Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs, and Dutch Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
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Enjoy an enriched and personalized experience of famous Dutch landmarks and their history on this small group tour. Admire the beauty of the Zaanse Schans Windmills, learn the craft of clog making, and appreciate the art of making Dutch cheese.
Travelers who have booked this half-day tour before have rated their experience an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,667 reviews. The entire trip & excursion lasts around 3 hours 30 minutes.
From Amsterdam, you’ll head for the beautiful region of Zaan, an industrial powerhouse back in the 1700s. The view of the picturesque countryside offers a delightful start to your journey. The first stop is the museum village of Zaanse Schans, where quaint windmills and green-painted houses will greet you.
During this tour from Amsterdam, a deeper dive into Dutch culture is waiting for you at the Clogs Museum. Here, you can learn the traditional way of making wooden shoes from a live demonstration. The learning continues at Molen De Kat, the only remaining windmill in the whole world that makes paint. Using an information sheet in your preferred language, feel free to discover how pigments are made with wind power. The last stop is Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm. You’ll learn about the famous dairy product and sample a large variety of Dutch cheeses—the perfect way to end your trip!
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.
The starting point for this half-day tour is located in Amsterdam.
Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Make your time in Amsterdam special by booking this small group tour. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!
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Verified reviews
Hamidah_S
Thanks to this tour experience The Netherlands owes me nothing! From the tour operators, to the workshops, the deep fried dutch apple hand pies 😳, the smoothest Dutch hot chocolate, the cheese danishes, watching the windmills in Zaanse Schans churn to make organic paint, and the absolute best tour guide company in Holland. Thank you for your hospitality and professionalism.
Shieldss1
Even on a wet day this is a great place to visit. Lots to see and experience and only a short car ride outside Amsterdam
Zara_T
Great short tour, well organised. Tour guide very friendly. The village is very beautiful.
Could have spent a little more time here as more to see then we managed. We'll worth a visit.
Debbie_A
Fun experience, super professional tour guide and driver who took us to the beautiful countryside. We got to see the heart of the windmill, learnt how clogs are made and rated the most amazing cheeses. My teenage kids who are hard to please enjoyed it all from beginning to end. Highly recommended!
Freedom60717186050
Great trip, nice to get away from the bustle of Amsterdam and see some Dutch traditions. Interesting to see how they make clogs. Lots of different flavours of cheeses to try before purchasing. I loved being able to go inside a windmill. A few wee shops to buy a local souvenir. Quaint wee working village with residential houses too.
598meghank
This was a great way to spend half a day. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. There was plenty of free time worked into the schedule. The little town where the 3 activities are is straight out of a storybook. Highly recommend this!
Rod_T
Great Tour
Loved the experience!!!
Guide was the Best, Happy Birthday!!!!
I would recommend this tour.
Q6498VMsaras
My husband hates when I spend hours trawling Tripadvisor for the best reviews but my efforts did not disappoint as this was THE BEST trip. Toase (hope I’ve spelt correctly) was the loveliest guide but her wit and humour made the tour….. and we definitely didn’t forget to mention her name whilst purchasing in the stores 😂. The 3 hrs flew along. A tour suitable for all ages.
Pam_B
They made a wooden shoe right in front of us! We got to tour a working wood mill and they demonstrated the cheese making process with samples! Beautiful community!
Kylie_B
It was fantastic experience. The duration was perfect and the guide was entertaining and informative. Have a small group was the best
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