Private Tour

Zaanse Schans: A Windmills, Crafts and History Self-Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Discover the charm of Zaanse Schans on this self-guided 45-minute walking tour through a historic Dutch village of windmills, wooden houses, and centuries-old craftsmanship.

Starting at Klaverringdijk, stroll past green-painted homes, cross wooden bridges, and visit working windmills that still produce paint, oil, and timber.

Tour highlights include:

• De Kat, the world’s only working paint mill

• Traditional Zaan architecture with green facades and white trim

• A clog workshop showcasing centuries-old shoemaking techniques

• Cheesemaking demonstrations with tastings

• Museumwinkel Albert Heijn, the first store of the iconic Dutch chain

The tour ends at the Museum Zaanse Tijd, home to 17th–18th century Dutch clocks.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Stroll by and see how one of the most recognizable symbols of the Dutch countryside is made and remains a proud symbol of Dutch heritage, and a popular souvenir. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Admission Not Applicable

Pass by and witness how milk is transformed into more than just a product but a culture. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Food and drink

Transportation

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Zaanse Schans: A Windmills, Crafts and History Self-Guided Tour

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Loved discovering the Zaanse Schans this way
U5848GAninap,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this audio walk at the Zaanse Schans. The route and stories were really nice, and the tour also tells you where you can pause to look inside a windmill, visit a clog workshop or see old techniques in action. Such a nice way to be guided through the area while learning about its history at your own pace.
Interactive way to learn about the Zaanse Schans
826silb,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a fun way to get to know the Zaanse Schans in an interactive way. The route had clear directions and was easy to follow. Its nice to walk and just listen.