The Netherlands · WINDMILLS
Zaanse Schans, Kinderdijk and the working mills nobody puts on a poster. These 15 are priced and timed, with the travel time out of Amsterdam or Rotterdam made plain before you commit a morning to it.
A half-day bus tour from Amsterdam to **Zaanse Schans** for windmills, **clog making**, and free cheese tasting, with an optional canal cruise.
“Had a great experience at Zaanse Schans. Anna was very knowledgeable about the culture and the area. Made up pronounce a lot of dutch words 😂”
Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken. See working windmills, cheese and clogs, plus optional boat cruise.
“There were too many people on the tour. It was impossible to see the windmill workings or the clog maker demonstration because it was too crowded.”
Day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof with a 60-minute windmill cruise through the Dutch polders, plus free time to explore at your pace.
“great day trip. the windmills were wonderful and seeing the wildlife alongside was beautiful”
Zaanse Schans windmills, clogs and Dutch cheese from Amsterdam on a small-group tour with round-trip transfers and included admissions.
“My guide Callum was fabulous. We learned how wooden clogs and cheese are made and then got to go inside a sawmill windmill and a chocolate shop. Callum was so nice, friendly, and informative!”
Coach day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans, with cheese and clog demos plus flexible time in the tulip gardens.
“The time at Zannnse , was a little long. The bus was 30 minutes late in picking up from the drop off point which caused some anxiety. The tulips were spectacular and well worth it”
Cycle from Amsterdam across the IJ on a ferry to Waterland villages, a working windmill, and Dutch cheese and clogs, by small group.
“We reserved Mike’s Countryside Bike Tour as our last activity when visiting Amsterdam and we’re so happy that we did! It was FANTASTIC from start to finish. The e-bikes were high quality and made the 23 mi round trip a breeze. Christian was an excellent guide, very friendly and knowledgeable, and he made everyone in our group feel welcomed. Every stop presented a new experience and offered plenty of photo opportunities. If you don’t take this tour you will miss out on half of the beauty of Amsterdam. We highly recommend this experience!”
A small-group 4-hour guided day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, with clogs, cheese tastings, and classic windmills.
“Bellissimo tour.. posti incantevoli..Adriana e Valentina molto disponibili!”
E-bike out of Amsterdam to Broek in Waterland and Monnickendam, see the D’Admiraal windmill, tour a cheese farm, and sample Dutch cheese.
“What’s not to love? The beautiful countryside is gorgeous, and our friendly guide made the experience even better. Breathe in that fresh air and enjoy some exercise while exploring! Plus, the cheese factory is a must-visit—seriously, they make the most amazing cheese you’ll ever want to sink your teeth into. It’s a delightful experience all around!”
Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans. Tulips, windmills, clogs, cheese, plus optional canal cruise.
“We really enjoyed this tour, especially Keukenhof and the mills (we went inside the paint and the spice mill). Our tour guide was fantastic and made the whole experience honestly very good!! The only negative was going to the cheese place: the explanation of how to make cheese lasted 3 minutes max, and the cheeses were all bland. I hope they take this part off the future tours.”
Windmills, clogs, cheese, and a 1-hour boat cruise in Giethoorn from Amsterdam, with guided commentary and round-trip transport.
“Rashid , our driver and guide was simply amazing. His local knowledge of not only our two destinations but places along the way made our day more enjoyable and interesting. He was accommodating of my old mum and very helpful to her as well. Both destinations had something to offer for both myself and my mum , from history to food and drink. I would definitely recommend this days experience to anyone who has a day free in Amsterdam.”
Canal-cruise Giethoorn and visit Zaanse Schans windmills with cheese tasting, clog and wooden-shoe demos, plus stroopwafel.
“The trip was amazingly fun. Thanks to tour guide Ibrahim ! He was excellent!”
Ride from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam, and cheese and clog demos, with optional canal cruise voucher.
“Beautiful views, very informative tour guide. Wiish we had more time with the windmills and shoe making.”
Small group Dutch countryside trip from Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans windmills, hand clogs and Gouda, fishing villages and tastings, max 8.
“Very nice, knowledgeable host. The windmill village, enjoyed the cheese making and wooden shoes (the brothers were very entertaining!) coukd easily have done longer; so much to see, highly recommend…”
Ride an Amsterdam e-bike route to windmills and Dutch villages, with ferry views and a cheese tasting stop on a small-group tour.
“Loved this tour. Our guide Mike was knowledgeable and helpful. The highlight of the tour was the quirky cheese/clog shop. The countryside was just beautiful. It is quite the trek so be prepared.”
Full day from Amsterdam to Keukenhof, a tulip farm visit with Daan and Anja, and a relaxing windmill cruise on Kagerplassen.
“The tour was very well organised and we really enjoyed it. Our guide was informative and entertaining.”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best-reviewed way to book each.
