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 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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

USB- Charger

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Amsterdam: Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour with Video Guide

Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour
G6429WJbrookea,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to see all of these places in an organized fashion! Had plenty of time at each stop and got to learn more additionally on the tv’s in the bus from stop to stop about the history of Holland and cool facts.
Villages with charms and Christmas lights
carlosdW9038GC,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good experience with charming villages. They let you taste all the typical cheeses. Authentic shops with many souvenirs.
I recommend it :)
Departure08737026618,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very pleasant experience.We have time to enjoy the views and local delicacies.The driver is super sympatico.and the bus journey is quick and comfortable.
Amazing trip
532shubhamn,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
its wonderful. the guide is great. The admission fee is good as well. Length of trip is almost 5:30 hours. Cozy and AC Vehicle with video guide within the bus will provide you every info you need
Amsterdam review
268rupalr,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip and guide. Had a wonderful time and the tour was also very insightful. It was a 5 hour tour but very well accommodated and the people were very friendly. The timing tours team is really good
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