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From Amsterdam: Guided Half-Day Tour of Zaanse Schans with Cheese Tasting

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Traditional dutch landscape in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands, Europe
Zaanse Schans windmills and traditional Dutch houses on full-day tour from Amsterdam.

Zaanse Schans in just a few hours! Admire windmills, see clog-makers in action, taste farm-fresh cheese, and enjoy a guided tour with time to explore solo.

    • Got 3.5 hours? See windmills, taste fresh cheese, and explore Zaanse Schans with a fun guide—plus comfy single-deck bus transfers from Amsterdam!
    • Wander Zaanse Schans with a fun guide in English, Spanish, or German, explore its charming streets, and marvel at the beauty of its 18th-century windmills!
    • Ever wondered how wooden clogs are made? Visit a shoemaker’s shop to watch skilled artisans craft them using time-honored techniques!
    • Get a behind-the-scenes look at a Dutch cheese farm, enjoy a live demo, and taste as much cheese as your heart desires!
    • Enhance your adventure with an Amsterdam Canal Cruise! Cruise past famous landmarks while an English-speaking guide shares fascinating city stories.
    • Half-day guided tour of Zaanse Schans
    • English, German, or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
    • Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam in a single-deck bus
    • Live clog-making demonstration
    • Entry to a Dutch cheese farm
    • Local cheese tasting at a shop
    • Amsterdam Canal Cruise voucher (as per option selected)
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
    • Entry to windmills at Zaanse Schans
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, India, Canada and over 7 countries have loved this experience
    Saryna Young

    Saryna

    5/5

    Jul, 2024

    Bus ride comfortable and tour guide informative Cheese tasing fun. Clog making demo cool and not too long. And the 1.45 hr visit to windmills just right for stroll and discovery. It was just the right amount of time. I do wish it included entry into windmill museum.
    JOSEPHINE ALACIDA

    Josephine

    5/5

    May, 2024

    It was a great experienced that we had with my friend.Our tour guide did explained well in two languages.As adviced by our tour guide do get their lemon bread you would love them. Highly recommended.
    Stacy Brown

    Stacy

    5/5

    Sep, 2024

    Our tour guide was excellent.
    Humberto Daniel Campos Campos

    Humberto

    5/5

    Oct, 2024

    Jason Martires

    Jason

    5/5

    Sep, 2024

  • What to bring

    • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
    • Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for extras not covered by the ticket.
    • Be prepared for unpredictable weather. Pack umbrellas for a weather-ready kit.

    What’s not allowed

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
    • Entry to windmills is not included with these tickets.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • Check-in closes 15 minutes before the tour starts. Late arrivals cannot be rescheduled, so be sure to arrive on time!

    • This tour includes plenty of walking and some steps, so comfy shoes are a must!

    • This tour is limited to a maximum of 60 travelers.

    • Infants (0-3 years) join for free but won’t have a seat—they must sit on their guardian’s lap and don’t need to be included in the booking.

    • This tour runs as scheduled, rain or shine.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your guide at De Ruijterkade 105.

    • Address: 1011 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands.

    • Landmark: Turn left from Doubletree By Hilton hotel and follow the walkway underneath the railway crossing. After this crossing, the meeting point will be on your right.

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

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