Day Trips from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans

Leave the center of Amsterdam behind on this immersive private tour, which takes in the Tulip Experience, Keukenhof, and Zaanse Schans, plus a visit to a cheese farm, all in a single day. Learn about tulips before exploring one of the world’s largest flower parks. From there, discover the wooden windmills of Zaanse Schans and walk around the picturesque village, before visiting a Gouda farm for a cheese tasting.

Holland’s star attractions are tulips, windmills, and cheese—but they tend to be scattered across the countryside, making them hard to reach by public transportation. Enjoy a more charismatic experience than on big-bus tours when you book this private door-to-door trip to the Keukenhof Gardens, the Zaanse Schans windmills, and the ever-popular Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig. Unlike many packages, it includes all tickets.

Windmills and cheese are Netherlands musts at any time of year, but the best landscapes are hard to reach from Amsterdam. Avoid the delays and impersonal style of a big-bus tour when you book this private excursion to Zaanse Schans, a cheese farm, and Volendam. You have free time in Volendam, where you can choose to try fresh fish or have your photo taken in Dutch costume (at your expense).

Feel the breeze on your face during an e-bike tour of Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. Break less of a sweat during the ride with the help of your e-bike, and take in Dutch culture as you pass by windmills and visit a clog maker and cheese farm. The small group size allows for a more intimate experience.

Gain intimate insight into the Netherlands’ artistic heritage on this private tour from Amsterdam, led by a professional art historian. Benefit from your guide’s insider knowledge to create a fully personalized itinerary and choose from a vast range of museums, galleries, and attractions across the region, such as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague, or the Keukenhof tulip gardens.

Looking for a nice private tour from Amsterdam? Enjoy a 5,5-hour day tour of the most beautiful places in the Netherlands, such as windmills, tulips, small villages and the countryside.

Leave Amsterdam behind on this private, day-long trip that combines the beauty of Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest flower gardens, with the charm of Zaanse Schans. At Keukenhof, enjoy skip-the-line access to discover the themed gardens, flower displays, and special exhibits. Afterward, step back in time and explore Zaanse Schans and see its historic windmills, picturesque houses, and Dutch craftsmanship.

With this private, full-day tour, you’ll go beyond Amsterdam. Riding into quintessential Dutch landscapes, you’ll follow bucolic farmlands to fishing villages, gentle lakes, and quaint towns sprouting windmills. With stops at a working windmill, a wooden shoe factory, and cheese farm, you’ll spend a day sinking deep into traditional Dutch culture, turning folklore into reality.

Make the most of a day in Amsterdam with this tour that covers two magnificent Dutch highlights. Visitors will be taken to De Zaanse Schans to see a windmill from the inside. After, they will be driven to the ‘Little Venice’ of the Netherlands, Giethoorn, which is only accessible by boat and has a noticeable absence of roads and cars for a romantic and elegant feel.

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. From March-May, you can also visit Keukenhof Gardens.

It's easy enough to explore Amsterdam on public transport, but doing the same in the Dutch countryside is a different matter. Explore Zaanse Schans with ease on this private tour. Let your guide lead the way as you see historic windmills, taste cheese at a cheese factory, and watch a shoemaker carving traditional wooden clogs. Ideal for travelers wanting to discover more of North Holland.

Villages don’t get more Dutch than Zaanse Schans, with windmills, cheese, and clogs, or Giethoorn, a water village on a string of canals. Enjoy a private tour with full flexibility on this customizable day out, direct from your Amsterdam address. Your day includes a canal cruise through Giethoorn, guaranteeing postcard-perfect pictures, and a cheese tasting amid the windmills of Zaanse Schans.

Tick off two of Holland's top attractions in just one trip on this full-day tour to Giethoorn and Zannse Schans. Round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensures a hassle-free journey, leaving you plenty of time to cruise along canals, explore windmills, and learn more about the Dutch region directly from your professional guide.

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.

