Top Zaandam Outdoor Activities

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Zaanse Schans' main dock. Get on a luxury boat for an exciting adventure. The main attraction is the famous windmills. You'll have a relaxed boat ride with a great view of these old wonders. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the windmills and the history of the area, making your experience more interesting. After that, you'll see beautiful traditional Dutch houses from the boat. Your guide will tell you stories about these historical homes. Moving on through the Dutch countryside, you'll reach Wormerveer, which has played an important role in the Dutch colonial past. Explore old industries, warehouses, and history, discovering the story of this place. On the way, you'll find important heritage like Cacao and Soap factories, adding to the area's history. If you're lucky, you might smell the delicious roasted Cacao. The tour ends where it started, giving you a full understanding of the history and culture of this amazing region.

Discover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of Scavenger Hunt, an exciting GPS-based exploration game! Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard! Our Scavenger Hunt offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the Scavenger Hunt, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the Scavenger Hunt and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Take in the windmills of Zaanse Schans, Zaandam from a whole new perspective on this small-group cruise through the city. Listen as your guide and skipper tell you all about the history behind the windmills and this part of town. See traditional Zaanse Houses and 10 windmills as you relax on the water.

Escape the crowds and discover the Dutch countryside in comfort and style on a private tour from Amsterdam. This experience includes door-to-door service with a professional English-speaking chauffeur in a luxury Mercedes E-Class or similar, or V-Class or similar, depending on your group size. Visit the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans and the charming fishing village of Volendam at your own pace. Your chauffeur will drive you between the locations and wait while you explore independently, giving you the freedom to enjoy each stop without the pressure of a large group tour. This private experience is ideal for couples, families, business travelers, and small groups looking for a relaxed and comfortable way to see two of the Netherlands’ most popular countryside destinations. Please note: this is a private chauffeur-driven tour. A licensed tour guide is not included.