Zaanse Schans Windmills Tours
Imagine windmills spinning, cheese tasting like heaven, and watching a clog-maker turn wood into shoes—Zaanse Schans has it all! This open-air museum lets you walk through Dutch history, with stunning canals and cozy green houses all around. It’s like stepping back in time, but with better snacks!
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This half-day trip covers Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken with windmill views, quaint harbors, and artisan shops—all in 6.5 hours.
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Includes English or Spanish guide, round-trip from Amsterdam by bus, and entrance to cheese and clog workshops in all four scenic Dutch villages.
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Watch the blades turn on centuries-old windmills at Zaanse, then taste fresh cheese and see traditional Dutch shoes being crafted at Volendam.
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Visit Edam’s town square, home to historic cheese market, followed by the exploration of Marken’s fishermen’s houses near the former Zuiderzee.
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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.
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This half-day trip covers Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken with windmill views, quaint harbors, and artisan shops—all in 6.5 hours.
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Includes English or Spanish guide, round-trip from Amsterdam by bus, and entrance to cheese and clog workshops in all four scenic Dutch villages.
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Watch the blades turn on centuries-old windmills at Zaanse, then taste fresh cheese and see traditional Dutch shoes being crafted at Volendam.
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Visit Edam’s town square, home to historic cheese market, followed by the exploration of Marken’s fishermen’s houses near the former Zuiderzee.
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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.
15% off
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Short on time? This 3.5-hour tour covers windmills, local cheese, and Dutch village charm with comfy transport from the heart of Amsterdam.
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Follow your guide in English, Spanish, French, or German as you stroll through Zaanse Schans & admire its classic windmills and postcard-perfect charm.
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Watch craftspeople shape wood into clogs at a working workshop and learn how this traditional footwear became a national icon in the Netherlands.
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Take a peek inside a working cheese farm, see the process in action, and taste delicious varieties of Dutch cheese made on site.
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Select a longer 5-hour guided tour with more flexibility, bonus free time at key locations, and expert guidance in your preferred language.
More details
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Short on time? This 3.5-hour tour covers windmills, local cheese, and Dutch village charm with comfy transport from the heart of Amsterdam.
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Follow your guide in English, Spanish, French, or German as you stroll through Zaanse Schans & admire its classic windmills and postcard-perfect charm.
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Watch craftspeople shape wood into clogs at a working workshop and learn how this traditional footwear became a national icon in the Netherlands.
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Take a peek inside a working cheese farm, see the process in action, and taste delicious varieties of Dutch cheese made on site.
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Select a longer 5-hour guided tour with more flexibility, bonus free time at key locations, and expert guidance in your preferred language.
10% off
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Go on a guided cultural journey to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, filled with windmills, wooden houses, and authentic Dutch experiences.
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Sit back and relax with round-trip coach transport from Amsterdam, complete with free Wi-Fi to stay connected or share scenic moments on the go.
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Select from English or Spanish guided tours, ensuring a more comfortable and informative cultural experience in the language you're most familiar with.
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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.
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Opt for an all-inclusive tour featuring a 30-min boat ride, a working windmill visit, and a Marker’s traditional house.
More details
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Go on a guided cultural journey to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, filled with windmills, wooden houses, and authentic Dutch experiences.
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Sit back and relax with round-trip coach transport from Amsterdam, complete with free Wi-Fi to stay connected or share scenic moments on the go.
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Select from English or Spanish guided tours, ensuring a more comfortable and informative cultural experience in the language you're most familiar with.
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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.
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Opt for an all-inclusive tour featuring a 30-min boat ride, a working windmill visit, and a Marker’s traditional house.
15% off
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Choose a departure time that works for you & enjoy round-trip luxury coach transportation, making your adventure simple & stress-free from start to finish.
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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.
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Navigate Zaanse Schans confidently with a free map, digital walking app, and helpful tips from locals that add rich context to every stop.
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From spinning drills in the clog shop to bites of rich cheese, this Zaanse Schans trip brings hands-on Dutch traditions to life.
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Upgrade to see more on a 3.5-hour English-guided Zaanse Schans tour, plus personalized commentary to gain more insights.
More details
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Choose a departure time that works for you & enjoy round-trip luxury coach transportation, making your adventure simple & stress-free from start to finish.
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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.