Escape the bustle of Amsterdam for a day—and visit some of the most picturesque destinations in the Dutch countryside—on this private, full-day trip. Choose a departure time that works best for you, meet your driver at your hotel, and hop aboard your private vehicle. You’ll head first to Zaanse Schans, where you can admire its windmills and tulips (in season). Next, continue to the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken before returning to the city.

Fulfill your Dutch dreams of tulips and windmills on this private tour of Keukenhof. Travel directly from Amsterdam to the nearby town of Keukenhof, and discover the colors and beauty of more than 7000 flowers planted in the gardens there. See historic buildings and learn about the history of this special place with your guide, and have your photographs taken too—your guide is also a professional photographer.

Escape the ordinary with our luxurious private tour, where you'll have a dedicated driver for the day, a long-distance driver who ensures your comfort throughout the trip. Explore awe-inspiring landscapes and remarkable attractions, creating incredible memories in the company of your private driver. This private tour is a pleasant way to spend your time. It includes transportation from Amsterdam to a sightseeing stop in Zaanse Schans and back. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. 1 to 3 people, we will provide a sedan or combi. 4 people, we will provide an MPV. 5 to 7/8 people, we will provide a VAN. If you prefer a larger vehicle and wish to ensure additional space during your trip, please choose a different number of travelers in the booking form according to this description. Our drivers are friendly and available at all times.

The flower fields of Amsterdam are scattered across a large area. Enjoy views and vistas you won’t see from a big bus when you book this private tour, with a maneuverable van that can access roads and routes the coaches can’t. Also visit Keukenhof Gardens for the mother of all tulip displays, Zaanse Schans for windmills, and a cheese farm. Keukenhof Gardens tickets are at your own expense.

Explore the enchanting Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam on a private luxury boat, providing a unique glimpse into Dutch heritage and culture. This scenic journey takes about 1.5 hours each way, allowing you to relax as you glide along the picturesque Zaan River. Once at Zaanse Schans, enjoy iconic windmills, a clog workshop, and cheese tastings. With a minimum total duration of 2 hours at Zaanse Schans, you’ll have ample time to discover the area’s rich history and artisan crafts. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups, this customizable experience offers comfort and flexibility for your day out. - Private luxury boat ride to Zaanse Schans, only 1.5 hours from Amsterdam - Explore traditional windmills, clog workshops, and cheese farms - Flexible timing with a minimum 5-hour total trip for ample exploration (3 hours scenic boat tour and 2 hours at the Windmill village) - Includes customizable experiences and comfortable onboard amenities

Trade Amsterdam’s bustle for the tranquility of the Dutch countryside—and enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience—on this private, half-day tour. Following morning pickup from your Amsterdam hotel, hop aboard your comfortable, private vehicle. Your first destination in Zaanse Schans, where you can admire its windmills. Next, head to the Volendam fishing village.

Ideal for the more introverted traveller, this audio-guided tour of Amsterdam combines all the benefits of a guided tour with the joys of independent sightseeing. Pause to take photos, explore a little deeper, or just enjoy a break whenever you choose, rather than rushing to keep up with a group or an in-person guide. And, better still, skip any attractions on the list that don’t appeal to you.

Make traveling beyond Amsterdam city limits simple—and explore like a local—on this small-group tour by electric bike. After meeting your guide and grabbing your gear, hop on a ferry and then cycle into the scenic Dutch countryside. Your destination is Zaanse Schans, known for its historic windmills, and the village of Zaandam, where traditional wooden houses provide the backdrop. Ample time is provided for sightseeing and shopping for souvenirs.

Take a day trip out of the city to see Dutch windmills in the countryside around Amsterdam. On this tour you’ll see the canals and greenery of rural life in the Netherlands, and learn about the rich history of the area from your guide. Traveling by vehicle ensures you skip the stress of public transportation, while visiting the traditional villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam offer an alternative perspective of Dutch culture.