Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam
Highlights
- Rated 4.7/5 by 2,916 travellers
- Small group of up to 16 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 16 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Local guide
- Entrance fees
- Round-trip shared transfer
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h 30m
At Zaanse Schans, your local guide will tell you everything about the sights and the history of this region.
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Stop 2
You will be accompanied by a local guide from Zaan Tours
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Stop 3 · 25m
At the wooden shoe workshop, your guide will tell you about clogs, you can see a large variety of wooden shoes in the museum. You will also attend a live clog making demonstration. After the demonstration, you will have some free time to look around.
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Stop 4 · 20m
We will enter this paint mill to see how pigments were made using the power of the wind. You will receive an information sheet in your language and you will be able to explore this windmill yourselves. It is possible to climb up to the platform to have the best view over the river, the countryside and Zaanse Schans.
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Stop 5 · 15m
Visit this cheese farm where you'll receive a presentation about cheese making. After this, you will have the time to taste a large variety of cheeses in the cheese shop
Meeting point
Meet your driver next to Amsterdam Centraal Station outside coffee store LOT61. Coffee store LOT61 is part of hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station. Your tour guide will hold an orange umbrella.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- As seats on this tour are restricted, all travelers should have a ticket
- This tour contains a moderate amount of walking
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 Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam take?
The experience lasts about 3h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $48.67 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?
Local guide; Entrance fees; Round-trip shared transfer.
Where does it start?
Meet your driver next to Amsterdam Centraal Station outside coffee store LOT61. Coffee store LOT61 is part of hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station. Your tour guide will hold an orange umbrella.
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 2,916 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
Information last checked October 7, 2026. Operated by Zaan Tours.
