Top Experiences in Zaanse Schans

Safety comes first! Before we send you off on your way, we will make sure you have exactly the right vehicle for your comfort, whether it be a bike or electric vehicle. If you feel you need to bike with a helmet, just let us know and we will make sure you have one. Our expert staff will make sure you know how to work your chosen vehicle and let you ride on it first to make sure you are comfortable with it and know how it works. We have various routes to choose from where you can easily go off on your own. Just scan the code and the route will open in Googlemaps. (Make sure your maps are set to bike and not car for routes). Thousands of people have done this, and, we haven’t lost one person yet. If you prefer a guided tour instead, we can arrange that as well. (Guide requests must be made well in advance).

During the tour, you will travel to the village of Zaanse Schans, past the Dutch landscapes of polders and canals, where you will visit a windmill, a workshop for making wooden shoes, a cheese farm with a tasting of Dutch cheese.
Then you will return to Amsterdam, where you take a panoramic tour. You will see Central Railway Station, St. Nicholas Basilica, Dam Square, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace, Canals and bridges of the city, Canal houses, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Red Light District, etc.
The tour ends with a return transfer to your hotel.

During this private tour of the Zaanse Schans, you can expect an exclusive experience. You will have the opportunity to get up close to the traditional windmills and discover how they operate and what products they produce.

Additionally, you will visit artisan workshops where you can witness the craft of making wooden clogs and even purchase souvenirs. Furthermore, a visit to an authentic cheese farm is on the agenda, where you will learn all about cheese making and indulge in an exclusive cheese tasting.

Moreover, you'll have the chance to stroll along the picturesque houses and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Zaanse Schans. In summary, this private tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience.

You will find out all about the tulip and learn in an interactive way about the cycle of bulb cultivation using state-of-the-art machinery and old objects (from before 1950).
In the show garden, 1 million tulips are planted in 700 different varieties of tulips. All tulip varieties come from our own nursery. The show garden also has a number of special photo points for taking the perfect picture!
After the Tulip Experience you will visit the amazing Keukenhof flower Gardens. Over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. The last stops are the Windmills and a local cheese and clogs factory where you will see a demonstration how clogs are made. There is a possibility to taste more than 30 different types of cheese for free! You can buy the nice cheese or you can let the cheese ship to your country if you don't have room in your suitcase.
They have an automatic milking robot and if you are lucky you can see how they milk their cows automatically.

Book with me and you get a 5-star private experience, because I'm an experienced and knowledgeable guide. With me you visit places where the big groups cannot get. I never rush you. With me you drive via the most beautiful small roads with a beautiful scenery.

I have a broad interest and I can tell you about Dutch history, mills, polders, cheese, agriculture, economy, museums, monuments, politics, religion, our Golden Age, dikes, pumping stations, etc.

I use my own car (Mercedes E-type). I can explain very well the connection between the mills, the Dutch Masters, the beautiful houses in Amsterdam and Dutch history.

You will find out all about the tulip and learn in an interactive way about the cycle of bulb cultivation using state-of-the-art machinery and old objects (from before 1950).
In the show garden, 1 million tulips are planted in 700 different varieties of tulips. All tulip varieties come from our own nursery. The show garden also has a number of special photo points for taking the perfect picture!
After the Tulip Experience you will visit the amazing Keukenhof flower Gardens. Over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. The last stops are the Windmills and a local cheese and clogs factory where you will see a demonstration how clogs are made. There is a possibility to taste more than 30 different types of cheese for free! You can buy the nice cheese or you can let the cheese ship to your country if you don't have room in your suitcase.
They have an automatic milking robot and if you are lucky you can see how they milk their cows automatically.

Windmills-Clogs-Cheese. You're all gonna see it. Definately Hollands best tour and experience. This is a top 3 sightseeing trip for tourists. An absolute must do when you are over in Holland.

If you don't want to waste your time standing the line and if you are not a big fan of mass tourism and you want some more luxury treatment? Then hire me as your private driver and private guide in your own American airconditioned private car. You don't have to share with other people. It's all yours.

I don't charge you if you want to stay an extra hour. The tour price is fixed based on hours and taxes.

I just want you to have the time of your life. RELAX is my keyword, you're on holiday !

For groups 5-8 people, please send me a request.

This unique day tour takes you in the morning to Zaanse Schans. You would visit this village as a local resident by walking in the village from the residence entrance. Avoiding big buses and full of tourists at the main entrance. We will take you to a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration in Zaanse Schans. After that you will travel to Giethoorn, you will discover this 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn. You will of course have your own free time at these two places to take beautiful photos and discover the village by yourselves.

You will expect a luxurious and comfortable mini bus for this day tour. A bottled water will be provided to each traveler. Power bank, napkin, umbrella are provided and free to use during the whole trip.

This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.

Visit the beautiful windmill village Zaanse Schans. Here you will experience all that is typical Dutch in just a few hours. See the historic working windmills of Zaanse Schans and the wooden green painted houses and shops. Learn about cheese making and watch traditional craftsmen making clogs and other artifacts. A professional, experienced and friendly guide will accompany you throughout the village before you get time to further explore the village on your own.

Join this 21-day tour through Europe and see the best this continent has to offer with the opportunity to experience and explore 11 European countries in one unforgettable trip. Visit Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Italy. Immerse yourself in the history, culture, cuisine and landscapes of 26 of these countries' amazing cities. Our Best of Europe tour is sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime!

See all the Dutch icons such as the Tulips in Keukenhof & windmills, cheese and clogs at Zaanse Schans.

Experience the beauty of Keukenhof Gardens in bloom on a guided morning tour from Amsterdam in the company of an expert guide and travel by small comfortable coach out to the Netherlands’ most famous bulb region, passing through remarkable flower-filled meadows. In the afternoon continue to windmill village Zaanse Schans and see all the other dutch icons such as windmills, cheese and clogs.

Discover a different side of the Netherlands during this private day trip. With this tour you will explore the beautiful flower fields of Keukenhof and the countryside at Zaanse Schans.

First, Head over to Keukenhof where you will explore the breathtaking gardens of Europe. Each year just about seven million different bulbs are planted, ranging from tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, crocuses and lilies. Explore all the different varieties of themed gardens and admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom.

Then your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory.

At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Make the most of your layover at Amsterdam airport and explore the city instead of waiting at Schiphol. In a few hours, your driver/host will take you to see the highlights of the Venice of the North. Visit the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and stroll the Dam Square.

In case you have a 5- or 6-hour layover at Amsterdam Airport and don’t know what to do, you needn’t look further! During the Airport Transit City Tour, your driver/host will show you all the highlights of Amsterdam you really don’t want miss. Why waiting at Schiphol airport if you could be floating through the romantic canals of the Venice of the North or discovering how the Red Light District earned its nickname? This three-hour tour is completely customizable to fit your personal wishes, you may also book extra time if you happen to have a longer stopover in Amsterdam airport.

Experience Holland with Holland Windmills, our small and local tour company. We are born and raised here and love to show you the best places during your holiday in Holland. We also love telling you stories about Holland!

See famous windmills, taste cheese, try wooden shoes and walk through scenic villages. We know the best sights, what to visit and where to eat. Let us take you places where the crowds don't go and explore Holland at your own pace.

Cheaper than a taxi, better than a big group tour and a lot more comfortable than organizing everything on your own. Ideal for couples, families and friends!

The 14-Day Taste of Europe Tour will take you to the heart of 8 wonderfully varied countries including France, Luxembourg, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy including Vatican City and Monaco, with visits to 21 of their most exciting and unique cities.

This is a seasonal tour which we only run in springtime, during March, April and the first weeks of May.
On this tour you'll experience the best Holland has to offer in spring: tulips, windmills and countryside. Join us on our wonderful tulip tour through the famous flower fields of Holland near Lisse and the Keukenhof.
We drive with a small van, so we can take you to the best viewpoints and places where the big tour busses can't come. The flower fields around Lisse and Hillegom bloom depending weather circumstances like temperature, rain and sunshine.
Of course we also visit the Keukenhof, the biggest flower garden in the world.
After this amazing flower experience we drive to the windmills of the Zaanse Schans. This is the best place in Holland to see old windmills.
On our way back to Amsterdam we stop at cheese farm Simonehoeve to taste cheese.
We’re flexible so we can adjust the tour to your wishes and lunch is not included but you can decide when and where you want to eat.

Catch a glimpse of Central Europe's most fascinating and vibrant cities with the 7-Day Taste of Central Europe Tour. Leaving from Paris, explore the Champagne region of Reims, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the historic German cities of Trier, Koblenz, Frankfurt, Bonn and Cologne. The bustling streets and canals of Amsterdam, the unique atmosphere of Brussels and best of the City of Light — Paris.

Explore the Dutch country side with this private day trip to Keukenhof and the Zaanse Schans Windmills. Get picked up at your hotel by your private guide that will drive you around in a comfortable vehicle.

