Zaanse Schans Tour: Windmills, Clogs, and Cheese

Explore Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam, and Monnickendam. Discover Dutch cheese-making and traditional crafts. Book your scenic tour from Amsterdam today.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zaanse Schans - In the 18th and 19th centuries, a collection of functional windmills, wooden homes, stables, and shops can 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 prosperous era.

Enter one windmill included in your excursion and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Step out onto the balcony to feel the wind’s power and enjoy the beautiful countryside view.

Access ticket to one of these windmills: Oil mill: De Bonte Hen or De Zoeker. Sawmill Het Jonge Schaap or dye mill De Kat.

  • Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop - Still manufacturing wooden shoes using the same old machinery that was used more than a century ago. Both young and old 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.
  • Volendam - You will visit the iconic dike in Volendam with a view of the lakeside. Volendam is a former fishing town known for its great fish specialties, the famous Dutch “Salty Haring,” “Smoked Eel,” and “Smoked Mackerel,” which you can purchase or arrange a lunch at a restaurant with us.
  • Simonehoeve - Dutch cheese and clog manufacturer. Immersive cheese experience in the Netherlands. Known for their exceptional cheese-making techniques and a wide range of cheese varieties.
  • Monnickendam - Explore the picturesque town of Monnickendam, a gem of Dutch national heritage. Stroll along its charming canals, admire historic architecture, and soak in the tranquility of this idyllic destination. Large groups of tourists are not allowed here, so you can experience the quietness of this idyllic old Dutch town.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tickets to one windmill at Zaanse Schans
  • Driver guide
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Upon meeting the driver guide at the specified location, proceed to Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum featuring wooden houses, shops, and functioning windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Explore the Clog Museum to witness traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers at work. Discover the art of cheese-making in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm, and enjoy visits to the picturesque and charming towns of Volendam and Monnickendam.

The remaining tour time is allocated for travel from pick-up to drop-off.

Passengers will be picked up from their hotel in the Amsterdam area. Cruise ports: Amsterdam or Ijmuiden.

Please note, the minivan is not suitable for wheelchair users.

  • The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
  • Minivan is not adequate for transporting wheelchairs.
Location
Zaanse Schans
Schansend 1,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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