Day Trips

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans & Cheese Tasting Self-Guided Tour

Name: From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans & Cheese Tasting Self-Guided Tour
Start: 2026-04-04T09:30:00
End: 2026-04-04T13:00:00
Location: Amsterdam

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.

Duration

2 hr 30 min - 3 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

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

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.7/5

(957)

Kenneth A

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2025

What made our trip especially memorable was the guidance by Rob and the good driving by Rob 2. Rob 1 showed care and concern for each member of our group. He remembered where we were from and what we particularly wanted to see. I thought the tour might be too short but it was just the right amount of time. I appreciated the smooth ride from Amsterdam to Zaans schans and back again with no effort on my part. My one problem was finding the start point. The directions from the tour company described the white Stroom building but the google directions provided showed a red brick building. And there was no signage out front. I would highly recommend this particular tour for an interesting and easy trip to the windomills.

Tessier C

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2025

Anna our guide and Tim our driver were top notch! Everything went smoothly and the village is really too beautiful! The only downside was that the departure checkpoint had changed, and the information was only given by e-mail on the morning of departure, so I didn't see it; as a result, we were almost late.

Barbara K

Group

Verified booking

Jan 2026

Rob the tour guide was great! The shoe making and cheese experience was amazing! The woman doing the demonstrations was so funny! The windmill town is adorable, I wish I extended the tour to the 5 hours so we could spend more time there.

Cole K

Family

Verified booking

Jan 2026

The tour was amazing, lots of information and very enjoyable! It definitely makes it a lot more enjoyable when you have a great host like Eveline she really made it so easy! Keep up the good work 5/5

Ian M

Couple

Verified booking

Nov 2025

Excellent tour guide and driver provided plenty of information and advice. The location visited was very authentic and fortunately not too crowded

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.

2.5 to 3.5 hours of guided tour of Zaanse Schans

Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam

Live clog-making demonstration

Cheese-making demo and tasting

Additional paid upgrades:

English-speaking guide

1-hour canal cruise

10% discount at the Henri Willig cheese shop

Free map and digital walking guide

Lunch

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
2 starting points available
1. This is Holland
2. De Ruijterkade
22 min by a/c bus
19 km
1. Zaanse Schans
Tickets included
3 activities
Things to do
Witness traditional windmills
Included in price
Cheese tasting
Included in price
Clog-making demo
Included in price
20 min by a/c bus
17.8 km
End point
2 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point

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

957 reviews
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What our guests say
Shreya T
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Lovely city, the tour part was a bit lackluster. Could easily visit on your own if you wanted!
Barbara K
Group
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Rob the tour guide was great! The shoe making and cheese experience was amazing! The woman doing the demonstrations was so funny! The windmill town is adorable, I wish I extended the tour to the 5 hours so we could spend more time there.
Cole K
Family
Verified booking
Jan 2026
The tour was amazing, lots of information and very enjoyable! It definitely makes it a lot more enjoyable when you have a great host like Eveline she really made it so easy! Keep up the good work 5/5
Ian M
Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
Excellent tour guide and driver provided plenty of information and advice. The location visited was very authentic and fortunately not too crowded
Chris S
Group
Verified booking
Nov 2025
The directions to where to meet guide were incorrect and we spent 45 min trying to find guide. The trip was wonderful

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 shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.