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The 15 Best Zaanse Schans Tours from Amsterdam

68 tours  ·  from $7 a head

The mills are twenty minutes from Amsterdam and the site itself costs nothing to walk. What you are buying is the transport, the guide and the entries. These 15 compare the half-day runs against the ones that add Volendam and Marken.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Leaving Amsterdam Central Station
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

1.Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15,931 reviews · from $43Our pick

Review of the Amsterdam countryside tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, with windmills, cheese tasting, boat rides, and practical tips.

“It was further more than what expected! from the welcome, the interaction with the guidance , the demonstration of the working windmill was AMAZING! and the cheeses makers. we highly recommend this trip which was instructive and fun! A big thanks to Dima & Francesca! arrivederci e alla prossima!! 🌷”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Zaanse Schans: windmills with a time limit
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

2.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32

See Dutch windmills, cheese farms, fishing villages, and reclaimed land on an affordable eight-hour tour from Amsterdam.

“Eight hours on a bus trip! But trips were short, washrooms readily available, and stops had time to take in the area. Juan (?) the guide was quite knowledgeable on the area. There were 5 stops, each different and unique stories. It was quite relaxing and enjoyable for a day out. The meeting place was a ten minute walk from the back of Centraal Station. Recommended for a day out in the countryside.”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam - Edam: canals, old buildings, and cheese-market history
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

3.Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,392 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Explore Dutch windmills, cheese towns, fishing villages, and Marken from Amsterdam on a well-priced guided coach tour with optional canal cruise.

“A very entertaining tour with Rob and Petra, despite the grey and initially wet weather the tour was very enjoyable. Rob provided excellent information about the country and the places of interest. I certainly learned a few things from the tour and the background to the Dutch way of life. Highly recommend this tour, to see a little of the Dutch countryside and local sights. The cheese farm was a informative and tasty stop.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - First view of Zaanse Schans
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

4.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22Best value

See Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam with windmills, clogs, cheese tasting, free time, and optional canal cruise for $22.

“Had a great experience at Zaanse Schans. Anna was very knowledgeable about the culture and the area. Made up pronounce a lot of dutch words 😂”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip - Zaanse Schans: start with the classic Dutch view
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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

5.Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,414 reviews · from $35

Review of a full-day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with windmills, cheese, clogs, and practical tips.

“We really enjoyed the trip, and the historical facts. Rob was really nice, gave recommendations and was available for questions. The trip was very well organized, departure/arrival timings were respected, comfortable transfers. I highly recommend!”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Meeting near Amsterdam Central Station
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

6.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Review of the 3.5-hour Zaanse Schans tour from Amsterdam, with windmills, clogs, cheese tasting, transport, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“My guide Callum was fabulous. We learned how wooden clogs and cheese are made and then got to go inside a sawmill windmill and a chocolate shop. Callum was so nice, friendly, and informative!”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour - Meeting outside LOT61 near Amsterdam Centraal
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

7.Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,160 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Review of Amsterdam’s 3-hour Zaanse Schans small-group tour, with windmills, clog making, cheese tasting, transport, value, and practical tips.

“Caroline was a great guide. The tour, history and experiences were enjoyable and the small group was easy to accommodate.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour - Volendam: dikes, churches, and IJssel Lake
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up - Zaanse Schans: cheese, clogs and classic windmills
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Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

9.Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,679 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $156

See Zaanse Schans, Afsluitdijk and Giethoorn in one small-group day tour with hotel pickup, cheese tasting, clog making and a canal cruise.

“Tour was great with great communication the day before and a comfortable drive. Our tour guide was great and gave us great time intermittently to explore with good options for lunch. Highly recommend!”

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Amsterdam: Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills - The Coach Ride to Keukenhof Changes the Mood
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Amsterdam: Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills

10.Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,549 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

Review of Amsterdam’s Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans day tour, with tulips, windmills, cheese tasting, flexible returns, and practical tips.

“When it says guided tour, we were expecting a description of the places we are traveling throigh. We did not expect we would be left alone to discover on oir own especially for first timers traveling from another part of the hemisphere.”

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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour - Edam: a pretty town and the day’s best tasting
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Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian - Meeting at Amsterdam Centraal and taking the train
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Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian

12.Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,385 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Review of the Italian Zaanse Schans tour from Amsterdam, with windmills, wooden clogs, Dutch cheese, train travel, costs, and practical tips.

“Consiglio vivamente questo tour! Zaanse Schans è un paese magico, che lascerà un ricordo indelebile nei vostri ricordi. La nostra guida Martina è stata eccezionale, precisa, puntuale, gentilissima e pronta a rispondere ad ogni curiosità che avevamo. Ci ha anche fornito ottimi consigli di viaggio per vivere al meglio la nostra vacanza ad Amsterdam. Grazie di cuore!”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Live Guided Day Tour - Meeting the coach at Stationsplein 4
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Live Guided Day Tour

13.Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Live Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,089 reviews · 9 hours · from $71

Review of Amsterdam’s Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans day tour, with tulips, windmills, cheese, clogs, transport, timing, and practical tips.

“Loved the whole thing. We were lucky enough to catch everything in bloom. Bus was comfortable, guide was great, and no waiting in lines. A wonderful experience.”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip - Three and a half hours inside Keukenhof
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

14.Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,063 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $106

Review of Amsterdam’s Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans day trip, with tulips, windmills, cheese, transport, timing, value, and canal cruise advice.

“We really enjoyed this tour. There was lots to see and do, and the tulips were phenomenal. We enjoyed the cheese and clog demonstrations, the windmills and adjacent community was beautiful.”

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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans: windmills, wooden shoes, and cheese
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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

15.Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Review of the Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans day trip from Amsterdam, with windmills, cheese, clogs, canals, boat views, timing, and value.

“My husband and I would like to see something different in Amsterdam. This day trip tour is perfect. We were able to see the rich culture of Netherlands. In addition, we were able to visit the beautiful village and enjoy the boat ride. We really enjoyed this day trip and we had a great time. Jay is very knowledgeable and funny. He gave us useful information not only for the day trip but also for our visit in Netherlands. We appreciated the detail information he provided.”

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