First your private guide will drive you to Keukenhof where you will discover its outstanding flowerfields. Inside the Keukenhof gardens you can admire the beautiful and internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers. Explore 32 hectares of gardens full with tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring bulbs in all sorts of colours.

Next, you will arrive at Zaanse Schans where you will explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. Learn all about the area and enter various windmills, barns, shops and explore many traditional wooden houses. Your private guide will also bring you to a traditional Dutch waffle factory and Dutch cheese farm where you will be able to taste cheeses.

At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

The perfect day trip: Amsterdam’s highlights and the idyllic Dutch countryside. Learn about the young Jewish writer Anne Frank and explore the masters of the Golden Age, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals and Steen. Admire the line-up of 19 historical windmills in the spellbinding town of Zaanse Schans. Visit a working windmill, a cheese farm and watch a shoemaker craft clogs!

We know there is a lot to discover in Amsterdam and its surrounding countryside. That’s why you can extend your Amsterdam City & Countryside Tour at any given moment. You might want to explore the fisherman village of Volendam or step on the former island of Marken. Just let your chauffeur guide know what you would like to see and he will bring you there. The staff of Dutch Tours and Transfers is determined to provide you with the best personally customized service for you to experience the wonders of Amsterdam city and its sublime surroundings.

Experience the old Netherlands on a 3-hour private trip to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam with a luxury Mercedes Minivan with a professional driver. Marvel at the beauty of the Zaan region with its wooden windmills, picturesque villages, and meadows. Explore the historic windmill village of Zaanse Schans, through charming alleys and waterways, passing by green-painted houses, wooden barns, and shops. Witness the craft of making clogs and cheese in artisan workshops, and visit a working windmill to discover how they were used for pumping water, sawing wood, and more during the 17th and 18th centuries. Highlights of the 3-hour private tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam include admiring the wooden windmills and the scenic landscape of the picturesque Zaan region, exploring the painted houses and bridges during a guided tour of Zaanse Schans, observing a cheese-making demonstration, and witnessing traditional clog makers in action.

From the churning windmills in the Zaanse Schans to the cheese weighing house in Edam, this tour highlights everything that is typical Dutch. See the beautiful landscapes of the province of North Holland and explore the traditional fishing village of Volendam. Learn about clog making in the wooden shoe shop and try some tasteful cheese in one of the Dutch cheese farms. Zaanse Schans. This outdoor preserved area is situated on the banks of the River Zaan and is home to the original 18th and 19th century architecture, including several still functioning windmills and wooden houses. From there we continue to the beautiful village of Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the former Zuiderzee. Edam’s old streets and quiet canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Big Church, and former town hall. Volendam; this typical fishing village with its bustling harbour has been a major tourist attraction since early 1875.

Our tour stands out for its meticulously curated experience, designed to showcase the best of the Netherlands in a single, unforgettable journey. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing an accurate representation of the country's diverse culture and heritage, condensed into a seamless and exciting itinerary. Led by knowledgeable guides, you'll delve into the vibrant spectacle of Keukenhof Gardens, experience the timeless charm of Volendam Harbour, and step back in time at Zaanse Schans. Our tour is not just a sightseeing excursion; it's an immersive adventure that captures the essence of Dutch life and history. Choose us for an authentic and enriching exploration of the Netherlands that promises memories to last a lifetime.

Discover most interesting UNESCO listed sights of Belgium and Netherlands during this 7-Day Private Experience st up for 4 to 6 people. 11 Excursions included. The tour starts and ends in Brussels.
You will enjoy: walking tour in Brussels, day trip to Ghent and Bruges — two medieval cities of Flanders, short visit of Antwerp — the heart of ancient Flanders, walking tour of the historical centre of Amsterdam with the visit to the Diamond factory and a Cruise on the canals of Amsterdam, short visit of the city of Delft - a popular medieval city, visit of the ethnographic open air park Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Visit of Giethoorn is included as well.
Attn. This trip can be organised starting in Paris, ending in Paris or in Amsterdam without any surcharge.

*** Keukenhof is currently closed. Keukenhof will be open daily from 21 March – 12 May from 08:00 – 19:30 ***

Embark on an exclusive journey through two of the Netherlands' most iconic destinations: Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof Gardens, with a scenic route through picturesque tulip fields. Begin your adventure at Zaanse Schans, where you'll enjoy a complimentary visit to one of the charming windmills up close, immersing yourself in the rich history and heritage of Dutch windmill technology.

From there, journey through the scenic countryside, marveling at the vibrant tulip fields in full bloom. This picturesque route serves as a prelude to your next stop: the breathtaking Keukenhof Gardens. Here, you'll wander among millions of blooming flowers, including vibrant tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, creating a sensory feast unlike any other.

While entrance tickets to Keukenhof Gardens are not included in the tour, they can be conveniently purchased online in advance or at the entrance.

A unique combination of one tour package that will take you to the top of your imagination that you have never experienced before. The choice of max 3 destinations from the top 10 lists of the most famous destinations in The Netherlands. Such a beautifully packaged destinations that you will never find from other tours operator in Europe.

GIETHOORN - VOLENDAM - ZAANSE SCHANS (The Holland Dream Tour) is a unique combination of several tourist destinations that are packaged in a simple and amazing way, which will take you in a travel experience that will not be forgotten in a lifetime. (departure from the designated location in Amsterdam).

A full-day tour exploring the countryside of The Netherlands. Designed by passionate travel professionals, our goal is to showcase the real charm of the country. Fully private, we will pick you up from the hotel in a comfortable car. We will explore Zaanse Schans famous for its windmills, Volendam a former fishing village, and Marken a beautiful Island. We don't stop with just these 3. Our tours are flexible and we will take you to a few other small towns and villages that are known for their monumental buildings and historic significance.

Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn the Dutch Venice! You will have a guided canal cruise in a large boat or you can drive a small boat by yourself. Please inform your driver/host what you prefer. After Giethoorn you will go to the windmills, the countryside and a local cheese and clogs factory.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The next stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!

Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn the Dutch Venice! You will have a guided canal cruise in a large boat or you can drive a small boat by yourself. Please inform your driver/host what you prefer. After Giethoorn you will go to the windmills, the countryside and a local cheese and clogs factory.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!

Following pickup from your accommodation, take part in a short meet and greet with your driver before starting your journey,

At the Tulip Experience Amsterdam you will see the history of the tulip in their museum. After that you can go into the bulb fields with more then 1 millions tulips and 700 different kinds and make some nice pictures. At the end you can pluck your own tulips. When you are done your driver will bring you to the Keukenhof.

The Keukenhof is a flower park in Lisse, the park has an area of 32 hectares, and attracts more then 1 million people each year with its millions of flowers.

Zaanse Schans, a region of the Netherlands full of traditional structures. Tour the wooden dwellings, windmills, and quaint little shops. Above all, you can admire the traditional mills scattered throughout the town, each of which has its own purpose. You will also see a wooden shoe demonstration and can taste all different kind of dutch cheeses.

GIETHOORN - ZAANSE SCHANS is a unique combination of Holland top two tourist destinations that are packaged in a simple and amazing way, which will take you in a travel experience that will not be forgotten in a lifetime. (departure from the designated location in Amsterdam).

Visit the Keukenhof, a flower park in Lisse, is home to millions of flowers in an array of colors.

Following pickup from your hotel, take part in a short meet and greet with your driver before starting your journey to the Keukenhof. The Keukenhof is a flower park in Lisse, 45 minutes from Amsterdam. The park has an area of 32 hectares, and attracts more then 1 million people each year with its millions of flowers.

Beside the flowers, the Keukenhof also has exhibitions of special flowers with a new flower each week. Some examples of these themes are roses, orchids, and chrysanthemums.
After the Keukenhof your driver/host will bring you to the windmills.
Tour the wooden dwellings, windmills, and quaint little shops. Above all, you can admire the traditional mills scattered throughout the town, each of which has its own purpose: there's a paint mill, oil mill, saw mill, spice mill, and more. You will also see a wooden shoe demonstration and can taste all different kind of dutch cheeses.

Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn the Dutch Venice! You will have a guided canal cruise in a large boat or you can drive a small boat by yourself. Please inform your driver/host what you prefer. After Giethoorn you will go to the windmills, the countryside and a local cheese and clogs factory.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!

See 13 quintessential Dutch windmills scattered around Zaanse Schans
Taste delicious local cheese in Volendam and visit the historic cheese market in Edam
Watch a clog-making demonstration in Volendam before heading to Marken's coast

You guide is a real born and raised Amsterdam guy who is going to teach you a lot about the Netherlands and it's fantastic history. Your guide is someone who is streetwise too so the mix of Dutch (history) knowledge and the real life nice to knows, will guarantee that there 'll never be a dull moment. Check my reviews now>> For groups 5-8 people, send me a text in advance pls for the price.

