Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip
Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam
Discover the beauty of the Dutch countryside on our day trip from Amsterdam. Enjoy the stunning Keukenhof, home to millions of flowers, and explore the charming windmill village of Zaanse Schans.
This guided day tour from Amsterdam suits visitors wanting to explore Keukenhof gardens and Zaanse Schans windmill village at a relaxed pace.
Highlights
- Visit Keukenhof, the world-famous garden with millions of tulips and flexible return options
- Stay as long as you want in Keukenhof with buses running every 30 minutes back to Amsterdam
- See the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans village
- Includes cheese tasting and clog-making demonstrations
- Named the Best Keukenhof Tour in the Netherlands for 2025
Description
Depart Amsterdam to visit two Dutch highlights: the traditional windmill village of Zaanse Schans and the floral displays at Keukenhof. This tour suits spring visitors or anyone seeking authentic Dutch culture, nature, and craftsmanship.
Route and Flexibility
- The tour starts at Zaanse Schans and ends at Keukenhof
- Flexible return buses depart every 30 minutes from Keukenhof to Amsterdam, allowing you to stay as long as you please
Tour Features
- Explore millions of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils at Keukenhof, including flower shows, exhibitions, a sculpture park, maze, and fairytale garden
- Discover Zaanse Schans at your own pace with thatched cottages, working windmills, and artisan workshops
- Use a self-guided walking tour with insider local tips or join hands-on experiences like wooden shoe making and clog painting
- Frequent buses from Keukenhof to Amsterdam provide flexible return times
Included
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with guaranteed seating
- Friendly hosts in Amsterdam and Keukenhof for assistance
- Keukenhof entry ticket and free map of Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans
- Self-guided walking tour of Zaanse Schans with local insider tips (map and leaflet)
- Entry to the wooden shoe shop with live clog-making demonstration
- Live cheese-making demonstration with traditional samples and tasting
- 10% discount on Henri Willig cheeses
- 10% discount on pancakes at De Kraai in Zaanse Schans (nominated Best Pancake Restaurant in the Netherlands)
- Free restrooms in the luxury waiting lounge at This is Holland
- Multilingual leaflet and map available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German
Exclusions
- Extra food
- Drinks
- Entrance to the windmills (optional, 7.50 EUR per person)
Practical Information
- The tour starts at Zaanse Schans and finishes at Keukenhof for convenience
- Comfortable travel with ample free time at both attractions
- Maps and leaflets provide photo spots, local recommendations and practical tips
- Waiting room, coffee bar and toilets available at the check-in location
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book your ticket in advance for guaranteed seating and consider visiting in spring for peak floral displays.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes visits to Keukenhof Gardens, Zaanse Schans Windmill Village, cheese tasting, and live clog-making demonstrations, with flexible return options to Amsterdam.
The tour typically starts from central Amsterdam, with details provided at booking to ensure easy access to the meeting point.
You can stay at Keukenhof Gardens for as long as you like and return to Amsterdam using any bus, making your visit flexible.
Yes, transportation between Keukenhof Gardens and Zaanse Schans Windmill Village is included in the day trip.
The tour involves walking around gardens and villages; visitors with mobility issues should check accessibility details before booking.
Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot for the popular Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans day trip from Amsterdam.
At Zaanse Schans, you will explore traditional Dutch windmills, artisan workshops, cheese farms, and witness clog-making demonstrations.
Keukenhof Gardens are best visited during spring when tulips bloom, typically from March to May; check the official website for current dates.
Cheese tasting is included, but other meals are not; visitors can explore local dining options at Zaanse Schans or Keukenhof.
Yes, the flexible return option allows you to take any bus back to Amsterdam whenever you are ready after visiting Keukenhof Gardens.
