Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans Windmills Tours

What to bring

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s now allowed

• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/strollers users.

Additional information

• If travelling with young kids, you need to bring your own baby seats.

Inclusions #

• 5.5 to 8 hours of guided tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken and Edam

• Round-trip transportation in a bus

• Cheese experience (farm visit, live demo, or tasting)

• Clog-making experience

Additional paid upgrades

• English-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide

• 1-hour canal cruise with audio guide

• 30 minute boat tour between Volendam & Marken

• Audio guide on the bus with 16 languages and free earphones

• Traditional stroopwafel making demonstration

• Visit a working windmill

• Visit a traditional wooden house in Marken

Exclusions #

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Lunch

Tour Zaanse Schans independently with cheese tasting and traditional demonstrations included.

• Day out to: Zaanse Schans where you see working windmills, watch clog making, and taste Dutch cheese while enjoying flexible self guided exploration.
• You’ll get: Round trip transfers from Amsterdam, access to cheese and clog demonstrations, and freedom to explore Zaanse Schans at your own pace.
• Zaanse Schans & Cheese Factory: Walk among iconic windmills and visit a cheese making site where you can watch production and enjoy fresh tasting varieties.
• Clog Workshop & Dutch Village Life: Observe wooden clog carving demonstrations and explore windmills village freely while experiencing traditional Dutch countryside atmosphere.
• Upgrades: Add English guided tour, canal cruise experience, cheese shop discount, or enhanced cultural access including digital guides and extended sightseeing options.

Inclusions #

• 2.5 to 3.5 hours of guided tour of Zaanse Schans

• Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam

• Live clog-making demonstration

• Cheese-making demo and tasting

Additional paid upgrades:

• English-speaking guide

• 1-hour canal cruise

• 10% discount at the Henri Willig cheese shop

• Free map and digital walking guide

Exclusions #

• Entry fee to the windmills at Zaanse Schans

• Lunch

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
• Foldable strollers are allowed on the coach.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

• Late arrivals can't be rescheduled, and tickets are non-refundable—so be sure to arrive on time!

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What's not allowed

• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair or pram/stroller users.

Additional information

• Entry to windmills is not included with these tickets.
• Check-in closes 15 minutes before the tour starts. Late arrivals cannot be rescheduled, so be sure to arrive on time!
• Infants (0-3 years) join for free but won’t have a seat, so they must sit on their guardian’s lap and don’t need to be included in the booking.
• This tour runs as scheduled, rain or shine.
• This tour is limited to a maximum of 60 travelers.

Inclusions #

• 3.5-4 hours of guided tour of Zaanse Schans

• Pick-up and drop-off in Amsterdam

• Visit a clog-maker

• Visit a cheese-weighing house

• Cheese tasting

Additional paid upgrades

• 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise

• Spanish, English or German-speaking guide

Exclusions #

• Lunch

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair or pram/stroller users.

Additional information

• Entry to windmills is not included with these tickets.
• Check-in closes 15 minutes before the tour starts. Late arrivals cannot be rescheduled, so be sure to arrive on time!
• Infants (0-3 years) join for free but won’t have a seat, so they must sit on their guardian’s lap and don’t need to be included in the booking.
• This tour runs as scheduled, rain or shine.

Inclusions #

• Guided tour to Zaanse Schans and Volendam

• Round-trip transportation from Amsterdam by bus

• Visit to a cheese farm

• Cheese-making demo and tasting

• Clog-making experience

• Guided experience with a live guide

Additional paid upgrades:

• English, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide

• 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise

• Multilingual audio guide on the bus with free earphones

• Free Wi-Fi onboard

• Visit to Marken

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks

• Gratuities

• Entry fee to windmills

Inclusions #

• Half day tour of Zaanse Schans

• Spanish-speaking guide

• Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam

• Entry to clog-making factory

• Entry to a cheese farm

Exclusions #

• Food & drinks

• Gratuities

Explore Dutch villages with windmills, cheese tasting, and traditional craft demonstrations.

• Day out to: Zaanse Schans with windmills, Volendam’s waterfront harbor, and Marken’s village known for wooden houses and traditional coastal charm.
• You’ll get: Transport between villages, guided insights, and interactive stops featuring cheese making and clog crafting that bring Dutch traditions to life.
• Zaanse Schans & Volendam: See working windmills and traditional workshops, then walk Volendam’s harbor lined with fishing boats, shops, and waterfront views.
• Marken: Discover Marken’s wooden houses and village layout, then explore its quiet streets and scenic coastal setting nearby.
• Upgrades: Enhance your trip by adding an English or Spanish guide, a boat ride, visit to Edam, multilingual audio guides on bus, visit with windmill access, stroopwafel demonstration & wooden house entry.

Inclusions #

• 6-8 hours guided tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken

• Round-trip transportation by bus

• Cheese making demonstration and tasting

• Clog-making demonstration

• Guided experience with a live guide

Additional paid upgrades:

• English or Spanish-speaking guide

• Visit to Edam

• Multilingual audio guide on the bus with free earphones

• 30-minute boat tour between Volendam and Marken

• Traditional stroopwafel making demonstration

• Visit to a working windmill

• Visit to a traditional wooden in Marken

Exclusions #

• Lunch

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

• Arrive 10 minutes early to meet your guide, because the bus leaves on time, no exceptions!
• For safety reasons, the visit to Marken may be replaced if the weather takes a turn.