Enjoy the charms of rural Holland on this full-day trip! You will adore flowers, observe windmills from the outside and from inside, and try traditional Dutch cheese on a cozy farm. Enjoy the nature slideshow as we make our way to the Keukenhof. Scenery like this needs to be seen and instagrammed–to be believed. Enjoy a guided garden walk. Try a hands-on cheese workshop. Sit back and relax a canal cruise that takes you past all highlights. See Canal houses, Westerkerk, Anne Frank House

• Explore the most famous flower garden in the world
• Observe gorgeous Dutch landscapes and authentic windmills
• Visit traditional Dutch cheese farm
• Enjoy a full-day unique experience on a hassle-free round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
• See rural Holland
• Relax and unwind with all transfers and activities included
Cruise the city of canals and through history

The flower bloom in Keukenhof is from March to May. After Mid-May some alternatives can be offered instead of Keukenhof garden

Discover the beauty of Holland's countryside on an idyllic cycling adventure. After a short ferry ride and an easy 20-minute cycle through the north of the city, we'll reach the captivating Waterlands. Here, you'll encounter charming animals and the aroma of chocolate in the air.

Capture stunning photos as we cruise through the countryside towards the iconic Zaanse Schans, where there's free time to explore, take photos, visit cheese and clog stalls, or savor a delicious Dutch pancake.

Our return journey, we'll pass through Zaandam, and the NDSM part of Amsterdam

Electric bikes are provided, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride for the approximately 40km distance.

Important notes:
Bike riding proficiency is required for this experience.
Min. rider height is 1.50m/4'9'' for adults, 1.55/4'11 for kids.

Tour runs rain or shine - we can supply ponchos.
Helmuts upon request
No refunds for no shows/late arrivals.

Guided VIP bicycle tours including full service & escort by two warm experienced & professional guides, operate guided bicycle tours in Tel Aviv, Israel since 2009​.

After 10 years of operating tours with love, passion and the best attention and care for all aspects, this 7 day tour in The Netherlands was created.

Exploring The Netherlands while comfortably biking on wonderful cycling paths among the lovely green nature around, discovering the unique Dutch culture and authentic places on the way as Traditional & Art Museums, local bakeries, farmer's booths, traditional wine & beer houses and so much more.

Our bikes are the best top of the line electric Dutch "Pedelec" bikes, equipped with professional added devices for your convenience.

The Netherlands is the ultimate destination for cycling thanks to its flat landscape, mild climate, short distances and wonderful infrastructure.

It's safe, easy and great fun!

*Free cancellation until 14 days before travel date.

Travel in a small group, 16 guests maximum, to ensure personal attention from your guide. You will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a demonstration of clog making, a cheese farm for an explanation of cheese making and a working Industrial windmill.

At Keukenhof, skip the line and walk straight through the entrance as entrance tickets are given to you by the tour guide.

Afterwards, you will be brought back to Amsterdam.

The 9am tour visits Keukenhof flower gardens in the morning and Zaanse Schans in the afternoon
The 11am tour visits Zaanse Schans first and Keukenhof flower gardens in the afternoon.

Catch a glimpse of Central Europe's most fascinating and vibrant cities with the 7-Day Taste of Central Europe Tour. Leaving from Amsterdam you will visit the bustling streets and canals of Amsterdam, stroll around the Dutch countryside and windmills village Zaanse Schans. And joining our Red Line tour between 21 March and 19 May you will visit the beautiful garden of Europe, Keukenhof. Then you will drive through Brussels to visit Atomium and Manneken Pis Statue. And arrive finally in the City of Lights, Paris with all it's main attractions. After Paris we'll explore the Champagne region of Reims, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the historic German cities of Trier, Koblenz, Frankfurt, Bonn and of course Cologne. After all those vibrant cities, you will be back in Amsterdam with an unforgettable experience!

From Amsterdam, meet your guide to drive to Zaanse Schans, a small village full of windmills, traditional crafts and green wooden houses. Here, you will visit a clog demonstration, a cheese farm for an explanation and to taste some cheese and a working Industrial windmill. After your guided tour at Zaanse Schans, you will go to enjoy a typical Dutch lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Keukenhof Flower Gardens. Here you will find 800 variants of tulips in blossom and you will have plenty of time to explore these gardens. Afterwards you will be brought back to Amsterdam after a full day of excitement.

This Tour is unique because you'll see the real Holland in a nutshell. It's a bit of everything. I'll go off the beaten tracks so you'll also see the real typical Dutch Landscape, I stop anywhere you want for pics.I will also pull over in Amsterdam at some amazing forgotten breathtaking hidden gems.

No commercials gift shop stops or any other nonsens. I am born and raised Amsterdam guy and never drive with navigation :-) Do everything by heart. Private English Comfy airconditioned car is a classy Jaguar (not shared, just for you), Private Guide, Private Driver. Let me take you by the hand and show you my beautiful city and countryside. Let's do it!

The Beautiful windmills of the “Zaanse schans”, a world famous dyke, a historic Frisian town and the “Muiderslot”, one of the most beautiful medieval castles in the world. This tour really has it all!

Go for unforgettable! Our tours offer The Netherlands at its best. More distance, more adventure, no tourist traps. Best value for money.

After your flight into Amsterdam airport Schiphol (AMS), your personal guide and driver brings you to world-famous Zaanse Schans to see windmills, clog making and cheese tasting. You will also see an operational windmill from the inside and get a wonderful view of the countryside from the balcony. Your guide will tell you all about the sights and history. After this 3 hour unique experience, you will be brought back to the airport or to your hotel, whatever you prefer.

Join this full-day tour with a private guide and explore Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof. Discover the impressive countryside of Holland and Keukenhof, also known as the garden of europe.

Yur guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. Here you can see how the Dutch cheese and waffles are made.

Next you will be driven to Lisse where you will skip the long lines to enter the legendary gardens. Inside the Keukenhof gardens, take plenty of time to admire this beautiful and internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers in a relaxed way. Stroll among orchids and themed gardens. Admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom.

Looking for a nice private tour from Amsterdam? Enjoy a 5,5-hour day tour of the most beautiful places in the Netherlands, such as windmills, tulips, small villages and the countryside.

This tour gives you an unforgettable experience of The Netherlands! Visit 5 iconic destinations in 4 different provinces in 1 day. See the windmills of the Zaanse Schans in all its morning glory, admire the world famous Afsluitdijk, walk through Sloten, one of the legendary "Frisian eleven cities", stop by at the historic fishing village of Urk and get a sense of the middle-ages in the fortified Hansa- town of Elburg. This day-trip has it all!

20 minutes drive from Amsterdam, you will find the Zaan region, Western Europe's oldest industrial area. In the past there used to be running more than 500 windmills here. Now a days, ten pairs of sails continue to turn in the historical village of Zaanse Schans. It's picturesque mills are still used for sawing wood and grinding flower, spices and oil. Exiting demonstrations accros the entire site will acquaint you with all kind of traditional Dutch crafts.

Besides the Windmills, The country side offers polders, water, wind, cheese, clogs and many other things that are typically Dutch. This day trip to the Dutch countryside and visits to the fishing villages Volendam and Marken is a must during your holidays in the Netherlands. Discover the region’s history at a fascinating museum, do a tasting at a cheese factory, visit an authentic Dutch bakery and much more and enjoy free time at the lovely fishing harbor on the Markermeer lake.

☑ Price includes return transfer from a central location.
☑ Qualified drivers with 20 years of experience.
☑ Comfortable and smooth ride.
☑ VIP Meet & Greet.
☑ Every single request will be dealt with individually.
☑ Available 24/7 in your service.
☑ The rates cover all taxes, tolls, and fees.
☑ Benefit from the personalized service of a private trip.

AWARD WINNING TOUR:

Get the full experience of all the Dutch countryside has to offer on this 5,5-hour, small 8 person tour from Amsterdam. Travel in comfort by luxury bus to the traditional fishing villages of Volendam, and stroll through the world-famous windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Visit a cheese factory for a tasting, stop at a restaurant for lunch, watch craftsmen make wooden shoes,. visit the village of Broek (the gem of Waterland) before relaxing on the ride back to Amsterdam. This experience has a minimum age of 4 years old.

Catch a glimpse of Central Europe's most fascinating and vibrant cities with the 7-Day Taste of Central Europe Tour. Your journey starts with a leisurely drive North-West from Frankfurt to discover historic German cities like Bonn and Cologne, you will visit Ludwig van Beethoven Haus and the Gothic Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Arriving in Amsterdam you will visit the bustling streets and canals, stroll around the Dutch countryside and windmills town Zaanse Schans and between 21 March 2019 and 19 May 2019, we will visit the beautiful garden of Europe, Keukenhof. After Amsterdam we are heading towards South to Brussels and arrive finally in the City of Lights, Paris with all its main attractions. After Paris we'll explore the Champagne region of Reims, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, some more German cities Trier and Koblenz. This tour will leave you a grandeur and historic feeling after all those vibrant cities. You will be back in Frankfurt with an unforgettable experience!

