Zaanse Schans Tour: Windmills, Cheese, and Clogs

Zaanse Schans: Discover this charming, historic village that transports visitors to the 18th and 19th centuries. Stroll through the iconic wooden houses and operational windmills, while uncovering the area’s rich history and heritage. Delight in a Gouda cheese tasting, relish local hot chocolate, and witness a wooden shoe crafting demonstration.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Amsterdam - 9.30: Pick up from your hotel in Amsterdam (or another for you convenient time)
  • Zaanse Schans - 10.00: We arrive at The Zaanse Schans. This is a unique area where people live and work, with museums, windmills, shops and old crafts. The site gives an excellent picture of the Zaanstreek in the 18th and 19th centuries. Walking…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottle of water
  • Entrance ticket to a windmill
  • Licensed Tour Guide/Driver
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Location
Amsterdam
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ziadt47
Oct 2, 2025
Great guide, Esther. Very pleasant and knowledgeable. I highly recommend it. She never rushes you witu plenty of time for sampl - Great tour with a great guide. Esther was very knowledgeable and very kind. She took time amd explained everything in details and I have to say we learned more history than expected. We were never rushed and had plenty of time for sampling and pictures.
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Carmarosa1980
Mar 20, 2025
Wonderful personalized tour! - Esther was a wonderful guide and made the whole experience so special. Growing up in a windmill herself she was a wealth of knowledge and had many personal stories that made Zaanse Schans so much more than just a tourist attraction! She was fantastic with our 2 children ages 8 and 11 and kept them engaged the entire tour!
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Curiosity298861
Mar 10, 2025
Relaxing, beautiful, and informative. - Tour guide was VERY knowledgeable about the history and of sights visited. Very personable and had her own props to explain the history of the area. She was punctual and very courteous.
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Amie
Feb 26, 2025
Well Worth It - I had a wonderful day with Esther. She tailored the visit to my interests and I got to see exactly what I was interested in. She was so kind and friendly and great at answering questions. A very pleasant day and a wonderful way to get to know the area. Highly recommend!
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Jokevx4845yt
Jan 5, 2025
The way to discover the Zaanse Schans is a tour with Esther, a real miller's daughter! - What a wonderful day we had with Esther! The wheather was grey but Esther still let the sun shine. She effortlessly sensed what we liked and told wonderful stories in excellent Englisch about the Zaanse Schans and Dutch life at that time. Esther, thank you for a wonderful tour, we enjoyed your knowledge and humor. We will definitely recommend you!
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Nick_h
Oct 16, 2024
Delightful experience - This was the best tour! Our guide was the absolute best! We had a great half day sightseeing and learned so much about the area.
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Paulsf8233qy
Sep 29, 2024
Amsterdam - Windmillgirls tours - The tour was exceptional with our wonderful guide Esther whose knowledge was first class. We would highly recommend doing this half day tour with the Windmillgirls.
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Deborah_d
Sep 14, 2024
This is iconic Holland at it’s best! - If you are looking for an iconic Holland experience, this is the trip for you!! We had an absolutely beautiful morning with our “windmill girl”. Windmills, clog making, cheese making, stroop waffles, this excursion had it all. The customer service before the trip was outstanding. We were picked up at our hotel at the airport and afterwards we asked to be dropped off in Amsterdam for our afternoon adventures. Start to finish this was a beautiful day, and the weather was great too! Highly recommend booking with The Windmill Girls!
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).