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Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans Tours

The villages of Zaanse Schans are famous for their wooden windmills and with these tickets, you get a chance to explore amidst pretty pastures and the pleasant countryside.

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Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans Tours
Tourist photographing Dutch windmill at Zaanse Schans Village, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Guests posing in giant yellow clogs at Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Zaanse Schans windmills and boat on the river near Amsterdam.
Cheese maker at Zaanse Schans cheese farm with shelves of cheese wheels.
Clog making demonstration with craftsman using machinery in a workshop.
Bridge leading to traditional Dutch houses in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Tour guides posing in front of a bus for roundtrip transfers from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans.
Man with a map near windmills in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
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2 hr 30 min
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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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

from €22.50
€16.88

25% off

Aerial view of Zaanse Schans windmills by the river near Amsterdam.
Cheese tasting demonstration at Zaanse Schans with shelves of cheese wheels.
Traditional Dutch house by a canal at Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Wooden shoes display at Zaanse Schans shop with visitors browsing.
Driver and guide standing by a tour bus at Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Windmills in a green field at Zaanse Schans, Netherlands, part of the Charm of Holland tour.
Tour guide leading visitors at Keukenhof with Dutch flag in background.
Cheese tasting experience at Zaanse Schans with visitors sampling local varieties.
Clog maker demonstrating shoe crafting at Zaanse Schans workshop.
Visitors holding wooden clogs during a live demonstration at Zaanse Schans.
Guests walking at Zaanse Schans cheese farm entrance, Netherlands.
Person holding cheese wheel at Zaanse Schans with windmills in the background.
Wooden shoes displayed for sale at Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Guests receiving wooden clogs at Zaanse Schans during a guided tour.
Windmills at Zaanse Schans with a reflection in the water, Netherlands.
Free cancellation
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3 hr 30 min
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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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

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€33.75
Historic buildings along a canal in Bruges with the Belfry tower in the background.
Two people sitting on a canal bridge in Bruges, surrounded by greenery.
Historic stone bridge and canal in Bruges, Belgium, with traditional brick buildings.
Historic canal-side buildings in Bruges, Belgium, with red-tiled roofs and ivy-covered walls.
Bruges Basilica of the Holy Blood interior with ornate altar and stained glass windows.
Bruges City Hall exterior with Gothic architecture and flags, Belgium.
Tourists walking on a cobblestone street in Bruges, Belgium.
Assorted chocolates on display in a chocolate shop with a gift box in the background.
Belgian waffles topped with strawberries, cream, and chocolate on display.
Canal view with historic buildings and Belfry of Bruges in Bruges, Belgium.
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  • Embark on a 12-hour full-day tour from Amsterdam to Bruges, where cobbled streets and Gothic cathedrals sweep you back in time.

  • Travel in style in an air-conditioned bus and let the guided city walk unravel Bruges' hidden gems; don't miss out on the chocolates!

  • Immerse yourself in Bruges' picturesque historic center, and experience the age-old cobbled streets, stunning canals, and vibrant Market Square.

  • Revel in 4.5-hour free time to wander the Market Square, discover the Belfry, or simply enjoy the charm of canals.

  • If you want to discover Bruges independently, select the day trip option from Amsterdam in a luxury coach, offering 5 hours in Belgium's city center.

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  • Embark on a 12-hour full-day tour from Amsterdam to Bruges, where cobbled streets and Gothic cathedrals sweep you back in time.

  • Travel in style in an air-conditioned bus and let the guided city walk unravel Bruges' hidden gems; don't miss out on the chocolates!

  • Immerse yourself in Bruges' picturesque historic center, and experience the age-old cobbled streets, stunning canals, and vibrant Market Square.

  • Revel in 4.5-hour free time to wander the Market Square, discover the Belfry, or simply enjoy the charm of canals.

  • If you want to discover Bruges independently, select the day trip option from Amsterdam in a luxury coach, offering 5 hours in Belgium's city center.

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€69
Visitors posing with giant clogs at Zaanse Schans Windmill Village near Amsterdam.
Windmill and green house by the water in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Couple walking towards windmills at Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam.
Wooden clogs on a workbench in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Cheese tasting at a shop in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Hands selecting cheese at a market in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Free cancellation
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Flexible duration
1 more
  • Discover the rural beauty of Amsterdam with a visit to the village of Zaanse Schans on an air-conditioned coach.

  • Enjoy round-trip transfers as you explore this traditional Dutch village with windmills and distinctive green wooden houses.

  • Watch how Gouda cheese is made and taste its buttery goodness on a cheese farm and visit De Huisman, a windmill that produces mustard.

  • At a wooden shoe factory, learn about the manufacturing process of shoes with informative displays about their evolution.

  • Fun Fact: The only functioning paint-producing windmill left in existence is De Kat, located here in the Zaanse Schans village.

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  • Discover the rural beauty of Amsterdam with a visit to the village of Zaanse Schans on an air-conditioned coach.

