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Private Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

4.7 · 46 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 5h ✓ Free cancellation Private tour
Private Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

At a glance

Private Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam is a 5h private experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by VIP Travel & Limousine Services. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $277.73 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Possibility to taste 30 different flavors of cheese and to buy cheese and clogs, Pick up by a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with Wifi an bottled water on board, Possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot.

Highlights

  • Private experience — just you and your group
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary

Quick facts

Duration
5h
Group
Private tour — only your group
Languages
English
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

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 mill.
Thereafter you will see a demonstration how Dutch clogs are made 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 with a milking robot. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 flavors 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 nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be 5 hours and the pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam.

What's included

What's included

  • Possibility to taste 30 different flavors of cheese and to buy cheese and clogs
  • Pick up by a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with Wifi an bottled water on board
  • Possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot
  • Possibility to buy the tastiest waffles in Volendam
  • Hotel pick up and drop off after the tour included
  • Professional driver/host
  • Admission to the windmillspark and parking costs
  • Entrance tickets to see a windmill from inside

Not included

  • Professional guide and Gratuity (Optional)

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 40m

    Discover the great Dutch Windmills and take some nice pictures of it. There are 7 windmills left at the Zaanse Schans and a few are open to visit. You can visit the paint windmill (that is where Rembrandt the great Dutch artist purchased his paint), a saw mill, a spice mill and many more.
    Admission to the windmill park and parking costs are included in this tour.

  2. Stop 2 · 30m

    Learn more about the Dutch wooden shoe making and see a demonstration how they make the Dutch clogs now. There is a possibility to buy the wooden shoes, the clogs and other souvenirs in the wooden shoe factory as well.

  3. Stop 3 · 20m

    See the special paint mill from inside. This is the last working windmill on earth who can produce paint. Rembrandt the great Dutch artist purchased his paint at this windmill.

  4. Stop 4 · 1h

    See a real Dutch farm with cows and baby cows. You will get an explanation how the Henri Willig farm makes their cheese from the milk of the Jersey cows. They have an automatic milking robot and see how they milk their cows automatically.
    After the cows it is time to taste their special Gouda cheese. You can eat as much cheese as you want for free! There are more than 30 different types of cheese so enjoy!
    There is a possibility to buy the cheese and if you don't have enough room in your suitcase you can let them ship the cheese to your country.

  5. Stop 5 · 1h

    Explore the nice and most famous Dutch fishing village Volendam. You can have a nice lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy very nice fresh Dutch waffles or Dutch mini pancakes. Stroll over the famous dijk and see the nice harbor of Volendam. There is also a possibility to buy some souvenirs as well.

Meeting point

There is a possibility to extend the tour.

We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.

Only pick up available for addresses in Amsterdam.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
  • Possibility to extend the tour.
  • This is a private tour so no other people will join in the car.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Private Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam take?

The experience lasts about 5h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $277.73 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

Possibility to taste 30 different flavors of cheese and to buy cheese and clogs; Pick up by a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with Wifi an bottled water on board; Possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot; Possibility to buy the tastiest waffles in Volendam; Hotel pick up and drop off after the tour included; Professional driver/host.

Where does it start?

There is a possibility to extend the tour. We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed. Only pick up available for…

Can I cancel?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in English.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.

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