Zaanse Schans

Sights & Landmarks • Zaandam, North Holland

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$205

5.00

Private Zaanse Schans Windmill Cruise On Luxury Boat

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Zaanse Schans' main dock. Get on a luxury boat for an exciting adventure. The main attraction is the famous windmills. You'll have a relaxed boat ride with a great view of these old wonders. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the windmills and the history of the area, making your experience more interesting. After that, you'll see beautiful traditional Dutch houses from the boat. Your guide will tell you stories about these historical homes. Moving on through the Dutch countryside, you'll reach Wormerveer, which has played an important role in the Dutch colonial past. Explore old industries, warehouses, and history, discovering the story of this place. On the way, you'll find important heritage like Cacao and Soap factories, adding to the area's history. If you're lucky, you might smell the delicious roasted Cacao. The tour ends where it started, giving you a full understanding of the history and culture of this amazing region.

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$274

5.00

Private Photoshoot in Zaanse Schans with Windmills

Capture your memorable moments against the charming backdrop of Zaanse Schans with a private photoshoot led by an experienced local photographer. Tailored for couples, families, and solo travelers, this session will guide you through picturesque locations, ensuring you feel at ease while posing for stunning shots. During the session, you will receive professional direction and up to 30 professionally edited digital photos delivered within four working days, so you can relive your Amsterdam adventure. Perfect for immortalizing special occasions or simply enjoying the beauty of the city.

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$745

5.00

Private Tour Zaanse Schans Volendam Edam and Marken

Discover four of the Netherlands’ most popular countryside destinations in one private chauffeur-driven tour from Amsterdam. This experience includes door-to-door service with a professional English-speaking chauffeur in a comfortable Mercedes E-Class, V-Class, Vito, or similar vehicle, depending on your group size. Visit the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans, the charming fishing village of Volendam, the historic cheese town of Edam, and the traditional village of Marken. Your chauffeur will drive you between each location and wait while you explore independently at your own pace. This private tour is ideal for couples, families, business travelers, and small groups who want a relaxed and comfortable way to experience the Dutch countryside without the pressure of a large group tour.

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$136

4.78

Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, Marken & Monnickendam w/Pickup

You enjoy personalised service throughout the tour, your friendly local guide offers more in-depth knowledge of the top five beautiful villages (Five Treasures) around Amsterdam area. Hotel pickup service in Amsterdam area is included. Small group 8 persons max. makes it a more pleasant travelling experience especially during peak season. Fast entrance to cheese factory, clogs factory with free demonstrations.

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$37

4.59 (17 reviews)

Zaanse Schans Small-Group Excursion from Zaandam

Small-group of maximum 16 guests ensures full and personal attention from your local guide with a convenient pickup from te city center of Zaandam. Enjoy everything Zaanse Schans has to offer: lots of photo opportunities, traditional crafts like cheese making and clog making. Visit a working Industrial windmill.

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$516

4.00

Private Zaanse Schans and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

Escape the crowds and discover the Dutch countryside in comfort and style on a private tour from Amsterdam. This experience includes door-to-door service with a professional English-speaking chauffeur in a luxury Mercedes E-Class or similar, or V-Class or similar, depending on your group size. Visit the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans and the charming fishing village of Volendam at your own pace. Your chauffeur will drive you between the locations and wait while you explore independently, giving you the freedom to enjoy each stop without the pressure of a large group tour. This private experience is ideal for couples, families, business travelers, and small groups looking for a relaxed and comfortable way to see two of the Netherlands’ most popular countryside destinations. Please note: this is a private chauffeur-driven tour. A licensed tour guide is not included.

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$338

Private Zaanse Schans Windmills Tour from Amsterdam

Escape the busy city and visit the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans on a private chauffeur-driven tour from Amsterdam. This shorter countryside experience is ideal for travelers who want to see one of the Netherlands’ most popular windmill villages without booking a full-day tour. Your professional English-speaking chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel, apartment, cruise terminal, or another address in Amsterdam and drive you in comfort to Zaanse Schans. Enjoy free time to explore the historic wooden houses, traditional windmills, small shops, cheese and clog demonstrations, and Dutch countryside views at your own pace. Your chauffeur will wait while you explore independently and then drive you back to Amsterdam. Please note: this is a private chauffeur-driven tour, not a guided walking tour.

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$23

Zaanse Schans: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Discover Zaanse Schans like never before with the Secrets of Zaanse Schans City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Zaanse Schans while exploring famous spots such as the Zaans Museum, the Zaandam Time Museum, the Bakery Museum, the first Albert Heijn shop and the windmills. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Zaanse Schans perfect for every type of explorer.

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