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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans Half-Day Self-Guided Tour

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.
Man with a map near windmills in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.

Duration

2 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

    • 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.

    • Half-day tour of Zaanse Schans (2.5 hours)

    • Round-trip transfers by luxury shuttle bus from Amsterdam

    • Digital walking app

    • Cheese tasting and live clog-making demo

    • Complimentary map & discount at over 10 shops

    Additional paid upgrades:

    • 3.5-hour half-day tour of Zaanse Schans

    • English-speaking guide

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from Turkey, France, United Kingdom and over 9 countries have loved this experience

    Siline Ng

    Siline

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    I was 5 when I saw the windmills and now I'm 56! I'm so happy to have seen them again and with my family this time
    Gabriela Duran

    Gabriela

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

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  • What to bring

    • Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

    What’s now allowed

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    • Foldable strollers are allowed on the experience.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome on the experience.

    Additional information

    • Late arrivals can't be rescheduled, and tickets are non-refundable—so be sure to arrive on time!
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

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

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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