From Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans Tour with Tastings Included

Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam



Explore Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam with an in-person guide who speaks your language. Visit a cheese farm, watch a clog-making demo, step inside a windmill, and enjoy local food tastings.

Highlights

  • Discover the history of the Netherlands on a guided tour of Zaanse Schans
  • Visit a cheese farm and taste typical Dutch cheeses
  • Watch a clog-making demonstration at a traditional workshop
  • Explore the village at your own pace with free time to shop for souvenirs
  • Discover local products and enjoy selected food tastings.

Description

Meet your guide in front of Amsterdam Central Station and take a 15-minute train ride to the village of Zaanse Schans. Walk through the beautiful scenery of the village and learn why windmills were invented and how they contributed decisively to the Dutch empire of the 17th century.

In addition to the historical side, explore the cultural and rural traditions of the Netherlands. See the inside of a real 17th-century windmill. Visit a cheese farm, where you can observe the cheese-making process and taste typical Dutch cheeses. Stop at a clog workshop, where you will be shown how the iconic Dutch wooden clogs are made.

The village of Zaanse Schans, a symbol of local craftsmanship, will also give you the opportunity to discover and purchase local products such as biscuits, chocolate, sweets, oils, spices, and much more, with selected food tastings included during the visit.

The guided interior visit of the windmills is not included in this tour, but if you wish, you can independently purchase entrance to one or more windmills.

At the end of the village visit, you can choose either to stay in the village and return to Amsterdam on your own or to walk back together with the guide to the station and return to Amsterdam.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS ACTIVITY. Travelling by train is very easy: each participant can simply use their own contactless credit card to check in and out for both journeys. Alternatively, you can easily buy one ticket from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans Station and another for the return journey. The standard fare, without any special discounts or promotions, is €4.20 per person each way.

Includes

  • Expert local guide who speaks your language
  • Cheese Tasting
  • Local Biscuit Tasting
  • Other Local Food Tastings

Excludes

  • ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
  • Drinks
  • Entrance to the windmills

Important Information

  • ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS ACTIVITY. Travelling by train is very easy: each participant can simply use their own contactless credit card to check in and out for both journeys. Alternatively, you can easily buy one ticket from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans Station and another for the return journey. The guided interior visit of the windmills is not included in this tour, but if you wish, you can independently purchase entrance to one or more windmills. This activity includes a total walking distance of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, around 5 km.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour starts in front of Amsterdam Central Station where you meet your guide.
You take a 15-minute train ride from Amsterdam Central Station to the village of Zaanse Schans.
You will see traditional windmills, a cheese farm, a clog-making workshop, and local shops.
Yes, the tour includes visiting a cheese farm where you can taste typical Dutch cheeses.
Yes, there is free time allotted for you to explore the village and shop for souvenirs independently.
The tour features a traditional clog-making demonstration at a workshop.
Walking time varies, but the tour includes a guided walk through the village’s main attractions.
Yes, the tour includes selected tastings of local products in addition to Dutch cheeses.
It is recommended to book in advance to secure your spot; check the website for current availability.
The tour operates year-round; check the website for current schedules and weather considerations.

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