ZAANSE SCHANS

Discover the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans on a guided tour and explore historic windmills on a day trip from Amsterdam. Learn about the traditional clogs and houses and try some local cheeses.

Got 3.5 hours? See windmills, taste fresh cheese, and explore Zaanse Schans with a fun guide—plus comfy single-deck bus transfers from Amsterdam! Wander Zaanse Schans with a fun guide in English, Spanish, or German, explore its charming streets, and marvel at the beauty of its 18th-century windmills! Ever wondered how wooden clogs are made? Visit a shoemaker’s shop to watch skilled artisans craft them using time-honored techniques! Get a behind-the-scenes look at a Dutch cheese farm, enjoy a live demo, and taste as much cheese as your heart desires! Enhance your adventure with an Amsterdam Canal Cruise! Cruise past famous landmarks while an English-speaking guide shares fascinating city stories.

Head to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam to learn about clog making, taste some cheese and step into a working windmill.

Your day spent amidst beauty begins with a single-decker coach picking you up from Amsterdam and taking you through the vivid flower fields of the Dutch countryside. Once you reach Keukenhof, spend as much time as you want strolling among the blooming bulbs of 800 varieties of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and spring bulbs. Watch one of the many flower shows at the many pavilions, like the anthurium and orchids show, or marvel at the art installations in the garden like Dolfijn You can also cruise through the blooms on a boat, cycle amongst the flowers, and explore the mill dating back to 1892 Historic windmills and picturesque villages  Your next stop is Zaanse Schans, where you will encounter the traditional charm of an 18th-century village with historic windmills and colorful wooden houses. Apart from the quaint windmills, visit the Clog Museum, a wooden shoemaker’s shop, and try some delicious Dutch cheese from a cheese farm. Upgrade to explore the serene Dutch countryside, including the fishing villages of Volendam, or go on an Amsterdam Canal Cruise and see sights like the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum from the waters.

Get the full Giethoorn experience! Your ticket offers a scenic walking tour past flower-lined bridges, peaceful footpaths, and 18th-century cottages. Shoes from wood? Cheese that’s oh-so-good? Zaanse Schans nails Dutch craftsmanship with clogs, cheese, and all the charm you can handle! Captain or passenger? Let a guide lead your scenic cruise or take charge of an electric boat, gliding slowly through Giethoorn’s storybook canals. Slow down, savor the views! This 9-hour tour gives you time to wander, snack on cheese, and enjoy every windmill moment without a care. Forget the stress—round-trip transport from Amsterdam’s sorted! Plus, a guide is with you the whole way, dropping fun facts like confetti.