Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans Windmills Tours

The guide was knowledgeable & I liked that I had a bit of time to explore the village on my own. Timing was perfect!

Very Friendly Tour Guide! Great Tour

It was a perfect day! The coach was immaculate and our guide was knowledgeable and kind. The first stop to the cheese making was very interesting and the cheeses were delicious. The second stop for clog making and the windmills in the Dutch countryside were stunning.

Beside of very pleasant guide this visit can be easily done by those who come by car to Amsterdam, one very crowdy place, no free bathrooms in there (there is just one toilet in the parking lot, and it's a paid one), ultra-inflated prices in the local stores, just not worth by the current price...

I recently embarked on a half-day guided tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam, which offered a delightful glimpse into the traditional Dutch countryside. The tour commenced with a visit to Zaanse Schans, renowned for its iconic windmills and historical architecture. The well-preserved village provided an immersive experience into the Netherlands' rich heritage, with opportunities to explore traditional crafts such as wooden shoe making and cheese production. Following the visit to Zaanse Schans, the tour proceeded to the charming fishing village of Volendam. Known for its picturesque harbor and vibrant atmosphere, Volendam offered a taste of authentic Dutch culture. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, providing insightful commentary throughout the journey. The tour was well-organized, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Overall, this guided tour is highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring the quintessential Dutch countryside and learning about the country's cultural traditions.

Lots of good info shared on the way, some interesting demonstrations and time on our own. All in all a good experience for our family!

Excellent tour guide in Martine, comfortable coach trip, great sights, good educational experience.

Appropriate tour timings Cute clog factory and cheese factory experiences

Interesting informative had a great time and Richard was a terrific guide

The total experience. Great to see the original culture!

A wonderful guide (Eveline).

The guide could been more informative majority time spoke bus driver in Dutch,

I love the view and the guide are also explains very clearly

The excursion took no more than 2 and a half hours. We got on the bus at 2:15 pm and the tour ended at 4:40 pm. A very expensive activity for what we did, we did not see the windmills, even though there was a free windmill. I would not do it again.

The Windmills were really impressive and we enjoyed the demonstration of clog making and how the cheese is made. Unfortunately it was extremely busy but our tour guide ensured we got to see everything.

Every was very nice and interesting

We loved the Zaanse Schans area and everything included in our tour. Our guide was welcoming, very well informed and patient. The bus ride was comfortable and easy to access. The difficulty for us was the sheer number of people (herding cats) and the duplicity of two languages. It would have been nice to know ahead of time that more than the language you signed up for was going to be included. This fact only allows the guest half-time with their guide. When you factor this in, unfortunately, it goes from great to only good.

The tour was very good and Evelyne guided us well in French. Voledam and the cheese museum are great! The mill site is very busy and touristy.

Amazing experience and very friendly You need more time though to see everything

The guide was knowledgeable & I liked that I had a bit of time to explore the village on my own. Timing was perfect!

I was 5 when I saw the windmills and now I'm 56! I'm so happy to have seen them again and with my family this time

Very Friendly Tour Guide! Great Tour

It was a perfect day! The coach was immaculate and our guide was knowledgeable and kind. The first stop to the cheese making was very interesting and the cheeses were delicious. The second stop for clog making and the windmills in the Dutch countryside were stunning.

Beside of very pleasant guide this visit can be easily done by those who come by car to Amsterdam, one very crowdy place, no free bathrooms in there (there is just one toilet in the parking lot, and it's a paid one), ultra-inflated prices in the local stores, just not worth by the current price...

She was very informative and knew so much!! She was so kind and was very good at story telling and flowing from one topic to the next.

Lots of good info shared on the way, some interesting demonstrations and time on our own. All in all a good experience for our family!

Appropriate tour timings Cute clog factory and cheese factory experiences

Interesting informative had a great time and Richard was a terrific guide

The total experience. Great to see the original culture!

A wonderful guide (Eveline).

The guide could been more informative majority time spoke bus driver in Dutch,

I love the view and the guide are also explains very clearly

The excursion took no more than 2 and a half hours. We got on the bus at 2:15 pm and the tour ended at 4:40 pm. A very expensive activity for what we did, we did not see the windmills, even though there was a free windmill. I would not do it again.

Theo is miss leading not what we are looking for

İt was good but we had problem with our tickets.

The Windmills were really impressive and we enjoyed the demonstration of clog making and how the cheese is made. Unfortunately it was extremely busy but our tour guide ensured we got to see everything.

