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Zaanse Schans Tour: Exploring Windmills and Traditional Dutch Factories from Amsterdam Central
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Amsterdam
We are going for a walk on the Zaanse Schans. I am a certified guide and will give you a lot of information about the highlights. The walk shows you the Albert Heijn museum shop, the clog factory and the cheese factory and of course the windmills, entrance fee not included.
We are going for a walk on the Zaanse Schans. I am a certified guide and will give you a lot of information about the highlights. The walk shows you the Albert Heijn museum shop, the clog factory and the cheese factory and of course the windmills, entrance fee not included.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Centraal Station - We meet at the main entrance of Amsterdam Central Station.
- Zaandijk Zaanse Schans - From the Zaandijk-Zaanse Schans station we walk to the Zaanse Schans in about 15 minutes.
- Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm - I will take you to the correct entrance. You will receive an explanation and you can taste and possibly buy cheese….
- Centraal Station - We meet at the main entrance of Amsterdam Central Station.
- Zaandijk Zaanse Schans - From the Zaandijk-Zaanse Schans station we walk to the Zaanse Schans in about 15 minutes.
- Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm - I will take you to the correct entrance. You will receive an explanation and you can taste and possibly buy cheese.
- Molen De Kat - You can possibly visit the mill.
- Zaanse Schans - From Zaandijk-Zaanse Schans station we walk to the Juliana Bridge in about 15 minutes. From the bridge we have a spectacular view of the windmills immediately. I will show you the Albert Heijn museum shop, the clog maker, the cheese maker and the windmills of the Zaanse Schans.
- Kraaienest 4 - I will go with you to the clog workshop. We start in the small museum and you will make a demonstration clogs. Then the opportunity to fit and buy clogs.
- Zaandijk Zaanse Schans - I will take you back to Zaandijk-Zaanse Schans station from where you can take the train back to Amsterdam Central Station.
What's Included
- Entrance cheese dairy
- Entrance to clog workshop
- Train ticket return Amsterdam CS - Zaandijk Zaanse Schans
- Entrance cheese dairy
- Entrance to clog workshop
- Train ticket return Amsterdam CS - Zaandijk Zaanse Schans
What's Not Included
- Tip
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Entrance mills
- Tip
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Entrance mills
Location
Stationsplein
We meet at the main entrance of Amsterdam Central Station.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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Pmennell
Feb 19, 2025
A lovely trip out of the city - What a beautiful, early morning trip out to Zaanse Schans! This is such an easy, convenient trip to do out of Amsterdam for a few hours and gives you an interesting glimpse into the history of the surrounding area - the windmills and clogs in particular.
Diana, our guide, was such lovely company the entire trip. She kept everything well organised and was so informative throughout! It really was a pleasure to be shown around by her.
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Pamela_n
Jan 22, 2025
Diana and Zaanse Schans tour - This was probably one of the best tours I have taken in all of my travels. Not only was Zaanse Schans beautiful and picturesque, my guide Diana was truly awesome. Not only was she know about the town and the places we were seeing, you can tell that she really enjoys what she does and her love for the town came thru. It was great to see wooden shoes, being made, cheese being made and the windmills. My only regret was not being able to pack up my guide, Diana, and have her with me for the rest of my stay. A truly enjoyable experience
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652nora
Jan 22, 2025
A must do - Diana was amazing , the village is a piece of land from heaven, the timing we choose 8:00 am was incredible as we had the chance to enjoy the sunrise in the village and avoid the crowds. i highly recommend this tour with Diana as she is very lovely , knowledgeable and very patient ( especially with kids 😅)
Thank you Diana
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Sightsee18722956104
Dec 23, 2024
A must-do when staying in Amsterdam - A fascinating visit, Diana was the perfect guide and gave us a real insight into the history of the area. Would definitely recommend this trip to those staying in Amsterdam or nearby.
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Fiona_d
Dec 19, 2024
Wonderful way to spend a chilly day!! - We were the only people on the tour that day, so it felt like a private tour. Our guide Dianna was a local and fabulous. Her knowledge and connections to the people and the region made the tour extra special.
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555aileenc
Dec 4, 2024
Diana’s Tour: The Highlight of Our Amsterdam Trip! - Diana was truly wonderful and made our day in Amsterdam and Holland unforgettable. She is professional, highly knowledgeable, and has a deep connection to the Zaanse Schans region, as she lives there herself. Diana shared the history, traditions, and local insights in incredible detail—something you wouldn't experience exploring on your own or with other guides.
Visiting Zaanse Schans is a must when in Amsterdam! Just a 20-minute train ride from Amsterdam Central Station, we spent a delightful half-day exploring the area, enjoying some local food after bidding farewell to Diana. And who wants to miss the opportunity to see iconic windmills, learn how clogs are made, and taste local cheeses?
If you're considering a tour, Diana is your top choice. This tour is an absolute highlight! 😊
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Marandy_m
Nov 25, 2024
Highly Recommend - Diana was lovely and made our experience great. She helped us avoid crowds and made sure we had front row seats to the clog and cheese demonstrations. She was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to share many interesting facts as well as give us our space to explore. I highly recommend her tour!
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Carolinepy165kw
Nov 24, 2024
Wonderful guide windmills and cheese - Not the best day to choose to do this trip as the weather was frightful however, Diana met us with a lovely friendly open smile and made our day a joy. She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and was lovely to see she was local and knew everybody. Was well worth booking with her - next time we will do it in Spring or summer
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T8470celilyt
Nov 4, 2024
Trip to the Zaan region - The tour was a beautiful experience and Diana was the best tour guide anyone could ask for. She passed on her knowledge and history of everything we saw and I would 100% recommend doing this tour.
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Hlnguyen100
Nov 1, 2024
Wonderful Tour! - We had a great time on the tour with Diana. While another party was late, she did not interrupt our experience. I think she handled it well. With the small group, we didn't feel crowded and she was able to navigate us past all the busload tours. Front row in all the demonstrations of clog and cheese making. Thank You, Diana, for making the experience wonderful!
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