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A windmill by a canal with tulips in the foreground. 1
People boarding a boat from a thatched-roof building. 2
A coastal building with a red roof and blue walls, a staircase leading to a dock, and a row of street lamps. 3
A statue of a woman standing by a railing overlooking a marina with boats. 4
A plate with pickles, sauerkraut, and a piece of meat on a wooden table. 5
By Dutch Tours and Transfers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €169 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and manoeuvring through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host , your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free.

    Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs.

    Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills.

    Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private driver/host will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting.

    With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour.

Activity location

  • Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

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First-Class Experience Upgrade

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

FIrst-Class. BEST of the BEST: The Most Luxuriuos Vans And the most experienced guides that we have.
we are offering the Best of the Best.
Duration: 5 hours
Mercedes S or V-class : Travel in style with our First-Class Limousine S class or V-class Vans, featuring a panoramic roof, and ultimate comfort.
Pickup included

Price details
€857.15 x 1 Adult€857.15
Total
Price is €857.15

Private premium Saloon(1-3Pax)

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Luxury premium saloon: Mercedes E class/ Bmw 5 serie/ Tesla model S/ Volvo S90
Pickup included

Price details
€527.89 x 1 Adult€527.89
Total
Price is €527.89

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    We are a professional tour company, ensuring all our customers are fully insured.
  • Inclusions
    Luxury car or luxury Van
  • Inclusions
    Local Guide
  • Inclusions
    Parking Fees
  • Inclusions
    Professional, licensed drivers operate fully insured vehicles.
  • Inclusions
    Cheese tasting
  • Exclusions
    Tip (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    The entry fee for windmill De Kat can be purchased on the spot: €7.50 per adult. creditdcard/cash
  • Exclusions
    Love the tour? Extend it for just €85 per extra hour, paid directly to your guide.creditcard or cash

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour is exclusive to your group; only your party will be participating.
    • Please note: this service is not suitable for disabled adults who require full assistance with transfers or who cannot stand or move independently
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Amsterdam (Pass by)

We will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship in a comfortable premium-brand car, such as Mercedes or BMW. Tours include pickup within the Amsterdam area. For locations outside Amsterdam or at the airport, please contact us, as additional costs may apply.

Zaanse Schans

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the art of Dutch wooden shoe craftsmanship and witness a live demonstration of the traditional clog-making process. Immerse yourself in the experience and, if you desire, explore the option to purchase these iconic wooden shoes, clogs, and various other souvenirs directly from the wooden shoe factory.

Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Embark on an adventure to an authentic Dutch farm, where cows and charming calves graze freely. Explore the captivating realm of cheese-making at the Henri Willig farm, where Jersey cow's milk is artfully crafted into delicious cheese using a state-of-the-art automatic milking robot. Observe the mesmerising automated milking process and indulge your taste buds in a delightful tasting experience featuring their distinct Gouda cheese. Enjoy not only their unique Gouda but also a diverse selection of other cheese varieties and more.

Volendam

  • 1h
Discover the charm of Volendam, a unique fishing village where you can savour fresh fish at local restaurants, stroll along the dike and harbour, capturing the vibrant waterfront ambiance, and engage with the welcoming locals.

Zaanse Schans

  • 1h
Explore the fascinating Dutch Windmills and venture inside their workings. The Zaanse Schans is home to seven remaining windmills, and several are accessible for exploration. Among them are the iconic paint windmill, where Rembrandt, the renowned Dutch artist, purchased his paint, as well as a saw mill, a spice mill, and more. Capture memorable moments with the picturesque windmills, The opportunity to acquire a ticket for an in-depth exploration of the windmill's inner workings is readily available. Please note that these tickets are not included and can be purchased on-site.

Amsterdam (Pass by)

We will drop you off at your hotel, Airbnb, or any other location in the Amsterdam area. Drop-offs outside Amsterdam are possible as well; however, additional costs may apply. Feel free to contact us to ask about any extra charges.

Location

Activity location

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    Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

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