Discover the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans on a 3.5-hour tour with an Italian-speaking guide and explore the historic windmills. Learn more about the traditional wooden clogs, green wooden houses and agricultural architecture of the Netherlands.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Italian
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Admire the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans
- Visit a shoe factory and learn how traditional wooden clogs are made
- Taste the authentic cheeses of the Netherlands
Full description
Depart Amsterdam from Centraal Station and journey by train to the town of Zaanse Schans, famous for its collection of historic windmills. Discover the typical green wooden houses used by the locals, along with small bridges that link the streets of the village.
Escape the hustle and bustle of city living and experience a gentle pace of life in the Dutch lowlands. Learn more about the windmills that made the area of the Zaan River famous and rich in the 1700s. Visit a factory where the traditional wooden clogs are still made, and learn how the famous Dutch cheese is produced.
Includes
- Italian-speaking guide
- Train ticket
- Visit to a wooden shoe factory
- Visit to a cheese farm with cheese testing
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages
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Meeting point
Outside the main entrance to Amsterdam Central Station under the big clock tower on the right hand side of the entrance.
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