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Tours and activities in Zaandam, Netherlands
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ViatorPrivate Photoshoot in Zaanse Schans with Windmills
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.
5.0(3)40 MinutesZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$213No similar experiences found
ViatorZaanse Schans: A Windmills, Crafts and History Self-Guided Tour
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.
5.0(2)45 Minutes - 1h 15mZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From$8No similar experiences found
ViatorPrivate Zaanse Schans Windmill Cruise On Luxury Boat
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.
5.0(2)1 HourZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$212No similar experiences found
ViatorPrivate Taxi Transfer from Zaanse Schans Windmills to Amsterdam
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.
5.0(1)Zaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$77No similar experiences found
ViatorZaanse Schans & Volendam Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pickup
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.
4.8(9)3 HoursZaandam- Free cancellation
From$824No similar experiences found
ViatorZaanse Schans Windmill Cruise - UNESCO Windmills With Live Guide
You're not just looking at windmills. You're floating through the birthplace of the industrial world, a river valley that once powered more machines than anywhere else on earth. In the 1600s, this single stretch of the Zaan ran over 1,000 windmills supplying the entire world with timber, spices, paint and whale oil. It's the place where the modern world was invented. During your 25 minute cruise you will see: All 10 UNESCO windmills of Zaanse Schans, seen from the water closer than any path gets you. The world's earliest industrial cacao and chocolate factories, still standing on the riverbank. The whale hunting facilities that once made this region the oil capital of Europe. Traditional Zaanse Houses and the tea houses where merchants traded goods from across the Dutch empire. And a few surprises your guide has saved for the water. Your skipper tailors every cruise to the group on board. Everyone leaves knowing something they didn't expect to learn.
4.6(33)25 MinutesZaandam- Free cancellation
From$14No similar experiences found
ViatorZaanse Schans Small-Group Excursion from Zaandam
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.
4.6(11)3 HoursZaandam- Free cancellation
From$41No similar experiences found
ViatorPrivate Zaanse Schans and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam
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.
4.0(2)5 HoursZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$534No similar experiences found
Viator
Private Photoshoot in Zaanse Schans with Windmills
5.0(3)
40 Minutes
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$213
Viator
Zaanse Schans: A Windmills, Crafts and History Self-Guided Tour
5.0(2)
45 Minutes - 1h 15m
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$8
Viator
Private Zaanse Schans Windmill Cruise On Luxury Boat
5.0(2)
1 Hour
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$212
Viator
Private Taxi Transfer from Zaanse Schans Windmills to Amsterdam
5.0(1)
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$77
Viator
Zaanse Schans & Volendam Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pickup
4.8(9)
3 Hours
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
From
$824
Viator
Zaanse Schans Windmill Cruise - UNESCO Windmills With Live Guide
4.6(33)
25 Minutes
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
From
$14
Viator
Viator
Private Zaanse Schans and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam
4.0(2)
5 Hours
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$534
Skip-the-line tickets in Zaandam
Major attractions with reserved entry - skip the queue, walk straight in
- Viator
Zaanse Schans Windmill Cruise - UNESCO Windmills With Live Guide
You're not just looking at windmills. You're floating through the birthplace of the industrial world, a river valley that once powered more machines than anywhere else on earth. In the 1600s, this single stretch of the Zaan ran over 1,000 windmills supplying the entire world with timber, spices, paint and whale oil. It's the place where the modern world was invented. During your 25 minute cruise you will see: All 10 UNESCO windmills of Zaanse Schans, seen from the water closer than any path gets you. The world's earliest industrial cacao and chocolate factories, still standing on the riverbank. The whale hunting facilities that once made this region the oil capital of Europe. Traditional Zaanse Houses and the tea houses where merchants traded goods from across the Dutch empire. And a few surprises your guide has saved for the water. Your skipper tailors every cruise to the group on board. Everyone leaves knowing something they didn't expect to learn.
