Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

See all the Dutch icons such as the Tulips in Keukenhof gardens & the windmills, cheese and clogs at Zaanse Schans.

Leave Amsterdam aboard a comfortable coach and head into the heart of the Dutch countryside. On the way, enjoy views of colorful flower fields in bloom.
At Keukenhof Gardens, begin with a 45-minute guided tour through its show gardens. Your expert guide will explain the history, cultivation, and cultural importance of the tulip, the Netherlands’ most iconic flower. Then, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace and capture stunning photos of the gardens.

Next, continue to Zaanse Schans, a picture-perfect village famous for its historic windmills and traditional houses. Your guide will lead an orientation tour before giving you time to explore independently. Watch a live clog-making demonstration, visit an authentic cheese farm for a tasting, and stroll through this charming open-air museum of Dutch heritage.

What's Included

Guided tour in windmill village the Zaanse Schans
Wooden shoe demonstration in the wooden shoe factory
Skip the line ticket Keukenhof gardens and guided tour
Multi - Lingual Guided tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cheese tasting at windmill village the Zaanse Schans
Live commentary on board
1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise ticket (if option selected)
Gratuities
Entree to a windmill at the Zaanse Schans

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Stationsplein 4

Our meeting point is a 1-min walk from Amsterdam Central. Exit via the city side (Stationsplein) main entrance. Cross the square toward the white Stromma building at Stationsplein 4. For the most accurate directions, use Google Maps.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Amsterdam

    Start your tour from meetingpoint in Amsterdam: Tour Company, Stationsplein 4, 1012 AB Amsterdam . Our meeting point is only a 1-minute walk from the Amsterdam Central Station. When you arrive at Amsterdam Central, exit through the Stations-side (city side) main entrance onto Stationsplein. You’ll see our location at Stationsplein 4, in the white Stromma building, just a short walk across the square towards the city center. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Keukenhof

    We then continue to the highlight of the tour: Keukenhof, the world’s most famous flower park. Located in the heart of the Dutch tulip region, Keukenhof features 32 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens and over 15 kilometers of walking paths filled with millions of blooming tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring flowers. Stroll through themed gardens, admire colourful flower displays, and experience one of the Netherlands’ most spectacular seasonal attractions.

    3 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Zaanse Schans

    Step back in time at Zaanse Schans, a charming Dutch heritage village known for its historic windmills, traditional wooden houses, and artisan workshops. Discover how clogs and cheese are made, stroll along scenic canals, and experience the authentic atmosphere of the Netherlands’ rich cultural history.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

    You will visit the clog museum and wooden shoemaker’s workshop, where you’ll watch traditional craftsmen at work making clogs and other wooden artifacts. You will also enjoy a live demonstration showing how wooden clogs are traditionally made.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm

    Visit Catharina Hoeve, an authentic Dutch cheese farm, where you’ll learn how traditional Dutch cheese is made using time honoured farming methods. Discover the cheese-making process, hear the stories behind local traditions, and enjoy tasting delicious, real Dutch farmer’s cheese fresh from the farm.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Lisse (Pass by)

    After a short ride from Amsterdam to the bulbflower area around Lisse, we start your tour by making a scenic ride in this area. Depending upon the season you see a landscape with colourful bulbflower carpets in almost any colour you can imagine. We try to find a spot where we can stop to make some pictures.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Amsterdam Canal Ring

    If selected, the tour includes an open departure ticket for the popular Amsterdam Canal Cruise. The ticket is provided during tour check-in. The canal cruise is operated by Stromma, with departure locations at Damrak and Central Station. The canal cruise starts in the heart of Amsterdam near Central Station. Routes vary depending on canal traffic, but you will see the UNESCO-listed 17th-century canals, including the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht, along with the city’s iconic architecture. The cruise includes an audio guide in 19 languages and commentary from the captain.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Tulips and other bulb flowers are natural products and even though the Keukenhof has advanced growing methods, the course of nature depends mainly on the weather. Therefore it cannot be guaranteed how many flowers and flower fields can be visited and seen during your tour.
  • The Keukenhof Gardens is a cash-free site, so cash payments will not be accepted
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