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The scenic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans is most famous for its windmills, once used to power everything from paint-making to paper production; today, it’s set up like an open-air museum, with five working windmills. Wander the village, view the preserved architecture, and watch the locals at work—in their traditional wooden shoes and Dutch garb, naturally. Green wooden houses, a historic shipyard, and a pewter factory are among the highlights.
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
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Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensuring a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close, and learn about the region's rich history directly from your professional guide, with tasters and interior tours included in the price.
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$31.64
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$31.64

Volendam, Marken and Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
3291
Leave Amsterdam behind for a few hours and discover the typical Dutch countryside outside the capital. You'll drive through a picture-perfect landscape crisscrossed with canals, see authentic wooden houses, windmills and fishing villages, and witness traditional crafts from days gone by. The picturesque village of Zaanse Schans is famous for its original buildings, vividly capturing Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. You'll see the historic shipyard and windmills, and pay a visit to a shoemaker who works with wood to watch his clog-making techniques first-hand!
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$30.00
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$30.00

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam
357
Discover the delights and history of Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside on a 3-hour, small-group trip from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn how these waterside factories helped drive the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. Numbers are limited on this tour for a small-group experience.
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$44.26
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$44.26

Zaanse Schans windmill village with cheese tasting & clog factory from Amsterdam
120
Delve into the rich tapestry of typical Dutch culture on an enriching half-day tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. With a knowledgeable guide, observe traditional cheese making processes; marvel at the interior of a working windmill; try on some authentic wooden clogs for size; and admire the quaint and colorful architecture of Zaanse Schans village before returning to Amsterdam by comfortable coach. Gain fascinating insight into the unique culture of the Netherlands on this educational tour.
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$30.00
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$30.00

Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Tour from Amsterdam
264
Experience three quintessential icons of the Dutch countryside — windmills, cheese and wooden clogs — on this 5.5 hour tour from Amsterdam. Journey to the North Holland towns of Zaanse Schans, Edam and Volendam, where you can view working windmills at an open-air museum on the Zaan River, visit a dairy farm or cheese weighing house, and step inside a clog factory. You’ll travel outside the city aboard a single-decker coach, allowing for a smaller group experience with your professional guide.
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$43.10
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$43.10

Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
130
Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this full-day tour through the countryside with round-trip transport from Amsterdam. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, including a traditional clog shop, artisan cheese factory, rural windmills, and the village of Giethoorn. Don’t forget your camera: The day also features a boat ride through Giethoorn’s waterways with rare views of the area.
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$125.47
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$125.47

Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam
235
Experience an iconic landscape of fishing villages, windmills, and craftsmen’s shops on a small-group tour from Amsterdam into the Dutch countryside. Visit a series of traditional, restored windmills in Zaanse Schans, and walk the dikes and harbor of Volendam, a pretty port lined with bright houses and sailboats. Sample locally-make cheeses and Dutch schnapps, with time to choose a restaurant for lunch, then enjoy sweeping views of the landscape during the return trip to Amsterdam.
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$86.19
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$86.19

Zaanse Schans Half Day Tour plus Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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This fun, multifaceted tour touches on everything the Dutch are best known for. Visit a windmill village, a clog museum (where you can watch traditional craftsmen work), a cheese farm (samples included), and take a canal cruise. The “100 Highlights” cruise passes many sites and landmarks, including the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, and more.
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$44.73
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$44.73

Bus day trip to the Holland Windmill and Panoramic Tour in Amsterdam
117
Visit two charming Dutch towns in one day: Volendam and Marken. These are top attractions in the Netherlands that most tourists don’t want to miss. They’re conveniently located near Amsterdam, making this day trip an easy stop. With round-trip shared transport, a city map, and additional recommendations from the guide, you’re all set.
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$38.19
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$38.19

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour
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Gain an overview of the rural Holland region on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken, with hassle-free round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam. See the Zaanse Schans windmills up close, visit an Edam cheese maker, and sample fresh fish in Volendam, with historical insights and real-time commentary provided by your guide.
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$38.19
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$38.19

Zaanse Schans private tour region of Amsterdam
16
We are going for a walk on the Zaanse Schans. I am a certified guide and will give you a lot of information about the highlights. The walk shows you the Albert Heijn museum shop, the clog factory and the cheese factory, and we will taste cheese and of course visit the windmills (entrance not included € 5.00 pp per adult per mill, € 2.50 pp per child per mill ). You can indicate which windmill(s) you would like to visit.
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$25.09
Price varies by group size
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$25.09
Price varies by group size

Volendam, Edam and Windmill Tour plus Amsterdam Canal Cruise
7
Enjoy a day away from the capital on a tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Edam, with a complimentary city canal cruise ticket included. Gain insight into rural Holland from on-board commentary as you cruise between attractions with ease via air-conditioned vehicle. Benefit from free time to explore the Dutch countryside at your own pace, then unwind after sightseeing with a calm cruise on UNESCO-listed waterways.
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$57.82
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$57.82

