From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Boat Tour, Volendam, Broek in Waterland and Simone Hoeve Farm
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English and Dutch
About this experience
Upon meeting your guide at the designated location, head for Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Sample some amazing cheeses made in the traditional way.
Enter Het Jonge Schaap windmill, an operational saw windmill which is included in your excursion, and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside.
Go on a boat tour at Zaanse Schans and as you drift past the shoreline, the scenery unfolds like a painting—rows of beautifully preserved and UNESCO protected 18th and 19th-century windmills, traditional green wooden houses, and quaint bridges evoke the charm of a bygone era. Ticket is included in this excursion.
Learn the craft of making cheese and wooden shoes in the Netherlands by visiting Simone Hoeve cheese. This is a popular destination for families with kids.
Visit the iconic dike in Volendam with a view on the lakeside. Additionally, you will visit to picturesque and historical town called Broek in Waterland.
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What’s included
- Driver guide or driver and tour guide.
- 8-hour tour.
- Zaanse Schans village guided tour.
- Entrance ticket to one windmill at Zaanse Schans.
- Clog making demonstration.
- Cheese sampling at Zaanse Schans.
- 25-minute boat tour in the Zaan river. Best views of the windmills.
- Visit Volendam.
- Visit Simone Hoeve cheese farm and sample cheeses.
- Visit Broek in Waterland.
- Transportation.
- Bottled water.
Not included
- Food and beverage.
- Gratuities for the guide(s).
Itinerary
- 1
Meet your guide at designated location
Your driver guide will pick you up at the agreed meeting point.
- 2
Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
In the 18th and 19th centuries, a collection of functional windmills, wooden homes, stables, and shops may be seen in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, which is an outdoor museum. All of these structures were relocated here starting in 1961, revitalizing the Zaan region’s most profitable era. Enter one windmill which is included in your excursion, and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside. Access ticket to one of these windmills: Oil mill: De Bonte Hen or De Zoeker. Sawmill Het Jonge Schaap or dye mill De Kat. Join a clog shoe demonstration at the wooden shoe workshop of the Zaanse Schans village.
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Het Jonge Schaap Windmill
In Zaandam, the original 1680 sawmill known as "Het Jonge Schaap" was destroyed in 1942. Based on the original construction designs that date back hundreds of years, a copy was constructed on the Zaanse Schans between 2005 and 2007. Modern computer techniques and minute measurements from 1942 were also used. One of the project's goals was to protect millwrighting as a craft for upcoming generations.
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Wooden Shoe Workshop Demonstration
Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action.
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Cheese Tasting at the Catharina Hoeve
Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve.
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Dutch Boat Tours - Zaanse Schans
Cruising gently along the Zaan River, a boat tour around Zaanse Schans offers a unique and peaceful way to explore one of the Netherlands' most iconic historic villages. As you drift past the shoreline, the scenery unfolds like a painting—rows of beautifully preserved and UNESCO protected 18th and 19th-century windmills, traditional green wooden houses, and quaint bridges evoke the charm of a bygone era. 25-minute boat ride.
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Volendam
You will visit the iconic dike in Volendam with a view on the lakeside. Visit a cheese shop still making cheese using a traditional Dutch method, and join a demonstration about Volendam cheese. Volendam is a former fishing town and known for its great fish specialties, the famous Dutch “Salty Haring’, ‘Smoked Eel”and Smoked Mackerel. Here you can have a traditional fish for lunch.
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Simone Hoeve Cheese Farm
It is a surprise! And you'll get to be near Dutch cows.
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Broek in Waterland
Broek in Waterland and is known for its charming, well-preserved 17th- and 18th-century wooden houses, serene canals, and peaceful rural atmosphere. Historical Character: The village became prosperous in the 17th century due to trade and fishing. Wealthy merchants from Amsterdam built summer homes here, and many of the pastel-colored wooden houses from that era still remain in pristine condition. Canals and Nature: As the name suggests ("broek" means marsh, and "waterland" is self-explanatory), the village is surrounded by wetlands and waterways. It offers tranquil views and is popular for cycling, boating, and walking.
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 10+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English and Dutch
- Start times
- 08:00 · 09:00 · 10:00
Know before you go
- Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
- Good shoes (waterproof and comfy) are recommendable.
- Jacket according to the season.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience starts.
- 3 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 3 days before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience starts. 3 days or more before: full refund · Less than 3 days before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English and Dutch
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 10 or older.
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