Private tour to Zaanse Schans &Volendam: Cheese, Windmills, clogs

Experience the charm of the Dutch countryside with a day trip to Marken, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans. Explore historic windmills, learn about cheese-making, and discover the art of crafting traditional wooden clogs.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zaanse Schans - Explore the fascinating Dutch Windmills and venture inside their workings. The Zaanse Schans is home to seven remaining windmills, and several are accessible for exploration. Among them are the iconic paint windmill, where Rembrandt, the renowned Dutch artist, purchased his paint, as well as a saw mill, a spice mill, and more. Capture memorable moments with the picturesque windmills,

The opportunity to acquire a ticket for an in-depth exploration of the windmill’s inner workings is readily available. Please note that these tickets are not included and can be purchased on-site.

  • Zaanse Schans - Discover the art of Dutch wooden shoe craftsmanship and witness a live demonstration of the traditional clog-making process. Immerse yourself in the experience and, if you desire, explore the option to purchase these iconic wooden shoes, clogs, and various other souvenirs directly from the wooden shoe factory.
  • Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig - Embark on an adventure to an authentic Dutch farm, where cows and charming calves graze freely. Explore the captivating realm of cheese-making at the Henri Willig farm, where Jersey cow’s milk is artfully crafted into delicious cheese using a state-of-the-art automatic milking robot. Observe the mesmerizing automated milking process and indulge your taste buds in a delightful tasting experience featuring their distinct Gouda cheese. Enjoy not only their unique Gouda but also a diverse selection of other cheese varieties and more.
  • Volendam - Discover the charm of Volendam, a unique fishing village where you can savor fresh fish at local restaurants, stroll along the dike and harbor, capturing the vibrant waterfront ambiance, and engage with the welcoming locals.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Luxury car or luxury Van
  • Professional driver/host
  • Parking fees
  • Cheese tasting
What's Not Included
  • Professional Guide
  • Tip (optional)
Additional Information

Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and maneuvering through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host, your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free.

Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese, and traditional wooden clogs.

Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colorful flowers, and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills.

Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private driver/host will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting.

With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour.

  • This tour is exclusive to your group; only your party will be participating.
Location
Zaanse Schans
Schansend 1,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Aaroncf7535my
Jul 16, 2024
Great driver and great tour. Highly recommend. - Younes our driver was awesome. He was incredibly knowledgeable about all the sites on the itinerary. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Robertmy5756bd
Jul 14, 2024
Perfect private and professional tour not to be skipped! - Wow! We booked this morning tour for 6 adults. Perfect van picked us up at the hotel ready with water and umbrellas. Our guide was fantastic - he shared information and clearly knew so much about each stop. We never felt rushed or confused. The windmills were so cool to see up close, clog making shop was so interesting, and the coastal town visit was perhaps our favorite as we walked through and made our way to the water before we were given time to do our own thing. I would absolutely recommend this private tour to any small group looking to avoid sightseeing with a group of strangers - it was truly a highlight of our trip.
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Staci
Jul 13, 2024
Amsterdam windmill and clog tour - Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable! He was just perfect for our small family group! The time spent at each destination was right! We would highly recommend!
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Karen
Jul 10, 2024
Capturing beautiful moments with Younes - My husband and I had a memorable private tour with Younes. From the moment we met him, his friendly and approachable demeanor made us feel right at home. Younes is knowledgeable about the Zaadam providing fascinating insights about Netherland’s windmills, various cheese and the wooden clogs. Younes has an eye to capture beautiful photos and now I can make a memorable album of our visit to Zaadam and Volendam.
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Cuero77954
Jul 10, 2024
Country tour of Amsterdam - Elias was our driver/guide. We were on a river cruise and he picked us up at the boat. This tour was more informative than the ones the boat offered. He drove us around the countryside. We saw the windmills, stopped at a dairy and sampled cheeses and stopped at a small fishing town and sampled their local beer. We saw how wooden shoes are made. Elias was very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. It was an amazing tour. I highly recommend it if you want to see more than just the city.
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Chad_h
Jul 9, 2024
Excellent Guide/Driver with lots of history and great sense of humor - The private half-day tour was the way to go. Our guide/driver was full of history, facts, stories and detailed knowledge of each location we visited. We did not have to contend with large tour groups, so enjoyed a much more intimate and up-close look at each stop. The sites are only a 20 - 25 minute drive outside Central Amsterdam. I can't say enough about how amazing, fun and knowledgeable our guide,Younes was. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to explore any sites outside Amsterdam.
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Marnie_g
Jul 9, 2024
Excellent private tour! - What a wonderful day on this private tour with Eunis. He described everything in detail and made each stop along the way more fun—good conversation and a comfortable and lively ride in luxury. He is a local and knows much about the history of the is entire area. Loved it!
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Kris_c
Jul 8, 2024
Great trip! - Our guide, Younes, was fabulous! He was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his commentary 😊 We highly recommend taking this private tour. It’s just unfortunate that the weather did not cooperate, but that couldn’t be helped. Thank you for a great day.
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Prabha_p
Jul 20, 2024
Small group over private - I would not recommend a private tour as group tour guide would have been more knowledgeable and provided more info. Too much time at dairy farm and cheese /clog store. I would recommend doing just Zaanse Schans and not Volendam / Maarten.
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Meander319272
Jul 11, 2024
Sometimes, just one second ... - Singh was our driver, and he was efficient. He would accompany us every step at each stop, always just a few feet away. We drove in a standard black Mercedes van. During our trip to Volendam, he accompanied us to lunch and sat at our table, occasionally speaking but mostly on his phone. He is very conscientious about time and ensures not a minute is wasted, checking his watch often. Singh will walk you through each location, pointing out what you should look at, and then you leave. Singh will work well for you if you enjoy a constant companion concerned about efficiency and time.
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