Zaanse Schans Private Tour: 3-Hour Countryside Exploration from Amsterdam
4.7
58 Ratings
Amsterdam

On this 3-hour private journey from Amsterdam, discover Zaanse Schans and explore a wooden-shoe workshop, cheese farm, and a functioning industrial windmill in the Dutch countryside.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Starting from your hotel Amsterdam (or your preferred pickup location in the city) at a time which suits you best, an exciting trip to Zaanse Schans awaits you. Learn about the Dutch countryside from your enthusiastic local guide who will bring you comfortably from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans.

Upon arrival in Zaanse Schans, your guide will tell you all about the sights at this beautiful place. See the typical Dutch countryside houses at Zaanse Schans and explore the town with your private guide. Also included in your private tour through the Dutch countryside is a visit to an operating industrial wind mill (entrance fees included in tour price) and traditional crafts like a wooden-shoe workshop as well as a cheese farm.

After you experienced the countryside surroundings of Amsterdam in Zaanse Schans, your guide will take you back to your hotel or starting point in the city.

Points of Interest

  • Amsterdam
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Local driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Amsterdam
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Phyllis_a
May 24, 2024
Four seniors fromLong Island! - The whole tour was outstanding. Our tour guide Kenny was very informative and friendly. He made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. He wanted us to have the best experience possible. I would highly recommend your company and this tour. Thank you for a great experience.
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Mjeed_i
May 17, 2024
Great trip - Very nice private tour, we went with our guide david , he was very nice , informative & friendly 100% recommende it & must do
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Jacqualync2021
May 16, 2024
Wonderful experience. Thank you - KALEM our guide was excellent. He knew everything when we asked questions. We had fun time. He made us feel like he had known us for a long time. He is good at his job.
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Steven
Dec 27, 2023
Windmills and clogs - What a great adventure just a short drive outside of Amsterdam. The history of windmills and clogs along with actual working windmills.
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Melissa_b
Dec 24, 2023
Go slay the windmills! - Kullen was an absolutely wonderful guide around Zaanse Schans. He was very personable, a safe driver, and very knowledgeable about the history of the area, the windmills, cheese and clog making, and chocolate. Such a beautiful area and a wonderful tour!
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Kathy_t
Dec 22, 2023
Wonderful time - Loved seeing this adorable little town. So quaint and you feel like you’re experiencing history. Loved the clog and cheese demonstration but the highlight is the beautiful windmills.
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Radip_u
Nov 12, 2023
We enjoyed the tour... - We enjoyed the tour despite the rain. Mieke is a great guide. She was on time, tour was good and she gave us some information on where to eat in Amsterdam also. Thank you
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Laurie_j
Oct 20, 2023
Charming and informative - Charming historic village where we learned so much about the milling lifestyle from firsthand knowledgeable guide. Esther offered amazing insights into Holland's international presence in maritime history , trade, and agriculture. We sampled cheese, chocolate, and watched the clogmakers at work. Highly recommend this tour a short way out of the city .
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Denise_b
Oct 17, 2023
Great Experience - We went to see the Windmills and learned all about them. Also saw how clogs were made. The hold experience was great. Our tour guide gave us a lot of great information about the area.
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577theresev
Sep 13, 2023
Great excursion to Zaanse Schans - Zaanse Schans was a highlight of our Amsterdam trip. We had a wonderful guide- Calem was a local, knowledgeable guide who made this tour fun . All our family members highly recommend this guide and this tour.
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