WHAT TO EXPECT

After meeting your guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve.

ZAANSE SCHANS

In the 18th and 19th centuries, a collection of functional windmills, wooden homes, stables, and shops may be seen in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, which is an outdoor museum. All of these structures were relocated here starting in 1961, revitalizing the Zaan region’s most profitable era.

Enter one windmill which is included in your excursion, and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside.

Access ticket to one of these windmills: Oil mill: De Bonte Hen or De Zoeker. Sawmill Het Jonge Schaap or dye mill De Kat.

WOODEN SHOE WORKSHOP “DE ZAANSE SCHANS”

Still manufacturing wooden shoes using the same old machinery that was used more than a century ago. Both young and elderly find the process to be a fascinating spectacle.

CATHARINA HOEVE CHEESE FARM

Nothing says “Dutch” like cheese! Visit the Catharina Hoeve Farm to sample some.

LAST STOP OPTIONAL

The tour ends at the designated departure location. However, you may also end this day tour with a 1-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam at a special rate. Please inquiry.

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

✔  What’s included? • Driver guide or tour guide and driver.  • 5-hour tour. • Zaanse Schans guided tour • Entrance ticket to one windmill at Zaanse Schans and explanation by windmill master. • Wooden shoe demonstration. • Cheese sampling. • Free time and gift shop. • Transportation. • Bottled water. ✕  What’s not included? • Tickets to the Windmill Museum or more windmills. • Tickets to enter more windmills. • Tickets to Zaans Museum. The above tickets can be arranged upon request. • Food and beverage. • Gratuities for the guide(s).

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

✔  What’s included?
• Driver guide or tour guide and driver. 
• 5-hour tour.
• Zaanse Schans guided tour
• Entrance ticket to one windmill at Zaanse Schans and explanation by windmill master.
• Wooden shoe demonstration.
• Cheese sampling.
• Free time and gift shop.
• Transportation.
• Bottled water.

✕  What’s not included?
• Tickets to the Windmill Museum or more windmills.
• Tickets to enter more windmills.
• Tickets to Zaans Museum.
The above tickets can be arranged upon request.
• Food and beverage.
• Gratuities for the guide(s).

LANGUAGES

Up to 8 persons: English and Dutch.
From 9 persons: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tour starts at 09.00 hrs. and ends 14.00 hrs., unless otherwise agreed upon.

The tour ends at the designated departure location.

MEETING POINT

Guests will be always picked up at their hotel or accommodation in Amsterdam. Cruise Terminals; Amsterdam and Felison Ijmuiden.

Hotels located outside the Amsterdam region, you will be picked up at an easy-to-find pick-up location. Extra travel time will be charged for pickups outside of Amsterdam.

MEETING POINT

Guests will be always picked up at their hotel or accommodation in Amsterdam. Cruise Terminals; Amsterdam and Felison Ijmuiden.

Hotels located outside the Amsterdam region, you will be picked up at an easy-to-find pick-up location. Extra travel time will be charged for pickups outside of Amsterdam.