Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Private Tour from central Amsterdam, Airport or Port
Description
Explore Zaanse Schans on this 3-hour private tour from Amsterdam to the Dutch countryside and also visit a wooden-shoe workshop, cheese farm and an operating industrial windmill.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy a 2 tot 2,5 hour guided tour here
Visit a wooden shoe workshop where you can learn and admire different kinds of clogs. You will also see how wooden shoes are made during a demonstration and you will have some free time to look around.
Visit of a former cheese farm to receive an explanation about cheese making. After this, you will have some time to taste their cheeses in their shop.
Visit a working industrial paint mill. You can see how all the mechanics work, see a movie about how this windmill operates and climb up to the platform for the best view possible.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For pick up from airport Amsterdam Schiphol, an additional cost of EUR 50,00 is charged. For not listed pick up places, this will be possible as well. Please contact us.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(100)
Very attentive to the needs of indivuals in our group as well as the whole group. Answered every question and learned from questions to tailored future commentary.
July 31, 2026. Our wonderful guide, Caroline, met us at our cruise port...early...and was instantly welcoming and made us (two Florida couples in our 70's ) so excited to be on her tour. Our personalities immediately clicked and we had the best tour we have had in years! She was extremely well informed and told us so many details we would have never gotten on our own. The windmills, wooden shoe and cheese demonstrations and gorgeous on- site homes, some complete with unique pet chickens, made an interesting tour and Caroline's patience with our questions, shopping for souvenirs, picture taking, and willingness to show us anything we wanted to see, was incredible. At the end we felt she was more of a friend than simply a perfect tour guide. She is a real gem and getting her as a guide will make your entire visit to the Amsterdam area extremely special. Thanks Caroline!!
This was a fabulous tour and one of the top 3 things that we did on our 3 week trip. The reason for it being so fantastic was because we were met at our hotel in Amsterdam by Sharon, for a private tour. It was because we had Sharon as our guide that the tour was even better than we had hoped! Sharon is considerate, fun, polite and has so much wonderful knowledge that she shared with us. It made us enjoy our visit to Zaanse Shans so much more! Thank you to Viator for using such a fantastic tour company. (Zaan tours)
Carolina was very professional and informative. I would recommend this excursion. The village is very cute.
We were met early at the cruise terminal. Enjoyed the information and tour by a true local who lives in the village.
We took a private tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans in early May. Our guide, Bianca, truly made our tour. She was so friendly, funny and informative. We visited the Zaanse Schans with my husband's elderly parents and she fully customized the tour to their pace and interests. She knows everyone at all the little stores and museums which made the visit feel extra personal. We truly felt like VIP's as she navigated us through the busy area and made it feel like a very authentic experience. Thanks again, Bianca!
Our tour was led by Han, the mayor of Zane’s. The three hour tour was fantastic and so convenient with pick up and drop off at our hotel. Han was informative, courteous and interesting. I highly recommend this tour.
Hans was on time, safe drive to the area and a very interesting tour. The pace was good for us, he made sure my husband was able to keep up. The talk was informative. Saw all the sights we wanted to see. Very useful to be able to skip some of the lines as we were with a guide. Would recommend.
Totally enjoyable afternoon with a very knowledgeable and personable guide . Would highly recommend!
Lovely place to visit and our guide was absolutely amazing - informative and friendly. The experience would not have been as good without her
