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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

“Bianca was a great guide, we had a really nice driver as well, and the bus was very comfortable! I loved all of the stops, and got some cheese to take with me! (It has an excellent shelf life!). Pay attention to times you need…”

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4.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken From Amsterdam

Journey into the heart of Dutch tradition and craftsmanship on a captivating day trip from Amsterdam - uncover the hidden gems that await beyond the city limits.

★ 5.0

“Great introductory tour of a few small towns near Amsterdam the wind mills and how the cheese n wooden shoes are made. Rob was an outstanding guide”

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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

“Great tour! A really good opportunity to see what the Netherlands is famous for-windmills, wooden shoes and cheese! The tour guide and driver were very organized and the 5 hours flew by.”

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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

“It was cold and village was cover with snow : ) It was a beautiful scenery!!!! Picture perfect! Highly do recommend this tour.”

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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

“First it was for a small group and they had a nice van to take to Zaanse Schans which was about a 30 minute drive. Santiago was a great tour guide. He knows the area very well and worked with us and gave us enough…”

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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

“It was a lovely trip and we saw many beautiful places. The only thing is that we would have loved if we had a bit more free time in each area to explore a little on our own or to have enough time for a…”

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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

“A lovely relaxing day seeing the countryside whilst listening to running commentary. All very informative. All stops were amazing and could have stayed much longer.”

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15.Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Mini VIP Bus Incl. Hotel Pick Up

Experience the best of the Netherlands in one day! Explore Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, and Zaanse Schans on our Mini VIP Bus Tour. Don't miss out, book now!

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed our day in the countryside. The dike was interesting and Giethoorn was charming. We also enjoyed watching the clog maker and tasting different cheeses. Our guide, Reiner, shared many interesting stories and was very friendly.”

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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