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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 hrs 30 mins - 3 hrs 30 mins
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  • Wander freely through Zaanse Schans with windmills, wooden houses, and open paths where you set your own pace for exploration.

  • Enjoy hassle free transfers from central Amsterdam as a comfortable bus takes you through countryside roads to Zaanse Schans village.

  • Experience live clog making as craftsmen turn raw wood into finished shoes while explaining traditional techniques used for generations.

  • Learn how cheese is made from fresh milk and then taste creamy varieties prepared in traditional Dutch farm methods nearby.

  • Upgrade includes a longer exploration of Zaanse Schans with English guide, canal cruise, discount access, and digital walking guide convenience.

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  • Wander freely through Zaanse Schans with windmills, wooden houses, and open paths where you set your own pace for exploration.

  • Enjoy hassle free transfers from central Amsterdam as a comfortable bus takes you through countryside roads to Zaanse Schans village.

  • Experience live clog making as craftsmen turn raw wood into finished shoes while explaining traditional techniques used for generations.

  • Learn how cheese is made from fresh milk and then taste creamy varieties prepared in traditional Dutch farm methods nearby.

  • Upgrade includes a longer exploration of Zaanse Schans with English guide, canal cruise, discount access, and digital walking guide convenience.

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.
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3 hrs 30 mins
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  • Spend a few hours moving through a windmill village where canals, wooden houses, and workshops sit close together, giving you time to take it all in.

  • Start and end your trip in Amsterdam with arranged transport, so you move between city and village without worrying about directions or planning your return.

  • See how raw wood is shaped step by step into clogs, with each stage shown clearly as the form gradually becomes a wearable shoe.

  • Step inside a cheese weighing house where wheels are handled and stored, then taste fresh cheese that reflects how it is prepared locally.

  • Add a canal cruise through Amsterdam’s waterways and access guides available in Spanish, English, or German for clearer understanding during the experience.

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  • Spend a few hours moving through a windmill village where canals, wooden houses, and workshops sit close together, giving you time to take it all in.

  • Start and end your trip in Amsterdam with arranged transport, so you move between city and village without worrying about directions or planning your return.

  • See how raw wood is shaped step by step into clogs, with each stage shown clearly as the form gradually becomes a wearable shoe.

  • Step inside a cheese weighing house where wheels are handled and stored, then taste fresh cheese that reflects how it is prepared locally.

  • Add a canal cruise through Amsterdam’s waterways and access guides available in Spanish, English, or German for clearer understanding during the experience.

from €37.50
€31.88

15% off

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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  • 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.

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€22.50

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