Amsterdam: Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour with Video Guide

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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Discover Dutch culture from Amsterdam! Visit Zaanse Schans, taste cheese, and stroll through Volendam—with a bilingual English & Spanish video guide that’s fun and witty. Leave bustling Amsterdam and within half an hour step into a world where time seems to stand still. Turning windmills, green wooden houses—you’re experiencing the Netherlands.

Our small-group tour (max 30 guests) takes you in a comfortable midi-bus, guided by a video with subtle stories, fun facts, and occasional humor about Dutch traditions.

Tour Highlights

Zaanse Schans: Step back in time. Admire historic windmills, stroll past green houses, and visit traditional workshops.

Authentic Cheese Farm: Discover cheese-making traditions and taste a variety of cheeses.

Volendam: Wander through a picturesque fishing village, explore colorful streets, and sample local treats.

Explore at your own pace—take photos, shop, and soak in the atmosphere. You’re not just a tourist—you’re part of the story.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

USB- Charger

What To Expect

Zaanse Schans

Your first stop is the world-famous Zaanse Schans, a living museum that brings 18th- and 19th-century Holland to life. Stroll past charming green wooden houses, cross quaint bridges, and take in the peaceful canalside scenery. You’ll see operating windmills, some of which still produce oil, paint, or spices. Enjoy a live clog-making demonstration where a craftsman shows how traditional Dutch wooden shoes are made. You’ll also have free time to explore local workshops and boutiques selling Dutch specialties like stroopwafels, souvenirs, and handmade crafts. Don’t forget your camera — this is one of the most photogenic places in the Netherlands, with panoramic views of windmills set against the water and fields.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Alida Hoeve Cheese Farm & Wooden shoe factory

Get a taste of the real Dutch countryside with a stop at a family-owned cheese farm, where age-old traditions meet local hospitality. Here, you’ll be welcomed by passionate cheesemakers who will guide you through the fascinating process of creating Gouda cheese, one of the Netherlands’ most iconic exports. Learn how fresh milk is transformed into flavorful cheese through curdling, pressing, and aging — and discover how ingredients like herbs, spices, and aging time create different textures and flavors. This is not just a tasting, it’s an education in Dutch culture and culinary heritage. After the demonstration, enjoy a generous cheese tasting session, sampling a range of cheeses — from young and creamy to aged and robust. There will also be time to browse local products in the farm shop, including cheeses to take home and other regional specialties. This stop offers an authentic, flavorful, and memorable experience — perfect for food lovers and curious travelers alike.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Amsterdam: Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour with Video Guide

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Stunning excursion
816izaskune,
Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excursion very complete. Very interesting. Beautiful places and very economical. The nice driver. Recommended. Thank you.
Amazing.
968irmaf,
Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great experience! Lovely and highly recommended. We have learned many curiosities and enjoyed the spectacular views at all points of the visit
Tasting of cheeses and stilts
eduardogV159LW,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice and entertaining trip, if you are a fan of cheese you will love it, the driver is very nice, I stayed in the factory because I am late and came to pick me up with a smile on my face, I recommend.
Relaxed way to see the windmills
Rose A,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great and relaxed qay to see the windmills, cheese and clogs factory and a quaint fishibg village. We had ample time to explore the places and the driver, Dino, was super friendly.
aside from a very cold...
lorelei n,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
aside from a very cold and windy day, the tour was really good. I prefer the information given prior to each stop and then gives you time after to tour on your own
Best half day tour to country side
akshaysE6245CE,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dino was our host, and he is very friendly, I traveled with my partner the first time from AMSTERDAM country side. I really enjoyed the trip and service.
I really liked it
lvarol556,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good expirience. The best places is the windmills. There are some good places to drink and coffee and to eat, so you can scape from the 4°C
Great tour with an amazing driver!
Curious48416289597,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A really fun and well-organized tour. The stops at the windmills, the cheese farm and Volendam were beautiful, and we had plenty of free time at each location. The video guide was clear and entertaining, but the driver truly stood out – friendly, patient and very attentive to everyone. He made the whole experience relaxed and personal. Highly recommended!
A great tour
Amr H,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, a lot of free time at each location and just the right amount of information. Our tour guide was very helpful.
it was a great tour
saany2025,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I enjoyed the tour, it was just right, not too much information and a lot of freedom. The driver, Dino, was super friendly.