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Navigate Zaanse Schans confidently with a free map, digital walking app, and helpful tips from locals that add rich context to every stop.
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From spinning drills in the clog shop to bites of rich cheese, this Zaanse Schans trip brings hands-on Dutch traditions to life.
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Upgrade to see more on a 3.5-hour English-guided Zaanse Schans tour, plus personalized commentary to gain more insights.
25% off
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Take a half-day trip from Amsterdam with round-trip transport to explore Dutch windmills and fishing villages in Zaanse Schans and Volendam.
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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.
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Walk among windmills, watch clog artists at work, and sample cheeses made using old family recipes in the charming village of Zaanse Schans.
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Volendam offers history and charm, with church visits, lakeside walks, and the fascinating traditions of the town’s long-standing fishing industry.
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Take a half-day trip from Amsterdam with round-trip transport to explore Dutch windmills and fishing villages in Zaanse Schans and Volendam.
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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.
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Walk among windmills, watch clog artists at work, and sample cheeses made using old family recipes in the charming village of Zaanse Schans.
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Volendam offers history and charm, with church visits, lakeside walks, and the fascinating traditions of the town’s long-standing fishing industry.
20% off
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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.
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Discover Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum famous for its traditional windmills, green wooden houses, and authentic 18th/19th-century village charm.
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Enjoy a guided visit to a clogs and cheese factory, complete with cheese tasting and insights into Dutch craftsmanship.
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Cruise Giethoorn’s peaceful canals in a small, private, open-top electric boat—enjoy the scenery or even try steering the boat yourself.
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Experience the unique “Dutch Venice” lifestyle, where charming thatched-roof farmhouses and wooden bridges line car-free canals.
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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.
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Discover Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum famous for its traditional windmills, green wooden houses, and authentic 18th/19th-century village charm.
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Enjoy a guided visit to a clogs and cheese factory, complete with cheese tasting and insights into Dutch craftsmanship.
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Cruise Giethoorn’s peaceful canals in a small, private, open-top electric boat—enjoy the scenery or even try steering the boat yourself.
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Experience the unique “Dutch Venice” lifestyle, where charming thatched-roof farmhouses and wooden bridges line car-free canals.
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Explore Amsterdam’s museums, landmarks & cruises at free or discounted rates and access unlimited public transport with the I Amsterdam city card.
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Hit all the spots on your bucket list by riding seamlessly on the GVB public transport, including buses, trams, metros, and ferries.
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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.
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Choose between 24/48/72/96/120-hour passes, skip long ticketing queues with just one digital pass & upgrade to include audio guides.
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Explore Amsterdam’s museums, landmarks & cruises at free or discounted rates and access unlimited public transport with the I Amsterdam city card.
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Save big at 70+ attractions, including popular sights like Rijksmuseum, the Heineken Experience, Madame Tussauds & more.
-
Hit all the spots on your bucket list by riding seamlessly on the GVB public transport, including buses, trams, metros, and ferries.
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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.
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Choose between 24/48/72/96/120-hour passes, skip long ticketing queues with just one digital pass & upgrade to include audio guides.
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No struggling with translations—your Spanish-speaking guide makes Dutch history easy and fun, from windmills to wooden shoes!
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Perfect if you’re short on time! In three hours, you’ll see windmills, visit cheese and clog workshops, and be back in Amsterdam before you know it.
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Forget about planning transport. Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam make getting to Zaanse Schans easy!
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Ever seen a shoe made from scratch? Watch skilled craftsmen turn wood into classic Dutch clogs using traditional techniques at this clog-making factory.
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Say cheese! Visit a traditional farm, see how Dutch gouda is made, and taste delicious samples before grabbing a wedge to take home.
More details
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No struggling with translations—your Spanish-speaking guide makes Dutch history easy and fun, from windmills to wooden shoes!
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Perfect if you’re short on time! In three hours, you’ll see windmills, visit cheese and clog workshops, and be back in Amsterdam before you know it.
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Forget about planning transport. Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam make getting to Zaanse Schans easy!
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Ever seen a shoe made from scratch? Watch skilled craftsmen turn wood into classic Dutch clogs using traditional techniques at this clog-making factory.
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Say cheese! Visit a traditional farm, see how Dutch gouda is made, and taste delicious samples before grabbing a wedge to take home.
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