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Zaanse Schans Small-Group Excursion from Zaandam

Zaandam, Netherlands
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn more about Dutch history and traditional culture on a half-day trip from Zaandam city center to Zaanse Schans. Admire the windmills and historic homes, have a go making your own Dutch clogs, and see how local cheese is made. You’ll also visit a working industrial windmill to see how these iconic Dutch buildings operate today.
  • An easy tour for travelers short on time
  • Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
  • Get around in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup from Zaandam city center for your convenience

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Hermitage 140, 1506 TX Zaandam, Netherlands

      Outside cinema Pathé Zaandam. Join at the orange umbrella

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Zaanse Schans

    2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Molen De Kat

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 9 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great fun so close to Amsterdam!

    Joanne_C, May 2026
    We loved this tour! The whole team from our wonderful guides to the bus driver were very friendly, welcoming and organised. Being able to see and experience this unique part of the Netherlands in a compact tour time around 3 hours, was worth every $ and we would recommend to all.

    Great!

    Katrina_T, Apr 2026
    This tour is great! Our guide actually lived there and was super knowledgeable. I recommend to anyone.

    Excelent place and tourist guide but terrible pick up coordination

    dayramora, Apr 2025
    The coordination for the pick up was a disaster. They pick us up late and because we call them. The driver has the wrong information about the pick up time and the pick up place. But Bianka ( the tourist guide in zaanse schan) was amazing and the place is beautiful

    The tour itself with...

    stephen_s, Apr 2024
    The tour itself with Kenny was very good, however be careful regarding your tickets as ours was arranged with a Hotel pick up and confirmed with this stated on the tickets, but this did not happen.

    A Great experience

    Mita_K, Mar 2024
    Fascinating place and absolutely beautiful.Yo actually go into a windmill,watching clog shoe making and cheese making experiences were amazing.Our tour guide Maachi was very pleasant and knowledgeable.

    Good trip to Zaanse Schans

    Russell_W, Jul 2020
    Great experience and a great tour. Our guide was local and she gave some great insights into the area. We were picked up at our hotel and offered a ride to Amsterdam after the tour, if we wished. Highly recommend the tour.

    From $41.45

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 25 days in advance.

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