Zaanse Schans Windmill Cruise - UNESCO Windmills With Live Guide
Description
You're not just looking at windmills. You're floating through the birthplace of the industrial world, a river valley that once powered more machines than anywhere else on earth. In the 1600s, this single stretch of the Zaan ran over 1,000 windmills supplying the entire world with timber, spices, paint and whale oil. It's the place where the modern world was invented. During your 25 minute cruise you will see: All 10 UNESCO windmills of Zaanse Schans, seen from the water closer than any path gets you. The world's earliest industrial cacao and chocolate factories, still standing on the riverbank. The whale hunting facilities that once made this region the oil capital of Europe. Traditional Zaanse Houses and the tea houses where merchants traded goods from across the Dutch empire. And a few surprises your guide has saved for the water. Your skipper tailors every cruise to the group on board. Everyone leaves knowing something they didn't expect to learn.
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Itinerary
In our 25 minute tour we will provide you with all the information about the windmills and the general history of this beautiful area. We leave from the main dock at the Zaanse Schans and we cover the following: -All the 10 windmills of the Zaanse Schans -The traditional Dutch houses -The chocolate factory -Whale hunting house -Tea house -And much more Our experienced and knowledgeable skipper will provide you with everything you need to know about the Zaanse Schans, the windmills and the history of this place. Please note that every tour is different, considering the group and their points of interests. All our skippers tailor the tour to the needs of the group in order to make it as fun and interactive as possible. All our tours are also limited to a maximum of 12 persons, to ensure a personal and high quality tour.
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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
Reviews(45)
We really enjoyed the relaxed boat ride. The rain stopped in time for our ride, but there was a covering such that we would’ve remained dry. The water was calm. The views were lovely. Everyone was kind.
We sailed with Skipper George and he brought it very nice for young and old. It's a short tour, but worth it. We have become wiser about the history of the windmills and the surroundings of the Zaanse Schans. George next time we'll come back to you.
Unforgettable experience! Very well-deserved 5 stars. Boat trip among the windmills simply wonderful. Perfect organization, very comfortable boat, and postcard-perfect views that you would never stop photographing. The guide was fantastic; he told us a lot of interesting facts with charm and passion. If you come to Amsterdam, this is a tour you absolutely must do; it is worth every minute. Heartfelt thanks
Our guide, Captain Kirk was very personable and knowledgeable, he made the entire trip fun and informative
Had a wonderful experience aboard this windmill tour. Arno was a wonderful guide and it was a relaxing, informative way to see all the windmills and learn about the river, town, and the Netherlands.
Nice boat trip with skipper Henk, child friendly.
Very pleasant boat trip through the canal to see the windmills up close. The day we visited it was quite crowded on the pedestrian path and seeing it by boat was a much more enjoyable and peaceful. Guide Henk was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend.
Really good boat trip guide had lots if information saw lots v relaxing
On Monday 13 July we made a cruise in a beautiful big boat with lovely cushions along the Zaans Schans. Our skipper Peter told us a lot about the different types of windmills, the houses in assendelft and Zaandijk and much more. Thanks to Peter and the beautiful boat we had a wonderful afternoon with lovely weather!
Nice day out. Good guide with plenty to tell.
