Tours & Activities in Zaandam

Take a self-guided walking tour and discover the picturesque windmill village Zaanse Schans.

Explore the traditional 17th-century houses and windmills of the Dutch countryside on a tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and Marken from Amsterdam.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Zaanse Schans' main dock. Get on a luxury boat for an exciting adventure. The main attraction is the famous windmills. You'll have a relaxed boat ride with a great view of these old wonders. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the windmills and the history of the area, making your experience more interesting. After that, you'll see beautiful traditional Dutch houses from the boat. Your guide will tell you stories about these historical homes. Moving on through the Dutch countryside, you'll reach Wormerveer, which has played an important role in the Dutch colonial past. Explore old industries, warehouses, and history, discovering the story of this place. On the way, you'll find important heritage like Cacao and Soap factories, adding to the area's history. If you're lucky, you might smell the delicious roasted Cacao. The tour ends where it started, giving you a full understanding of the history and culture of this amazing region.

See how cheese and stroopwafels are made on a Dutch countryside adventure

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Don't miss the chance to enjoy a full day experience in the Dutch countryside, visit characteristic villages and admire the famous windmills!

Explore the Dutch countryside on a classic or all-inclusive tour. Explore the quaint villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. Stop at a traditional Dutch cheese factory.

Are you looking to experience the traditional Dutch Zaanse Schans in a cruise? This is your chance! Cruise along the 10 Windmills while the skipper tells you everything you need to know about the history of the Windmills, the area and the Netherlands in general. Besides Windmills, you will sail past many traditional ‘Zaanse Houses’, which can be recognised by their green color. The houses can only be seen up close by boat and our skipper will tell you everything about these houses, including the secret to why they are green. Did you know the that the Zaan area has been the biggest Cacao processing area of the past centuries? You will sail past some of the biggest ‘Chocolate factories’ in the world, that proces the majority of the worlds Cacao. If the wind is in the right direction, your tour will be accompanied by the smell of chocolate. And if you are even more lucky, you will see the ‘Chocolate Boats’, that transport the Cacao between the factories!

The jewels of the Dutch countryside – Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken

Explore the Dutch countryside and windmills on a private day trip to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken. Go inside a windmill, visit a traditional cheese farm and see how wooden clogs are made.

Head to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam to learn about clog making, taste some cheese and step into a working windmill.

Small-group of maximum 16 guests ensures full and personal attention from your local guide with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Zaandam. Enjoy everything Zaanse Schans has to offer: lots of photo opportunities, traditonal crafts like cheese making and clog making. Visit a working Industrial windmill.

Travel with ease from Amsterdam Central to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans on an NS train

Discover Amsterdam and the surrounding area with the Amsterdam and Region Travel Ticket – a special 1, 2 or 3-day public transport pass valid on metros, trams and buses.

Discover the charms of the Dutch countryside and visit the picturesque towns of Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans. Learn about Dutch culture and explore a cheese factory.

You enjoy personalised service throughout the tour, your friendly guide offers more in-depth knowledge of the two top attractions around Amsterdam area. Hotel pickup service is included. Small group 8 persons max. makes it a more pleasant travelling experience especially during peak season. Fast entrance to cheese factory, clogs factory and waffle museum with free demonstrations.

Discover Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmill Village in one day

Book this walking audio tour at the Zaanse Schans in North Holland and discover the Dutch culture with its history and traditions!

Discover the charming windmill village of Zaanse Schans and enjoy the typical Dutch culture on this guided tour from Amsterdam filled with cheese, clogs, and windmills.

Explore the Zaanse Schans and Old Zaandijk in a new and exciting way with your smartphone! SmartWalk will guide you through the old Dutch history of the Windmill Village with great stories and fun questions! With SmartWalk Windmill Village you'll walk through the Zaan region and learn about all the amazing houses and history through WhatsApp. This means you are your own guide! With this tour you will get free discount vouchers for various restaurants and shops. With this tour you'll not only get information about various locations, but also questions you can answer and earn points with! At every location you'll see photo's appear in Whatsapp, that you can save directly on your phone! This way you can easily show your friends and family all that you've seen on your SmartWalk! Not only is the SmartWalk very interactive, but also usable at any time of the day. You decide when you would like to take a stroll and start the experience.

Explore Zaanse Schans with SmartWalk, your interactive smartphone stroll

Experience the Dutch culture by visiting the beautiful Zaanse Schans region and Giethoorn, a unique town known as the “Little Venice of the Netherlands”.

Discover Amsterdam with the official I amsterdam City Card. Visit world-class museums and attractions for free, get unlimited access to Amsterdam's public transport, and enjoy a free canal cruise.

Explore the beautiful city center of Zaanse Schans at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Zaanse Schans. Go on a journey of discovery with your virtual audio guide and get to know Zaanse Schans and its history in a unique way. You can walk at your own pace and experience the most beautiful walking routes and best stories This route will take you to unexpected discoveries by using a Personal virtual GPS audio guide available in 7 languages.

Explore a historic collection of Dutch windmills on this tour from Amsterdam

Discover the Zaan region with an admission ticket to iconic windmills and museums to deep dive into Dutch heritage and traditional architecture.

Discover the beauty of the Dutch countryside on our day trip from Amsterdam. Enjoy the stunning Keukenhof, home to millions of flowers, and explore the charming windmill village of Zaanse Schans.

During this private tour of the Zaanse Schans, you can expect an exclusive experience. You will have the opportunity to get up close to the traditional windmills and discover how they operate and what products they produce. Additionally, you will visit artisan workshops where you can witness the craft of making wooden clogs and even purchase souvenirs. Furthermore, a visit to an authentic cheese farm is on the agenda, where you will learn all about cheese making and indulge in an exclusive cheese tasting. Moreover, you'll have the chance to stroll along the picturesque houses and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Zaanse Schans. In summary, this private tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience.

Experience Dutch heritage in an iconic location in the Netherlands

Discover the waterways of Giethoorn and windmills of Zaanse Schans on a day tour from Amsterdam. Enjoy a canal cruise in Giethoorn and admire the iconic windmills, accompanied by a local guide.