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The combination of(into) flowerfields with Windmills and off the beaten tracks countryside will definetely make you fall in love with the beautiness of the authentic Dutch landscapes. Farming, cows, sheep, birds, nature, ditches, barns, dikes, authentic riverbridges, smiling happy people, hay stacks, thatched roof farms, cold fresh unpasteurized milk straight from the cow, etc . This is the real Dutch stuff.

Wooden windmills and traditional greenhouses lining the water, fields of colourful tulips and craft shops dating back to the 18th-century: The heritage site Zaanse Schans is as picturesque as it can get. The village houses a collection of centuries-old windmills and charming wooden houses, most of which were moved there in the 1960s to preserve their cultural heritage. Yet Zaanse Schans is not a museum, there are actual people living in the houses and several windmills are still working. There is also a clog-factory, a bakery museum, and a traditional farm where you can sample delicious Dutch cheeses. www.dezaanseschans.nl

Enter a traditional windmill and taste some delicious cheese.

Explore the windmill village lining the water, learn how clogs are made, taste some cheese, and enter a working windmill. There are also a few museums, like the Zaans Museum where you can see traditional costumes and utensils from the past.

Your private guide will drive you directly to the Zaanse Schans and walk you through this picturesque Dutch heritage site. Experience many famous aspects of Dutch manufacturing and visit an old working windmill to learn about how products were fabricated in the 17th and 18th century. The second highlight of the day is the picturesque village of Giethoorn.
The centre of the village is car-free so the only way to get around is by boat or on foot. Your guide will transform himself into your captain and welcome you on board a typical 'punter', a small Dutch flat bottomed boat designed to sail in shallow waters for a private one hour tour through Giethoorn. After you're back on dry land you'll join your guide for a short walking tour giving you another perspective on this picture perfect little village.

You will find out all about the tulip and learn in an interactive way about the cycle of bulb cultivation using state-of-the-art machinery and old objects (from before 1950).
In the show garden, 1 million tulips are planted in 700 different varieties of tulips. All tulip varieties come from our own nursery. The show garden also has a number of special photo points for taking the perfect picture!
After the Tulip Experience you will visit the amazing Keukenhof flower Gardens. Over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. The last stops are the Windmills and a local cheese and clogs factory where you will see a demonstration how clogs are made. There is a possibility to taste more than 30 different types of cheese for free! You can buy the nice cheese or you can let the cheese ship to your country if you don't have room in your suitcase.
They have an automatic milking robot and if you are lucky you can see how they milk their cows automatically.

You will discover the beautiful and authentic part of the Zaan region by bicycle and by boat with this unique cycling and sailing through the Zaan region tour. First you cycle along the banks of the Alkmaardermeer over a part of the so-called ferry route. You cycle through the countryside and small villages and on your way you occasionally cross a small canal with a ferry that in some cases you also have to operate yourself.

Explore the Dutch country side with this private day trip to Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Marken. Get picked up at your hotel by your private guide that will drive you around in a comfortable vehicle.

After 30 minutes you will arrive at Zaanse Schans where you explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. Your private guide will tell you about the area and you have entrance to various windmills. See the inside of a Dutch windmill and explore the many traditional wooden houses, barns and shops. Your private guide will also bring you to a Dutch cheese farm to taste cheeses and a traditional Dutch waffle factory.

From Zaanse Schans your private guide will drive you to Volendam and Marken. These traditional fishing villages are known for its green timbered houses and harbor. Your private guide will tell you about the interesting history of these villages and show you around. From here your guide will drive you back to the hotel.

Discover a different side of the Netherlands with your private guide. With this tour we will explore Zaanse Schans, Rotterdam and the Hague.

Your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. Here you can see how the Dutch cheese and waffles are made.

Then drive to Rotterdam where you will explore the modern architecture. See the famous Cube Houses, Market hall and Erasmusbridge.

After Rotterdam your private guide will drive you to the last stop of the tour, the Hague. The Hague is the political center of the Netherlands. Learn about the cities history and see many historical sights.

What does make the Netherlands so special and memorable? Many travelers would definitely say: 'bicycles, endless tulip fields, and, of course, the windmills!' And this is true :).
Dutch landscape with a lot of old windmills and green wooden houses is definitely one of the most beautiful things to look at. Together with you, we would like to travel back in time and enjoy this beautiful day in countryside!

We will meet at the Amsterdam Centraal Station, from where we will take a train to the fairy-tale windmill village, which only takes 15 minutes to get to.
Over there we will have a huge amount of local sightseeings on the way and we will definitely try to visit all of them, strolling along an incredibly beautiful landscape with a view of polders, old wooden houses, movable bridges, wild swans and white lambs.

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Experience a versatile and varied bike tour through the typical landscapes of North Holland to the windmills of the Zaanse Schans, the Holland of the past, with its romantic museum village, the beautiful mills and traditional crafts.
We start in Amsterdam and take the ferry to the site of the NDSM shipyard.
From there you continue through the garden villages to the nature reserve "Het Twiske".
We then cycle, among other things, over the dykes, through rural areas, further to the Zaanse Schans
Let yourself be captivated by Holland's rural charm.
You can plan your day as you please:
Visit a museum, chocolate factory, stroll through romantic "old Holland" with its traditional handicrafts, or enjoy an exquisite meal in the restaurant.
You are responsible for the return transport!
As you wish, by bus and train, by ferry or by bike.

Enjoy a half day Sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
At last you will visit Volendam where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be approx. 5 hours and the pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory, Volendam and Marken.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free! Your next stop will be Volendam and Marken where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be 6.5 hours, pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam

Explore the top attractions in Central Europe in this 7-day 7-night tour from Paris. Accommodation is included on each night of the tour INCLUDING THE FINAL NIGHT!

Follow our guide to dive into the great history of France. See the iconic gems along the Seine River in Paris “the City of Light”; Visit Reims, “the City of Kings” in the Champagne region.

You'll discover historic German cities including Bonn, the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven; And get to know more about Germany’s rich heritage in Cologne, Frankfurt, Koblenz and Trier.

Stroll along the charming canals in Amsterdam. And visit Brussels, be inspired in the unofficial Capital of the European Union.

Travel in comfort with modern coach transportation and 3-star hotel accommodation, let our professional tour manager take care of you and we make your journey one of true discovery and delight.

Enjoy a full-day tour visiting The Most Famous Dutch Iconic villages of Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn and a beautiful Local Farm with an informative guide.
Explore traditional windmills ,waterways, landscapes, clog factories and cheese makers up close.
Take a boat ride through Geithoorn’s picture-postcard canals with views of the beautiful houses and gardens.
You will also have a chance to choose to visit a Dutch dairy farm or a peaceful local fish village.

*All tours are designed with great care;
*small size groups to guarantee personal attention;
*Professional, friendly and knowledgeable tour guides:
*Have fun, make new friends world wide;
* Plenty of free time for exploring on your own, easy, comfortable and relaxed,
* Perfect for all members of the family;

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Your Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass includes:

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Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and cuisine on a private countryside tour. Enjoy engaging commentary from your guide as you taste local cheese, stroll past windmills, and try on wooden shoes. Tour highlights include Zaanse Schans, the fishing village of Durdedam, Volendam, Edam, and more.
* Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
* Plenty of free time for exploring on your own.
* Easy, comfortable and relaxed.
* Perfect for all members of the family!

This wonderful tour covers the magnificent Dutch polder landscape with its ribbons of farmland north of Amsterdam. You will please yourself with the visit of fishing villages marked by windmills, lakes, dikes and dams.This tour allows you to visit a working windmill, a visit to a wooden shoe manufactory and cheese farm!

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Windmills-Clogs-Cheese. You're all gonna see it. Definately Hollands best tour and experience. This is a top 3 sightseeing trip for tourists. An absolute must do when you are in Holland.

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Discover the real Netherlands in this amazing tour through Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken – the jewels of the Dutch countryside.

The visit starts in Zaanse Schans, where you will be able to take pictures of typical Dutch windmills that are still in use today. Afterward, we will drive to the Waterland area, passing through the beautiful villages from this part of the country: Edam, Volendam, and Marken. In Edam, we will walk through historic sites like the square where the famous Cheese Market used to take place. Then, near Volendam, we will visit a local cheese producer, where the cheese master will explain how they produce Gouda and Edam cheeses. In the clog factory, you will discover the secrets of this typical Dutch shoe. Then, travel back in time to the 17th century as we walk by cozy fishermen houses in Marken, the fishing harbor, and the protestant church.

Join us for an unforgettable day visiting Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans.

Enjoy a half day Sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
At last you will visit Volendam where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be approx. 5 hours and the pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam.

Enjoy a half day Sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
At last you will visit Volendam where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be approx. 5 hours and the pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam.

Enjoy a half day Sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
At last you will visit Volendam where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be approx. 5 hours and the pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam.

Explore the beautiful city center of Zaanse Schans at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Zaanse Schans. Go on a journey of discovery with your virtual audio guide and get to know Zaanse Schans and its history in a unique way.

You can walk at your own pace and experience the most beautiful walking routes and best stories
This route will take you to unexpected discoveries by using a Personal virtual GPS audio guide available in 7 languages.

