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The 15 Best Zaanse Schans Tours from Amsterdam

27 tours  ·  from $20

The windmills are twenty minutes north and free to walk among; what you pay for is the coach, the guide and the stops either side. The 15 below sort the half-days from the full village runs, with prices, pickup points and which ones add Volendam and Marken.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - Starting at 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

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. Expect windmills, Dutch cheese, fishing villages, and traditional crafts. Guides such as Francesca, Luca, and Tony have earned praise for lively commentary, while the all-inclusive option adds a boat ride, working windmill, clog-making, and a Marker house.

“Such great value for money, definitely worth doing this tour! We had so much fun. Loved seeing all the villages, the cheese tasting and Stroopwafel was awesome a great bonus. The whole tour was just amazing, we had excelled guides, Lucas, Luca they brought all the vibes and our bus driver Peter.”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Starting near Amsterdam Centraal
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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

Spend eight hours beyond Amsterdam with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Expect windmills, a clog-making demonstration, cheese tasting, fishing villages, reclaimed land, and a comfortable coach, with guides such as Bea, Holly, Carly, and Juan often leading the day.

“Bianca was a great guide, we had a really nice driver as well, and the bus was very comfortable! I loved all of the stops, and got some cheese to take with me! (It has an excellent shelf life!). Pay attention to times you need to meet back up, because we lost a few people on our tour. 😂 There were several stops, I loved all the homes and shops, we had plenty of time for lunch, which was delicious! The demonstrations were fun to watch, and informative. I wish we had more time at the first stop at the windmills. There wasn’t enough time to see all the shops.…”

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam - The cheese farm and clog workshop add hands-on culture
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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

Travel by coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, Marken, and a cheese and clog workshop. Guides such as Laura, Rob, Tony, and Rodrigo bring Dutch history to life. Expect tastings, free time, short drives, and an optional one-hour canal cruise.

“Lovely countryside trip, well-paced with an early start and finish, leaving time for a canal boat ride in Amsterdam and evening city lights. Tony, our guide, was passionate, knowledgeable, and made the history and local life fun and engaging. Cheese tasting and wooden clog demo were highlights. Fresh, tasty, and much cheaper than city centre prices, though cheese cannot be brought back to the UK. As expected, walking around the countryside was the best part of the tour. The tour bus had both English and Spanish speakers. We sat downstairs while the Spanish group had the upper level with better views, hence 4.5 stars instead of 5, but still very…”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Meeting at Stationsplein 4 near Amsterdam Central
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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

Take a half-day coach trip from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans, where a guide introduces the windmills, clog making, and Gouda cheese. You’ll taste several cheeses, enjoy free time, and return in time for Amsterdam sightseeing. Add a canal cruise voucher if you want to see the city from the water.

“Easy pick up. Excellent guide. Gorgeous place to visit with plenty of different things to see and do.”

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, & Marken Full-Day Trip - Zaanse Schans: arrive early for the windmills
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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

Leave Amsterdam for a guided day through Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. You’ll see working windmills, taste Gouda and Edam cheese, watch clogs being made, and enjoy free time by the water. English and Spanish guides include Ilya, Xavier, Pia, and Miguel.

“The trip was well organised with guided tours in appropriate places and really interesting information. Ilya and Miguel were superb! We felt really welcomed and even though it was a big group, it did feel like they really cared about us having a good time”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Seeing clogs made at Kooijman Wooden Shoe Workshop
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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

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans with a guide and a maximum of 16 people. See clogs made, enter Molen De Kat paint mill, taste Dutch cheese, and enjoy free time in the village. Guides such as David, Callum, Bianca, and Maaike have led past departures.

“Fantastic! Our guide, Bianca was exceptional. The tour was exactly as advertised. Bianca was very informative and also gave us some free time to explore ( and shop!) I had arranged to leave the group independently at the end of the tour and Bianca was an incredible help with this ensuring my taxi knew where to pick me up. I would highly recommend this tour ( and any tour with Bianca). Thank you”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour - The drive north and the first look at the village
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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

Travel by comfortable minibus from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans with an English-speaking guide such as Sharon, Callum, or Santiago. See clogs made, taste Gouda cheese, and enter a working windmill. The three-hour format gives you a focused visit without using up your whole day.

