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Zaanse Schans windmill village with cheese tasting & clog factory from Amsterdam
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 2 more
Overview
Delve into the rich tapestry of typical Dutch culture on an enriching half-day tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. With a knowledgeable guide, observe traditional cheese making processes; marvel at the interior of a working windmill; try on some authentic wooden clogs for size; and admire the quaint and colorful architecture of Zaanse Schans village before returning to Amsterdam by comfortable coach. Gain fascinating insight into the unique culture of the Netherlands on this educational tour.
- Half-day trip to Zaanse Schans to experience authentic Dutch cultural traditions
- Visit the clog museum and a cheese farm to taste Dutch farmer cheese
- See the interior of a working windmill and the green-painted wooden houses of the village
- Gain valuable insight into the rich culture of the Netherlands with your expert guide
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What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Pickup from centrally located meeting point
You will visit the clog museum (wooden shoemaker shop)
Orientation cheesefarm where you will get to taste Dutch cheese
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
This is Holland , Overhoeksplein 51, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands
This activity will end right where it started.THIS IS HOLLAND, Overhoeksplein 51 - 11:30 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
- OPERATED BY Tour Company B.V.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Zaanse Schans windmill village with cheese tasting & clog factory from Amsterdam?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Zaanse Schans windmill village with cheese tasting & clog factory from Amsterdam?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Zaanse Schans windmill village with cheese tasting & clog factory from Amsterdam?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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- "The Tour Guide needs to look out for her paying guests to ensure they are not abandoned during tour or at the very least can contact her should there be a split." See review
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Fairytale windmills
Nicole_L
, Jul 2022
Lovely visit. Worth the money.
Alfin_O
, Jul 2022
The story behind the scenery as narrated by the very niece and knowledgeable guide( female, spoke atleast English,Spanish and I think German too).
The whole windmill area was pretty awesome-got to see how the windmill runs on the inside. Then saw how clogs are made-bought myself a bright red pair.
The cheese four was great too as we tasted all the cheeses made by the family owned business and then bought some to take home to Australia with me.
All in all, a pretty awesome day.
Great day trip
MARIA_S
, Jul 2022
Disrespectful bus tour
Cathleen_C
, Jun 2022
Checking in was lengthy because, although we were all sent tickets with a scanning code, it was not scanned. Instead the tour guide first read the tickets and then looked up our names on a long list.
I'm disabled, wearing a full-length leg brace and walking with forearm crutches. The tour guide left my friend and me behind en route to the cheese shop. Since we weren't given a map or directions, we didn't know where to go. When we finally caught up with the group and confronted the tour guide, he said he tried to walk more slowly which was completely untrue. We were so far behind we lost sight of the group. Then when I said that I'd paid for my ticket and deserved to hear all of the tour, he said he was merely chatting with the group. Well, even that's supposed to be part of my tour too. I was not given equal treatment.
If the tour guide had the simplest social skills and knew even rudimentary customer service, he would have apologized. Anyone would know to do this, if only to show me some respect and better represent his company.
He held up a spiral notebook with the meeting time hand written in ballpoint pen. Couldn't someone print this professionally on a computer? The tour was hokey, and the Laurel-and-Hardy routine with the bus driver was tedious and juvenile.
Quick trip...nice area just outside Amsterdam.
Brian_K
, Jun 2022
Short and Sweet
Arijit_B
, Jun 2022
Good value-concise tour.
edlindamartinez
, Jun 2022
Not well organized.
Don_J
, Jun 2022
The meeting location and organization of the start of the tour wasn’t very good. We were told to wait outside the building and then told to go into the building to get a “paper ticket” to get on the bus. They were late starting the tour. Evidently from a sick employee.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Incredible peak into life in Amsterdam with an amazing guide.
Anthony_M
, Jun 2022
Solid Tour
Adam_G
, Jun 2022
Was not a favorite
VToni_A
, May 2022
You basically get a bus ride. Bait and Switch.
Sher_L
, May 2022
From the website ad, this isn’t true: “marvel at the interior of a working windmill”. They forgot to mention before you purchase on Viator, that it’s 5€ extra each to go inside the windmill! Change it!
We paid, and it was very nice to climb up the ladder to get to the outside near the top of the windmill.
This also isn’t true: “cheese farm”. What we saw was a store, nothing like a farm, with a person in costume who gave a four minute speech about making cheese. Anybody who walks into the store can taste the same cheese that we tasted. There was no commentary on the cheese at all. Just a slew of people milling around trying to get thru a long queue to reach for the tiny samples. They were a couple of goats and chickens in a tiny backyard fenced area. Definitely not a farm, just store with a fenced area. Change it to: sample cheese standing in line in a store!
Clogs: We couldn’t hear the clog maker talk, there were so many people. Enough seating for about 20, but about 50+ people in the room. This demonstration took about six minutes.
All in all, average.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Day out in the countryside
Shirley_H
, May 2022
This was an excellent trip despite the disappointing weather. Windmills, cheese and clogs - clogs particularly interesting but don't sit too near the front for the chippings flying! Cheese tasting was fab with flavours you would never have thought would have seen the light of day! Everything worked well from the departure point, we were met and welcomed ahead of being shown to the bus. Attentive and informative guide, multi lingual and amusing too. Great half day trip.
Afternoon Getaway
Sheila_W
, May 2022
A taste of Holland
Natalie_R
, May 2022
Great trip. Check in location was inside This is Holland which wasn't clear on the instructions. Friendly guide. Plenty of cheese to taste. Clog making is fascinating and the windmills are interesting. It's very windy - of course, so wear a coat!
Picturesque
AnishAnthony_T
, May 2022
A pleasant and relaxed tour embracing nature. Loved the calmness and beauty of the village with the views of windmills, wooden shoe making, cattle farm and cheese produce. The quiz session during the close of the tour was really engaging and thoughtful. Appreciate the whole team who make the travelers feel contended and cherished. Wish you great success and all the very best. Thank You!
Disappointing
James_M
, May 2022
Too commercialized, the windmills seemed to be secondary to the touristy shops. If your purpose is to learn about and see windmills this tour will disappoint.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hi James,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy the Zaanse Schans village. The tour indeed does not include a windmill visit, but we give the guests extra free time to explore on their own after the guided tour.
Kind regards,
Tour Company
Excellent tour guide,...
Nelly_V
, Apr 2022
Excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable. Very comfortable bus. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Windmills and chocolate smell
Agnes_M
, Apr 2022
I went to see windmills with VIATOR tour bus and payed for it but there was some misfortune and I missed the bus on my way back. But there is bus stop near Zaanse Schans museum so I could get back by bus (anyway you need to have day card or something for public transpot). Zaanse Schans is wort visiting. There are very nice little wooden houses and you can see windmills working. You can smell chocolate because there is chocolate factory over the bridge and there is little chocolate shop over the bridge.
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