Disappointed because there was no visit to Edam as mentioned in the brochure. The cheese-forming factory was actually a store, with a saleswoman "disguised" as a farmer who spent barely 10 minutes there. No real presentation of "how Edam is made". Too little time in the very pretty village of Marken, and too much in the previous village.

Great tour guide Dima. Explained everything with knowledge and humor Enjoyed seeing the windmills in Zan Scaanse, the cheese making in Volendam and the boat ride and shoe demonstration in Market

The tour exceeded the expectations and the guides were very entertaining.

Felt like a postcard of Dutch life.

Quite simply, a day wasted!

The tour was just amazing. Although it felt a little rushed, the activities are well planned for an introductory trip and well managed; deparating and ending on time. The guides were fabulous, providing clear and concise explanation and were friendly too.

Knowledgeable and engaging commentary.

Brilliant tour; fun, informative, and great value.

Windmills, cheese, and clogs; highlight.

Amazing day trip tour.

Great jokes, history, and experience.

Knowledgeable and hilarious guide.

Fantastic day; knowledgeable and funny guide.

Enthusiastic guide; great tips.

Wonderful tour; “standing comedian” guide.

Informative and entertaining guides.

Funny and informative; highly recommend.

Very good tour guide; highly recommended.

Karl was great; knowledgeable and humorous.

Insightful and humorous guide.

Patient, informative, and positive energy.

Humor, quizzes, and engaging interactions.

We loved Esmeralda, Joel and Ernst! They were really kind and helpful guides! We loved all the places and the experiences!

I recently embarked on a half-day guided tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam, which offered a delightful glimpse into the traditional Dutch countryside. The tour commenced with a visit to Zaanse Schans, renowned for its iconic windmills and historical architecture. The well-preserved village provided an immersive experience into the Netherlands' rich heritage, with opportunities to explore traditional crafts such as wooden shoe making and cheese production. Following the visit to Zaanse Schans, the tour proceeded to the charming fishing village of Volendam. Known for its picturesque harbor and vibrant atmosphere, Volendam offered a taste of authentic Dutch culture. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, providing insightful commentary throughout the journey. The tour was well-organized, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Overall, this guided tour is highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring the quintessential Dutch countryside and learning about the country's cultural traditions.

We loved the trip! There was a lot of great information. Luka and Aurora we great leads but the driver Stefan was hilarious!

Excellent tour guide in Martine, comfortable coach trip, great sights, good educational experience.

Everything was well organized! Friendly guides

We spent far too much time in Volendam (one hour of free time on top of the visits is far too much for the size of the site), but we didn't visit the village of Marken at all, as indicated. Taking a 30-minute boat trip to avoid visiting the village is totally pointless. The guide took us straight to the clog factory and we got back on the bus. No time for sightseeing. What's more, we didn't visit the village of Edam as announced when we bought our tickets online. The program was not worth what we paid. Fortunately, the guide was friendly.

The tour was very good and Evelyne guided us well in French. Voledam and the cheese museum are great! The mill site is very busy and touristy.

There was wrong address mentioned in the ticket. The stuff could not identify it so we missed the excursion at all.

It's simple, practical and inspiring...art world invites you in huggingly😉

It was great to have the City Card, not only were museums we wanted to visit free with the card, but the ease of using public transport was phenominal

We purchased the city card for 3 days and visited Rembrandt's museum, Old Church, Our Lord in the Attic, Rijksmyseum, and still planning to visit Stedelijk museum and Portuguese synagogue. Very convenient.

Entry went smoothly. However, you couldn't book the 5D flight online without paying in advance, so we had to book on site and had to wait. But that wasn't too bad for us. However, we had a lot of problems using the qr code as a ticket. That drove us crazy, especially on the first day

The card covered a variety of activites plus public transportation. We tried museums that we might now have otherwised checked out due to the card.

Beautiful city! Absolutely must do city card because it makes your life easier and facilitates entry to a lot of museums and places that you would normally maybe not visit. Highly recommended! Amber

We took a guided tour well worth it. Thanks

I was sorry that royal palace was not included

Ticketing went smoothly. Seen a lot in short time.

They did not like to see us come in with our i amsterdam card. And we were refused bikes while there were obviously still bikes in the shop. This caused our schedule to run into 100. We also had problems activating the i amsterdam card through Headout's app. At the Rijksmuseum they told us we were scammed and that Headout is a scam. Finally after half an hour, 2 clerks from the museum helped us get everything right.