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Private Minivan Zaanse Schans Windmill Tour from Amsterdam

2 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Amsterdam, Netherlands
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience the old Netherlands on a 3-hour private trip to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam with a luxury Mercedes Minivan with a professional driver. Marvel at the beauty of the Zaan region with its wooden windmills, picturesque villages, and meadows. Explore the historic windmill village of Zaanse Schans, through charming alleys and waterways, passing by green-painted houses, wooden barns, and shops. Witness the craft of making clogs and cheese in artisan workshops, and visit a working windmill to discover how they were used for pumping water, sawing wood, and more during the 17th and 18th centuries. Highlights of the 3-hour private tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam include admiring the wooden windmills and the scenic landscape of the picturesque Zaan region, exploring the painted houses and bridges during a guided tour of Zaanse Schans, observing a cheese-making demonstration, and witnessing traditional clog makers in action.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Zaanse Schans itself is freely accessible, the Zaanse Schans Card enhances your visit. Adults €29.50
  • Guide. Our drivers have strong command of English and are knowledgeable about areas they operate in
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We pick up passengers within Amsterdam and the surrounding areas, returning them to the designated location within a 20-kilometer range. This may include ports, stations, or airports. Please provide clear instructions.

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Amsterdam

Pick-up by our driver in or around Amsterdam
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Zaanse Schans

Explore the nearby town of Zaanse Schans, a re-creation of a traditional 18th/19th-century Dutch village. Stroll by massive windmills and green wooden houses, visit a cheese shop, or take a boat trip to admire the landscape from the water. Inside the Zaans Museum, witness craftsmen showcasing ancient skills like carving wooden clogs, tin casting, and barrel making.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam

Return to Amsterdam or the preferred surrounding area with our private minivan.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Minivan Zaanse Schans Windmill Tour from Amsterdam?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup in Amsterdam and return
  • Zaanse Schans itself is freely accessible, the Zaanse Schans Card enhances your visit. Adults €29.50
  • Guide. Our drivers have strong command of English and are knowledgeable about areas they operate in

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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