Zaandam Tours

I recently embarked on a half-day guided tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam, which offered a delightful glimpse into the traditional Dutch countryside. The tour commenced with a visit to Zaanse Schans, renowned for its iconic windmills and historical architecture. The well-preserved village provided an immersive experience into the Netherlands' rich heritage, with opportunities to explore traditional crafts such as wooden shoe making and cheese production. Following the visit to Zaanse Schans, the tour proceeded to the charming fishing village of Volendam. Known for its picturesque harbor and vibrant atmosphere, Volendam offered a taste of authentic Dutch culture. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, providing insightful commentary throughout the journey. The tour was well-organized, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Overall, this guided tour is highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring the quintessential Dutch countryside and learning about the country's cultural traditions.

Keukenhof experience was good, travel comfortable, guide good. But.... the cheese demonstration and tasting (not!) experience at Zaanse Schans was a true waste of time - not worth the wait, not worth the very basic demonstration, not worth the so-called tasting. We would have much prefered to have more free time to be able to make it in time to go inside some of the windmills that were open and experience that instead.

Awesome. It was a great experience. We could book online and with kids. Staff was super friendly. Once we booked then we realized that there are two different company starting from 2 different locations in Amsterdam. We explored these 2 Locations a day before and this helped us.