Enjoy a tailored experience with our VIP Tour, where every detail is carefully crafted to meet your individual preferences. Our dedicated team ensures that your journey is as unique as you are.

Travel in style with our fleet of high-end vehicles designed for comfort and elegance. From spacious interiors to cutting-edge amenities, our transportation ensures a seamless and indulgent ride throughout your tour.

Tailor your journey according to your desires. Whether you crave cultural excursions, gastronomic delights, or leisurely escapes, our flexible itineraries cater to your preferences, ensuring a fully personalized experience.

Leave the details to us. Our VIP Tour is designed for hassle-free travel, with meticulous attention to logistics and a commitment to ensuring that every aspect of your journey runs smoothly.

In this 8-hour tour, you will see the charming historic towns of Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken. This tour includes a 30 minutes boat tour on the former Southern Sea!

See two working windmills from inside, cheese & clog makers and taste many cheeses. Learn about the history of the Dutch countryside and how the water management and windmills led to the Golden Age in the 17th century.

Walk through the fishing village Volendam and take a boat trip on the former Southern Sea to the beautiful historic village Marken.

This private tour guarantees a hands-on, personalized and tailer-made experience.

Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and maneuvering through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host , your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free.

Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs.

Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills.

Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private driver/host will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting.

With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour.

The Netherlands is known for its vibrant colors and rich culture, and our exclusive day trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans allows you to experience the best of both worlds.

We start our tour at Zaanse Schans, a charming village that will transport you back in time. Here, you can marvel at the iconic windmills that have become symbols of the Netherlands' rich history. Explore the traditional wooden houses, and visit the working windmills.

Next, we venture to Keukenhof, where you will be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of millions of flowers. Wander through the meticulously designed gardens and take stunning photos.

With our self-guided tour, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace. Our helpful app provides a walking tour and insider tips from locals, ensuring you make the most of your visit.

After a day filled with unforgettable experiences, you can take any bus back from Keukenhof to Amsterdam, giving you the flexibility to extend your adventure in Keukenhof.

Enjoy a full day small group tour in a luxurious minivan and explore first the picturesque Keukenhof gardens. After having spent some hours in the park, you will continue to windmill village Zaanse Schans and the Dutch most famous fishing village Volendam. After returning to Amsterdam, you will have seen all that is typical dutch: flowers, cheese, windmills and wooden shoes.  

Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and Marken Day Trip from Amsterdam The Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and Marken day trip from Amsterdam is the perfect way to explore some of the Netherlands’ most beautiful towns in a single day.

1. Start your day at the Zaanse Schans, a beautiful open-air museum featuring 18th-century windmills, historic wooden houses, and traditional Dutch craftsmanship. You can explore the village and learn about its unique history, or take a boat tour along the Zaan River.
2. Head to Volendam, a picturesque fishing village known for its colorful harborfront, vibrant cafés, and traditional Dutch eateries.
3. Drive to Edam, another picturesque Dutch town renowned for its cheese. Explore the narrow streets, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax in one of the cozy cafes.
4. Spend some time in Marken, a small island with old wooden houses, stunning views of the surrounding water, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of this peaceful place before heading back to Amsterdam.

Embark on a luxurious 3 to 4-hour private trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans in a deluxe Mercedes Minivan accompanied by a professional driver. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the Zaan region, characterized by its iconic wooden windmills, charming villages, and sprawling meadows.

In addition to the allure of Zaanse Schans, your private tour also includes a visit to the captivating town of Volendam. Marvel at the old-world charm of its sea dike, adorned with colorful houses, cozy cafes, and inviting restaurants.

Highlights of your 4-hour private tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam from Amsterdam include admiring the iconic wooden windmills, soaking in the scenic beauty of the Zaan region, exploring the charming streets and bridges of Zaanse Schans, witnessing a cheese-making demonstration, and experiencing the traditional craft of clog making firsthand.

In this 8-hour private tour you will discover all about Rotterdam, the second largest city in The Netherlands, and see the famous windmills at Zaanse Schans.

Get picked up at your hotel or any other location and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you around. Explore all that Rotterdam has to offer, experience its unique architecture and learn all about its culture and the history of the city.

Then, your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. Here you can see how the Dutch cheese and waffles are made.

Discover the essence of Amsterdam in a 4-day tour, carefully curated for a seamless experience. Enjoy hassle-free transfers, picturesque canal cruises, and guided tours exploring iconic landmarks, including the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House. Immerse yourself in the Dutch countryside, marveling at windmills and vibrant tulip fields. With handpicked accommodations and a blend of cultural immersion, this journey ensures an unforgettable Amsterdam adventure.

The famous Dutch windmills at the Zaanse Schans and the picturesque village of Giethoorn form the perfect combination for an unforgettable day trip.

As a symbol of Dutch cultural heritage, the windmills play an important part in the country’s history. They were not only used for grinding wheat into flour, but also to pump out water from the diked marches to form one-third of today's national territory, which otherwise would have been under water. Not only, will you be able to wander amongst these architectural beauties, we will also take you to Giethoorn village, one of the most worthwhile scenic spots of the Netherlands.

Join us and experience both of these breath-taking locations in true OuYi Travel style. With a comfortable 9-seats Mercedes Van and our professional tour guide, and small groups we can offer you comfort, flexibility, and a great time.

This day trip to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn offers free hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam. This unique tour has maximum 8 persons* per group, so we can have full focus on each individual traveller. A luxury and comforable mini van (Mecedes brand) will wait for you in front of your hotel. A bottled water will be provided to each traveller. Power bank, umbrella are provided and free to use during whole trip.

In the morning, you would visit a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that we will travel to Giethoorn, you would discover the 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn.

This trip is suitable for the travellers who want to spend more time in two places. This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos. *Please note: at the peak season, we might combine two groups together, but we will contact you in advance about this.

This unique tour will bring you to the most famous scenic spots in the Netherlands, which are Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans within one day.

In our journey, you would visit a dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoes factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that a beautiful photo stop at Afsluitdijk, the longest dike of the world; In the afternoon, you would discover green 'Little Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn.

This tour offers free hotel pick-up service within Amsterdam; a luxury and comforable mini bus (Mecedes brand) with maximum 8 persons; and a free bottle of water (one bottle per traveler).

This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with a lot of beautiful photos. One remark: Making new friends on the road won't be a bad idea of your travel.

Please note: at the peak season, we might combine two groups together, we will contact you about this in advance.

Take a 3,5-hour half-day tour to the countryside and explore Zaanse Schans in a small group. See how a clog maker is making the famous Dutch wooden shoe, visit a cheese farm and a working windmill. Spend half a day outside Amsterdam and enrich your trip by touring the Dutch countryside.

On this private full-day tour, we combine beautiful landscapes and the historic villages of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, see windmills, explore traditional crafts, and taste local delicacies like cheese and cookies. Our experienced guides Eva and Sarah are skilled drivers and great hosts!

As we leave Amsterdam early we will be the first visitors in Giethoorn, avoiding the crowds and enjoying private time on the water in a boat or walking along the canal and the bridges, providing for amazing photo opportunities! We have time to shop or for a coffee in an authentic Dutch cafe.

In the afternoon we head to the Zaanse Schans: the top Dutch heritage attraction close to Amsterdam! Enjoy the windmills, water and Dutch folklore! Taste cheese and try on some real wooden shoes! Entrance to two mills is included at this top Dutch destination.

Combine a tour of the authentic Dutch countryside with the blossoming tulip fields of the Keukenhof. (21 march 2024 - 12 may 2024)

When people come to visit the Netherlands, there is one thing they really don’t want to miss: the tulips. That’s why we offer you the private Keukenhof Tour in combination with the picturesque Dutch countryside.

The windmill village of Zaanse Schans is where past tradition is still alive. The Dutch countryside is by many described as the scenery of a fairy tale, akin you will experience Zaanse Schans. Green meadows with grazing cows, calm streams and the subtle sound of turning windmills.

Wandering the romantic town of Volendam is like finding yourself in the middle of a folkloric film. Nicknamed ‘The Pearl of the Zuiderzee’, this fisherman village was founded all the way back in the 14th century.

Enjoy a half day Sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
At last you will visit Volendam where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be approx. 5 hours and the pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam.

What if there was a way to experience Zaanse-Schans away from the big tourist busses and audio guides? Well, you are in luck because this is the private Zaanse-Schans day trip you are looking for!

Meet your local guide in Amsterdam and embark on a Zaanse-Schans journey where you'll get to discover this unique attraction off the beaten path. Yes, get ready to experience Zaanse-Schans windmill town from an authentic perspective with its highlights, the ins and outs, stories, and cultural facts - just for you! And don't forget to check out Clog-making workshop, a must-see while exploring with your local guide.

Withlocals The Ultimate Zaanse-Schans Private Day Trip™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and cuisine on a private 6-hour countryside tour.

Comfortable and swift transportation takes you from the tourist crowds of Amsterdam and into the heart of Holland.

