See the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans on a coach tour from Amsterdam with a professional guide. Learn about cheese making, walk on wooden shoes, see the interior of a working windmill and view the wooden green-painted houses and shops.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, German
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Amsterdam
- 30 minutes
Zaanse Schans
Wooden Shoe Workshop of Zaanse Schans
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm (cheese tasting)
Free time
- 30 minutes
Amsterdam
- Watch how Gouda cheese is made, then have a tasting session
- See windmills from across the Zaan region that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries
- Visit a clog makers and learn more about the traditional wooden shoe
- Admire the elegant houses of the rich merchants and windmill owners
- Learn how the windmills were used in the production of cocoa powder and oil for food
- Taste the typical cheese of Holland at a dairy farm
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Live commentary on board
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
This is Holland – Overhoeksplein 51, opposite central station. How to get here: A free shuttle ferry to Buiksloterweg runs 24/7 from Amsterdam Central Station to the north shore of the river IJ - journey time is three minutes). Embark via the two middle pontoons. On disembarking, turn left. It’s two minutes’ walk to This Is Holland.
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- This tour involves a small amount of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour may be operated by multilingual guide
- Infants must sit on laps