Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Live Guided Day Tour
Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam
Take in the multitude of colorful tulips at the famous Keukenhof on a tour from Amsterdam. Admire the iconic Dutch windmills, taste traditional cheese, and watch craftsmen make traditional clogs.
This guided full-day tour in the Netherlands suits travelers interested in Keukenhof Gardens, Dutch traditions, and the Zaanse Schans windmill village.
Highlights
- Explore Keukenhof, the most famous tulip park in the Netherlands
- Admire colorful flower carpets featuring tulips, daffodils, and crocuses
- Watch traditional craftsmen making wooden clogs and other artifacts
- Learn how Dutch cheese is made and enjoy a tasting
- Visit the historic Zaanse Schans village, known for its classic windmills
Description
Experience a day surrounded by Dutch flowering fields and gardens on a guided tour of Keukenhof Gardens. Walk among rows of tulips, daffodils, and crocuses in various colors and sizes.
Your visit starts with a 45-minute guided tour of Keukenhof Gardens, after which you have free time to explore independently. The guide explains flower cultivation and their cultural significance in the Netherlands.
Afterward, continue to Zaanse Schans windmill village for a guided tour. See a live demonstration of traditional wooden clog making and attend a cheese-making presentation with tasting.
Before exploring Zaanse Schans alone, the guide shares insights about the village’s history, local culture, and provides useful tips for your visit.
You can upgrade the tour to include an Amsterdam Canal Cruise, passing iconic sights like canal houses from the Golden Age, Westerkerk, and the Anne Frank House. Alternatively, select a voucher for the This is Holland 5D flight experience over the Netherlands.
Includes
- Transportation
- Guide services
- Entry to Keukenhof Gardens
- Guided tour of Keukenhof Gardens
- Clog-making demonstration
- Cheese-making demonstration and tasting
- Amsterdam canal cruise voucher (if selected)
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Entry to windmills at Zaanse Schans
- Tips
Important Information
- The itinerary may vary depending on the guide
- The tour involves some walking
- Schedule may change due to local traffic conditions
- Cash payments are not accepted at Keukenhof Gardens
- Children up to 3 years old are free if not occupying a seat
- Flower blooms depend on weather and nature; sightings cannot be guaranteed
- Your booking confirmation is not an entry ticket; you will receive the entry ticket when the tour begins
- If you selected the canal cruise option, you will receive a hardcopy ticket at check-in to reserve the cruise at your preferred time and date
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance during the spring tulip season and bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
