Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Zaanse Schans
Walk through this unique neigbourhood full of green timbered Zaanish houses, windmills and traditional crafts. Your local guide will tell you all about the sights and history of this area.
Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
See a big collection of Dutch wooden shoes, the clogs, and see a live demonstration of how these shoes are made.
Options
Zaanse Schans Small-Group Excursion from Zaandam
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bad start better finish
Anita C,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour was fine but we were given the wrong address as to where we should have been picked up which caused a lot of stress . Otherwise it would have been a 4 or 5 star experience. The guide did go out of their way to finally pick us up but we missed the first part of the tour. They did bring us back to our hotel which wasn't expected.
5 Stars
Sally H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well thought out tour covering windmills, cheese tasting & clog making demonstrations all set amongst beautiful scenery. Guide Mickey was entertaining and informative.
Do I tour a nutshell 👍
381elsw,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Top excursion. Feel free to take one hour longer, free moments could be longer
very good excursion
juan i,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00interesting and short. It is worth it; the guide is very good. I recommend stopping in Zaandam first, as you can see the village in half an hour.
Great fun so close to Amsterdam!
Joanne C,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour! The whole team from our wonderful guides to the bus driver were very friendly, welcoming and organised. Being able to see and experience this unique part of the Netherlands in a compact tour time around 3 hours, was worth every $ and we would recommend to all.
Great!
Katrina T,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is great! Our guide actually lived there and was super knowledgeable. I recommend to anyone.
Excelent place and tourist guide but terrible pick up coordination
dayramora,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The coordination for the pick up was a disaster. They pick us up late and because we call them. The driver has the wrong information about the pick up time and the pick up place. But Bianka ( the tourist guide in zaanse schan) was amazing and the place is beautiful
The tour itself with...
stephen s,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour itself with Kenny was very good, however be careful regarding your tickets as ours was arranged with a Hotel pick up and confirmed with this stated on the tickets, but this did not happen.
A Great experience
Mita K,Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fascinating place and absolutely beautiful.Yo actually go into a windmill,watching clog shoe making and cheese making experiences were amazing.Our tour guide Maachi was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Half day tour to Zaans Schan
keith h,Feb 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable half day tour with Ray. Friendly, knowledgeable local guide. Booking and pick up was easy, Zaans is worth a visit in a small group with more of a personal approach. There is enough time to explore and experience a little of the beautiful countryside/culture before returning to Amsterdam. Worthwhile and good value.
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