Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam: Enjoy Cheese, Clogs and Countryside from Amsterdam

Experience the charm of the Dutch countryside on a half-day tour from Amsterdam. Visit the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans, explore a local cheese and clogs factory, and discover the picturesque town of Volendam. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste delicious Dutch cheese and indulge in traditional Dutch cuisine. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zaanse Schans - Explore the iconic Dutch Windmills and capture stunning photos. There are 7 windmills remaining at Zaanse Schans, with several open for visits. You can explore the paint windmill (where the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt sourced his paint), a sawmill, a spice mill, and more. Admission to the windmill park and parking fees are…
What's Included
  • Taste 30 different flavors of cheese
  • Buy cheese and clogs
  • Private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with WiFi and bottled water
  • See cows milked with a milking robot
  • Buy waffles in Volendam
  • Entrance ticket for a windmill
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Admission to windmillspark and parking costs
What's Not Included
  • Professional Guide + Tip (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful half-day sightseeing tour featuring windmills, the picturesque countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory, and the charming town of Volendam. Begin your journey at the unique Dutch park, Zaanse Schans, located near Amsterdam. This park is home to some of the Netherlands’ most remarkable windmills, including the paint windmill,…

Location
Zaanse Schans
Schansend 1,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Paul_w
Jul 7, 2025
Must Do Tour to see the Windmills, Cheese Factory, Clog making and a Visit to the Fishing Village. - Our tour was absolutely amazing. Our driver and guide Mesut, could not have been better. We absolutely loved visiting Zaanse Schans Windmills, cheese and clogs and Volendam. Mesut knew which lines to get in and and how to make the most of our time. I would do this tour every time I visited Amsterdam and would recommend to everyone.
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Sherry_n
Apr 27, 2025
Fabulous Day - Our driver was excellent…very knowledgeable and willing to answer a million questions. Each of the places we visited was wonderful…a most enjoyable day.
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Johanna_l
Jan 23, 2025
Excellent - It was Great an Guillio was a very nice person, and everything was wonderfull. Super recomendado, los molinos, Volendam todo muy lindo
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Richard_l
Jun 23, 2024
Gavin did. a great job... - Gavin did. a great job driving us to the windmills and Volendam…even when there was an accident blocking our way
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Shawn_p
May 30, 2024
Great trip to see Amsterdam away from the city! - Gillio our guide was exceptional! He got us to each place and gave us lots of information, then gave us the option to explore on our own. He was friendly, professional and prompt. We loved getting off the beaten path in Amsterdam and taking a step back in the country.
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Suzanne_k
Jan 23, 2024
Worth while Holland experience. - I enjoyed waking through the old windmills and especially liked watching a clog beeing made. At the cheese factory it was great to see the robot milking the cow. Delicious cheeses were available to taste too. The fishing village of Volendam was quaint with great food.
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Maxine_c
Jan 7, 2024
Lovely morning excursion outside of Amsterdam - We had a very nice morning with Gillio. We were picked up on time at 8:30; it was a clean, comfortable vehicle, and he was a good driver. Pleasant conversation as well. Gillio got us to each location ahead of the big tours, so we were able to enjoy each stop without crowds. The windmills were interesting, as was the clog making process. The cheese factory was also an interesting stop. We learned about their ethical cattle farming and were told how the cheese was originally made, but it would have been neat also to see how they make it now. We made purchases at each stop - there was no pressure whatsoever to buy anything - we decided to buy. While the selection was best at the stops we made, we noticed later during our time in Amsterdam that the prices were at least 10% more expensive than other places. Just an FYI if you are thinking of buying anything. We then spent an hour on our own at Volendam, which was plenty of time to take in the sights, stroll down the streets, and sample a few items from various restaurants that we passed by. Thank you, Gillio, for a great morning!
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Julie_g
Nov 28, 2023
Private Tour - Guillermo was excellent guide. He accomplished everything I requested and more. Prompt pickup and chef all the boxes.
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Aimee_r
Jun 23, 2023
The best day! - We had the most amazing day with Ben as our tour guide and driver. Not only was he knowledgeable about history and the sites, he was the most amazing person. We loved him! The car was pure luxury. The places he took us were so interesting. He showed us things on our private tour that the groups don’t get to see. Everyone who can should go on this tour. You won’t be disappointed.
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Karen_v
Apr 10, 2023
Wonderful trip! - Wonderful trip! The driver was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip very comfortable and enjoyable!! The windmills were fascinating and the cheese was delicious!! Highly recommend!!
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).