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The 15 Best Zaanse Schans Tours from Amsterdam

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The mills are twenty minutes north and free to walk among; what you are buying is transport, a guide and usually the cheese farm. These 15 sort the half-days from the full-day combinations, with prices and what each one adds.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Zaanse Schans and its famous windmills
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

1.Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15,931 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend six hours touring North Holland by comfortable bus, with stops at Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. You’ll see historic windmills, taste Dutch cheese, and learn about clogs and traditional crafts. The all-inclusive option adds a boat ride, Marker house, operating windmill, and clog-making demonstration.

“Adriana was very friendly and multilingual! she made the excursion even more unforgettable. 10/10 tour”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Zaanse Schans and the first look at Dutch windmills
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

2.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32

Spend eight hours exploring North Holland by comfortable coach with an English or Spanish guide. Visit Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, polders, fishing harbors, and free time for local food and souvenirs.

“The tour guide Bea was so amazingly kind and so informative. I was so cold and home sick from Australia and she was a fantastic woman. I hope everyone books this tour to experience Bea's amazing service”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam - Cheese and clogs at Simonehoeve
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

3.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,392 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Travel by coach from Amsterdam to windmills, cheese farms, fishing villages and wooden houses. Guides such as Laura, Rob, Tony and Pia explain Dutch culture, while tastings and a clog-making demonstration add local flavor. Add a one-hour canal cruise for a fuller day.

“Great guide, very friendly. Saw some amazing sites.. totally worth it and you get to understand Netherlanders more”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - What makes Zaanse Schans special
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

4.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22Best value

From Amsterdam Central, join a multilingual guide such as Rob, Rick, or Eveline for a 3.5-hour visit to Zaanse Schans. See clogs made by hand, taste Dutch cheese, hear windmill history, and enjoy free time before returning by comfortable coach. A canal cruise voucher may be added.

“I loved the tour but would have enjoyed a 30 minute extension. Just not quite enough time to explore the area.”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip - Zaanse Schans: arrive early for the windmills
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

5.Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,414 reviews · from $35

Leave Amsterdam for Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see working windmills, taste Gouda and Edam cheese, watch clog-making, and enjoy free time by the harbor. Guides such as Ilya, Xavier, Pia, Miguel, and Karl are known for lively commentary.

“The tour is just so fantastic. I can recommend Miguel as a guide. He is flawless, intelligent and full of knowledge. His live commentary during the tour is too good. Super. We love this tour. Starting with bus transport to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam(cheese tasting),Marken. I recommend everyone should opt this tour when in Amsterdam. Thanks Miguel for such a lovely tour!!!”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Two and a half hours among Zaanse Schans windmills
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

6.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans with a guide and a group of no more than 16. See a live clog-making demonstration, enter Molen De Kat paint mill, taste Dutch cheese, and enjoy time around the windmill village.

“Learned so much about the past and present history of the people who live and work in Amsterdam. David, our tour guide, was extremely personable and very knowledgeable. He interacted with the whole group and made the experience joyful.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour - Meeting near Amsterdam Centraal
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

7.Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,160 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Travel from Amsterdam Centraal to Zaanse Schans in a small group with an English-speaking guide such as Sharon, Callum, or Santiago. See clogs made, taste Dutch cheese, and enter a working windmill. The three-hour visit gives you a quick, well-organized look at traditional Dutch industry.

“great tour, our guide is was very friendly and gave us a lot of information, time to explore and entertained all our questions about the the tour subjects and the Netherlands in general.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour - Volendam: dikes, churches, and old fishing-village character
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

8.Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,893 reviews · from $39

Leave Amsterdam with a multilingual guide such as Eva, Yolanda, or Linda for a five-hour visit to Volendam and Zaanse Schans. Walk the fishing village, watch clogs being made, taste farm cheese, and see historic windmills. Expect a well-organized group tour with limited free time.