Zaanse Schans Private Tour from Amsterdam
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Experience the Holland of old on a private, 3-hour trip to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. Enjoy the beauty of the Zaan region, with its wooden windmills, quaint villages and meadows. Stop at the historical, windmill village of Zaanse Schan and take a guided tour around the pretty lanes and watersides, passing green-painted houses, wooden barns and shops. Watch clogs and cheese being made at craft workshops, and visit a working windmill to learn how they were used to pump water, saw wood and more through the 17th and 18th centuries.
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$141.83
Price varies by group size
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$141.83
Price varies by group size

Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Day Tour With Electric Boat Trip
38
Tick off two of Holland’s top attractions in just one day on this combo tour to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, with seamless round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam saving you time and energy for sightseeing. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your professional guide as you explore Zaanse Schans traditional windmills and historic houses, then head to the charming canal-town of Giethoorn for your guided boat excursion.
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$140.74
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$140.74

Giethoorn - Volendam - Zaanse Schans (Holland Dream Tour)
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See more of Holland on a day trip from Amsterdam to the towns of Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans. Known as the "Holland Dream Tour," this itinerary combines popular destinations that show off another side of the country outside the big city. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of renting a car or finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.
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$129.83
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$129.83

Dutch Countryside Private Customizable Tour from Amsterdam
32
Escape the city and create your own itinerary on a private full-day custom tour from Amsterdam. With just your guide and private party, explore the Dutch countryside, replete with windmills and waterways, in order to learn of the Netherlands’ history. Opt to discover the picturesque villages of Marken and Volendam; or snap photos of the windmills in Zaanse Schans; or see the 'garden of Europe' at Keukenhof. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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$353.86
Price varies by group size
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$353.86
Price varies by group size

Amsterdam Self-Guided Audio Tour
3
Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Amsterdam
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with.
• It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$6.00
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$6.00

Countryside & Zaanse Schans Windmills Tour
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☑ Price includes return transfer from a central location.
☑ Qualified drivers with 20 years of experience.
☑ Comfortable and smooth ride.
☑ VIP Meet & Greet.
☑ Every single request will be dealt with individually.
☑ Available 24/7 in your service.
☑ The rates cover all taxes, tolls, and fees.
☑ Benefit from the personalized service of a private trip.
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$270.70
Price varies by group size
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$270.70
Price varies by group size

PRIVATE Authentic Zaanse Schans Tour with Chocolate & Cheese Tastings Included
36
Zaanse Schans is known for its historic buildings and working windmills, but gaining intimate insight into the traditional region can be difficult on a self-led trip. Explore Zaanse Schans on a private tour from Amsterdam Centraal, and visit a clog workshop, traditional dairy, and chocolate factory for insight into the country’s industrial heritage, learning more about the neighborhood from your local guide.
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$102.56
Price varies by group size
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$102.56
Price varies by group size

All-inclusive Zaanse Schans VIP-tour with Kaatje Slagter from Amsterdam
2
Be transported back in time and see what life is like in a historic Dutch village. Meet a local resident dressed in traditional 18th century clothing. Your guide gives you a tour through Zaanse Schans, a preserved 18th and 19th century village. Sit down in her home with her for a treat before exploring the village yourself. Immerse yourself in traditional Dutch culture - from wearing wooden shoes, to seeing windmills at work.
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$92.15
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$92.15

Zaanse Schans Small-Group Excursion from Zaandam
2
Small-group of maximum 16 guests ensures full and personal attention from your local guide with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Zaandam. Enjoy everything Zaanse Schans has to offer: lots of photo opportunities, traditonal crafts like cheese making and clog making. Visit a working Industrial windmill.
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$36.24
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$36.24

Keukenhof's Tulips and Windmills Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam With Lunch
29
Experience Dutch nature and culture on this all-day guided excursion. After meeting up with a knowledgeable local guide, enjoy activities that include visiting a clog and wooden shoe workshop, stopping by a cheese farm to for a Gouda tasting, admiring historic windmills at Molen De Kat, and exploring one of the world’s largest flower gardens with skip the line access.
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$153.60
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$153.60

Countryside Tour: Zaanse Schans & Zandam by electric bike
13
Hop on an e-bike to see the Netherlands the local way, on two wheels. This small-group tour takes you to Zaanse Schans to pedal amid its windmills and the village of Zaandam where traditional wooden houses provide the backdrop. Ample time is included to explore on foot, take photos, and check out stalls selling Dutch cheese and clogs.
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$60.01
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$60.01

Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Mini VIP Bus Incl. Hotel Pick Up
16
Hit three Netherlands signature scenic areas in a group of no more than eight travelers on this action-packed day tour, with an itinerary you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport. Tour a cheese factory and a clog factory and watch a diamond-cutting demo in Zaanse Schans, take pictures at the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), and enjoy a boat cruise and free time in Giethoorn, the Venice of the Netherlands.
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$126.67
$14.07 savings
Price varies by group size
From
$126.67
$14.07 savings
Price varies by group size
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