Netherlands · ZAANSE SCHANS & WINDMILL TOURS
The Zaan mills still grind, press and saw, and half of what is sold as a windmill trip also stops at Volendam and Marken. The 15 below separate the quick morning runs from the full countryside days, with prices and pickup points.
A 5.5-hour North Holland day trip from Amsterdam with windmills, Dutch cheese, clog-making, plus optional boat to Marken.
“Thank you very much to Rhoda, Nicky and Nick! thanks again for taking us and looking after everyone !”
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, Edam cheese, Volendam and Marken fishing villages, plus clogs and polders.
“The interesting historical background for the places we visited…..”
A guided countryside day from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, cheese farm tastings, clogs, Volendam and Marken, plus optional cruise add-on.
“So yes, this is certainly an “intro to Amsterdam/Netherlands” sort of venture, but that is what I was looking for. Laura was a great guide and she made great recommendations (including where we stopped for lunch) and history as we went. The time flew by, honestly, even through the cold and snow…”
Half-day Zaanse Schans trip from Amsterdam with clog-making demo, cheese tasting at Catharina Hoeve, windmills, plus optional canal cruise.
“The tour was really nice and organized Tour guide was really lovely and funny and very informative I recommend the trip”
A half-day bus trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken for windmills, cheese tastings, and clog workshops.
“Day trip was amazing. Toni was a great guide with a large range of information. You can clearly see the passion in his voice when talking about The Netherlands.”
Windmills, cheese, clogs, and two Dutch villages. A 5.5 hour day trip from Amsterdam with an optional working mill and boat.
“Great tour! A really good opportunity to see what the Netherlands is famous for-windmills, wooden shoes and cheese! The tour guide and driver were very organized and the 5 hours flew by.”
Full-day Amsterdam to Keukenhof with a 60-minute windmill cruise through Dutch polders, plus flexible garden time.
“Spectacular gardens, the flowers are amazing and the park is emasculate. Windmill very busy spot but we have seen a number of working windmills with this same company. Every trip is super and very responsibly priced”
Small-group Zaanse Schans tour from Amsterdam with windmills, clog-making, and Dutch cheese tasting, including shared transfers and ticketed entries.
“This experience was fabulous! I have been to Amsterdam before but adding this on to trip made it more magical stunning tour and place one of my favourite tours! Maaike took us out to the beautiful zaanse schans - She was fantastic her tour was such a high standard she was very good at explaining everything and bringing us to fabulous places! Highly recommend going here to see this beautiful place and if you can go on the tour with Maaike even better 😍 thank you 😊”
A small-group 3-hour tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for a working windmill visit, clog making, and Dutch cheese tastings.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area! The walk over the bridge came with a great view of all the windmills. The highlight was definitely going into the windmill to see how it works and then climbing up to the deck!”
5-hour Amsterdam day trip to Volendam and Zaanse Schans with Dutch cheese tasting, clog-making, and optional canal cruise voucher.
“It was an excellent trip. There could have been a bit more time for touring the village but the experience was great.”
Swap Amsterdam crowds for windmills, clogs, Dutch cheese tasting, and two fishing villages, with guided walks and photo time.
“It was a Wonderful and beautiful experience. I wish if I got a chance I will come again. The tour guide very friendly, informative and cooperative.”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, and Zaanse Schans with cheese, clogs, diamonds, and a canal cruise.
“We did a day tour with driver/guide Mr. Reinier, and it was an excellent experience. He is a very kind, friendly, and knowledgeable person who explained all the locations clearly and patiently. Throughout the tour, he personally took care of all our needs and made sure we were comfortable at every stop. His professionalism and warm attitude truly made the trip memorable. Highly recommended!”
Amsterdam day trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans for tulips, windmills, clog and cheese demos, plus flexible buses back.
“The whole day was great. Lots to do in Zaanse Schans and then we did as much as we wanted and Keukenhof and then were able to catch the next bus home. It was a great way to see some of the country outside Amsterdam”
Cycle Amsterdam out into Waterland for windmills, cheese tasting, and hand-carved clogs, with e-bike or classic bike options.
“It rained pretty heavily the first part of the tour but nonetheless we persevered and eventually the sun came out and life was good. Wonderful trip to see windmills and small towns outside of Amsterdam. I’m glad we did the tour despite the weather that no one obviously can control. The guides made sure we were taken care of and stopped frequently enough to smell the tulips.”
Step into Kinderdijk’s UNESCO windmill village with two museum mills, a pumping station, and a polder boat cruise in one ticket.
“It was very good. We had no issues and were happy with our purchase.”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best of each.