Enjoy engaging commentary from your guide as you taste local cheese, stroll past windmills, and try on wooden shoes.

Tour highlights include Zaanse Schans, the fishing village of Marken, Volendam, and more.

Get the personalized experience of a private tour Discover Holland through the eyes of a local Relax in all-inclusive private transportation Take a break from the busy streets of Amsterdam

This tour offers you pure Dutch culture. Discover the ultimate windmill town of the Netherlands, visit the country’s most famous fishing village, learn about cheese making and watch how a shoemaker crafts traditional wooden clogs.

Volendam is the most famous fishing village in the Netherlands, and not without reason. It used to be the harbour of the nearby town of Edam, before the inhabitants found another shortcut to the bay, after which Volendam became the home to local fisherman and farmers. The vibrant atmosphere, folkloric costumes worn by Volendam’s inhabitants, and the traditional music are part of the local culture of this picturesque town.

Where the river Zaan meets the green meadows full of grazing cows, you will find one of the most famous landmarks of the Netherlands: the windmills of Zaanse Schans. This line-up of the oldest windmills in Holland is like a skyline on the horizon of the flat country, with the windmills rotating around their axis in order to catch the wind.

You will go on a private day trip on a public transport to Zaanse Schans, a residential area in which the 18th and 19th centuries are brought to life, you will stroll past the bakery museum and enjoy the smell of fresh cookies, take a look at the warehouse where clogs are made. You will also visit the cheese factory, pewter foundry and the various windmills, you will go inside a windmill also. The Zaanse Schans is a unique part of the Netherlands, full of wooden houses, mills, barns and workshops. A day out at the Zaanse Schans in North Holland is fun and educational.Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Holland even more.

Learn everything about the tulips. At the museum, we take you on the tulip’s journey around the world. From its discovery in Kazakhstan around the year 1000 to its current status as an icon of the Netherlands. You will find out all about the tulip and learn in an interactive way about the cycle of bulb cultivation using state-of-the-art machinery and old objects (from before 1950).
After the museum, the Experience continues outside and you will step into a beautiful palette of colours. In the show garden, 1 million tulips are planted in 700 different varieties of tulips. All tulip varieties come from our own nursery.
At the end of the Tulp Experience you can pick your own tulips for free!
Over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. A unique, unforgettable experience!
After the flower gardens you will visit the great Dutch windmills and a local cheese and clogs factory incl. a real farm with cows. See how the milking robot milk the cows.

Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and maneuvering through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host , your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free.

Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs.

Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills.

Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private driver/host will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting.

With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour.

Private Experience. Paris - Bruges - Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Antwerp - Brussels - Paris with Hotel pick up.
Discover most interesting UNESCO listed sights of Belgium and Netherlands during this 3-Day trip with 8 Excursions included starting and ending in Paris.
Our comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with adjustable seats drives faster than a standard bus/minibus and more comfortable as a car.
You will visit numerous UNESCO monuments, cities and attractions: walking tour in Brussels, Bruges, short visit of Antwerp — the heart of ancient Flanders, walking tour of the historical center of Amsterdam with the visit to the Diamond factory and a Cruise on the canals of Amsterdam, visit of the ethnographic open air park Zaanse Schans and Volendam.
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During the tour, you will travel to the village of Zaanse Schans, past the Dutch landscapes of polders and canals, where you will visit a windmill, a cheese farm with a tasting of Dutch cheese.
Then you will return to Amsterdam, where you take a panoramic tour. You will see Central Railway Station, St. Nicholas Basilica, Dam Square, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace, Canals and bridges of the city, Canal houses, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Red Light District, etc.

Enjoy a day trip of sightseeing from Amsterdam to the windmills in Zaanse Schans, a cheese factory, a clogs factory and Volendam. Experience Dutch culture while visitiing important landmarks.

Explore Zaanse Schans on this 3-hour private tour from Amsterdam to the Dutch countryside and also visit a wooden-shoe workshop, cheese farm and an operating industrial windmill.

Visit the most beautiful spring garden in the world! The Keukenhof gardens are open from end of March till mid-May. At the Keukenhof gardens there are about 4.5 million tulips being planted along with daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses. It’s important to remember that not all the flowers bloom at the same times. After visiting the Keukenhof we head to the Zaanse Schans, a beautiful preservation village filled with historical houses. You'll get to explore windmills, as both of us grew up in and around windmills, we know everything about them. It's in our family genes. The windmillgirls have great stories that we would love to share with you! What more could you want than to be guided by a miller's daughter and granddaughter?! Let us take you to the most scenic windmill places, picturesque villages, witness clogs being made and the best cheese farm to taste Gouda cheese in 30 different flavors!

Our first stop on this tour is the heritage sight Zaanse Schans, a picturesque village with wooden windmills and charming green wooden houses from the 18th and 19th century lining the water, 25 minutes from Amsterdam. Explore the windmill village lining the water, learn how clogs are made, taste some cheese, and enter a working windmill.

After this, we will continue to the fishing village Volendam at lake Markermeer, where you can see the traditional fishing boats and the folklorist costumes of the Volendam people. Here you can have a stroll in the village, shop for souvenirs or eat a delicious fish lunch. Also, there are a few museums worth a visit.

From Volendam you can take a boat to the former island village of Marken, connected since 1957 to the mainland by a causeway. This peaceful fishing village in lake Markermeer is famous for its wooden greenhouses built on stilts, its typical drawbridges, and the traditional life of the (former) islanders.

A small group tour with the award-winning company Experiencewaterland. We provide a happy small group environment and love our backyard.

Wet meadows that lie just above, or even below, the water table. A paradise for meadow birds. A farm landscape with long ditches, pollard-willows and cows, turning mills and swaying reed beds. You cycle in a small group on the dikes and look almost beyond the horizon. Welcome to Old Holland's countryside and the oldest industrial area in the Netherlands.

This is the place where hundreds of windmills once stood, now only a few remain and you will visit one (outside the touristic area) to see how it is done. You will make a stop at the Old Dutch village "Zaanse Schans" with a cheese tasting and clog making.

Zaanse Schans the most important windmill village in Europe, a UNESCO heritage site is only 15 minutes by car from Amsterdam. Visit with us the spice mill, rediscover the ancient routes of the India companies, their customs and traditions, visit the most famous Dutch dairy, with tasting of the typical cheeses, we will also visit the diamond house, the cocoa factory and the ancient clog carpentry all with explanation and personalized show in Italian. Don't wait, book a unique experience with breathtaking landscapes and panoramas, all enriched by our expert Italian guides, experience guaranteed since 2012 !! return around 1:30 pm .

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The visit starts at the Zaanse Schans, where you can take pictures of real Dutch windmills that are still in use. Then we will drive to the Waterland area along the picturesque villages in this part of the country: Edam, Volendam and Marken. In Edam, we will walk along historical sights such as the square where the famous cheese market used to take place. Next, we visit a local cheese factory near Volendam, where the cheese master explains how Gouda and Edam are made. In the clog factory, you will discover the secrets of this typical Dutch footwear. Next, you will travel back in time to the 17th century, as we pass the cosy fishermen's cottages in Marken, the fishing harbour and the Protestant church.

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Enjoy your private and custom made tour in the Netherlands! No audiotour, no waiting for the group, see/do/eat what you want to do in your own pace! Please tell me your preferences and I'll prepare the perfect tour for you.

Enjoy a full day Sightseeing tour to the Alkmaar Cheese market, windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam.
The Alkmaar Cheese Market is the oldest and largest in the Netherlands. Since 1365, Alkmaar has had one cheese scale, and by 1612, the city had as many as four cheese scales. Even the Waagplein, where the cheese market has been held since its inception, has been expanded several times.
Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows.
Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
Duration of the tour will be approx. 8 hours.

Explore the second most famous city of the Netherlands with this 8-hour private day tour with a private guide and driver. Get picked up at your hotel or any other location and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you around. Explore Rotterdam known for its modern architecture and fascinating history.

Your guide will then drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. Here you can see how the Dutch cheese and waffles are made. At the end of the day the guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Guided Day Trip to churning windmills in the Zaanse Schans, cheese weighing house in Edam and beautiful landscapes traditional fishing village of Volendam with Amsterdam Canal Cruise offers an unforgettable experience of traditional Dutch life.

Highlights:
1. From a central meeting point in Amsterdam, a short bus ride will take you to the windmill village Zaanse Schans.
2. Here you will see all that is typical Dutch in just a few hours. See the historic working windmills of Zaanse Schans on a guided tour, learn about cheese making, watch traditional craftsmen making clogs and other artifacts and view the wooden green painted houses and shops.
3. Explore beautiful village of Edam, it old streets, quiet canals and Cheese Market.
4. Stroll the twisting streets of Volendam, and feel the fishing village atmosphere
5. Take an hour excursion of Amsterdam canal cruise passes all of Amsterdam's famous attractions. Canal houses from the Golden Age, the Westerkerk and the Anne Frank House.

