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Leave the city behind and experience classic Dutch countryside—polders, dikes, farmhouses—en route to historic Zaanse Schans. Famous for green wooden houses and windmills along the Zaan River.
Stroll with your guide through the village to a traditional clog workshop, watching wooden shoes made by hand and machine. Guide explains the windmills; optional entry.
At a cheese farm, learn the cheese-making process with tasting. Free time to explore, photograph, shop. Small group means personal pace.
After Zaanse Schans, comfortable minibus returns you to Amsterdam.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please wait at the back entrance of the DoubleTree. You’ll see a small square with four small trees and some seating. The driver will be holding a yellow umbrella or a sign that says Dutch Tours Group.
Itinerary
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1Amsterdam
Scenic drive from Amsterdam through the Dutch countryside
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Zaanse Schans
Demonstration at a traditional wooden shoe (clog) workshop
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
Visit to a cheese farm with short presentation and cheese try more than 25 different flavours in the cheese shop.tasting
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Molen De Kat
Visit the world's last fully operational paint mill. Hear from your guide how these traditional windmills work and enjoy breathtaking views of the Dutch countryside from the viewing platform. Windmill entry is not included in the tour price. Tickets can be purchased on-site at the windmill. The windmill features stairs, so it's not suitable for those afraid of heights or unable to climb ladders. Your guide will provide full commentary about the windmills. Feel free to explore independently and buy your ticket on the spot if you'd like!
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Zaanse Schans
Enjoy 45 minutes of free time to explore the rest of Zaanse Schans at your own pace. Wander through the charming wooden houses, browse traditional Dutch craft shops, or snap photos of the iconic windmills along the Zaan River!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Amsterdam
Relax on the scenic drive back to Amsterdam through the picturesque Dutch countryside, arriving comfortably at your central meeting point near Amsterdam Centraal Station.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchairs and strollers fit in the minibus, but stairs make boarding difficult. Not suitable if you have walking difficulties or can't manage stairs. Always notify us in advance about wheelchairs/strollers due to limited space.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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