Amsterdam: Live-Guided Zaanse Schans & Cheese Tasting Tour

Highlights

• Watch how Gouda cheese is made and taste its buttery flavor
• See 18th-century windmills across the Zaan region
• Visit a clog maker and learn about traditional wooden shoes
• Admire elegant houses of historic merchants and windmill owners
• Enjoy a guided tour with a knowledgeable local guide

Description

This tour begins with an introductory walk through the village led by your guide. You will visit a wooden shoemaker's workshop for a live demonstration on how traditional clogs are crafted. Next, experience a demonstration at an authentic Dutch cheese farm, where you can taste as much Gouda cheese as you like.

Afterwards, your guide will provide detailed information about the history and culture of Zaanse Schans, along with insider recommendations. You will then have time to explore the area independently before returning to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise Option

The optional Amsterdam Canal Cruise offers a leisurely tour of the city's canals, passing historic canal houses from the Golden Age, Westerkerk, and Anne Frank House. This cruise provides a unique view of Amsterdam’s key landmarks.

Includes

• Bus transportation
• Multilingual guide
• Pickup and drop-off
• Clog-making demonstration
• Visit to a cheese farm
• Cheese tasting
• Amsterdam canal cruise voucher (if option selected)

Excludes

• Tips (optional)
• Food and drinks
• Entrance to windmills and Zaans Museum

Important Information

• This tour involves light walking
• Maximum group size is 60 participants
• Children up to 3 years old join free without a seat (infants must sit on laps)
• The tour operates rain or shine
• Entrance to windmills costs about €5, tickets available at the service desk
• Entrance to Zaans Museum ranges from €6.50 to €12.50
• If you choose the canal cruise option, you will receive a hardcopy ticket at check-in to reserve your cruise at any preferred time and date

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.