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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans & Cheese Tasting 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.
Clog making demonstration with craftsman using machinery in a workshop.

Duration

2 hr 30 min - 3 hr 30 min

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4.8/5

(942)

Kelly Clements

Kelly

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was a perfect day! The coach was immaculate and our guide was knowledgeable and kind. The first stop to the cheese making was very interesting and the cheeses were delicious. The second stop for clog making and the windmills in the Dutch countryside were stunning.
Loriel Luckie

Loriel

May 2025
Verified booking
4/5
We loved the Zaanse Schans area and everything included in our tour. Our guide was welcoming, very well informed and patient. The bus ride was comfortable and easy to access. The difficulty for us was the sheer number of people (herding cats) and the duplicity of two languages. It would have been nice to know ahead of time that more than the language you signed up for was going to be included. This fact only allows the guest half-time with their guide. When you factor this in, unfortunately, it goes from great to only good.
Gabriela Duran

Gabriela

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
She was very informative and knew so much!! She was so kind and was very good at story telling and flowing from one topic to the next.
    • 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

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    FIRST DEPARTUREZaanse Schans
    LAST DEPARTUREZaanse Schans
    Timeline
    Map
    This is Holland
    Start point

    This is Holland

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    22 min by A/C Bus
    19 km
    Zaanse Schans

    1. Zaanse Schans

    Tickets included
    3 activities

    Things to do

    20 min by A/C Bus
    17.8 km
    This is Holland
    End point

    This is Holland

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    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.

  • 4.8
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    What our guests say

    Kelly Clements

    Kelly

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It was a perfect day! The coach was immaculate and our guide was knowledgeable and kind. The first stop to the cheese making was very interesting and the cheeses were delicious. The second stop for clog making and the windmills in the Dutch countryside were stunning.
    Carmen Mertens

    Carmen

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Amazing experience and very friendly You need more time though to see everything
    Cheryl Silvetti

    Cheryl

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The guide was knowledgeable & I liked that I had a bit of time to explore the village on my own. Timing was perfect!
    Siline Ng

    Siline

    Jul 2025
    Verified 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
    Guilherme OLIVEIRA

    Guilherme

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Beside of very pleasant guide this visit can be easily done by those who come by car to Amsterdam, one very crowdy place, no free bathrooms in there (there is just one toilet in the parking lot, and it's a paid one), ultra-inflated prices in the local stores, just not worth by the current price...
  • 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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