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Overview
The Zaanse Schans village brings Dutch history to life with its wooden houses, working windmills, and traditional workshops. Located near Amsterdam, this picturesque destination offers a glimpse into life during the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors can explore windmills, taste local cheeses, and learn about iconic crafts like clog-making. See the traditional countryside in the Netherlands, learn about their famous cheese, and see a live demonstration and tasting at a real Dutch cheese farm. With our self-guided walking tour and visit the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans on our bus tour from Amsterdam, guided by a professional.
Highlights
- Visit the historic Zaanse Schans windmill village near Amsterdam with our self-guided walking tour
- Walk through traditional wooden houses, picturesque landscapes, and scenic streets
- Watch how authentic Dutch clogs are made and the process of crafting traditional wooden clogs
- Learn about the art of cheese making at a cheese factory, a must-visit for cheese lovers
- Enjoy the delightful aroma of freshly baked cookies at the bakery museum
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted, No need to take the printed tickets!
Itinerary
Zaanse Schans is a living heritage community and open-air museum showcasing traditional Dutch craftsmanship and ways of life. The Zaanse Schans is a beautiful preservation village with a variety of historical houses, warehouses, and working industrial windmills. It feels like you are traveling back in time. This is a unique area where people live and work, with museums, windmills, shops and old crafts. Visiting the village of Zaanse Schans takes you back in time. You can see historic windmills turning and lovely wooden houses that create a charming atmosphere.
The Windmill village of Zaanse Schans, located near Amsterdam, is a charming residential area that brings the 18th and 19th centuries to life. With its traditional houses, iconic windmills, warehouses, and workshops, the village offers a preserved glimpse into what it was like to live in the Netherlands during this time. Walking between the traditional timber houses, warehouses and windmills at the Zaanse Schans, you get the feeling that you’re back in the long-gone past. It is a unique part of the country, rich in wooden architecture, mills, barns, and vibrant history.
Visitors can explore Zaanse Schans at their own pace using a self-guided walking tour. Strolling through the village, you can pass by the bakery museum and enjoy the delightful aroma of fresh cookies or step into a warehouse where traditional wooden clogs are made. Experience a wooden shoe craft demonstration to learn about the intricate process of making traditional clogs. The clog museum offers fascinating insights into their history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance. The cheese factory, pewter foundry, and various historic windmills are must-see attractions that showcase the craftsmanship and heritage of the region. Visit a live cheesemaking demonstration and taste a variety of cheeses.
On a guided bus tour from Amsterdam, you can dive even deeper into the history and culture of Zaanse Schans with a professional guide. Learn about the art of cheese-making, try walking on wooden shoes, explore the interior of a working windmill, and admire the iconic green-painted wooden houses and shops.
Schedule
Departure Timings: Varies - Based on the date selected (Please reach 15 min prior to the start time)
Duration: (Approx.) 3 Hours (including the tranfers time)
Meeting Point: This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51
(Please check the calendar to know about availability)
Includes
- Half day tour to the Windmill Village Zaanse Schans by coach
- Information leaflet with map
- Free entrance to the Wooden-Shoe shop
- Visit a live Cheese making demonstration
- Cheese Tasting
Redemption Info
You can show your mobile or printed voucher at the meeting location This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Ticket/ Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.
How to reach to the location: To get to This is Holland, take the free ferry from platform F3 behind Central Station. The ferry shows direction “Buiksloteweg”. It is only a 3-minute ferry ride to the opposite side. When you get off the ferry, turn left. Look up and you will see a round building with the red, white and blue flag of Holland. This building is “This is Holland”. From the ferry, it’s a 3-minute walk.
How to reach to the location: To get to This is Holland, take the free ferry from platform F3 behind Central Station. The ferry shows direction “Buiksloteweg”. It is only a 3-minute ferry ride to the opposite side. When you get off the ferry, turn left. Look up and you will see a round building with the red, white and blue flag of Holland. This building is “This is Holland”. From the ferry, it’s a 3-minute walk.
Know Before You Go
Voucher Information: Mobile or Paper Vouchers both are accepted!
Animals are not allowed on buses
Reserving a seat is not required with a ticket you have guaranteed seat
You need to check-in even if you have digital tickets. Location: This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam
If you are late for your excursion, you are considered a “no-show”
It is not allowed to bring your own food and drinks on board. However, you can bring a bottle of water
If you miss the transport back, you will need to return to Amsterdam using your own transportation or public transport
Strollers are allowed on excursions, but they must be folded for storage on the bus
The buses are not wheelchair-accessible
All tours involve parts where walking is required, guests must be able to climb and descend stairs to get in and out of the bus
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancelations due to any unforeseen circumstances
Cancellation Policy
- You must cancel your booking at least 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
- Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
- The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
- This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.
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