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Zaanse Schans windmill tour with Italian guide

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: Italian
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Overview

Zaanse Schans the most important windmill village in Europe, a UNESCO heritage site is only 15 minutes by car from Amsterdam. Visit with us the spice mill, rediscover the ancient routes of the India companies, their customs and traditions, visit the most famous Dutch dairy, with tasting of the typical cheeses, we will also visit the diamond house, the cocoa factory and the ancient clog carpentry all with explanation and personalized show in Italian. Don't wait, book a unique experience with breathtaking landscapes and panoramas, all enriched by our expert Italian guides, experience guaranteed since 2012 !! return around 1:30 pm .

What's Included

  • Italian assistance
  • Round-trip transfer service from the village
  • Visit to the house of the diamond
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    Meeting Location

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    Prins Hendrikkade 108
    1011 AK Amsterdam, Netherlands

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    Zaanse Schans

    Zaanse Schans with its mills is one of the most important icons of Holland, an itinerary along the banks of the Zaan river, including dairies, diamond cutters and clogs, lots of information on 17th century Dutch history and their culture, information on social life and economic of the country, in this route we will rediscover the ancient spice routes with its beautiful windmills with entry and explanation to the spice mill, we will also discover the art of making Dutch clogs (with demonstration in Italian), we will also visit an ancient Dutch cheese factory with free tasting of typical local cheeses, then proceeding with a visit to a small diamond maker, all enriched by many curiosities and lots of information with our expert mother tongue Italian operators.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Specerijenmagazijn Indie's Welvaren

    Entrance to the mill of spices, history and demonstration of the technologies of the time, the companies of the indies and their expeditions
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm

    Typical Dutch dairy, where you can taste the famous Gouda in all its fragrances, important reclamations, the birth of polders, the unique irrigation system in the world ..
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

    We could not miss the clog factory, a special show all in Italian included with this ticket, as the famous Dutch clogs are produced
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    15 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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Zaanse Schans windmill tour with Italian guide?

    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).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. Read more Apr 2025

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

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    Activity code: C-157651P3

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Italian assistance
    • Round-trip transfer service from the village
    • Visit to the house of the diamond
    • Visit inside the spice windmill
    • Visit to the cheese factory with cheese tasting
    • Visit the chocolate house
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Visit of a factory of wooden clogs with explanation in Italian
    • Expert Italian mother tongue guide,

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options 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
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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