Privat halvdagstur till Zaanse Schans från Amsterdam

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.