Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More
Description
Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and maneuvering through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host , your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free. Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs. Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills. Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private driver/host will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting. With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship in a comfortable premium-brand car, such as Mercedes or BMW. Tours include pickup within the Amsterdam area. For locations outside Amsterdam or at the airport, please contact us, as additional costs may apply.
Discover the art of Dutch wooden shoe craftsmanship and witness a live demonstration of the traditional clog-making process. Immerse yourself in the experience and, if you desire, explore the option to purchase these iconic wooden shoes, clogs, and various other souvenirs directly from the wooden shoe factory.
Embark on an adventure to an authentic Dutch farm, where cows and charming calves graze freely. Explore the captivating realm of cheese-making at the Henri Willig farm, where Jersey cow's milk is artfully crafted into delicious cheese using a state-of-the-art automatic milking robot. Observe the mesmerizing automated milking process and indulge your taste buds in a delightful tasting experience featuring their distinct Gouda cheese. Enjoy not only their unique Gouda but also a diverse selection of other cheese varieties and more.
Discover the charm of Volendam, a unique fishing village where you can savor fresh fish at local restaurants, stroll along the dike and harbor, capturing the vibrant waterfront ambiance, and engage with the welcoming locals.
Explore the fascinating Dutch Windmills and venture inside their workings. The Zaanse Schans is home to seven remaining windmills, and several are accessible for exploration. Among them are the iconic paint windmill, where Rembrandt, the renowned Dutch artist, purchased his paint, as well as a saw mill, a spice mill, and more. Capture memorable moments with the picturesque windmills, The opportunity to acquire a ticket for an in-depth exploration of the windmill's inner workings is readily available. Please note that these tickets are not included and can be purchased on-site.
We will drop you off at your hotel, Airbnb, or any other location in the Amsterdam area. Drop-offs outside Amsterdam are possible as well; however, additional costs may apply. Feel free to contact us to ask about any extra charges.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup from any hotel, Airbnb, or other address in the Amsterdam area. If you are staying outside Amsterdam, please contact us to check availability and any additional costs.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is exclusive to your group; only your party will be participating.
- Please note: this service is not suitable for disabled adults who require full assistance with transfers or who cannot stand or move independently
Reviews(239)
This was a great way to escape the bustle of Amsterdam, view beautiful countryside and learn about Dutch history. While most of the stops were designed for tourists and their associated purchasing, our tour guide, Eric, was knowledgeable and made the tour special.
Elias was a wonderful guide who had so much knowledge. He was able to accommodate our requests and overall we had an amazing time
Highly recommend, request Elias as your driver, he's a great guide and person. Tour is excellent to visit true Amsterdam culture, seeing cliffs made, visiting the historic windmills, and then Volendam which is a great true fishing town (recommend eating at 35, then grab stoopwaffels for later!).
We had a fantastic day with our tour guide, Younes! From the windmills, to the clogs being made, to the cheese shop, Younes provided detailed information and made the experience memorable. He also recommended an awesome waterfront restaurant for lunch. The icing on the cake for my husband was find he and Younes had a shared love for motorcycles. I would definitely recommend this trip.
We had an outstanding day with Younes! He has so much knowledge about the places we visited and gladly shared it. While we had specific, well-chosen destinations, we had choices about where to visit at each. Time well-spent! Thank you!
Your was nice with visits to the windmills, a cheese factory and the small town of Volendam. It was convenient to do as a part of a short layover in Amsterdam as pick-up and drop off were from the airport. Your us a bit pricey and the Volendam portion is mainly a self guided walk through a small lake town. Guide was pleasant and knowledgeable
Younes was a fabulous tour guide. He was with us side by side for the whole tour explaining everything as we went along. We really enjoyed seeing all of the windmills. Beautiful scenery. The dairy farm was very interesting! The cheese farm was also great. We stopped at a fishing area & had delicious food. I would definitely recommend this tour!!
Tour was very interesting and informative. It was nice to get out of the city and see the country. Youngest was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Younes was a fantastic tour guide. He was very professional and our experience was luxurious just as advertised. Our day trip was also great. He customized it to our liking and we were able to do all of the things we wanted to do. We stopped at a wonderful spot for lunch that he recommended also. Younes is very knowledgeable about all of the spots we went on our tour and about European history. He is personable and accommodating. When we come back to Europe we will definitely be booking another tour with Younes. Fabulous!!
This tour is a glimpse into life in years gone by. Educational and very enjoyable. Our guide Redouane was wonderful - very knowledgeable and very welcoming
that's exactly what we aim for! Redouane will be delighted – he's passionate about sharing that authentic Dutch history. So glad you found it both educational and enjoyable! Thanks for the lovely feedback. 😊 Eliza DutchToursTransfers.com
