10-Hour Amsterdam and Zaanse Schans Day Trip from Brussels

10 Hours Round trip from Your hotel or address in Brussels Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private guide and chauffeur for the full round trip from Brussels
02 Walk Amsterdam's historic canal ring and Dam Square
03 See the working windmills of Zaanse Schans
04 Explore traditional Dutch houses and a clog-making workshop
05 Pace and stops shaped entirely around your interests

Cross the border for a day that pairs one of Europe's great canal cities with the postcard windmills of the Dutch countryside. Your guide and chauffeur collect you in Brussels for the drive north into the Netherlands in a comfortable luxury Mercedes. In Amsterdam, walk the historic canal ring past 17th-century merchant houses and through Dam Square, with the route shaped around your interests. Continue to Zaanse Schans for working windmills, green wooden houses, and a clog-making workshop before returning to Brussels.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Brussels, Amsterdam

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Amsterdam Canals and Zaanse Schans Windmills

Morning pickup by your private guide and chauffeur at your hotel, residence, airport, or cruise port in Brussels. Enjoy a drive of about 2h30 north into the Netherlands.

In Amsterdam, walk the historic canal ring, passing 17th-century merchant houses, and continue to Dam Square, the city's historic heart. Your guide shapes the route around your interests.

Free time for lunch in Amsterdam at your own expense.

Continue to Zaanse Schans to see the working windmills, traditional green wooden Dutch houses, and a clog-making workshop.

In the late afternoon, return by road and enjoy drop-off at your address in Brussels.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Your hotel or address in Brussels 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional private guide for the full day
Private chauffeur and luxury Mercedes vehicle
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, residence, airport, or cruise port in Brussels
Bottled water and WiFi on board
Fuel, tolls, and parking

What's Not Included

Lunch, food, and drinks
Canal cruise and windmill entrance tickets (optional, can be added on request)
Gratuities

What to bring

Passport or ID card (border crossing to the Netherlands)
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing (umbrella!)

Know before you go

Guide languages other than English (French, German, Spanish, Italian) depend on availability. Please mention your language when booking.
The drive from Brussels to Amsterdam takes about 2h30 each way, depending on traffic.
It is a long day. Families with young children may prefer to focus on one destination.

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