Discover Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills from Amsterdam

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

WHAT TO EXPECT
Upon meeting your guide at the designated location, head for Keukenhof Gardens. Take in the breathtaking scenery as you go through the bulb flower region surrounding Lisse in the Dutch countryside. When you arrive at Keukenhof Gardens, you'll receive a skip-the-line ticket. Explore themed gardens and flower sculptures while you stroll among acres of vivid tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

Lovely ride through the bulbflower area in Lisse, which is only a short ride from Amsterdam. Depending on the season, a landscape with vibrant carpets of bulbflowers in nearly every color you can think of is visible.

Next, visit Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a Catharina Hoeve cheese farm where you'll sample cheeses.

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What's Included

Wooden shoe demonstration.
Zaanse Schans visit and free time
Cheese sampling at cheese farm
Bottled water
Keukenhof skip-the-line tickets.
Tickets to one windmill at Zaanse Schans.
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Driver guide name and mobile number are provided 24 hours in advance. Driver guide will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area, Schiphol Airport, Cruise ports: Amsterdam Terminal or Felison Ijmuiden.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Keukenhof

    Keukenhof is the largest flower garden in the world. Millions of bulbs are planted in the 32 hectares of gardens and 15 kilometers of walkways throughout this visit. The grounds are covered in a multitude of vividly colored spring bulbs, including tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and others. Explore the historical garden, the Japanese garden, and the English garden. At the Keukenhof Gardens, you will receive your skip-the-line entrance tickets which are included in this excursion. Before entering, the tour guide or your driver/guide will provide an introduction to Keukenhof and the story behind it. You can then self-explore the gardens and pavilions at your leisure.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Lisse (Pass by)

    Scenic drive through the bulbflower area in Lisse, which is only a short ride from Amsterdam. With vibrant carpets of bulbflowers in nearly every color you can think of is visible. This region is one of the major tulip-growing areas in the Netherlands, and the most popular region for visitors from around the world. A beautiful route with rows of multicoloured flowers; daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths among others. An unforgettable experience awaits you.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Zaanse Schans

    In the 18th and 19th centuries, a collection of functional windmills, wooden homes, stables, and shops may be seen in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, which is an outdoor museum. All of these structures were relocated here starting in 1961, revitalizing the Zaan region’s most profitable era. Enter one windmill which is included in your excursion, and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Het Jonge Schaap

    Entrance ticket to Het Jonge Schaap windmill which is a saw windmill. Speak to the windmill master and get a detailed introduction about the power of windmills, function and the engineering behind it.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm

    Nothing says “Dutch” like cheese! Visit the Catharina Hoeve Farm to sample some cheeses.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

    Still manufacturing wooden shoes using the same old machinery that was used more than a century ago. Both young and elderly find the process to be a fascinating spectacle.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Amsterdam North (Pass by)

    Enjoy a drive through the picturesque countryside of north Amsterdam on your way back. You'll appreciate more of this beautiful country.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
  • Minivan is not adequate for transporting wheelchairs. However, foldable scooters may fit. Please inquire.
Supplied by 360 Amsterdam Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Layover Tours
Seasonal
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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