdam cruise terminal or Felison cruise terminal.
Hotels located outside the Amsterdam region, you will be picked up at an easy-to-find pick-up location. Extra travel time will be charged for pickups outside of Amsterdam.
More info
Duration: 5 hours.
Tour starts at 9 am and ends 2 pm, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Live tour guide:
Up to 8 persons:
- English
- Dutch
From 9 persons:
- English
- Dutch
- German
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
- Portuguese.
Please be ready for your driver, guide or transfer at least 10 minutes before your activity scheduled start time.