Netherlands · Village Tours

4-Hour Zaanse Schans Craft Tour with Windmills and Cheese Tasting

4 Hours Round trip from Amsterdam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the historical village setting and the Dutch countryside lifestyle
02 Enjoy views of traditional Dutch windmills from the bridge
03 Learn about the clog-making process
04 Taste chocolate and Dutch cheese made at the factory

Explore Zaanse Schans, an enchanting destination that captures the cultural heritage of the late 18th century. Enjoy a vivid glimpse into the past as you discover meticulously preserved historic windmills and houses in a charming village setting. Experience traditional Dutch craftsmanship through clog making, cheese production, and chocolate tasting, while taking in the beauty of the Dutch countryside.

Enjoy views of traditional Dutch windmills from the bridge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zaanse Schans Windmills and Traditional Crafts Tour

Pick up from your hotel or cruise terminal in Amsterdam and drive for approximately 30 minutes to Zaanse Schans.
Stroll around the historical village setting.
Admire the Dutch countryside and its lifestyle.
Enjoy views of traditional Dutch windmills from the bridge.
Learn about the history of the site and its workshops.
Enjoy an introduction to clog making.
Climb up a functional windmill.
Visit the stunning chocolate store and taste the famous chocolates from Amsterdam.
Taste Dutch cheese at a cheese factory.
Enjoy scenic walks around the village and visit a secret scenic location if time allows.
Drive back to Amsterdam, where your tour will conclude.

Where this trip takes you

Zaanse Schans, traditional Dutch windmills, Dutch countryside

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Amsterdam 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Modern and reliable electric car for out-of-city tours, including all expenses such as energy, parking costs, full insurance, and more.
For bigger groups (5-8 people) or for extra comfort, a van for up to 8 people can be rented.
Driver
Private tour guide
Bottled water per passenger

What's Not Included

As your choices can vary, entrance fees for museum visits and other attractions are excluded from the tour, so you can choose what to do and when.
Some ticket costs excluded from the tour package are:
- Museum entrance fees are around 22 euros per person.
- The windmill entrance fee is 6 euros per person.
- A semi-private canal boat ride in Amsterdam on a fully electric wooden saloon historical boat from 1928, for 1.5 hours, including drinks and snacks, is around 55 euros per person.
- Food and drinks