Things to Do in Zaandam

Visit the iconic Keukenhof flower park and the Tulip Experience. Tour the Zaanse Schans region to admire traditional mills and enjoy traditional Dutch cheeses.

Discover the beauty of the Dutch countryside on our day trip from Amsterdam. Enjoy the stunning Keukenhof, home to millions of flowers, and explore the charming windmill village of Zaanse Schans.

Capture your memorable moments against the charming backdrop of Zaanse Schans with a private photoshoot led by an experienced local photographer. Tailored for couples, families, and solo travelers, this session will guide you through picturesque locations, ensuring you feel at ease while posing for stunning shots. During the session, you will receive professional direction and up to 30 professionally edited digital photos delivered within four working days, so you can relive your Amsterdam adventure. Perfect for immortalizing special occasions or simply enjoying the beauty of the city.

Discover Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmill Village in one day

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Discover the Zaan region with an admission ticket to iconic windmills and museums to deep dive into Dutch heritage and traditional architecture.

Discover the Dutch countryside on a bike tour from Amsterdam. Visit a farm, taste two organic freshly made Dutch cheeses, explore an iconic windmill, and enjoy a scenic ferry ride.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Zaanse Schans' main dock. Get on a luxury boat for an exciting adventure. The main attraction is the famous windmills. You'll have a relaxed boat ride with a great view of these old wonders. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the windmills and the history of the area, making your experience more interesting. After that, you'll see beautiful traditional Dutch houses from the boat. Your guide will tell you stories about these historical homes. Moving on through the Dutch countryside, you'll reach Wormerveer, which has played an important role in the Dutch colonial past. Explore old industries, warehouses, and history, discovering the story of this place. On the way, you'll find important heritage like Cacao and Soap factories, adding to the area's history. If you're lucky, you might smell the delicious roasted Cacao. The tour ends where it started, giving you a full understanding of the history and culture of this amazing region.

Experience Dutch heritage in an iconic location in the Netherlands

Experience the Dutch culture by visiting the beautiful Zaanse Schans region and Giethoorn, a unique town known as the “Little Venice of the Netherlands”.

Discover the scenic landscape of Holland on this live guided tour, and visit authentic villages. Learn about the classic old Dutch culture, explore traditional windmills and learn how cheese is made.

Discover the charm of Zaanse Schans on this self-guided 45-minute walking tour through a historic Dutch village of windmills, wooden houses, and centuries-old craftsmanship. Starting at Klaverringdijk, stroll past green-painted homes, cross wooden bridges, and visit working windmills that still produce paint, oil, and timber. Tour highlights include: • De Kat, the world’s only working paint mill • Traditional Zaan architecture with green facades and white trim • A clog workshop showcasing centuries-old shoemaking techniques • Cheesemaking demonstrations with tastings • Museumwinkel Albert Heijn, the first store of the iconic Dutch chain The tour ends at the Museum Zaanse Tijd, home to 17th–18th century Dutch clocks.

Get a dose of Dutch culture for a day with roundtrip transport from Amsterdam

Take a self-guided walking tour and discover the picturesque windmill village Zaanse Schans.

Fully guided Keukenhof tour from Amsterdam with tulip gardens, windmills, Dutch cheese tasting and live clog-making demo. Includes transport, expert guide and unforgettable spring scenery.

You no longer have to wait in the line for a taxi transfer from the Zaanse Schans windmills to your destination in Amsterdam. You will be transported in a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan by a professional driver. The ride to Amsterdam will takes about 20 minutes. The price is fixed so no extra hidden costs.

The jewels of the Dutch countryside – Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken

Book this walking audio tour at the Zaanse Schans in North Holland and discover the Dutch culture with its history and traditions!

Discover the Dutch countryside on the Tulip Experience tour from Amsterdam! Snap selfies and photos in endless colorful tulip fields, enjoy a free cup of coffee, and learn the story of the Dutch tulip

You enjoy personalised service throughout the tour, your friendly guide offers more in-depth knowledge of the two top attractions around Amsterdam area. Hotel pickup service is included. Small group 8 persons max. makes it a more pleasant travelling experience especially during peak season. Fast entrance to cheese factory, clogs factory and waffle museum with free demonstrations.

Explore a historic collection of Dutch windmills on this tour from Amsterdam

Enjoy access to all 7 museums of the Zaanstreek including the Zaans Museum, windmills and historic craft houses

Discover Zaanse Schans on a half-day trip from Amsterdam. See historic windmills, taste traditional Dutch cheese and explore the famous windmill village with a scenic Dutch countryside coach ride.

Are you looking to experience the traditional Dutch Zaanse Schans in a cruise? This is your chance! Cruise along the 10 Windmills while the skipper tells you everything you need to know about the history of the Windmills, the area and the Netherlands in general. Besides Windmills, you will sail past many traditional ‘Zaanse Houses’, which can be recognised by their green color. The houses can only be seen up close by boat and our skipper will tell you everything about these houses, including the secret to why they are green. Did you know the that the Zaan area has been the biggest Cacao processing area of the past centuries? You will sail past some of the biggest ‘Chocolate factories’ in the world, that proces the majority of the worlds Cacao. If the wind is in the right direction, your tour will be accompanied by the smell of chocolate. And if you are even more lucky, you will see the ‘Chocolate Boats’, that transport the Cacao between the factories!