Leave Amsterdam behind for a few hours and discover the typical Dutch countryside outside the capital. You'll drive through a picture-perfect landscape crisscrossed with canals, see authentic wooden houses, windmills and fishing villages, and witness traditional crafts from days gone by.

The picturesque village of Zaanse Schans is famous for its original buildings, vividly capturing Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. Much like the World Heritage Kinderdijk, this town is lined with classic Dutch Windmills.

Experience the old Dutch life in Volendam and Marken with an abundance of inside information from your guide. You'll see the historic shipyard and windmills. Visit a shoemaker who works with wood and watch his clog-making techniques first-hand!

Opt for the Charm of Holland tour option to experience the best of old Holland in a small group, with all of the all-in option inclusions plus lunch at a traditional Dutch fishing restaurant. This luxurious tour departs every Friday!

Become acquainted with the Dutch countryside during this 8-hour day tour with your guide through the villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken.

Marvel at the famed windmills of Zaanse Schans as you learn of their significance to the region. Visit a clog workshop where they will carve us live this typical shoe. Take a free time to photograph the impressive landscapes.

Visit Edam, a World Heritage Site and whose old town is one of the most beautiful in Holland. Enjoy in a cheese factory, where they will show us how cheese is made. This tour includes an extensive tasting.

Lose yourself amidst the striking wooden houses and a maze of narrow streets in Volendam, the former fishing village. Enjoy some free time to taste the local fish. The Volendam's cod and herring are delicious!

Then, travel to the old island of Marken enjoing the amazing views around you. This historic place remains well-preserved to this day.

Finally we will return to Amsterdam.

Join this full-day tour and explore Zaanse Schans and the charming Dutch countryside. Immerse yourself in the picturesque beauty of Zaanse Schans and its surroundings on our unforgettable group tour day trip. Get ready for a day filled with traditional windmills, historic wooden houses, and captivating cultural experiences.

Your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops.

Marvel at the iconic windmills that have become symbols of the Netherlands. Learn about their fascinating history and the vital role they played in the country's industrial development. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. Here you can see how the Dutch cheese and waffles are made.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory, Volendam and Marken.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free! Your next stop will be Volendam and Marken where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be 6.5 hours, pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam.

Embark on an enriching journey through Bruges, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels, experiencing the cultural richness and historical charm of Belgium and the Netherlands in just three unforgettable days. All tickets are included!

Our company Tour Up in Europe will do everything possible and impossible in order to leave you the unforgettable memories from your trip!

We are very flexible and try to adjust to your wishes - speak it up!

We are going for a walk on the Zaanse Schans. I am a certified guide and will give you a lot of information about the highlights. The walk shows you the Albert Heijn museum shop, the clog factory and the cheese factory and of course the windmills, entrance fee not included.

This tour is a must for anyone who wants to visit the two of the most popular places in Holland! Board an air-conditioned bus. In 20 minutes you will arrive at the Zaanse Schans, an open air museum absolutely worthwhile your visit. See a typical Dutch clog shop and visit a cheese factory. See the various original still working windmills and the Dutch artisans. You can glance over their shoulders while they are performing their crafts. Learn about the impressive windmill history that set off the Golden Age in the Netherlands. Next enjoy the ride through the Dutch polders, reclaimed land, to the fairytale like village of Giethoorn, also known as “the Venice of the North. Next up, a one hour guided boat tour. You will be in awe of the sights of the surroundings, ducking under picturesque bridges the captain will tell you the impressive history of the Giethoorn. You will have time explore the village on your own, on foot or by bike, You can also enjoy a delicious meal!

 

Explore the Windmill Village in a new and exciting way with your Smartphone!

SmartWalk is an innovative new concept with which you can discover famous Dutch regions independently!
With SmartWalk Windmill Village you'll wall through the Zaan region and learn all about all the amazing houses and history through WhatsApp. This means you are your own guide!

With this tour you'll not only get information about various locations, but also questions you can answer and earn points with!
At every location you'll see photo's appear in WhatsApp, which you can save directly onto your phone. This way you can easily show your friends and family all you've seen on your SmartWalk!
With this tour you also get discount vouchers for various restaurants and shops to the value of €25,-.

Not only is the SmartWalk very interactive, but it's also usable at any time of the day.
You decide when you would like to start the experience!

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We are going for a walk on the Zaanse Schans. I am a certified guide and will give you a lot of information about the highlights. The walk shows you the Albert Heijn museum shop, the clog factory and the cheese factory, and we will taste cheese and of course visit the windmills, entrance not included.

In a intimate small-group tour with 8 guests maximum together with your local tour guide you will experience the countryside out of Amsterdam. You will see clog making, learn about cheese making, visit a working industrial windmill and an old fisherman town with its traditions. This tour visits world-famous Zaanse Schans, a cheese farm and the fishing village of Volendam. Here you will board a 50 minute boat tour to see more fishing villages such as the former island of Marken.

Make the most of your time in Amsterdam with a seamless private half-day tour that expertly blends convenience and exploration. This customizable 3 to 5-hour experience includes airport pickup and drop-off, personalized transport, and a dedicated private guide. Whether your interests lie in the iconic canals, the historic Anne Frank House, the world-renowned Rijksmuseum, or the charming windmills, this tour caters to your preferences.

Save valuable time with direct private transport from Amsterdam airport or your accommodation in the city. Stay connected throughout your journey with free Wi-Fi on board, allowing you to conveniently check your flight information. Tailor your itinerary to focus on the Amsterdam sites that captivate you the most, ensuring a personalized and engaging experience. Benefit from the ease of a pickup and drop-off service, private transport, and the undivided attention of your knowledgeable local guide.

Enjoy a half day Sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
At last you will visit Volendam where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some very nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be approx. 5 hours and the pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam.

See windmills and the Dutch countryside in a way the locals do: by bike. You will be picked up from your hotel in Amsterdam and a local guide will accompany you to show you all the highlights. During this tour, you will also visit Zaanse Schans, an unique village full of windmills, green wooded houses and traditional crafts. You will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a live demonstration of clog making. You will also visit a cheese farm to learn about cheese and to taste some of them. Your private guide will also take you to an operational industrial windmill. By bike you will explore the area even more. You will pass cute villages and neighbourhoods like Wormer, Jisp, Bartelsluis and Haaldersbroek. Along the way, you will see many farms with cows, sheep and horses. This bike tour involves 2 hours of cycling (22 km) You can also choose for a shorter route of 8,5km, 10,8km or 12,8km.

Small-group of maximum 16 guests ensures full and personal attention from your local guide with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Zaandam. Enjoy everything Zaanse Schans has to offer: lots of photo opportunities, traditonal crafts like cheese making and clog making. Visit a working Industrial windmill.

Explore a different side of the Netherlands with this private 9-hour trip to Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam. Get picked up at your hotel and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you around.

Your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. Here you can see how the Dutch cheese and waffles are made.

Then drive to the second city of the Netherlands called Rotterdam and explore the modern architecture.

See the best Holland has to offer in a 7 hour tour which covers the world-famous Zaanse Schans with its windmills. You will also drive through the countryside to the farmers town of Katwoude to visit a cheese farm and the fisherman village of Volendam.
Your personal private guide and driver will tell you everything about these places and its history. At Volendam, a stop is scheduled for a typical Dutch lunch (included). At Zaanse Schans, you will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a demonstration of clog making and a working Industrial windmill (entrance fee included). In Volendam, you will board a boat for a boat tour on the former inner sea Zuiderzee.
As this is a private tour, you will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in Amsterdam or any other for you convenient place in or near Amsterdam.

Visit the 2 most popular places in Holland in one day, The Zaanse Schans with its incredible windmills and Giethoorn (also known as the Venice of the North).

Your personal guide will pick you up at the time and place that suit you in Amsterdam. In 20 minutes you will arrive at The Zaanse Schans where you will see the typical famous Dutch windmills. The Zaanse Schans is an open air museum with a cheese farm and a clogs maker’s. you have the possibility to visit museums such as the Diamond Museum, Bakery Museum, the Kuiperij, which is the place where barrels were crafted for transportation of goods.

The sightings surrounding this incredible place are breathtaking. The beautifull green timbrtrd traditional houses, authentic and unique craftmanship all over the place, and you find youself surrounded by many solemn wonderfull windmills being swung round and round by breezes and wind in the open Dutch air

Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn the Dutch Venice! You will have a guided canal cruise in a large boat or you can drive a small boat by yourself. Please inform your driver/host what you prefer. After Giethoorn you will go to the windmills, the countryside and a local cheese and clogs factory.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil.
Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The next stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!

Your experience begins with convenient pickup from your Amsterdam accommodation, where you'll be greeted by your private vehicle for a personalized journey.