“Our tour guide and driver were so friendly. Our tour guide so informative. A beautiful traditional place to visit when visiting Holland. We would recommend this trip. Thankyou!”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour - Volendam and the IJssel Lake dike
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

8.Zaanse Schans windmills & Volendam Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,893 reviews · from $39

Leave Amsterdam for Zaanse Schans and Volendam with a multilingual guide such as Eva, Yolanda, or Linda. See working windmills, watch clogs being made, taste farm cheese, and walk Volendam’s dike. The five-hour tour is well organized but free time can feel short.

“This was a fabulous tour. The guide was excellent.”

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Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up - Afsluitdijk and the engineering of the Netherlands
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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

Travel from Amsterdam in a Mercedes minibus with a group of up to eight. Visit Zaanse Schans for cheese, clogs, diamonds, and windmills, pause at Afsluitdijk, then cruise Giethoorn’s canals. Guides such as Reinier, Eric, Leidse, and Simon are praised for clear explanations and attentive service.

“Fun way to see the country side though I might avoid during peak travel times the towns are small and likely get over run. Recommend just renting your own boat and skipping the canal tour. Tour guide was friendly. Only draw back is while this tour offers pick up our hotel wasn't on the list so we had to take a taxi to someone else's hotel.”

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Amsterdam: Day Tour Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills - Starting at This is Holland near Central Station
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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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof. You get a self-guided visit, not a full-time tour guide, with cheese tasting, clog making, maps, and flexible return buses from Keukenhof. The flower park is the star, while Zaanse Schans brings Dutch crafts and windmills close.

“It was well organized, but the time for Keukenhof is not enough. It would be better to stay less in Zaanse Hanse at the expense of Keukenhof.”

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

11.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,471 reviews · from $40

Spend eight hours beyond Amsterdam with a live guide such as Oksi, Carli, or Raphael. Visit working windmills and a clog workshop at Zaanse Schans, taste cheese in Edam, explore Volendam, and stroll Marken. Round-trip transport is included, but expect a large group and plenty of walking.

“The tour was great. Well-organized and very informative. Vibe, the guide, was great and very informative. The stops were beautiful!”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills 4-Hour Tour in Italian - Meeting beneath the clock at Amsterdam Central
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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

Travel by train from Amsterdam with an Italian-speaking guide to Zaanse Schans, where you’ll see historic windmills, green wooden houses, a working clog factory, and a local cheese farm. Guides may include Martina, Adriana, or Valentina. Expect about four hours of walking.

“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 Windmills Guided Day Trip - Meeting near Amsterdam Central Station
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

13.Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip

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

Join a multilingual guide at Amsterdam Central Station for a 9-hour trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans. Walk among tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, watch clog-making, taste Dutch cheese, and add a one-hour canal cruise if you choose. Guides such as Diana, Els, and Maija have earned praise for their clear, engaging commentary.

“Beautiful Gardens and easy access. Nice bus and guide. You can go off on your own and enjoy it yourself”

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

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

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

Travel from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmills, clogs, and cheese, then cruise Giethoorn’s canals for an hour. Guides such as Ibrahim and Jay add local stories, humor, and practical tips. Expect a 10.5-hour day, a group of up to 50, and plenty of time on your feet.

“We had a great time and really enjoy this tour! It is definitely worth taking this tour if you visit the Netherlands. Out tour guide Jay made it even better, we went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. I loved all the details and you can tell the love he puts into his work. Thank you Jay!”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Tour - Zaanse Schans: windmills, cheese, and wooden shoes
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Tour

15.Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ibrahim or Jay for a full-day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn. You’ll see working windmills, sample Dutch cheese, watch clog making, cruise quiet canals, and enjoy comfortable transport, water, and a stroopwafel.

“Ibrahim and driver Hans were the best! They ensured that the tourists are all taken cared off. Highly recommended.”

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New in Zaanse Schans Tours from Amsterdam

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