Keukenhof: Private Tulip & Windmill tour with cheese tasting

Highlights

• The Keukenhof, visit the most beautiful spring garden in the world!
• The Zaanse Schans,a beautiful preservation village filled with historical houses
• Explore windmills from the 17th and 18th century
• Indulge a Gouda and Edam cheese-tasting experience
• Enjoy a wooden shoe crafts demonstration

Description

8.30 AM : Meet your guide at your hotel in Amsterdam (or other convenient location) for departure to Zaanse Schans.

9:00 AM: Arrival at Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans: Explore this picturesque, historic village, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Wander among the iconic wooden houses, and working windmills, while learning about the area's rich history and heritage. Your guide will lead you along the dike next to the river Zaan, passing the iconic windmills and sharing stories about life during the Dutch Golden Age.

9:15 AM – Visit the Last Paint Mill "De Kat"
• De Kat Windmill: This iconic paint mill, dating back to 1781, is the last working paint mill in the world. Learn about the process of making pigments and the role of windmills in Dutch industry. If you wish, you can climb the windmill and enjoy stunning views from the external gallery.

9.45 AM – Cheese Tasting
At the cheese farm of Henri Willig, sample a variety of local cheeses, including famous Gouda and Edam varieties. With over 30 flavors, this is a must for cheese lovers. The best part? These cheeses are crafted specifically for travel, so you can bring the flavors of Holland back home, no matter where in the world you’re headed!

10:15 AM – Wooden Shoe Craft Demonstration
If you've always been curious about how traditional wooden clogs are made, the Wooden Shoe Craft Demonstration at Zaanse Schans is the perfect opportunity to learn! Watch an expert artisan at work, using hand tools to craft the iconic wooden shoes. At the Clog Museum, you’ll dive deeper into the history of Dutch clogs, discovering how they were traditionally worn by farmers, workers, and sailors. The museum showcases a wide variety of clogs, from the simple ones used for daily work to the beautifully decorated ones made for special occasions.

11.15 AM: Departure

12:00 AM :We will stop at the flower fields to make beautiful pictures!

12:30 PM: Arrival at The Keukenhof spring gardens. Visit the most beautiful spring garden in the world! We’ll spend two hours here to enjoy all the springflowers.

14:30 PM: Departure

15:00 PM: Return to your Hotel: After a delightful day exploring Zaanse Schans and The Keukenhof spring gardens the tour concludes with a return to your hotel in Amsterdam.