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Zaanse Schans Windmills and Cheese Guided Tour from Amsterdam

532 Reviews 4.26 out of 5 stars Based on 532 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Visit the beautiful windmill village Zaanse Schans. Here you will experience all that is typical Dutch in just a few hours. See the historic working windmills of Zaanse Schans and the wooden green painted houses and shops. Learn about cheese making and watch traditional craftsmen making clogs and other artifacts. A professional, experienced and friendly guide will accompany you throughout the village before you get time to further explore the village on your own.

What's Included

  • Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher ( if option selected)
  • Visit cheesefarm incl. Dutch cheese tasting
  • Visit clog museum (wooden shoemaker shop)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry fee inside windmills at Zaanse Schans
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Meeting Location

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De Ruijterkade
1011 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands

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What To Expect

Zaanse Schans

The windmill village Zaanse Schans is an open air museum that houses a collection of working windmills, wooden houses, barns and shops dating back to the 18th and 19th Century. All these buildings were brought here from 1961 on, bringing back to life this most prosperous period of the Zaan region.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

You will visit the clog museum annex wooden shoemaker shop, here you will watch traditional craftsmen at work, making clogs and other artefacts
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm

Learn how Dutch cheese is being made in a farm and of course taste some real Dutch farmer cheese!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prins Hendrikkade 25 (Pass By)

If option selected, the tour includes an open departure ticket to the popular Amsterdam Canal Cruise. Ticket is given during check-in of the tourThe Amsterdam canal cruise passes by all of Amsterdam's famous attractions.is canal tour starts at the very heart of the city, right near Central Station. From here each cruise takes a different path through the city, depending on the amount of traffic on the canals and the size of the boat. Sights you will definitely see include the World Heritage-listed 17th-century canals and the cities iconic architecture. Enjoy the sights along the most famous of the waterways, the Herengracht, Keizersgracht & Prinsengracht.As you travel through Amsterdam's neighbourhoods, such as the Jordaan, the Nine Streets or the Pijp, you might see sights like the Amstel river which gave the city its name, the Anne Frank House and the iconic Skinny bridge. The tour is significantly enriched by an audio tour in 19 languages and observations from the captain.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Zaanse Schans Windmills and Cheese Guided Tour from Amsterdam?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.26 out of 5 stars based on 532 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher ( if option selected)
  • Visit cheesefarm incl. Dutch cheese tasting
  • Visit clog museum (wooden shoemaker shop)
  • Multi - Lingual Guided tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry fee inside windmills at Zaanse Schans

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour 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.

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