Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam
Overview
Unleash your wanderlust and explore the Dutch Countryside in Style! Join our 5-hour guided tour, your ultimate escape from Amsterdam's chaos. Step into a fairytale at Zaanse Schans, where windmills whisper tales of old. Experience tranquility in Volendam's seaside village. Upgrade your adventure with an Amsterdam Canal Cruise ticket and unlock a world of awe-inspiring beauty. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the Netherlands' most picturesque gems. Immerse yourself in Dutch culture and architecture, creating cherished memories that will stand the test of time. Don't miss this captivating experience!
Choose the upgrade to our small-group tour (max. 30 guests) for a more personal experience. Enjoy all included in the regular tour, but with extra:
- An exclusive windmill cruise at Zaanse Schans with stunning views from the water.
- Taste a complimentary Dutch stroopwafel during your countryside adventure.
What's Included
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher (if option selected) will be handed out at check-in
- Visit a clog (wooden shoe) maker
- Live commentary on bus
- Typical Dutch Stroopwafel
- Tasting of a local cheese with a visit at a cheese farm
- Multi - Lingual Guided tour of Zaanse Schans and Volendam
- Lunch Lunch available for purchase
- Food and drinks
- Optional
Meeting Location
De Ruijterkade 99
1011 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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De Ruijterkade 99
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Zaanse Schans
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Volendam
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Amsterdam
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Strollers and luggage can be accommodated in the storage compartment beneath the coach bus. Please note that bringing these items is at your own risk, and the tour company assumes no liability for personal property.
- If the Canal Cruise option is selected, you will receive an independent voucher at check-in. This cruise is not connected to the bus tour itinerary; it is a separate voucher valid for use at your own leisure over the following days
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam?
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Activity code: C-6926COUNTRY
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher (if option selected) will be handed out at check-in.
- Visit a clog (wooden shoe) maker.
- Live commentary on bus.
- Typical Dutch Stroopwafel.
- Tasting of a local cheese with a visit at a cheese farm.
- Multi - Lingual Guided tour of Zaanse Schans and Volendam.
- Lunch. Lunch available for purchase.
- Food and drinks.
- Optional.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise Voucher (if option selected) will be handed out at check-in
- Visit a clog (wooden shoe) maker
- Live commentary on bus
- Typical Dutch Stroopwafel
- Tasting of a local cheese with a visit at a cheese farm
- Multi - Lingual Guided tour of Zaanse Schans and Volendam
- LunchLunch available for purchase
- Food and drinks
- Optional
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Strollers and luggage can be accommodated in the storage compartment beneath the coach bus. Please note that bringing these items is at your own risk, and the tour company assumes no liability for personal property.
- If the Canal Cruise option is selected, you will receive an independent voucher at check-in. This cruise is not connected to the bus tour itinerary; it is a separate voucher valid for use at your own leisure over the following days
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
