From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans Windmill Village with Cheese Tasting, Clog Factory & A' dam City Cana

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans Windmill Village with Cheese Tasting, Clog Factory & A' dam City Cana

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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans Windmill Village with Cheese Tasting, Clog Factory & A' dam City Cana

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Gray Line Zaanse Schans Windmill Village w/ Cheese Tasting, Clog Factory & A' dam City Canal Cruise

Get a taste of everything that defines Dutch culture in just a short span of hours! Witness windmills, the craft of cheese-making, and skilled artisans fashioning clogs as you venture through this delightful village. Along the streets, you'll find rows of wooden green-painted houses adding to the charm. A knowledgeable, friendly guide will lead you through the village, and afterward, you'll have the opportunity to independently explore the town at your own pace

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
3,5 hours Duration of experience
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Experience

• Witness and capture images of operational windmills. • Discover the process of crafting Dutch cheese at an authentic farm. • Observe skilled traditional artisans crafting clogs and other items. • Roam around the scenic village, admiring its green-painted houses. • Enjoy a guided tour led by a knowledgeable guide for a personalized experience

• Transportation with a single-deck coach • Guided tour provided in multiple languages • Pick-up and drop-off in Amsterdam • All taxes, fees, and handling charges • Wooden Shoe demonstration • Cheese farm demonstration and cheese tasting at the shop • City Canal Cruise by Blue Boat Company / Gray Line Amsterdam

• Food and drinks • Gratuities (optional) • Entry fee to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans

Meeting point: This tour departs from Tour Company, Stationsplein 4, 1012 AB Amsterdam . Our meeting point is only a 1-minute walk from the Amsterdam Central Station. When you arrive at Amsterdam Central, exit through the Stations-side (city side) main entrance onto Stationsplein. You’ll see our location at Stationsplein 4, in the white Stromma building, just a short walk across the square towards the city center. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions Back in Amsterdam your guide will give you your ticket for a regular City Canal Cruise. The voucher can be redeemed at the docks of Blue Boat Company- Gray Line Amsterdam. The ticket for your City Canal Cruise is an so called "OPEN TICKET".This means that no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next a vailable boat at one of the 2 docks:
  • The first dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
  • The second dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
• The tour's itinerary may vary depending on the guide on the day • This tour involves a small amount of walking • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions • It may be operated by a multi-lingual guide • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers • Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat) • We run this tour no matter the weather

After you arrive, your guide will lead you on an introductory tour of the town. You'll have the chance to visit a Wooden Shoemaker's Shop, where they'll offer a live demonstration of crafting wooden shoes. Following that, you'll experience a demonstration at an authentic Dutch Cheese Farm. You can taste as much cheese as you want at the shop!



Once you're ready to explore Zaanse Schans independently, your guide will share more insights about the village's uniqueness, local history, and culture.

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Highlights
• Witness and capture images of operational windmills. • Discover the process of crafting Dutch cheese at an authentic farm. • Observe skilled traditional artisans crafting clogs and other items. • Roam around the scenic village, admiring its green-painted houses. • Enjoy a guided tour led by a knowledgeable guide for a personalized experience
Includes
• Transportation with a single-deck coach • Guided tour provided in multiple languages • Pick-up and drop-off in Amsterdam • All taxes, fees, and handling charges • Wooden Shoe demonstration • Cheese farm demonstration and cheese tasting at the shop • City Canal Cruise by Blue Boat Company / Gray Line Amsterdam
Excludes
• Food and drinks • Gratuities (optional) • Entry fee to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans
Essential Information
Meeting point: This tour departs from Tour Company, Stationsplein 4, 1012 AB Amsterdam . Our meeting point is only a 1-minute walk from the Amsterdam Central Station. When you arrive at Amsterdam Central, exit through the Stations-side (city side) main entrance onto Stationsplein. You’ll see our location at Stationsplein 4, in the white Stromma building, just a short walk across the square towards the city center. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions Back in Amsterdam your guide will give you your ticket for a regular City Canal Cruise. The voucher can be redeemed at the docks of Blue Boat Company- Gray Line Amsterdam. The ticket for your City Canal Cruise is an so called "OPEN TICKET".This means that no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next a vailable boat at one of the 2 docks:
  • The first dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
  • The second dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
• The tour's itinerary may vary depending on the guide on the day • This tour involves a small amount of walking • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions • It may be operated by a multi-lingual guide • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers • Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat) • We run this tour no matter the weather
Itinerary

After you arrive, your guide will lead you on an introductory tour of the town. You'll have the chance to visit a Wooden Shoemaker's Shop, where they'll offer a live demonstration of crafting wooden shoes. Following that, you'll experience a demonstration at an authentic Dutch Cheese Farm. You can taste as much cheese as you want at the shop!



Once you're ready to explore Zaanse Schans independently, your guide will share more insights about the village's uniqueness, local history, and culture.

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