Self-Guided Zaanse Schans Windmill Trip from Amsterdam

Ride from Amsterdam on a shared bus trip, then explore Zaanse Schans independently rather than with a tour guide. Wander among windmills, traditional wooden houses and bridges in a village that brings the Netherlands' 18th- and 19th-century heritage to life.

• Taste Dutch cheese and watch a live demonstration of how it is made
• Visit the clog factory to discover traditional Dutch wooden shoes

Itinerary

1. Depart from This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, 1031 KS Amsterdam, at 10:30 or 12:00.
2. Explore Zaanse Schans windmill village at your own pace, with 150 minutes of free time during the 3-hour 30-minute self-guided tour.
3. Return to This is Holland at 13:30 or 17:30. Available return times depend on your departure time and itinerary duration.

What's Included

• Round-trip bus transfers
• English-speaking driver/guide for the journey
• WiFi on board
• Zaanse Schans map
• Self-guided tour with a map and local tips in Mandarin
• Bottle of water
• Cheese tasting and live demonstration
• Clog factory visit

Important details

• Children aged 0–3 travel free if they do not occupy a separate seat. Ages 4+ are charged the adult rate.
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Only assistance dogs are allowed; other pets are not permitted.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your selected departure time.