Privétour van een halve dag naar de Zaanse Schans vanuit Amsterdam
Beschrijving
Zaanse Schans : Verken dit pittoreske, historische dorpje, waar je het gevoel hebt dat je terug bent gestapt naar de 18e en 19e eeuw. Wandel tussen de iconische houten huizen en werkende windmolens, terwijl je leert over de rijke geschiedenis en het erfgoed van het gebied. Geniet van een Goudse kaasproeverij, proef lokale warme chocolademelk en geniet van een demonstratie klompenmakerij.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
9.30 uur: ophalen bij je hotel in Amsterdam (of een andere voor jou geschikte tijd)
10.00 uur: We arriveren op de Zaanse Schans. Dit is een uniek gebied waar mensen wonen en werken, met musea, windmolens, winkels en oude ambachten. De site geeft een uitstekend beeld van de Zaanstreek in de 18e en 19e eeuw. Wandelend tussen de traditionele houten huizen, pakhuizen en windmolens op de Zaanse Schans krijg je het gevoel dat je terug bent in het lang vervlogen verleden. We lopen langs de dijk langs de Zaan en genieten van de aanblik van meerdere industriële windmolens. Omdat wij zijn opgegroeid in een windmolen kunnen wij u er alles over vertellen.
10.15: Een bezoek aan de laatste verfmolen ter wereld “De Kat”. Het werd oorspronkelijk gebouwd in 1781. Het is een achthoekige molen met een roterende kap en een externe galerij. Sinds de restauratie en gedeeltelijke herbouw in 1960 is het ingericht om kleurstoffen als pigmenten te malen. Na een uitleg hoe de windmolen werkt, heb je de mogelijkheid om de windmolen te beklimmen en prachtige foto's te maken op de externe galerij.
10.45: Een bezoek aan de chocoladewinkel. De kans is groot dat je de chocolade al in de lucht ruikt als je de Zaanstreek binnenkomt. Al ruim twee eeuwen is de Zaanstreek de grootste cacao-industrie ter wereld. Cacaobonen worden hier verwerkt en geroosterd. Wil je wat lokale chocolade proberen of je eigen warme chocolademelk maken van lokaal rauw cacaopoeder? Dit is de plek waar je moet zijn!
11.00 uur: Kaasproeverij: Op de kaasboerderij van Henry Willig houden we een Goudse en Edammer kaasproeverij. Ze staan in de top 10 van de kaasmakers ter wereld. Als je een kaasliefhebber bent... dan ben je in de kaashemel! Ze hebben 30 smaken en ontwerpen de kazen speciaal voor op reis.
11.30 uur: Als je het bekendste koekje van Nederland, de Stroopwafel, wilt proeven, kunnen we even stoppen bij de verse stroopwafelstand.
11.45: Demonstratie klompenambachten. Altijd al willen weten hoe een klomp gemaakt wordt? Doe mee met de klompenknutseldemonstratie en ontdek het. In het klompenmuseum vertellen wij u alles over klompen. U kunt zelfs een paar klompen uitproberen of kopen!
13.00 uur Terugkeer naar uw hotel in Amsterdam
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Wacht 5 minuten voor uw geplande ophaaltijd in de lobby van het hotel.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Geschikt voor alle condities
Beoordelingen(11)
We had a half day tour with WindmillGirls - a great outfit. The vehicle was very comfortable, pick up right on time. Zannse and Edam were lovely and very interesting. Our one recommendation is to turn the cheese tasting into a session explaining the cheese making process, the industry in the Nethderlands etc. - more time in Edam would be nice as well. Esther was very friendly, informative, and knows everyone along the way.
This experience exceeded my expectations in every way. I was on the fence about dedicating a half day to this tour when there so much to do in Amsterdam. I can tell you doing this trip with Esther was well worth it. It was wonderful. Zaanse Schans is worth the visit regardless how you do it. Its beautiful and quaint and really gives the picture of the rural farming culture from the past. But if you're going to do it, do it i highly recommend doing it with Esther. She really mades it an elevated experience for us. And I suggest going early. The 'private tour' with Esther gives you unique access to the local vendors and private demonstrations. It can get quite crowded as the day progresses so having private access and 'skip the line' is worth it. Plus, Esther grew up in the area and really makes it personal. She knows the shop owners and windmill factory millers on a personal level, so it takes the 'private tour' to a different level. We had a 15-minute personal conversation with two of the longest tenured Millers in the area and they were delightful. It was like stepping into a movie scene. Everything was first class. We were a group of 8. They picked us up at our Amsterdam hotel in one vehicle. It couldn't have been easier. Esther took us to the best spots, curated a perfect experience for us, and even showed us pictures of the windmill home that she grew up in, in a nearby village. It was wonderful and well worth it.
Really enjoyed our half-day private tour of Zaanse Schans with our tour guide Esther! Comfortable car and knowledgeable, friendly guide. Walked around the pretty village. Saw windmills, a clog-making demonstration, a cheese-making demonstration, and tasted many types of delicious Dutch cheeses in the cheese shop. The personal touch of having a private tour made this extra special. Highly recommend! ❤️1
Great tour with a great guide. Esther was very knowledgeable and very kind. She took time amd explained everything in details and I have to say we learned more history than expected. We were never rushed and had plenty of time for sampling and pictures.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Ziadt en Sommer! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour to Zaanse Schans. It was a pleasure guiding you and sharing our Dutch history along the way. You’re always welcome back for another tour! Hopefully see you once in Tulip season! Warm regards, Esther
Esther was a wonderful guide and made the whole experience so special. Growing up in a windmill herself she was a wealth of knowledge and had many personal stories that made Zaanse Schans so much more than just a tourist attraction! She was fantastic with our 2 children ages 8 and 11 and kept them engaged the entire tour!
Thank you, Carmen! I had a wonderful day with your family and your lovely children. I’m so glad to hear they enjoyed it! Warm regards, Esther
Tour guide was VERY knowledgeable about the history and of sights visited. Very personable and had her own props to explain the history of the area. She was punctual and very courteous.
Thank you for your warm review!! What a lovely day we spent together with your family. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay, and hopefully we'll meet again in the future! Wishing you all the best! Warm regards, Esther
I had a wonderful day with Esther. She tailored the visit to my interests and I got to see exactly what I was interested in. She was so kind and friendly and great at answering questions. A very pleasant day and a wonderful way to get to know the area. Highly recommend!
Thank you, Amy, for your lovely review! I really enjoyed our day together, and I'm so happy you had a great time. I hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Esther
What a wonderful day we had with Esther! The wheather was grey but Esther still let the sun shine. She effortlessly sensed what we liked and told wonderful stories in excellent Englisch about the Zaanse Schans and Dutch life at that time. Esther, thank you for a wonderful tour, we enjoyed your knowledge and humor. We will definitely recommend you!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I enjoyed spending the day with you and hope to see you again in the future! Warm regards, Esther
This was the best tour! Our guide was the absolute best! We had a great half day sightseeing and learned so much about the area.
Thank you Nick&Marcy! What a lovely sunny day we spend together at the Zaanse Schans. I'm so glad you enjoyed learning about the history of the windmills. Hope to see you again! Esther
The tour was exceptional with our wonderful guide Esther whose knowledge was first class. We would highly recommend doing this half day tour with the Windmillgirls.
Thank you so much Paul and Maria! I really enjoyed our time together! 🥰. Safe travels! Esther
