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Highlights
- Explore a windmill village where canals, wooden houses, and workshops are nestled closely together over a few hours.
- Enjoy transport from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans & back with no need for navigation or return planning as part of the From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans & Cheese Tasting Guided Tour.
- Witness the transformation of raw wood into clogs, observing each step in detail until it becomes a wearable shoe at a traditional workshop.
- Experience how cheese wheels are handled and stored inside a weighing house before sampling fresh local cheeses that showcase their preparation methods.
- Enhance your visit with an optional canal cruise through Amsterdam’s waterways and choose from guides available in Spanish, English, or German for better understanding.
Your Experience
Welcome to the From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans & Cheese Tasting Guided Tour! This delightful excursion takes you from the bustling streets of Amsterdam to a charming windmill village where canals and wooden houses are nestled closely together. You'll spend 3.5-4 hours exploring this picturesque area, with arranged transport ensuring your journey between city and village is smooth and easy.
During your tour, witness how raw wood transforms into traditional Dutch clogs in a step-by-step process at a local workshop. The transformation from simple timber to wearable shoes will be clearly demonstrated. Additionally, you'll visit a cheese-weighing house where wheels of cheese are carefully handled and stored before sampling fresh cheese that showcases the unique preparation methods used locally.
To enhance your experience, consider adding optional upgrades such as a 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic waterways or choosing from guides who speak Spanish, English, or German for an enriched understanding during your tour. With pick-up and drop-off in central Amsterdam included, you can relax and dive into fully in the sights and tastes of Zaanse Schans.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Enjoy a 3.5 to 4 hours guided tour of Zaanse Schans.
- Pick-up and drop-off services in Amsterdam are included.
- Explore the craftsmanship at a clog-maker's workshop.
- Experience cheese-weighing traditions by visiting a local house.
- Savor additional flavors with optional paid upgrades for cheese tasting.
- Start a 1-hour canal cruise around Amsterdam.
- Guided tour available in Spanish, English, or German.
- Lunch is not included.
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Must Know
- Ensure you have your entry tickets and ID ready for a smooth experience.
- Avoid bringing pets as they are not allowed at this venue.
- Note that check-in closes 15 minutes before the tour begins, so punctuality is key to avoid missing out on rescheduling opportunities.
- Infants aged 0-3 years can join for free but will need to sit in a guardian's lap as seating isn't provided.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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