From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans Tour with Tastings Included｜Netherlands

Meet your guide in front of Amsterdam Central Station and take a 15-minute train ride to the village of Zaanse Schans. Walk through the beautiful scenery of the village and learn why windmills were invented and how they contributed decisively to the Dutch empire of the 17th century.

In addition to the historical side, explore the cultural and rural traditions of the Netherlands. See the inside of a real 17th-century windmill. Visit a cheese farm, where you can observe the cheese-making process and taste typical Dutch cheeses. Stop at a clog workshop, where you will be shown how the iconic Dutch wooden clogs are made.

The village of Zaanse Schans, a symbol of local craftsmanship, will also give you the opportunity to discover and purchase local products such as biscuits, chocolate, sweets, oils, spices, and much more, with selected food tastings included during the visit.

The guided interior visit of the windmills is not included in this tour, but if you wish, you can independently purchase entrance to one or more windmills.

At the end of the village visit, you can choose either to stay in the village and return to Amsterdam on your own or to walk back together with the guide to the station and return to Amsterdam.

Please note that round-trip transportation tickets are not included in this activity. Travelling by train is very easy: each participant can simply use their own contactless credit card to check in and out for both journeys. Alternatively, you can easily buy one ticket from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans Station and another for the return journey. The standard fare, without any special discounts or promotions, is €4.20 per person each way.