Private Tour

Day Trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the charming Dutch countryside and immerse yourself in the picturesque beauty of Zaanse Schans and its surroundings on our unforgettable group tour day trip. Get ready for a day filled with traditional windmills, historic wooden houses, and captivating cultural experiences.

First, you will arrive at Zaanse Schans where you explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. Your guide will tell you about the area and you have entrance to various windmills. See the inside of a Dutch windmill and explore the many traditional wooden houses, barns and shops.

From Zaanse Schans your guide will drive you to Volendam and Marken. These traditional fishing villages are known for its green timbered houses and harbor.

Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and insights, enriching your experience and providing a deeper understanding of the region's history and culture.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Professional guide

Entrance tickets

Transport by spacious vehicle

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Zaanse Schans

The first stop of the tour is Zaanse Schans. Here you will explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. At Zaanse Schans there are over 600 active windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese farm and clog maker.

2 hours • Admission Included

Volendam

From Zaanse Schans your private guide will bring you to Volendam. Volendam is popular due to its traditional green timbered houses, which appear to be taken out of a Dutch postcard. Here your guide will offer a short tour all around this fishing village, where you can discover the Doolhof and Oude Kom quarters that stand out as the most authentic depiction of a traditional Dutch fishing village. And, of course, here you can shop for souvenirs, like the famous wooden clogs, wooden tulips, postcards, and many other Dutch-inspired items.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private tour

Departure time: You can pick a departure time between 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Windmills experience is a MUST! *Museum Molen*
Taylor S,
Sep 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was our 2nd out of 4 Private Viator experiences on our Amsterdam/ Paris trip. They have all been exactly what we wanted! We started our day by going to MuseumMolen and it was perfect. We had a passenger with limited mobility so our guide Fred suggested we go here instead of Zaahans Schaans and he was spot on. MuseumMolen was small but it was a lovely example of the inner workings of a windmill. This is one of our most favorite memories of everything we did on our whole trip! After this Fred took us to Edam and we had a lovely lunch at _____ in a quaint square. Then we went to Volendam and dressed up in traditional Dutch outfits for a photo. Volendam is touristy but it’s pretty to see the boats and water and we loved our picture! Great for a laugh and funny memory. I would highly recommend Fred and Viator in general! Having someone pick you up from your hotel in a large, clean van, provide waters, a concierge service level of attention, AND be so knowledgeable about the sites made for a perfect day. On this tour it was me, my husband, and our two daughters (ages 9 and 10) and my parents who are in their 70s. We all agreed it was a fabulous day!
Great tour outside of Amsterdam
Thomas R,
Aug 30, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Karel was great! He was at the cruise port waiting for us upon arrival and was very accommodating with the luggage and hotel drop off. He was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited and provided a wonderful tour of the countryside outside of Amsterdam. We really appreciated his time and patience with us, and would defiantly book another tour with him should we return to Holland.
Excellent Experience
Ryan H,
May 4, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Guide was top notch. Provided my wife and me with true insight of the areas visited and the Netherlands in general. Would book again, especially with the guide we had.
The private day trip was...
Peter K,
Jul 19, 2022
- Viator
5.00
The private day trip was well worth it and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Amsterdam.
A MUST DO
Michelle K,
Feb 7, 2020
- Viator
5.00
Very impressive tour with our guide Robert. This tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Amsterdam. Especially for families it is a great experience. Our guide Robert was very accommodating and easy to talk with. He is truly one of the best guides we ever did a tour with. With this tour Robert also takes you to a cheese farm, clog maker and inside of a windmill. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Thank you Robert!

From €420.00