Discover the charm of Zaanse Schans on this self-guided 45-minute walking tour through a historic Dutch village of windmills, wooden houses, and centuries-old craftsmanship.
Starting at Klaverringdijk, stroll past green-painted homes, cross wooden bridges, and visit working windmills that still produce paint, oil, and timber.
Tour highlights include:
• De Kat, the world’s only working paint mill
• Traditional Zaan architecture with green facades and white trim
• A clog workshop showcasing centuries-old shoemaking techniques
• Cheesemaking demonstrations with tastings
• Museumwinkel Albert Heijn, the first store of the iconic Dutch chain
The tour ends at the Museum Zaanse Tijd, home to 17th–18th century Dutch clocks.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Small-group of maximum 16 guests ensures full and personal attention from your local guide with a convenient pickup from te city center of Zaandam. Enjoy everything Zaanse Schans has to offer: lots of photo opportunities, traditional crafts like cheese making and clog making. Visit a working Industrial windmill.
From £27.70 per person
You enjoy personalised service throughout the tour, your friendly local guide offers more in-depth knowledge of the top five beautiful villages (Five Treasures) around Amsterdam area. Hotel pickup service in Amsterdam area 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 with free d…
From £101.44 per person
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 tr…
From £152.58 per person
