Day Trips

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans & Cheese Tasting Self-Guided Tour

Name: From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans & Cheese Tasting Self-Guided Tour
Start: 2026-08-26T12:00:00
End: 2026-08-26T14:30:00
Location: Amsterdam

4.8/5(977)

Ali G

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

Our tour of Zaanse Schans was, overall, very enjoyable and well-organized. It was truly impressive to see Dutch traditional life, the windmills, and the historic atmosphere up close. The cheese and wooden shoe workshops were particularly fascinating. It’s definitely a must-see destination for taking photos and exploring the area.

Nataliya R

Solo

Verified booking

Jul 2026

A comfortable bus, great service. At Zaanse Schans itself, I enjoyed the pleasant breeze, the sandy paths, tasting different kinds of cheese, and finally choosing my favorite. It was interesting to visit the clock museum and the wooden shoe museum—the klompen. And of course, those wonderful windmills! A beautiful, peaceful place (even with tourists) where you feel connected to the local nature.

Wander freely through Zaanse Schans with windmills, wooden houses, and open paths where you set your own pace for exploration.

Enjoy hassle free transfers from central Amsterdam as a comfortable bus takes you through countryside roads to Zaanse Schans village.

Experience live clog making as craftsmen turn raw wood into finished shoes while explaining traditional techniques used for generations.

Learn how cheese is made from fresh milk and then taste creamy varieties prepared in traditional Dutch farm methods nearby.

Upgrade includes a longer exploration of Zaanse Schans with English guide, canal cruise, discount access, and digital walking guide convenience.

2.5 to 3.5 hours of guided tour of Zaanse Schans

Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam

Live clog-making demonstration

Cheese-making demo and tasting

Additional paid upgrades:

English-speaking guide

1-hour canal cruise

10% discount at the Henri Willig cheese shop

Free map and digital walking guide

Entry fee to the windmills at Zaanse Schans

Lunch

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
2 starting points available
22 min by a/c bus
19 km
1. Zaanse Schans
Tickets included
3 activities
Step into a real-life postcard at Zaanse Schans! Wander past windmills, see how cheese and clogs are made, and let the bakery museum’s aroma tempt you inside—all with your digital guide.
Things to do
Witness traditional windmills
Included in price
Cheese tasting
Included in price
Clog-making demo
Included in price
20 min by a/c bus
17.8 km
End point
2 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Ali G
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
Our tour of Zaanse Schans was, overall, very enjoyable and well-organized. It was truly impressive to see Dutch traditional life, the windmills, and the historic atmosphere up close. The cheese and wooden shoe workshops were particularly fascinating. It’s definitely a must-see destination for taking photos and exploring the area.
Sean C
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Awesome tour. Loved the clog making.
Nataliya R
Solo
Verified booking
Jul 2026
A comfortable bus, great service. At Zaanse Schans itself, I enjoyed the pleasant breeze, the sandy paths, tasting different kinds of cheese, and finally choosing my favorite. It was interesting to visit the clock museum and the wooden shoe museum—the klompen. And of course, those wonderful windmills! A beautiful, peaceful place (even with tourists) where you feel connected to the local nature.
Peter D
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The guide provided a good background of the area and insights into it.
Alessia A
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
The experience was fantastic! It was pretty easy to find the meeting point, and the staff were helpful and friendly. The bus driver also shared interesting facts along the way. The tasting was excellent, and the scenery was breathtaking.

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s now allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Foldable strollers are allowed on the experience.

Your guide dogs are welcome on the experience.

Additional information

Late arrivals can't be rescheduled, and tickets are non-refundable—so be sure to arrive on time!

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