Keukenhof & Zaanse Schans Full-Day Guided Tour from Belgium
Duration
Guided tour
Transfers available
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Board a comfy coach from Brussels or Antwerp, and enjoy live guidance in English or Spanish. Convenience and fun? Check!
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Discover the beauty of Keukenhof, featuring 32 hectares of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. With your ticket sorted, enjoy this floral wonderland at your own pace.
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Your tour takes you to Zaanse Schans—where you’ll get up close with windmills, wooden houses, and watch real Dutch crafts being made right before your eyes!
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Watch a live wooden shoe-making demo at a traditional workshop—learn the art of crafting clogs and maybe even try a pair on!
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Savour creamy Gouda and flavorful herby cheeses during a tasty stop at Zaanse Schans—because cheese tasting is always a good idea!
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Full-day tour to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans
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Luxury coach transportation from Brussels or Antwerp (as per option selected)
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Entry tickets to Keukenhof
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Entry tickets to Zaanse Schans
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English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option chosen)
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Live clog-making demonstration
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Cheese tasting
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Food & drinks
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Entry to the windmills at Zaanse Schans
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- TOTAL DURATION10 hours - 12 hoursMODE OF TRANSFERA/C BusTimelineMapStart point
2 starting points available
2 hr 14 min by a/c bus183 km
1. Zaanse Schans
4 activitiesZaanse Schans has it all: historic windmills, wooden shoe-making demos, and cheese tastings that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance!
Things to do
Seeing windmills
Included in priceAppreciate wooden houses
Included in priceLive wooden shoe crafting demo
Included in priceSample cheeses
Included in price37 min by a/c bus47.1 km
2. Keukenhof
Tickets includedEnd point2 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Embark on a cross-border adventure from Brussels or Antwerp to witness the very best of the Netherlands in a single day. This premium excursion bridges the gap between Belgian charm and Dutch heritage, taking you from the heart of Brussels to the world-famous 'Garden of Europe' and the historic windmills of North Holland.
Getting started
Your journey begins at either Brussels or Antwerp. After meeting your guide at the departure time, you’ll settle into a modern, luxury coach for a scenic drive across the border. As the Belgian cityscapes fade into the flat, picturesque Dutch countryside, your guide will share fascinating historical insights to prepare you for a day of cultural immersion.
What to expect
Keukenhof
At Keukenhof, you will find yourself surrounded by a living tapestry of over 7 million hand-planted bulbs. It is a sensory masterpiece where millions of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils create a kaleidoscope of colour across 32 hectares of impeccably manicured grounds.
Features:
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Themed garden displays: Explore unique garden designs that change every year, featuring rare flower varieties and stunning floral art.
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Expert navigation: Enjoy a guided orientation to help you find the best photo spots and hidden corners of the park.
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Free exploration time: After the guided portion, wander at your own pace through the pavilions and winding paths of this floral paradise.
Zaanse Schans
Step back into the 18th century as you enter Zaanse Schans, a beautifully preserved windmill village. Here, the 'Golden Age' of the Netherlands comes to life through rotating sails, green wooden houses, and traditional workshops.
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Artisanal demonstrations: Watch a master craftsman transform a block of wood into a traditional Dutch clog right before your eyes.
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Cheese tasting experience: Visit a local farm to learn the secrets of Dutch cheesemaking and sample everything from creamy Gouda to zesty herb varieties.
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Historic windmills: Get up close to functioning industrial windmills, with the option to head inside to see the massive internal gears in action.
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What to bring
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Have your entry tickets, visa, and passport ready for a seamless experience.
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Bring your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket. Note: Cash payments will not be accepted at Keukenhof.
What’s not allowed
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Keep in mind that drones, alcohol, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Additional information
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Infants aged 0-3 are free of charge and can join without a seat. They’ll simply sit on their guardian’s lap and don’t need to be booked.
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Keep in mind that the cheese farm and wooden shoe demonstrations are usually held in English only.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting points
From Brussels
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Meet your guide at Bd de Berlaimont.
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Address: Bd de Berlaimont, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
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Guide identifier: The meeting point is only a 6-minute walk from the Brussels Central Station. You will recognize the guide by the sign with the 'Tourcompany' logo and the title of the tour.
Get directions to the meeting point
From Antwerp
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Meet your guide at Antwerp Expo.
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Address: Jan van Rijswijcklaan 191, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium.
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Guide identifier: From Antwerp Central Station, simply take streetcar 2 or 6 to the Antwerp Expo stop. You will recognize the guide by the sign with the 'Tourcompany' logo and the title of the tour.
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