See how cheese and stroopwafels are made on a Dutch countryside adventure

Don't miss the chance to enjoy a full day experience in the Dutch countryside, visit characteristic villages and admire the famous windmills!

Explore the traditional 17th-century houses and windmills of the Dutch countryside on a tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and Marken from Amsterdam.

Small-group of maximum 16 guests ensures full and personal attention from your local guide with a convenient pickup from te city center of Zaandam. Enjoy everything Zaanse Schans has to offer: lots of photo opportunities, traditional crafts like cheese making and clog making. Visit a working Industrial windmill.

Travel with ease from Amsterdam Central to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans on an NS train

Discover the waterways of Giethoorn and windmills of Zaanse Schans on a day tour from Amsterdam. Enjoy a canal cruise in Giethoorn and admire the iconic windmills, accompanied by a local guide.

Private taxi transfer from Zaandam to AMS Schiphol Airport in a luxury sedan or minivan by a professional driver.

Experience all of Dutch culture in one day with a visit to 2 Dutch villages

Escape the city and explore the Dutch countryside on a full-day tour from Amsterdam. Visit the windmills, taste authentic Dutch cheese, and discover 17th-century fishing villages.

Hop on a bus or boat for a self-guided exploration of Amsterdam. Experience the flexibility to board and disembark from either mode of transport at your leisure whenever you spot an appealing stop. Begin your journey at any of the 10 designated bus stops scattered throughout the city center. Activate your audioguide and opt for one of 16 available languages to gain insights about Amsterdam's landmarks as you travel by. Be sure to disembark at Gassan Diamonds for a complimentary tour of their jewelry store. For another perspective, consider taking the canal boat that offers a unique view from the water. With convenient access points right next to bus stops, transitioning from land to water is seamless. Drift along over 100 KM of UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals. The Dutch Countryside and Windmills Tour will take you from Amsterdam to the villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam and to the former island of Marken; the order of tour can change.

Visit the historic bakery and sample authentic Dutch cheese

Head to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam to learn about clog making, taste some cheese and step into a working windmill.

Explore the beautiful city center of Zaanse Schans at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Zaanse Schans. Go on a journey of discovery with your virtual audio guide and get to know Zaanse Schans and its history in a unique way. You can walk at your own pace and experience the most beautiful walking routes and best stories This route will take you to unexpected discoveries by using a Personal virtual GPS audio guide available in 7 languages.

See the famous Zaanse Schans windmills and explore the beautiful countryside

Discover the charming windmill village of Zaanse Schans and enjoy the typical Dutch culture on this guided tour from Amsterdam filled with cheese, clogs, and windmills.

Crack Zaandam’s Hidden Secrets! Stroll past colorful houses and buzzing markets, feel the energy of shipyards and waterways, and help Tsar Peter the Great recover his stolen blueprints as you uncover the city’s past and vibrant present. The Secrets of Zaandam City Game offers a unique way to explore the city’s heart through a GPS-based self-guided adventure. Highlights include the striking Inntel Hotel with its stacked Zaan-style façades, the historic Tsar Peter House, the lively Gedempte Gracht shopping street, and the symbolic Monument Februaristaking. Play solo for a personal quest or with friends and family for a shared challenge. Solve interactive puzzles, riddles, and photo tasks as you uncover hidden gems, earn points, and unlock clues that bring Zaandam’s stories to life. You can pause anytime and continue later, making it flexible and fun. Compete for a spot on the leaderboard or turn it into a friendly team-building experience filled with discovery and adventure.

See traditional Dutch houses and windmills at this UNESCO-listed site

Discover the real Netherlands from Amsterdam. Visit Zaanse Schans, a cheese farm and Volendam with free time to explore at your own pace. Small bus (max 29 pax) + English-Spanish video guide.

Escape the crowds and explore the best of the Dutch countryside in comfort and style. This private tour offers door-to-door service with a professional English-speaking chauffeur in a luxury Mercedes E-Class (or similar) or V-Class (or Similar). Enjoy the freedom to explore Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and other charming villages at your own pace. With flexible pickup, included waiting time, and personal service, this experience is perfect for couples, families, and small groups seeking a relaxing and authentic day out.

Explore a beautiful windmill village and a town famous as Dutch 'Green Venice'

Explore the Dutch countryside and the quaint villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken with a live guide. Try on wooden shoes, taste Dutch cheese, and visit the windmills up close.

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Zaandam, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 2,5 kilometres long and over 1,5 - 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. The Zaanse Swindler is a blight on Zaandam. He is a smooth talker. His style is rob, steal and run away hard. The police have no trace and the people of Zaandam are afraid of him and so say nothing. Time for that to change.

Discover Dutch culture by visiting 3 beautiful attractions on a full-day tour

Explore the scenic Dutch countryside on a full-day tour from Amsterdam. See the Zaanse Schans windmills, the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, and the beautiful flower fields of Keukenhof.

Discover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of Scavenger Hunt, an exciting GPS-based exploration game! Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard! Our Scavenger Hunt offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the Scavenger Hunt, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the Scavenger Hunt and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Live the 18th century Dutch village lifestyle