Windmills (Zaanse Schans)

The countryside and windmills tour is one of the most popular tours of The Netherlands.

20 minutes drive from Amsterdam, you will find the Zaan region, Western Europe’s oldest industrial area. In the past there used to be running more than 500 windmills here. Now a days, ten pairs of sails continue to turn in the historical village of Zaanse Schans. It’s picturesque mills are still used for sawing wood and grinding flower, spices and oil. Exiting demonstrations accros the entire site will acquaint you with all kind of traditional Dutch crafts.

Dutch Countryside

Besides the Windmills, The country side offers polders, water, wind, cheese, clogs and many other things that are typically Dutch. This day trip to the Dutch countryside and visits to the fishing villages Volendam and Marken is a must during your holidays in the Netherlands. Go inside an antique working windmill, discover the region’s history at a fascinating museum, do a tasting at a cheese factory, visit an authentic Dutch bakery and much more and enjoy free time at the lovely fishing harbor on the Markermeer lake.

By private Minivan or Minibus

Private Tours are provided in a nice and comfortable Mercedes Benz minivan up to 7 people or a Mercedes Benz Minibus up to 19 people.

Our vehicles are equipped with any comfort as air conditioning, tinted windows, USB phone connections and free bottles of water for the passengers.

What to expect?

Your driver picks you up from your hotel or any other location and takes you to the Zaanse Schans Windmills. After a 1 hour visit you will continue to a cheese farm. At the farm you can taste Dutch cheese and learn how the Dutch make cheese and clogs (wooden shoes).

Then you will head to the Fishing villages Volendam & Marken and drive back again. The driver can provide you with basic information but is not a tour guide.

Whats included?

– Comfortable Mercedes Minivan
– Professional English speaking driver
– Pick up/Drop off in Amsterdam
– Bottled Water on board
– Access to cheese & clog farm

Extra options / Not included

– Licensed Tour Guide (+€390,- EUR – Select upon booking)
– Admission tickets windmills (+7,50 EUR per person – Select upon booking)
– Boat Ride Volendam to Marken (+10,- EUR per person – Select upon booking)

Would you like to have an unforgettable visit to the Country side? Then we advise booking a private certified tour guide as well. Our tour guide provides assistance and information on cultural and historical subjects.

Tickets

– We recommend to buy tickets for the windmill upon booking.
– Volendam Marken Express sails with unique, authentic ships. The comfortable heated boats are equipped with a toilet, bar and sound system. The panoramic deck offers an impressive view over the water.

Availability Tour Guide

Please note: Guided tours are subject to availability. Please check availability first to avoid disappointment. (Specially with last min bookings)

Availability groups 8-19 people

Please note: Groups larger than 7 passengers are subject to availability of our Minibus 19 seats vehicles. Please check availability first to avoid disappointments.

Shown price

The rate shown is only valid for tours with pick-up and drop-off address located in Amsterdam area or Amsterdam Airport.

Cost

• 5 Hours tour includes visit to; Windmills, Cheese Factory & Clogs, Volendam and Edam.
  
• 6 Hours tour includes visit to; Windmills, Cheese Factory & Clogs, Volendam, Edam and Marken

It’s possible to extend the tour with extra hours.

Duration includes transport time.

Do you have specific wishes or would you like to customize your tour? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help you to meet your needs.