Zaanse Schans Windmills Tours

This half-day trip covers Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken with windmill views, quaint harbors, and artisan shops—all in 6.5 hours.

Includes English or Spanish guide, round-trip from Amsterdam by bus, and entrance to cheese and clog workshops in all four scenic Dutch villages.

Watch the blades turn on centuries-old windmills at Zaanse, then taste fresh cheese and see traditional Dutch shoes being crafted at Volendam.

Visit Edam’s town square, home to historic cheese market, followed by the exploration of Marken’s fishermen’s houses near the former Zuiderzee.

Want a slower pace? Choose the extended 8-hours trip for extra time at each village, perfect for leisurely sightseeing and more in-depth experiences.

Choose a departure time that works for you & enjoy round-trip luxury coach transportation, making your adventure simple & stress-free from start to finish.

Love walking slow or fast? At Zaanse Schans, you’re free to explore at your own pace and enjoy the village just how you like it.

Navigate Zaanse Schans confidently with a free map, digital walking app, and helpful tips from locals that add rich context to every stop.

From spinning drills in the clog shop to bites of rich cheese, this Zaanse Schans trip brings hands-on Dutch traditions to life.

Upgrade to see more on a 3.5-hour English-guided Zaanse Schans tour, plus personalized commentary to gain more insights.

Go on a guided cultural journey to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, filled with windmills, wooden houses, and authentic Dutch experiences.

Sit back and relax with round-trip coach transport from Amsterdam, and share scenic moments on the go.

Select from English or Spanish guided tours, ensuring a more comfortable and informative cultural experience in the language you're most familiar with.

Visit postcard-perfect windmills and experience the art of cheese-making and wooden shoe making demo firsthand—an interactive glimpse into Dutch heritage and rural charm.

Opt for an all-inclusive tour featuring a 30-min boat ride and a visit to a working windmill.

Leave Amsterdam behind and step into a postcard-perfect Dutch village with this seamless tour that includes round-trip coach transfers, guided walk, and tastings!

Dive into the maritime heritage of Volendam with a short film and visit the historic Botterwerf shipyard. Watch boats being restored for a glimpse into fishing traditions.

Visit the Henri Willig Cheese Farm & Clog Factory to learn how traditional wooden clogs are expertly carved and savour samples of creamy, locally-made Gouda cheese.

Wander at your own pace through Volendam's harbour and streets using a self-guided walking tour, with a multilingual audio guide, a handy digital map, and local insider tips.

Make the most of your day with special discounts at local restaurants, museums, and shops, plus enjoy 10% off your Henri Willig cheese purchases.

Short on time? This 3.5-hour tour covers windmills, local cheese, and Dutch village charm with comfy transport from the heart of Amsterdam.

Follow your guide in English, Spanish, French, or German as you stroll through Zaanse Schans & admire its classic windmills and postcard-perfect charm.

Watch craftspeople shape wood into clogs at a working workshop and learn how this traditional footwear became a national icon in the Netherlands.

Take a peek inside a working cheese farm, see the process in action, and taste delicious varieties of Dutch cheese made on site.

Select a longer 5-hour guided tour with more flexibility, bonus free time at key locations, and expert guidance in your preferred language.

Take a half-day trip from Amsterdam with round-trip transport to explore Dutch windmills and fishing villages in Zaanse Schans and Volendam.

Hop on a comfy single-deck bus & hear stories about the Zaan region in your chosen language, with guides available in English, French, German, or Spanish.

Walk among windmills, watch clog artists at work, and sample cheeses made using old family recipes in the charming village of Zaanse Schans.

Volendam offers history and charm, with church visits, lakeside walks, and the fascinating traditions of the town’s long-standing fishing industry.

Go on a full-day tour from Amsterdam to two Dutch villages: Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, with round-trip transfers, a small group of 8, and an English-speaking guide.

Discover Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum famous for its traditional windmills, green wooden houses, and authentic 18th/19th-century village charm.

Enjoy a guided visit to a clogs and cheese factory, complete with cheese tasting and insights into Dutch craftsmanship.

Cruise Giethoorn’s peaceful canals in a small, private, open-top electric boat—enjoy the scenery or even try steering the boat yourself.

Experience the unique “Dutch Venice” lifestyle, where charming thatched-roof farmhouses and wooden bridges line car-free canals.

Wander through Keukenhof’s world-famous tapestry of tulips and explore the fairytale-like windmills and historic wooden houses of Zaanse Schans at your own leisure.

Enjoy a perfectly organised day of exploration with premium round-trip bus transfers, ensuring your journey between these legendary sites is relaxing and comfortable.

Discover the living heritage of the 18th and 19th centuries as you witness windmills in action at Zaanse Schans, and delve into the centuries-old Dutch mastery of horticulture at Keukenhof.

Savour the flavours of Holland with a behind-the-scenes look at the traditional cheese-making process, and watch master craftsmen carve wooden clogs right before your eyes.

Elevate your adventure by choosing a professional guided tour in English, German, or Spanish, or add a scenic Amsterdam Canal Cruise to glide past the city’s UNESCO-listed waterfront.

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Enjoy a free canal cruise from numerous spots across the city or rent a bike for free and discover Amsterdam at your own pace.

Choose between 24/48/72/96/120-hour passes, skip long ticketing queues with just one digital pass & upgrade to include audio guides.