Zaanse Schans windmill tour with Italian guide
At a glance
Zaanse Schans windmill tour with Italian guide is a 3h 30m guided experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by AmsterdamViaggi. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 108 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $43.51 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Italian assistance, Round-trip transfer service from the village, Visit to the house of the diamond.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 108 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 50 travellers
- Languages
- Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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 .
What's included
What's included
- Italian assistance
- Round-trip transfer service from the village
- Visit to the house of the diamond
- Visit inside the spice windmill
- Visit to the cheese factory with cheese tasting
- Visit the chocolate house
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit of a factory of wooden clogs with explanation in Italian
- Expert Italian mother tongue guide,
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
Zaanse Schans with its mills is one of the most important icons of Holland, an itinerary along the banks of the Zaan river, including dairies, diamond cutters and clogs, lots of information on 17th century Dutch history and their culture, information on social life and economic of the country, in this route we will rediscover the ancient spice routes with its beautiful windmills with entry and explanation to the spice mill, we will also discover the art of making Dutch clogs (with demonstration in Italian), we will also visit an ancient Dutch cheese factory with free tasting of typical local cheeses, then proceeding with a visit to a small diamond maker, all enriched by many curiosities and lots of information with our expert mother tongue Italian operators.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Entrance to the mill of spices, history and demonstration of the technologies of the time, the companies of the indies and their expeditions
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Stop 3 · 15m
Typical Dutch dairy, where you can taste the famous Gouda in all its fragrances, important reclamations, the birth of polders, the unique irrigation system in the world ..
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Stop 4 · 15m
We could not miss the clog factory, a special show all in Italian included with this ticket, as the famous Dutch clogs are produced
Meeting point
Meet our guide just in front of the central station in Prins Hendrikkade street 108 at 10:00, under the doors of the Grand Hotel Amrâth, the transfer is by car or minibus.
We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Zaanse Schans windmill tour with Italian guide take?
The experience lasts about 3h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $43.51 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?
Italian assistance; Round-trip transfer service from the village; Visit to the house of the diamond; Visit inside the spice windmill; Visit to the cheese factory with cheese tasting; Visit the chocolate house.
Where does it start?
Meet our guide just in front of the central station in Prins Hendrikkade street 108 at 10:00, under the doors of the Grand Hotel Amrâth, the transfer is by car or minibus. We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance.
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 Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 108 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