  • Enjoy round-trip transfers as you explore this traditional Dutch village with windmills and distinctive green wooden houses.

  • Watch how Gouda cheese is made and taste its buttery goodness on a cheese farm and visit De Huisman, a windmill that produces mustard.

  • At a wooden shoe factory, learn about the manufacturing process of shoes with informative displays about their evolution.

  • Fun Fact: The only functioning paint-producing windmill left in existence is De Kat, located here in the Zaanse Schans village.

from
€22.50
Red and yellow tulip fields at Keukenhof Gardens with visitors walking nearby.
Visitors on a bridge with tulips and hyacinths at Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam.
Windmills at Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam with people on a dock.
Visitors taking a selfie among blooming cherry blossoms at Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam.
Keukenhof tour bus surrounded by vibrant tulips and hyacinths in a lush garden.
Tour guide explaining to a group in Amsterdam street during Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken tour.
Spring tulips in vibrant rows at Keukenhof Park, Netherlands.
Wooden clog workshop with machinery in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
Cheese wheels aging on shelves in a Dutch cheese factory, part of Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Day Tour.
Traditional Dutch windmills along a river at Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.
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9 hr
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  • Enjoy a seamless full-day trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam on a comfortable AC coach.

  • Get access to round-trip transfers, entry tickets to Keukenhof, and access to Zaanse Schans with live cheese-making and clog-making demonstrations.

  • Explore the world-famous 'Garden of Europe' with its tulip displays and enjoy plenty of free time to walk through 32 hectares of vibrant flower beds.

  • Step back in time at the historic windmill village of Zaanse Schans and watch traditional artisans at work and taste local cheeses.

  • Add a 45-min English guided Keukenhof tour or extended your trip to Volendam and Marken for a chance to see an authentic working windmill and Marker home.

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  • Enjoy a seamless full-day trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam on a comfortable AC coach.

  • Get access to round-trip transfers, entry tickets to Keukenhof, and access to Zaanse Schans with live cheese-making and clog-making demonstrations.

  • Explore the world-famous 'Garden of Europe' with its tulip displays and enjoy plenty of free time to walk through 32 hectares of vibrant flower beds.

  • Step back in time at the historic windmill village of Zaanse Schans and watch traditional artisans at work and taste local cheeses.

  • Add a 45-min English guided Keukenhof tour or extended your trip to Volendam and Marken for a chance to see an authentic working windmill and Marker home.

from €64.50
€56.76

12% off

Tulips in bloom at Keukenhof Gardens with a windmill in Amsterdam.
Visitors enjoying vibrant flowers at Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam.
Visitors taking a selfie among colorful tulips at Keukenhof Gardens.
Windmills at Zaanse Schans by the water in the Netherlands.
Cheese maker explaining cheese production process in a Dutch cheese factory.
Roundtrip AC coach with Amsterdam tour branding and scenic imagery.
Boat cruise view of windmills along a canal in Keukenhof, Netherlands.
Visitors walking among colorful tulip fields in Keukenhof Gardens.
Artisans in a traditional Dutch workshop with wooden clogs and shoemaking tools.
Red tulips and blossoming trees at Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam.
Tulips in bloom at Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam, with a windmill in the background.
Visitors walking among colorful tulip beds at Keukenhof Gardens.
Man operating a millstone inside a traditional windmill.
Colorful Dutch houses along the waterfront in Volendam, Netherlands.
Guide explaining Zaanse Schans windmills to tourists on Keukenhof tour.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam's canal with Westerkerk in the background.
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9 hr
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  • Explore Keukenhof’s tulips and Zaanse Schans’ windmills with expert guides included. Enjoy historic wooden houses and floral art at your own leisure.

  • Relax with premium round-trip transfers from Amsterdam. Your professional English/German/Spanish-speaking guide ensures a perfectly organized day .

  • Discover 18th-century heritage with live commentary. Witness working windmills and delve into Dutch horticultural mastery with your knowledgeable guide.

  • Savour Holland’s flavors with cheese-making demos and live clog-carving. Your guide shares the stories behind these iconic traditional crafts.

  • Upgrade your journey with a scenic Amsterdam Canal Cruise! Get a voucher at check-in to glide past UNESCO-listed city waterfronts whenever you choose.

More details

  • Explore Keukenhof’s tulips and Zaanse Schans’ windmills with expert guides included. Enjoy historic wooden houses and floral art at your own leisure.

  • Relax with premium round-trip transfers from Amsterdam. Your professional English/German/Spanish-speaking guide ensures a perfectly organized day .

  • Discover 18th-century heritage with live commentary. Witness working windmills and delve into Dutch horticultural mastery with your knowledgeable guide.

  • Savour Holland’s flavors with cheese-making demos and live clog-carving. Your guide shares the stories behind these iconic traditional crafts.

  • Upgrade your journey with a scenic Amsterdam Canal Cruise! Get a voucher at check-in to glide past UNESCO-listed city waterfronts whenever you choose.

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€92.50

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