Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Countryside tour from Amsterdam
Duration
7 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Included
Explore a working industrial windmill and learn its history
Scenic drive through Dutch countryside to Katwoude
Visit a family-owned cheese farm and enjoy cheese tastings
Visit Zaanse Schans with historic windmills and wooden houses
$ 576.56
$ 530.44
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Experience the very best of Holland on this full-day private 7-hour tour that highlights the country’s iconic charm and traditions. Begin your journey at the world-famous Zaanse Schans, a picturesque village filled with historic windmills, wooden houses, and artisan workshops. Here, you’ll visit a traditional wooden shoe workshop to watch a live clog-making demonstration and explore a working industrial windmill to learn about its fascinating past. Your knowledgeable private guide and driver will share the stories and history behind these landmarks, giving you deeper insight into Dutch culture and craftsmanship.
Continue your scenic drive through the Dutch countryside to the quaint farmers’ town of Katwoude, where you’ll stop at a family-owned cheese farm to discover how authentic Dutch cheese is made—and, of course, enjoy some delicious tastings. The adventure continues in the charming fishing village of Volendam, where you’ll savor a traditional Dutch lunch and take a relaxing boat tour across the peaceful waters. With personalized service, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a flexible itinerary, this tour offers an unforgettable and authentic Dutch experience
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Parking Fees
Boat tour from Volendam
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Bottle of water
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Activity Provider: Zaan Tours
Customer Reviews
Jessie
Absolutely a must do! Sharon was phenomenal from the very beginning. She is one of 22 people who live in the village and is so knowledgeable. I loved the smaller group. Transportation was fluid even in the midst of a huge pride festival. Had amazing cheese and the village was charming. I cannot recommend this tour enough!!!
Steve
Booked a compact 3 hour afternoon with them to Zaanse Schans. The tour was led by Caroline and she was friendly, humorous and shared with us many interesting stories. It was a scenic view of the windmills and the old Dutch village where there was demonstration in Dutch shoe making as well.as cheese making. Great tour to consider if you have only a little time to spare.
Beth
This was an excellent tour. The best of all of my experiences in Amsterdam. The owner, Bart, saved my life! I could not find a meeting address through the site that I purchased my ticket on so I stupidly went to the tour address- which was actually his home address. I could have met with the group only 2 miles away from my hotel. Bart came to pick me up as I was now only 10 minutes away from the tour office. He brought me safely to the bus meetup spot. Completely my mistake and I am eternally grateful for the help he provided to me. Beyond that our guide, Maria, was amazing! She was friendly, warm, thoughtful. knowledgeable and professional. She thought of everything. She even got a picture of the group together. She gave the tour wearing her own pair of clogs. She knew the history and purpose of every windmill. She gave helpful suggestions. She was patient with all of us. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. I would go in it again if I ever return to Amsterdam.
Cheng
The tour is ok, but the place really does not need a tour but a plenty of time to digest and enjoy, and tour price is one of the highest. It is a little bit too hasty with time spent disproportionate spent on different kinds of gift shops, and less on observing the landscape. A good thing is the tour include the fee to enter windmill, but, itself is a 5.5 euro saving. Would recommend going by oneself.
Cris
Loved our private full day tour of the Dutch countryside from Amsterdam with David! He arrived to pick us up on time from our hotel, then took us to Giethoorn for a nice little boat ride. We then had a wonderful lunch before heading out to Afsluitdijk, followed by a cheese farm free of tourist crowds- we had the whole farm and store to ourselves! Our last stop was at Zaanse Schans to admire the classic Dutch windmills. Highly recommend this tour company!