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15 Best Zaanse Schans & Windmill Tours

The windmill and village tours an hour from Centraal: working mills at Zaanse Schans, clog carving, Edam at the source and the old fishing towns up the dike.

3.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Discover the Dutch countryside with this full-day tour from Amsterdam, visiting windmills, cheese farms, charming villages, and optional canal cruise.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Xavi made this tour money well spent. On the bus ride he pointed out landmarks, speaking further into the history of the Netherlands. He remained upbeat and kind throughout the whole tour, which is always much appreciated.”

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5.Windmill Tour from Amsterdam, Including Volendam & Marken

Explore Dutch windmills, traditional villages, cheese tastings, and clog making on this 5-hour guided day trip from Amsterdam, including transport and optional activities.

★ 4.0

“We were not given much time in Zaanse Schanz as we would have liked to have had. Demonstration in the windmill was very informative and the clog making in Marken was entertaining. However we were disappointed with the cheese making demonstration as it wasn’t really…”

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6.From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

Discover the Dutch countryside with this full-day tour from Amsterdam, visiting windmills, cheese farms, fishing villages, and Marken's charming houses for an authentic experience.

★ 4.8

“Laura and Xavier made the trip so welcoming and informative. They both shared great information and engaged with the group really well. I would absolutely take a tour with them again.”

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7.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Discover charming windmills, traditional clogs, and Dutch cheese on this small-group tour from Amsterdam. Perfect for first-timers seeking authentic countryside experiences.

★ 4.5

“Thank you for a great and informative trip. Santiago the guide and David the driver were a great team. Santiago is very knowledgeable and has a unique ability to explain history and backgrounds in an interesting and concise manner. This 3 1/2 hr trip is…”

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9.From Amsterdam: Dutch Windmills, Cheese and Wooden Shoes

Discover the Dutch countryside with this guided tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Edam—windmills, cheese, and wooden shoes included for $42.

★ 4.6

“This was the best tour! Rick (tour guide) was so funny and made the whole experience a joy! Funny, entertaining and informative. He even did the tour in 4 different languages at one point! Daniel (coach driver) was also wonderful, fab driver and chatted to…”

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13.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Discover Dutch countryside with this full-day tour exploring windmills, cheese farms, fishing villages, and Marken from Amsterdam for authentic sights and sounds.

★ 4.5

“Tour is long but was very enjoyable. Tour guide Bea was very knowledgeable. Driver was professional and very good. We liked all the towns we went to. Time was appropriately allotted. Will recommend it to anyone interested in seeing surrounding areas of Amsterdam.”

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14.Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip, Boat Tour, and Walking Tour

Spend a day exploring Giethoorn’s canals, charming villages, and local culture with a boat cruise, walking tour, and guided insights from Dutch guides.

★ 4.7

“We were only in Amsterdam for a couple of days and we found this tour was an excellent way to learn about the things that make the Netherlands so special - canals, windmills, water management, land reclamation, farming and culture. Our bus driver was very…”

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