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Private Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Enjoy a half day Sightseeing tour to the windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam.
You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil mill.
Thereafter you will see a demonstration how Dutch clogs are made and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 flavors of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
At last you will visit Volendam where you can lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some nice Dutch waffles or enjoy the nice Harbor of Volendam.
Duration of the tour will be 5 hours and the pick up and drop off is in Amsterdam.

What's Included

  • Possibility to taste 30 different flavors of cheese and to buy cheese and clogs
  • Pick up by a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with Wifi an bottled water on board
  • Possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot
  • Professional guide and Gratuity (Optional)
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There is a possibility to extend the tour.We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.Only pick up available for addresses in Amsterdam.

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Zaanse Schans

Discover the great Dutch Windmills and take some nice pictures of it. There are 7 windmills left at the Zaanse Schans and a few are open to visit. You can visit the paint windmill (that is where Rembrandt the great Dutch artist purchased his paint), a saw mill, a spice mill and many more. Admission to the windmill park and parking costs are included in this tour.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Zaanse Schans

Learn more about the Dutch wooden shoe making and see a demonstration how they make the Dutch clogs now. There is a possibility to buy the wooden shoes, the clogs and other souvenirs in the wooden shoe factory as well.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Molen De Kat

See the special paint mill from inside. This is the last working windmill on earth who can produce paint. Rembrandt the great Dutch artist purchased his paint at this windmill.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig

See a real Dutch farm with cows and baby cows. You will get an explanation how the Henri Willig farm makes their cheese from the milk of the Jersey cows. They have an automatic milking robot and see how they milk their cows automatically. After the cows it is time to taste their special Gouda cheese. You can eat as much cheese as you want for free! There are more than 30 different types of cheese so enjoy! There is a possibility to buy the cheese and if you don't have enough room in your suitcase you can let them ship the cheese to your country.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Volendam

Explore the nice and most famous Dutch fishing village Volendam. You can have a nice lunch in one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy very nice fresh Dutch waffles or Dutch mini pancakes. Stroll over the famous dijk and see the nice harbor of Volendam. There is also a possibility to buy some souvenirs as well.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • This is a private tour so no other people will join in the car.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
  • Possibility to extend the tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Possibility to taste 30 different flavors of cheese and to buy cheese and clogs
  • Pick up by a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with Wifi an bottled water on board
  • Possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot
  • Possibility to buy the tastiest waffles in Volendam
  • Hotel pick up and drop off after the tour included
  • Professional driver/host
  • Admission to the windmillspark and parking costs
  • Entrance tickets to see a windmill from inside
  • Professional guide and Gratuity (Optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • This is a private tour so no other people will join in the car.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
  • Possibility to extend the tour.

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