Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam

318 Reviews

Badge of Excellence

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam

From $46.87

Lowest Price Guarantee

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

3 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 1 more

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Discover the delights and history of Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside on a 3-hour, small-group trip from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn how these waterside factories helped drive the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. Numbers are limited on this tour for a small-group experience.

3-hour trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and the surrounding countryside
Delight in the pretty countryside, pastures and canals of the Zaans region
Explore the picturesque museum village of Zaanse Schans to see its green-painted weatherboard houses
Visit a clog-making workshop and cheese farm to learn about these olden crafts
Head inside a working windmill to see its spinning sails, stones and cogs
Learn about the historical Zaans region, an industrial powerhouse during the 17th and 18th centuries
Small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience

Saved to wishlist!

From $46.87

Lowest Price Guarantee

What's Included

Local guide

Round-trip shared transfer

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Prins Hendrikkade 74, 1012 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Meet your driver in opposite of Amsterdam Central Station at a small square in front of the Saint Nicholas Church and hotel NH Barbizon Palace at our sign. Just before the departure time, look out for an orange umbrella saying "Zaan Tours".

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
As seats on this tour are restricted, all travelers should have a ticket
This tour contains a moderate amount of walking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
OPERATED BY Zaan Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam?

A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

Face masks provided for travelers

See all safety measures taken by Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam.

What is the policy on sanitization during Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

See all safety measures taken by Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam.

What is the social distancing policy during Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam?

A:The policies on social distancing are:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

See all safety measures taken by Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam.

What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

See all safety measures taken by Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam.

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

"Wear comfortable shoes” does not cut it for handicapped visitors." See review
"Just a short ride from the city and WELL worth it." See review

Reviews

5.0

318 Reviews

5 stars

263

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Reviews by Viator travelers

Showing 1-10 of 318 reviews

Perfect Zaanse Schans Tour

Daevid_L

, Dec 2021

I really enjoyed the tour. Callum, the tour guide is very nice and cool. With the right amount of energy and vibe. Will highly recommend this. 🙂

... More

Amazing experience

Pedro_V

, Dec 2021

Bart did an amazing job and tour was great! Tour was right on point and I would definitely schedule with the company in the future.

... More

Great visit in Zaanse Schans

Micha_T

, Nov 2021

This was an excellent tour. Our guide Callum was warm, friendly and very knowledgeable. Despite the grey weather, we were able to get a great understanding of the region and learn about some local traditions. Highly recommended.

... More

Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!

deanna_h

, Nov 2021

The windmills were amazing and watching wooden shoes being made was fascinating. There is nothing more to say

... More

Great tour

Jason_A

, Nov 2021

This tour was great and the guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable adding a personal touch. Lots to see and a great way to get a traditional look at life in Holland years ago.

... More

The tour guide was very...

Farrah_F

, Nov 2021

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and this is a great tour to learn about and see traditional Dutch things like cheese, windmills and clogs all in one spot. Loved it and in November the weather was perfect. Not too hot or cold.

... More

Out door walking tour - weather makes a difference!

Haila_V

, Nov 2021

Our tour was on a chilly rainy day! Our guide, Paul, was friendly and accommodating to provide our group with the best experience possible given the inclement weather. A sunny day would have given us a totally different experience!

... More

1 traveler found this review helpful

Great tour. Tour guide was excellent

Julia_M

, Oct 2021

The tour was really interesting. The tour guide was excellent and I would recommend this tour. Was great to escape the center of Amsterdam and learn so much about its history. Beautiful area.

... More

All in one tour

p_b

, Oct 2021

Was a nice way to experience the area outside Amsterdam. Our guide Ray was knowledgeable and knew her stuff. Nice to be in a small group, so we didn’t get lost in the crowd of a big bus tour. Great easy pickup location.

... More

Working windmills

Susan_G

, Oct 2021

Enjoyable trip to see this special little village. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable.

... More

1 traveler found this review helpful

Compare Similar Experiences

Current

Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam

312

3 hours

Free Cancellation

From

$46.87

215

5 hours 30 minutes

Free Cancellation

From

$102.81

101

3 hours 30 minutes

Free Cancellation

From

$49.09

777

6 hours 30 minutes

Free Cancellation

From

$33.50

5 hours

Free Cancellation

From

$102.81

459

8 hours

Free Cancellation

From

$40.43

113

7 hours

Free Cancellation

From

$31.19

163

9 hours

Free Cancellation

From

$124.76

2 hours

Free Cancellation

From

$129.38

Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Return Details

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

Reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers

Compare Similar Experiences

Explore Similar Things to Do

Attractions in Amsterdam