Zaanse Schans Day Trip from Amsterdam

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Get to know the charming traditional village of Zaanse Schans on a guided tour of about 3 hours with transfers from Amsterdam .

In small groups of up to 15 people, go inside an iconic working windmill, see classic wooden houses and visit the village's artisan clog and cheese making workshops.

  • Discover authentic Dutch culture on a half-day excursion to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam.
  • Explore the famous windmills and learn about their operation and historical role over time.
  • Visit a clog-making workshop and a cheese farm with an expert guide and learn about the art of craftsmanship.

What’s included

  • Excursion to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam
  • Transfer to and from
  • Expert guide
  • Entrance to one of the windmills

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Step by Step

Embark on an excursion from Amsterdam to the traditional Dutch village of Zaanse Schans. Located just 20 minutes' drive from the city, Zaanse Schans is known for its iconic windmills, wooden houses and craft workshops .

Accompanied by an expert guide and in small groups of around 15 people, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic Dutch culture and discover the rich history of this region.

Your tour will start with a comfortable transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans. Once there, you will learn about the history of windmills and their importance in traditional Dutch industry. You will have the opportunity to visit the inside of one of the wind mills and see how they work today.

During the activity, you can stroll through the cobbled streets of Zaanse Schans and admire the unique architecture of the traditional wooden houses that have been preserved over the years. You will also have the opportunity to visit artisan workshops where you will learn first-hand how the famous Dutch clogs and local cheese are made.

A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Dutch culture and discover the beauty of this traditional village.

Reviews

4.9
· 10 Reviews
  • M
    M.
    5
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    Visiting the Zaanse Schans with my brother, we were amazed by the windmills - a trip back in time not to be missed in Amsterdam!
  • E
    E.
    5
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    An unforgettable experience, immersing myself in the rustic charm of the windmills and the unique culture of the Netherlands.
  • L
    L.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    A fascinating excursion to a traditional village with windmills and wooden houses - highly recommended to understand the local history!
  • A
    A.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    A pretty cool tour, to be honest. The mills are amazing and the guide told us fascinating stories. The best thing for me, without a doubt, was tasting the local cheese, delicious!
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