Our first stop takes you to the iconic Zaanse Schans, where you'll be captivated by the picturesque windmills that epitomize traditional Dutch life. Next, delve into the heart of Dutch culture as we visit a genuine farm featuring cows, offering an immersive experience in the art of Gouda cheese-making. Indulge in tasting a variety of delicious Dutch cheeses while witnessing the intricate process firsthand. Additionally, weather permitting, you'll have the chance to observe the cows grazing in the lush pastures or standing in the barn, where you can marvel at the innovative milking robot in action.

Continuing our journey, we venture to the charming fishing village of Volendam. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of this quaint village, renowned for its picturesque harbor and authentic Dutch atmosphere.

Explore the second city of the Netherlands with this 8-hour private day tour with a private guide and driver.  Get picked up at your hotel and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you around.

Your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. Here you can see how the Dutch cheese and waffles are made.

Then drive to Rotterdam, the second city of the Netherlands that is known for its super modern architecture. Rotterdam also has the biggest port in Europe, explore this port with your guide.

At the end of the day the guide will drive you back to your hotel.

You enjoy personalised service throughout the tour, your friendly guide offers more in-depth knowledge of the two top attractions around Amsterdam area. Hotel pickup service is included. Small group 8 persons max. makes it a more pleasant travelling experience especially during peak season. Fast entrance to cheese factory, clogs factory and waffle museum with free demonstrations.

Looking for a nice private tour from Amsterdam? Enjoy a 6-hour day tour of the most beautiful places in the Netherlands, such as windmills, tulips, small villages and the countryside.
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Experience Dutch countryside highlights on a beautiful cheese, clogs, flowers and windmills tour. Sample authentic Dutch cheese on a traditional farm, explore the beautiful Keukenhof gardens and discover the typical Dutch windmills.

Enjoy a full day private tour of sightseeing and discover more of the Netherlands. All our tours are customizable to suit your interests. Do you want to discover more of our beautiful countryside, explore quaint little villages or stroll in a different city? We can personalize the tour for you. See and learn more with your private guide about the typical Dutch Polderland with beautiful landscapes, the windmills, canals and lakes. During the spring time several tulip fields can be spotted on route.

-From 24th of March 2022 till 15th of May the flower gardens of " Keukenhof" can be visited, entrance fees are not included.-

Zaanse Schans is a small village located just 20 km from Amsterdam.

Here time seems to have stopped: green wooden houses, canals, wooden bridges and windmills are the scenery in front of which you will find yourself. This small village that sits on the banks of the Zaan River is a find.

Besides visiting the village and learning a lot about Holland and the Dutch people, we will stop at a cheese factory to taste Dutch cheese and also see how the famous wooden clog is made today.

Departure at 9:30 from Amsterdam Central Station. Return to Amsterdam (end of tour) at approximately 1.30pm.

Explore the top two sightseeing attractions near Amsterdam in one day. Visit idyllic canal village ''Dutch Venice'' Giethoorn, cruise around Giethoorn on a small electric boat guided by our friendly guide. You may navigate the boat for a real local lifestyle experience, at no extra cost, no hassle, no squeezing in a big boat, enjoy the perfect view with the open boat.

Touring in a unique lifestyle in a Dutch village without main roads, discovering each and every unique charming thatched-roof farmhouses and arch shaped wooden bridges.

Guided tour in Zaanse Schans in traditional clog factory and try out wooden shoes with demonstration, cheese factory with demonstration and free tasting, windmills, diamond factory with demonstration.

Admire distinctive architecture green wooden houses along River Zaan, at the most instagrammable photo spot. Appreciate the lifestyle of a typical 18th/19th-century Dutch village. A complete day tour while you are near Amsterdam!

Experience the charming Dutch countryside and immerse yourself in the picturesque beauty of Zaanse Schans and its surroundings on our unforgettable group tour day trip. Get ready for a day filled with traditional windmills, historic wooden houses, and captivating cultural experiences.

First, you will arrive at Zaanse Schans where you explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. Your guide will tell you about the area and you have entrance to various windmills. See the inside of a Dutch windmill and explore the many traditional wooden houses, barns and shops.

From Zaanse Schans your guide will drive you to Volendam and Marken. These traditional fishing villages are known for its green timbered houses and harbor.

Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and insights, enriching your experience and providing a deeper understanding of the region's history and culture.

This day trip brings you in the morning to Zaanse Schans. You would visit a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration in Zaanse Schans. After that we will travel to Giethoorn, you would discover the 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn. You will of course have your own free time at these two places.

This unique tour offers certain hotel pick-up service with a small group, so we can have full focus on each traveler. A bottled water will be provided to each traveler. Power bank, napkin, umbrella are provided and free to use during the whole trip.

This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.

This unique tour will bring you to the most famous scenic spots in the Netherlands, which are Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk (Enclosure dike) and Zaanse Schans (Windmill Village) in one day.

In our journey, you would visit a dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoes factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that a beautiful photo stop at Afsluitdijk, the longest dike of the world; In the afternoon, you would discover Dutch 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn.

This tour offers hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam; a luxury and comforable mini bus (Mercedes brand); a free bottle of water (one bottle per traveler).

This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with a lot of beautiful photos. One remark: Making new friends on the road won't be a bad idea of your journey.

Want to discover the Dutch countryside? Visit the windmills at Zaanse Schans, tickle your tastebuds with a local cheeses as well as a cheese making and tasting demonstration in Volendam, go on a walking tour through Edam, take a scenic boat trip to the picturesque fishing village of Marken and see how clogs are made.

Highlights
• Wander among the windmills at Zaanse Schans
• Learn how cheese is made at the Cheese Factory Volendam
• Go on a walking tour through Edam
• Unique to the All-inclusive Tour: sail across the IJsselmeer
• See how wooden shoes are made with an antique steam engine (all-in option)
• Visit an authentic Marker house (all-in option)

Join your private chauffeur/host for an authentic Dutch adventure, complete with onboard WiFi and pickup service directly from your accommodation. Experience iconic Dutch attractions, including historic windmills, cheese tasting at a local factory, and witnessing a traditional clog maker carve wooden shoes. Capture timeless photos of picturesque cottages and grazing cows. Discover three quintessentially Dutch features: windmills, clogs, and cheese. With a private vehicle and guide, the adventure is tailored to your group's preferences. Stay connected and share your experiences on the go thanks to onboard WiFi.

Enjoy a Super Saver tour that combines the best of the Dutch countryside – windmills, fishing villages and flowering tulips – all in one day!

With your guide, visit a clog maker in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, and take a boat ride to the quaint fishing villages of Volendam and Marken to see cheese made the traditional way.

To top it off you will enjoy a leisurely stroll through Keukenhof Gardens, where the beautiful seasonal displays of springtime bulbs will take your breath away. You will have the opportunity to explore this wonderful park at your own leisure.

This 10-hour day trip takes you from Amsterdam's lively city centre to the beautiful countryside outside the city. The order of the tour may differ.

Embark on a 5-hour private countryside tour to immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and culinary delights. Escape the hustle of Amsterdam with comfortable transportation, delving into the heart of Holland. Your knowledgeable guide provides engaging commentary as you savor local cheese, explore iconic windmills, and experience the charm of wooden shoe fittings. Highlights of the tour include Zaanse Schans, the quaint fishing village Volendam. Enjoy the exclusive, personalized touch of a private tour, and unwind in all-inclusive private transportation while taking a break from the bustling streets of Amsterdam.

Discover the essence of Dutch charm with our private tour to Zaanse Schans, Zaandam, Volendam, and Marken. This unique journey combines multiple scenic destinations, offering a diverse cultural experience. Enjoy the complimentary visit to a windmill in Zaanse Schans, immersing yourself in Dutch heritage.

From exploring iconic windmills to witnessing traditional fishing villages, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure through the captivating landscapes of the Netherlands. With our expert guide, personalized attention, and a seamless itinerary, this tour is the perfect way to create lasting memories and embrace the beauty of Dutch culture.

You'll travel in utmost comfort and style in our luxury Mercedes Van, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenic landscapes as you move seamlessly between destinations. With the flexibility of a private tour, you can customize your itinerary and spend more time at the attractions that interest you most.

Enjoy a full day private sightseeing to the northern part of the Netherlands or more. A short city tour or tulip tour can be included in this 8 hour tour . See and learn with your private driver/guide all about the typical Dutch Polderland with the beautiful landscape, the windmills, canals and lakes. During the spring time several tulip fields can be spotted on route. As a private tour, your guide can personalize the tour according to your own preferences.

-From 23 March 2023 till 14th of May the flower gardens of " Keukenhof" can be visited, entrance fees are not included.-

Visit four of the best places in the Netherlands on this 8-hour tour. Stop at Zaanse Schans to see the traditional windmills. Then visit the town of Edam and enjoy an extensive tasting of typical cheeses.
Continue to the city of Volendam to learn more about Dutch culture. In Volendam, take the time to stroll, shop or have lunch. Finally, visit Marken, an ancient island with amazing landscapes and a curious history and culture.

Enjoy a half day private sightseeing tour with a driver/guide to a village or villages of your choice. This tour can be booked from any place in Amsterdam and also as a layover tour from the airport.