Zaanse Schans Windmills Private Tour from Amsterdam Airport
At a glance
Zaanse Schans Windmills Private Tour from Amsterdam Airport is a 3h private experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by Zaan Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $177.52 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide, Private tour, Airport pick-up and hotel/airport drop-off.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Dutch
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Airport pick-up and hotel/airport drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
You will walk around Zaanse Schans together with your local guide who will tell you all about the sights and the history. You will visit a wooden shoe workshop to see a demonstration of clog making, a cheese farm for cheese tasting and a presentation on cheese making and a working industrial windmill.
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Stop 2 · 3h
A local guide and driver from Zaan Tours will accompany you on this tour to make you feel more than welcome and to tell you everything you would like to know about the Zaan region. He or she will also asist you in taking the best possible pictures.
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Stop 3 · 20m
Visit the wooden shoe workshop to learn about Dutch clogs, see different clogs at their museum and watch how clogs are made during a live demonstration of clog making. Furthermore, you will be able to make your perfect clog pictures.
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Stop 4 · 15m
Visit the last remaining paint windmill of the world. You will learn about this windmill from your guide and you will be able to wander around in this 240 year old still operating windmill. You can also climb up to the platform for the best view of the windmills, the Zaanse Schans, the meadows and the river.
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Stop 5 · 15m
Visit this cheese farm to attend a presentation on how Dutch Gouda cheese is made. After this presentation, you will be able to try lots of various Dutch cheese such as baby Gouda cows cheese, smoked cheese, goat cheese or even a coconut cheese.
Meeting point
From Arrivals follow the signs to the Meeting Point of the airport. Your driver will be here 30 minutes after your scheduled landing holding an orange umbrella. If delayed, your driver will be at the Meeting Point 30 minutes after your flight has landed.
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
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- At time of booking, airplane passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: inbound flight number and, what is applicable, outbound flight number or drop-off hotel name
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 Private Tour from Amsterdam Airport take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $177.52 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; Private tour; Airport pick-up and hotel/airport drop-off; Transport by private vehicle.
Where does it start?
From Arrivals follow the signs to the Meeting Point of the airport. Your driver will be here 30 minutes after your scheduled landing holding an orange umbrella. If delayed, your driver will be at the Meeting Point 30 minutes after your flight has landed.
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, Dutch.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
