Volendam & Zaanse Schans Windmills: Half-Day Guided Tour

Experience all of Dutch culture in one day with a visit to 2 Dutch villages

★ 4.3 · 16 ratings5 hrs

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A woman in an orange jacket gestures as she leads a group of people through a sunny, cobblestone street with shops and houses.

Two people lean forward, almost kissing, behind large yellow wooden clogs. Green grass, houses, and windmills are in the background.

Woman in traditional Dutch attire holding cheese, standing in a grassy field with windmills in the background under a clear sky.

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Duration5 hrs

LocationAmsterdam

Languages5 tour languages

The experience

Experience all of Dutch culture in one day with a visit to 2 Dutch villages

Experience the Dutch countryside with a 5-hour guided tour. Escape Amsterdam's chaos and visit Zaanse Schans, known for its historic windmills and Dutch cheese-making.

Walk through Volendam and feel the authentic fishing village atmosphere. Watch traditional artisans craft clogs and other items.

Start with a 20-minute drive to Zaanse Schans to explore 18th and 19th-century architecture, working windmills, and wooden houses. Learn about traditional Dutch wooden shoe-making from skilled artisans.

In Volendam, visit St. Vincent's Church, Stolphoevekerk, and the vibrant Fish Auction. Walk along the Dike for a panoramic view of IJssel lake.

What’s included

Tour guide
Visit of clog (wooden shoe) maker
Visit of cheese farm
Dutch cheese tasting
Transportation by bus
Entrance fees to included visits
All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Where to go

Zaanse Schans & Volendam Day Trips from Amsterdam

Stationsplein 4, Amsterdam, Netherlands

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

This tour involves a small amount of walking

The itinerary may vary depending on availablity

Tour runs in all weather conditions; dress accordingly

Before purchase

Children aged 0-3 are free of charge; must sit on the lap of a paying adult

How to use

The meeting point is just a 1-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. When you arrive at the station, please exit via the main entrance on the Stationsplein side (city side). From there, you will find us at Stationsplein 4, located in the white Stromma building, just a short walk across the square towards the city center.

Show your smartphone ticket to the staff at the meeting point

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