Zaanse Schans Windmills Half Day

De Ruijterkade 105, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Duration

3.5 hours

Location

Amsterdam

Experience

Culture Vultures, Family Friendly, History Buffs, Uniquely Dutch

Languages

English, Espanol, German

Overview

On this unique Zaanse Schans Windmills Half Day, experience everything Dutch in just a few hours! See windmills, cheese making, and visit the clog maker, as you explore the charming village of Zaanse Schans. A professional, experienced and friendly guide will show you the village with its green-coloured woorden houses and many windmills, before you get time to further explore the town on your own.

After a short drive from central Amsterdam, you will arrive at the unique village of Zaanse Schans, where your guide will take you on an orientation tour of the town. Admire the sights of this typical Dutch village, and visit the wooden shoemaker shop, where they will give you a live demonstration of how wooden shoes are crafted. After, you can enjoy a demonstration and tasting at a real Dutch cheese farm.

During your guided Zaanse Schans Windmills Half Day tour, your knowledgeable guide will give you further information on what makes the Zaanse Schans unique; listen to stories of the local history and culture. Before you set off to discover the village on your own, your guide will give you insider tips about what to do and where to go. After exploring the Zaanse Schans, the comfortable coach will drop you off at your pick-up point in Amsterdam.

HIGHLIGHTS

See the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans that are still in use
Taste delicious Dutch cheese at the local cheese farm
Watch traditional artisans at work
Explore the picturesque village and its green coloured wooden houses
Enjoy a live guided tour for a more personalized experience

Included

3,5-hours Live guided day tour
Transportation in a single deck bus
Visit to a clog maker (wooden shoemaker)
Visit at a local cheese farm, including a cheese tasting
Pick-up and drop-off in Amsterdam

Excluded

Food & drinks
Visit to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans

Meeting Point

De Ruijterkade 105, Amsterdam, Netherlands

FAQs

Yes, the meeting point and drop off point are at Cantral Station Amsterdam: Ruijterkade 105.

This is only a 6-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. When in front of Amsterdam Central Station (Stationsplein), turn to your left and walk in eastern direction. Keep on walking and cross the small bridge. Walk until you reach the Doubletree By Hilton hotel. Turn left and follow the walkway underneath the railway crossing.

After this crossing, the departure point is on your right, inside Cafe 1884.

Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat).

Children rate applies to children from the age of 4 to 11 years old.

Yes, this tour will go ahead whatever the weather.

Entry to windmills costs around €5.50.
Tickets are available at the service desk.

This tour is offered daily. The departure time is at 11.30am.