Private Tour: Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam

Highlights

Learn about Dutch history, cheese, and crafts from your private guide
Spread out as much as you like, with a private vehicle just for your group
Take classic pictures, without a big group to spoil the shot

Summary

Starting from your hotel Amsterdam (or your preferred pickup location in the city) at a time which suits you best, an exciting trip to Zaanse Schans awaits you. Learn about the Dutch countryside from your enthusiastic local guide who will bring you comfortably from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans. Upon arrival in Zaanse Schans, your guide will tell you all about the sights at this beautiful place. See the typical Dutch countryside houses at Zaanse Schans and explore the town with your private guide. Also included in your private tour through the Dutch countryside is a visit to an operating industrial wind mill (entrance fees included in tour price) and traditional crafts like a wooden-shoe workshop as well as a cheese farm. After you experienced the countryside surroundings of Amsterdam in Zaanse Schans, your guide will take you back to your hotel or starting point in the city.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

A living museum, the Zaanse Schans windmill village is an essential stop on any visit to Amsterdam. Say goodbye to the group tour sheep experience and hello to your personal guide on this comfortable half-day tour by private vehicle. Visit a clog workshop; see an industrial windmill in action; and discover an authentic cheese farm. Along the way, enjoy the personalized insights only a private guide can provide.

What’s included?

Private tour
Local driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Only during transportation wearing a face mask is required.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Zaan Tours

About operator:

Zaan Tours offers excursions and private tours to the Zaan region. Guided tours of world-famous Zaanse Schans with its windmills, the city center of Zaandam and Amsterdam are available. Also private day trips to fishermans towns of Volendam and Marken are available, as well as tours to Keukenhof flower gardens in Spring.