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15 Best Zaanse Schans & Windmill Tours

My picks for Zaanse Schans and windmill country, guided and independent. The village sits about forty minutes from Amsterdam, and its mills still saw timber and press oil for real. Arrive before ten or after four; midday belongs to the coach groups.

3.Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

Discover the quaint villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken on a thrilling bus tour from Amsterdam. Step into a picture-perfect world filled with windmills, cheese, and traditional Dutch charm.

★ 4.6

“First of all, a huge thank you to our guide, Bet. She was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour incredibly fun. I hope we'll meet again on future tours. We didn't experience any problems during the tour. We left the meeting point on time and…”

15,034 reviews8 hoursFrom $32by Camaleon Tours

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6.Guided Day Trip From Amsterdam – Volendam, Marken and Windmills

Discover the charming Dutch countryside on a guided day trip from Amsterdam. Explore Volendam, Marken, and windmills for an unforgettable adventure. Book now!

★ 4.0

“Excursion was worth every penny. It took us back to the 1600’s. Our tour guide Diana was very knowledgeable and friendly. We added the cruise which was so relaxing and scenic. All of the shops were adorable. The windmill and clog demonstrations were great! Cheese…”

4,572 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $37.49by Tours & Tickets

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8.Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

Discover the beauty of Holland with this 8-hour tour from Amsterdam, featuring a windmill cruise and a self-paced visit to Keukenhof Gardens.

★ 4.5

“It was exactly as promised. The weather was perfect which made the day even more special. I enjoyed the boat cruise through the windmills and canals. If the weather is fine, be sure to sit outside.”

2,819 reviews8 hoursFrom $64by Holland Ticket Services

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11.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour From Amsterdam

Discover the charm of Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs, and Dutch Cheese on a small-group tour from Amsterdam. Experience the Netherlands' iconic sights with an expert guide.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. The location is fascinating and tour van was very nice.”

2,369 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $51.40by Zaan Tours

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12.Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Discover the charm of Zaanse Schans on this small group tour. Immerse yourself in the picturesque windmills, clogs, and Dutch heritage. Book now for an unforgettable Amsterdam experience!

★ 4.8

“A fantastic tour, with an even better tour guide. Both my wife and myself really enjoyed this informative tour of a very scenic town and windmills. Highly recommend this tour!”

2,160 reviews3 hoursFrom $50by Zaan Tours

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13.From Amsterdam: Dutch Windmills, Cheese and Wooden Shoes

Discover Dutch culture on a 5-hour guided tour from Amsterdam featuring windmills, cheese tasting, clog-making, and charming villages.

★ 4.6

“This was the best tour! Rick (tour guide) was so funny and made the whole experience a joy! Funny, entertaining and informative. He even did the tour in 4 different languages at one point! Daniel (coach driver) was also wonderful, fab driver and chatted to…”

1,993 reviews5 hoursFrom $40by Tour Company

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14.Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

Discover Dutch countryside with this guided tour to Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam village, cheese tastings, and clog-making—perfect for a scenic day trip from Amsterdam.

★ 4.6

“It was great,despite of the weather. The bus was 15 mins.late but it was no biggy, our guide was amazing too bad we didn’t have cash with us as we are use to just using cards,we would love to give him a tip but yeah….maybe…”

1,893 reviewsFrom $39by Tour Company

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4.5Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip8 hours$72 5.0Countryside Bike Tour Amsterdam, Parks, Windmill, Cheese & Clogs!4 hours (approx.)$59.26 4.5Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour$40.35 4.7Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip, Boat Tour, and Walking Tour8 hours$75 4.8Zaanse Schans Mulini a Vento Tour Di 4 Ore4 hours$46 4.5Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour4 hours - 1 day$55 4.4Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Marken, Volendam, & Edam Day Tour7.5 hours$40 4.5Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese & Clogs Countryside E-Bike Tour$43 4.6From Amsterdam: Keukenhof & Windmill Village Guided Tour9 hours$71 4.6Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Live Guided Day Tour9 hours$71 4.5Keukenhof Gardens and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Tour From Amsterdam9 hours (approx.)$106.04 5.0Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip From Amsterdam10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$95.96 4.8Amsterdam: Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Tour10 hours$135 4.3Marken, Volendam, and Edam Full-Day Tour From Amsterdam$45 4.8Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour10 hours$164 4.9Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Cheese Tasting & Volendam Tour5.5 hours$20 4.0Zaanse Schans Windmills & Cheesetasting Live Guide From Amsterdam3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$45.05 4.5Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam from Amsterdam, Live Guided5 hours (approx.)$51.29 4.5From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip With Small Electric Boat8 hours$151 4.6Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Zaandam & Zaanse Schans Tour$163 4.5Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Small-Group Tour From Amsterdam5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$114.88 4.6From Amsterdam: Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Tour W/ Small Boat$157 5.0Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam4 hours (approx.)$87.07 4.5Giethoorn Day Trip From Amsterdam With Boatride7 to 8 hours (approx.)$79.15