Zaanse Schans: Windmills, Cheese, and Clogs

Experience the charm of the Dutch countryside with a day trip to Marken, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans. Explore historic windmills, learn about cheese-making, and discover the art of crafting traditional wooden clogs.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Amsterdam - Guests will be picked up from their hotel or cruise ship in a luxurious premium-brand vehicle, such as a Mercedes or BMW.
    Tours include pickup within the Amsterdam area. For locations outside Amsterdam or at the airport, please reach out to us, as additional charges may apply.
  • Zaanse Schans - Experience the craftsmanship of Dutch…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Luxury car or luxury Van
  • Professional driver/host
  • Professional, licensed drivers operate fully insured vehicles
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Cheese tasting
  • Local Guide
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Tip (optional)
  • Lunch
  • The entry fee for windmill De Kat can be purchased on the spot: €7.50 per adult. creditdcard/cash
  • Love the tour? Extend it for just €85 per extra hour, paid directly to your guide.creditcard or cash
Additional Information

Avoid the hassle of renting a car and navigating unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host, your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free.
Experience a day as a Dutch local! Enjoy a day filled with windmills, cheese, and traditional wooden clogs.
Surrounded by water, cows grazing on lush grasses, vibrant flowers, and green-timbered…

Location
Amsterdam
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Debbie71155
May 23, 2026
Professional, luxurious, customizable tour! - Younes was a fantastic tour guide. He was very professional and our experience was luxurious just as advertised. Our day trip was also great. He customized it to our liking and we were able to do all of the things we wanted to do. We stopped at a wonderful spot for lunch that he recommended also. Younes is very knowledgeable about all of the spots we went on our tour and about European history. He is personable and accommodating. When we come back to Europe we will definitely be booking another tour with Younes. Fabulous!!
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Anne_m
Apr 21, 2026
Excellent tour and guide - This tour is a glimpse into life in years gone by. Educational and very enjoyable. Our guide Redouane was wonderful - very knowledgeable and very welcoming
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Annema4007oi
Apr 20, 2026
Excellent tour and guide - This was a fantastic tour. Our guide Redouane was so friendly and knowledgeable he ensured that we had an amazing experience. He gave us the history and the information without any pressure to buy at any of the locations that we stopped. I’d highly recommend this tour for a glimpse of the countryside and local culture.
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Alaa_a
Apr 5, 2026
had a wonderful... - had a wonderful experience and I’m truly very satisfied with the trip. Everything was well organized, and what stood out the most was our driver—he was extremely professional, kind, and made the whole journey even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Cortneynicole
Mar 27, 2026
Fantastic guides & fun day trip - Elias and Kenneth were lovely guides. Their flexibility, attention to detail, and depth of explanations about not just the tour topics, but also other cultural and historical topics was outstanding! This was the perfect day trip for our group at the end of a long conference week. The transportation was safe, comfortable, and even had complimentary bottles of water stocked for us. Highly recommend this experience!
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E5133eechristophers
Dec 30, 2025
VIP - Younes was courteous, professional, and personable. He knew everyone everywhere we went, as if you were being shown around by a family member or owner at every store, exhibit, etc. A true VIP experience all the way. I recommend Younes on any type of transport or tour in or around Amsterdam!
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Christopher_s
Dec 30, 2025
Best of the Best! - Younes was courteous, professional, and personable. He knew everyone everywhere we went, as if you were being shown around by a family member or owner at every store, exhibit, etc. A true VIP experience all the way.
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440ivettet
Dec 30, 2025
Great private tour with a wonderful tour guide - Elias was a great guide. Shared many wonderful interesting information about Amsterdam. It was just my husband and I so the tour was very enjoyable. Elias gave us great recommendations for lunch and local treats. Would highly recommend this tour and Elias.
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Andy_a
Dec 5, 2025
Such a great tour with... - Such a great tour with Younes! We enjoyed the flexibility of this private tour to customize the day to spend as little or as much time at each of the stops as our group was interested in. The ride was comfortable and informative. We were able to have the day scheduled to minimize the crowds at each of our stops. Would highly recommend booking this tour to experience this quintessential experience!
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Cindy_k
Apr 12, 2026
Touristy but still fun - Cute tour. Area with clogs and windmills is pretty touristy, reminded us of being at Epcot. Farm was neat and kids enjoyed petting the calves, though it was the farm for a cheese store that can be found about every 100 feet in the touristy areas of Amsterdam. Overall a fun way to spend the morning.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).