4.6(33)25 MinutesZaandam- Free cancellation
From$14No similar experiences found
Viator
Zaanse Schans Windmill Cruise - UNESCO Windmills With Live Guide
4.6(33)
25 Minutes
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
From
$14
Guided walking tours in Zaandam
Small-group + private walking tours with a local guide
- Viator
Private Photoshoot in Zaanse Schans with Windmills
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.
5.0(3)40 MinutesZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$213No similar experiences found
- Viator
Zaanse Schans & Volendam Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pickup
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.
4.8(9)3 HoursZaandam- Free cancellation
From$824No similar experiences found
ViatorSelf-Guided Secrets of Zaanse Schans Exploration Game
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!
2 HoursZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$31No similar experiences found
- Viator
Self-Guided Secrets of Zaandam Exploration Game
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.
2 HoursZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$31No similar experiences found
Viator
Private Photoshoot in Zaanse Schans with Windmills
5.0(3)
40 Minutes
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$213
Viator
Zaanse Schans & Volendam Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pickup
4.8(9)
3 Hours
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
From
$824
Viator
Self-Guided Secrets of Zaanse Schans Exploration Game
2 Hours
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$31
Viator
Boat & water experiences in Zaandam
River cruises, sailing, sunset boats, harbour tours
- Viator
Private Zaanse Schans Windmill Cruise On Luxury Boat
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.
5.0(2)1 HourZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$212No similar experiences found
Viator
Private Zaanse Schans Windmill Cruise On Luxury Boat
5.0(2)
1 Hour
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$212
Cultural & historical in Zaandam
Museums, ruins, art collections, religious sites with expert guides
- Viator
Zaanse Schans: A Windmills, Crafts and History Self-Guided Tour
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.
5.0(2)45 Minutes - 1h 15mZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From$8No similar experiences found
- Viator
Zaanse Schans Small-Group Excursion from Zaandam
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.
4.6(11)3 HoursZaandam- Free cancellation
From$41No similar experiences found
Viator
Zaanse Schans: A Windmills, Crafts and History Self-Guided Tour
5.0(2)
45 Minutes - 1h 15m
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$8
Viator
Transportation & transfers in Zaandam
Airport pickups, point-to-point transfers, and city transport
- Viator
Private Taxi Transfer from Zaanse Schans Windmills to Amsterdam
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.
5.0(1)Zaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$77No similar experiences found
ViatorPrivate Transfer from Zaandam to AMS Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Private taxi transfer from Zaandam to AMS Schiphol Airport in a luxury sedan or minivan by a professional driver.
30 MinutesZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$107No similar experiences found
ViatorPrivate Transfer from Zaandam to cruise port in Amsterdam
You will be picked up at your hotel in Zaandam or other address in Zaandam with a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan. The driver will bring you to the cruise/port terminal in Amsterdam.
25 MinutesZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$104No similar experiences found
- Viator
Private Transfer from the cruise port in Amsterdam to Zaandam
You will be picked up at the cruise / port terminal in Amsterdam with a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan. The driver will bring you to your hotel or other address in Zaandam.
25 MinutesZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$104No similar experiences found
Viator
Private Taxi Transfer from Zaanse Schans Windmills to Amsterdam
5.0(1)
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$77
Viator
Private Transfer from Zaandam to AMS Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
30 Minutes
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$107
Viator
Private Transfer from Zaandam to cruise port in Amsterdam
25 Minutes
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$104
Viator
Private Transfer from the cruise port in Amsterdam to Zaandam
25 Minutes
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$104
Private & luxury experiences in Zaandam
Private guides, VIP access, after-hours tours, premium small-group
- Viator
Private Zaanse Schans and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam
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.
4.0(2)5 HoursZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$534No similar experiences found
ViatorEscape The City Zaandam City Walk With Puzzles
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.
1 Hour - 2 HoursZaandam- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$36No similar experiences found
Viator
Private Zaanse Schans and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam
4.0(2)
5 Hours
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$534
Viator
Escape The City Zaandam City Walk With Puzzles
1 Hour - 2 Hours
Zaandam
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$36
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