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Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans

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Visit Zaanse Schans to see real working mills, taste Dutch cheese, waffles, and chocolate beer. Discover mills that talk and why ghosts might live in them!

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, Russian (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    4 hours
  • Includes
    • Experienced and passionate local guide.
    • Free tastings at local stores.
    • Train tickets (approx. 12 euro/person).
    • Windmill tickets (17,5 euro/person).
    • Other tastings.
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Visit the gorgeous and iconic Zaanse Schans windmills.
  • Explore the local Dutch products.
  • Taste local delicacies such as cheeses, waffles, and chocolate beer.
  • Journey back to the 17th century, learning about the Dutch Golden Age.
  • Explore traditional Dutch landscapes.

Description

What comes to mind when you think of the Netherlands? Bicycles, endless tulip fields, and mills, right? Join us as we explore the magical village of Zaanse Schans, a place that looks like it's straight out of a storybook with its lush landscapes, quaint mills, and the scent of fresh grass, spices, and chocolate in the air.

Imagine mills that still work and make money today, speak their own language, and are operated by millers with science degrees. Ever wondered why some mills are believed to be home to ghosts? Come with us and find out!

Experience the local lifestyle in the Dutch countryside, taste unique cheeses, waffles, chocolate beer, and become a fan of anise liqueur. Our journey from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans by train includes visits to old mills producing everything from paints to perfumes. Meet the millers, uncover their secrets, try on wooden clog shoes, dive deep into the world of cheese, and if luck is on our side, meet a 20th-century music legend!

As we wander through this dreamy landscape, we'll travel back to the 17th century, the Golden Age of Dutch navigation, industry, and art. Discover what polders are and the unique knowledge the Dutch have. We'll talk about traditions and modern times: the respect for nature, cutting-edge agricultural technologies, social projects, and the spirit of volunteering.

Join us for an unforgettable day in Zaanse Schans and see the Netherlands like never before!

Good to know before you go
  • Amsterdam Centraal Station - the meeting point, where we give you some information about Zaanse-Schans. From there we will take a train to the fairy-tale windmill village, which only takes 15 minutes to get to.
Meeting point

Mini-Group Tour of Zaanse Schans

Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    9-99 years
  • Infants
    0-8 years
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