From Amsterdam Zaanse Schans Windmills Tour with Tastings

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Escape Amsterdam and discover the windmills, flavors, and traditions of Zaanse Schans with your guide. Meet outside Amsterdam Central Station, take a short train ride, and walk towards a village of wooden houses, green fields, and iconic windmills.

Explore its history and learn how wind power helped shape Dutch industry. Step inside a working windmill to discover its traditional machinery, visit a cheese farm for a tasting, and watch craftspeople transform wood into Dutch clogs during a live demonstration.

Enjoy local cheese, biscuit, and chocolate tastings, all included in your experience. Along the way, your guide will share stories and anecdotes that bring the village to life, with time to admire the scenery and take photos.

After the guided tour, return to Amsterdam with your guide or stay longer to explore independently.

PLEASE NOTE: TRAIN TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED. EACH TRAVELER NEEDS THEIR OWN CONTACTLESS PAYMENT CARD TO CHECK IN/OUT OR A VALID TRAIN TICKET (€ 4,20 EACH WAY).

What's Included

Cheese Tasting, Local Biscuit Tasting and Other Local Food Tastings
PLEASE NOTE: TRAIN TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED. EACH TRAVELER MUST HAVE THEIR OWN CONTACTLESS PAYMENT CARD TO CHECK IN/OUT OR A VALID TRAIN TICKET .

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Amsterdam Centraal railway station

Your guide will be waiting for you next to Loetje restaurant, directly in front of the main entrance to Amsterdam Central Station. You will recognize the guide by the black umbrella displaying company logo.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zaanse Schans

    The guide will share stories, historical information, and anecdotes about this site and taste local specialties like cheese, biscuits, and chocolate, all included in your experience.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Specerijenmagazijn Indie's Welvaren

    Step inside an authentic windmill and discover how its traditional machinery works.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm

    Visit a traditional cheese farm and enjoy a tasting of delicious local cheeses.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

    Visit the clog museum and watch a live demonstration of how traditional Dutch wooden shoes are made.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    In de gecroonde Duyvekater Bakery Museum

    Step inside a bakery museum and discover the history and traditions of Dutch baking.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Walking In Amsterdam

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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