“It was an excellent trip. There could have been a bit more time for touring the village but the experience was great.”

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Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up - Zaanse Schans: cheese, clogs, and windmills
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Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

9.Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,679 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Amsterdam in a Mercedes minibus with a guide such as Eric, Reinier, Simon, or Leidse. See windmills at Zaanse Schans, taste more than 26 cheeses, watch clogs being made, stop at Afsluitdijk, and cruise Giethoorn’s canals. Hotel pickup is included within Amsterdam’s A10 ring.

“We're had a great guide Leidse who had so much information. He also was so good at remembering all our names and our stories. He really cared about his group and was a lot of fun.”

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Amsterdam: Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills - Getting to This is Holland from Amsterdam Central
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Amsterdam: Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills

10.Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,549 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof. Explore both sites independently, with clog-making and cheese demonstrations included. The tour ends at Keukenhof, where you can stay until your preferred return bus. Hosts speak several languages, and driver Gilbert has earned praise for his entertaining commentary.

“Our driver on the way back to Amsterdam, Gilbert, was incredible!! Learned so much more about the Netherlands and the places we visited from him. Great day overall.”

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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour - Zaanse Schans: windmills and wooden clogs
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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

11.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,471 reviews · from $40

Leave Amsterdam for Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken in an air-conditioned vehicle. See windmills and clog-making, taste Dutch cheese, walk old ports, and hear live commentary. Guides such as Wybe, Oksi, Carli, and Raphael have earned praise, though the group can reach 50 people.

“This tour is excellently structured and offers a refreshing experience that goes beyond the typical visit to Zaanse Schans. It allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Dutch countryside, offering scenic views and a peaceful escape from the more tourist-heavy areas. The journey is well-organized, giving you the chance to explore picturesque landscapes while still experiencing the iconic windmills. Highly recommend for anyone looking to discover the quieter, charming side of the Netherlands!”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian - Meeting under Amsterdam Central’s clock
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Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian

12.Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,385 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Travel by train from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans with an Italian-speaking guide such as Martina, Adriana, or Valentina. Walk among green wooden houses and old windmills, visit a clog factory and cheese farm, then return after four hours. Expect a small group of up to 15 people.

“Bellissimo tour.. posti incantevoli..Adriana e Valentina molto disponibili!”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Live Guided Day Tour - The coach ride south to Keukenhof
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Live Guided Day Tour

13.Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Live Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,089 reviews · 9 hours · from $71

Spend nine hours with a live guide exploring Keukenhof’s spring flowers and Zaanse Schans’ windmills. You’ll get a 45-minute garden tour, free time, clog-making and cheese demonstrations, tasting, and optional canal cruise or This is Holland voucher.

“keukenhof was such a lovely place to go to see the tulip displays and wide variety of tulips. Zaanse Schans was very interesting as we saw cloggs beings made, a guide how to make cheese and the windmills too. overall a great trip.”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip - Walking through Keukenhof’s 32 hectares
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

14.Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,063 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $106

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans by air-conditioned vehicle. Walk among tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, watch clogs being made, taste Dutch cheese, and hear live commentary. Add an open-ticket canal cruise for a one-hour look at Amsterdam’s historic waterways.

“We really enjoyed this tour. There was lots to see and do, and the tulips were phenomenal. We enjoyed the cheese and clog demonstrations, the windmills and adjacent community was beautiful.”

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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam - Giethoorn by boat: the day’s most distinctive hour
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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

15.Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Leave Amsterdam at 8 a.m. for Zaanse Schans windmills, a clog-making demonstration, and a cheese factory visit. Then cruise Giethoorn’s canals for an hour and explore on foot. Guides such as Ibrahim and Jay add lively Dutch history and practical tips. Expect a full 10.5-hour day in a group of up to 50.

“Jay is a very wonderful tour guide, we enjoyed very much with his explanation about the history and culture , gained so much knowledge about Netherlands and Amsterdam”

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