What to bring

• Carry local currency or cards for extras not covered by the ticket.
• Prepare for unpredictable weather - carry an umbrella.

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage bags are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Free hotel pickup for two or more participants at one location is available. Please contact the tour operator for arrangements. The exact time and location are to be confirmed, as some parts of the city centre are not reachable by driving. If there is no arrangement, the pickup point is at the DoubleTree Hilton Amsterdam CS at 9:30am.
• The pickup point for one person is at the Doubletree Hilton Amsterdam CS at 9:30am. Please contact the tour operator for arrangements for the nearest convenient location, depending on the participants on that day.
• Late arrivals can't be rescheduled, and tickets are non-refundable, so be sure to arrive on time!
• This tour takes place rain or shine.
• Travel with a child under 12 requires a car seat, or contact the tour operator for arrangements.

Inclusions #

• 9-hour day tour to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

• Round-trip minivan or private coach transfers from Amsterdam

• Entry to a clog-making factory at Zaanse Schans

• Entry to a cheese-making factory at Zaanse Schans

• 1-hour small electric boat tour in Giethoorn

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Small group of max. 8 people

Experience Volendam’s fishing village charm, with cheese tasting, clog demos, and live boat restoration.

• Half-day out to: Volendam, with luxury coach transfers from Amsterdam, a visit to the Botterwerf shipyard (film & live restoration), Henri Willig Cheese Farm & Clog Factory (cheese tasting & clog-making demo).
• You’ll get: Cheese tasting, clog-making demo, digital walking tour, a detailed map, multilingual leaflets, 10% off Henri Willig cheese, and discounts at select restaurants.
• Botterwerf Shipyard: Step into Volendam’s maritime heart—see traditional “botter” boats restored, enjoy a local film, and soak up the harbour’s lively atmosphere.
• Henri Willig Cheese Farm & Clog Factory: Tour the family-run farm, sample artisan Gouda, and watch clogs being crafted the traditional way.
• Volendam: Enjoy free time to wander the streets, explore local museums, or relax with a fresh seafood lunch by the harbour with the digital walking tour and included map.

Inclusions #

• Half-day tour to Volendam (5 hours)

• Round-trip luxury coach transfers from This is Holland

• Digital walking tour of Volendam

• Detailed Volendam map

• Multilingual information leaflet in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German

• Botterwerf shipyard visit

• Henri Willig Cheese Farm & Clog Factory visit

• Cheese tasting

• Clog-making demonstration

• Friendly local driver

• 10% discount on Henri Willig cheese

• Discounts at select restaurants and museums

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks

• Hotel pick-up

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as you will be exploring Volendam on foot.
• Dress appropriately for the weather, as parts of the tour take place outdoors.

What’s not allowed

• Pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the tour and at all venues.
• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the coach or at the attractions.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Arrive at the departure point (This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam) at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
• To reach the departure point, take the free F3 ferry from behind Amsterdam Central Station to Buiksloterweg; it’s a 3-minute ferry ride and a 3-minute walk from the ferry.
• Free toilets and waiting facilities are available at the departure point.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions; please plan accordingly.

What to bring

• Bring a fully charged smartphone to access your digital iAmsterdam City Card via the official app throughout the day.
• Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking if requested at any attraction.

Accessibility

• Accessibility varies by attraction. Please check the individual venue’s website or the iAmsterdam City Card app for specific accessibility information before your visit.

Additional information

• Each attraction or landmark can only be visited once with this card.
• Once a card has been transferred to another person via the app, it cannot be transferred back.
• The iAmsterdam City Card is digital and must be activated via the official app using your unique code.
• Activate your card only when you are in Amsterdam and ready to use it; validity starts at first use and lasts for the selected duration (24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours).
• Some attractions may require advance reservations. Check the app or the venue’s website for details and to book your slot.
• Please check the opening hours of each attraction before your visit to avoid disappointment.
• Tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Inclusions #

• Validity: Pass valid for 24/48/72/96/120 hours

• Audio guides (as per option selected)

• Free access to:

  • Museums: Rijksmuseum, NEMO Science Museum, H’ART Museum & more

  • Landmarks: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, Zaanse Schans Windmills, A'DAM Lookout & more

  • Cruises: Amsterdam Circle Line B.V., Blue Boat Company, LOVERS Canal Cruises & more

  • Tours: Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour, Hello Amsterdam Walking Tour

  • Transportation: Unlimited access to GVB public transport, including metros, trams, buses, ferries, and 24-hour bike rentals

• Discounts at the Heineken Experience, Madame Tussauds, AMAZE Amsterdam & more

• Get all details here

Exclusions #

• Transportation to/from Schiphol Airport

• Transport outside of Amsterdam and travel with NS (Dutch Railways)

• Entry to the Van Gogh Museum

• Entry to Anne Frank House

• Download the I amsterdam City Card app.
• Follow the instructions in your post-booking email to add your City Card to your account.
• Once you’re in Amsterdam, activate the card using the app. Your validity period begins when your card is activated.
• To gain entry to attractions and public transport, simply scan the pass on your smartphone. Your pass will automatically get activated when you use your pass to enter the first attraction on the list.
• Some attractions require you to make reservations or book timeslots. You can book them in advance using the app, before activating your card.
• You can transfer your I amsterdam pass to friends or family via the app. Please note that you can only transfer each card once.

Validity:

• Before activation: Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
• After activation: Your pass is valid for the time selected during booking (24/48/72/96/120 hours).