Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More
Description
Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and maneuvering through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host , your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free. Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs. Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills. Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private driver/host will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting. With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship in a comfortable premium-brand car, such as Mercedes or BMW. Tours include pickup within the Amsterdam area. For locations outside Amsterdam or at the airport, please contact us, as additional costs may apply.
Discover the art of Dutch wooden shoe craftsmanship and witness a live demonstration of the traditional clog-making process. Immerse yourself in the experience and, if you desire, explore the option to purchase these iconic wooden shoes, clogs, and various other souvenirs directly from the wooden shoe factory.
Embark on an adventure to an authentic Dutch farm, where cows and charming calves graze freely. Explore the captivating realm of cheese-making at the Henri Willig farm, where Jersey cow's milk is artfully crafted into delicious cheese using a state-of-the-art automatic milking robot. Observe the mesmerizing automated milking process and indulge your taste buds in a delightful tasting experience featuring their distinct Gouda cheese. Enjoy not only their unique Gouda but also a diverse selection of other cheese varieties and more.
Discover the charm of Volendam, a unique fishing village where you can savor fresh fish at local restaurants, stroll along the dike and harbor, capturing the vibrant waterfront ambiance, and engage with the welcoming locals.
Explore the fascinating Dutch Windmills and venture inside their workings. The Zaanse Schans is home to seven remaining windmills, and several are accessible for exploration. Among them are the iconic paint windmill, where Rembrandt, the renowned Dutch artist, purchased his paint, as well as a saw mill, a spice mill, and more. Capture memorable moments with the picturesque windmills, The opportunity to acquire a ticket for an in-depth exploration of the windmill's inner workings is readily available. Please note that these tickets are not included and can be purchased on-site.
We will drop you off at your hotel, Airbnb, or any other location in the Amsterdam area. Drop-offs outside Amsterdam are possible as well; however, additional costs may apply. Feel free to contact us to ask about any extra charges.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup from any hotel, Airbnb, or other address in the Amsterdam area. If you are staying outside Amsterdam, please contact us to check availability and any additional costs.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is exclusive to your group; only your party will be participating.
- Please note: this service is not suitable for disabled adults who require full assistance with transfers or who cannot stand or move independently
Reviews(245)
We had a fantastic time with Elias on the Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Elias picked us up directly from our hotel in a private Mercedes van and took us to Zaanse Schans early, before all the tour buses arrived. We were practically the only people there, which made the experience feel truly special and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the scenery without the crowds. Elias was also our private photographer, thoughtfully suggesting the best spots and angles for photos. He really went above and beyond to make sure we captured some wonderful memories of our day. One of the highlights was visiting the Henri Willig cheese farm, where we had the opportunity to meet the adorable Jersey cows and even watch them being milked. It was such a fun and unique experience that we wouldn’t have had on a typical group tour. Volendam was absolutely beautiful, and Elias gave us a wonderful personal tour of the town. He also recommended a fantastic restaurant where we enjoyed a relaxing lunch and took in the atmosphere. Elias was knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had an amazing day. Having a private guide made such a difference, and we felt like we were experiencing these beautiful places in a much more personal way. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, this is a MUST-DO tour! We highly recommend booking with Elias!
Illas and Jamal were amazing. Super attentive to my kids and Mom who can’t walk that well. Illas was crazy knowledgeable of all. Allowed us to create our own private guide
Well organised We enjoyed every moment Our guide Ellias was friendly and we had good conversations with him
This private tour was worth every penny! Our tour guide, Jamal was simply the best! He was very knowledgeable, his suggestions on our tour and the places we visited were excellent. The dairy was a pleasant unexpected surprise, very memorable and incredibly "state of the art", almost felt futuristic! I would highly recommend this tour.
This trip was great because it was private and we were able to take things at our own pace. Elias was a gracious and knowledgeable guide.
This was a great way to escape the bustle of Amsterdam, view beautiful countryside and learn about Dutch history. While most of the stops were designed for tourists and their associated purchasing, our tour guide, Eric, was knowledgeable and made the tour special.
Elias was a wonderful guide who had so much knowledge. He was able to accommodate our requests and overall we had an amazing time
Highly recommend, request Elias as your driver, he's a great guide and person. Tour is excellent to visit true Amsterdam culture, seeing cliffs made, visiting the historic windmills, and then Volendam which is a great true fishing town (recommend eating at 35, then grab stoopwaffels for later!).
We had a fantastic day with our tour guide, Younes! From the windmills, to the clogs being made, to the cheese shop, Younes provided detailed information and made the experience memorable. He also recommended an awesome waterfront restaurant for lunch. The icing on the cake for my husband was find he and Younes had a shared love for motorcycles. I would definitely recommend this trip.
We had an outstanding day with Younes! He has so much knowledge about the places we visited and gladly shared it. While we had specific, well-chosen destinations, we had choices about where to visit at each. Time well-spent! Thank you!
