--- title: Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 300 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 280 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 33 (Food, Cheese & Beer Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-private-tour-to-windmills-cheese-farm-and-villages/ --- # Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages In our comparison: #4 of 33 in Food, Cheese & Beer Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Escape the crowded tour buses and discover the real Dutch countryside at your own pace. Perfect for families, couples, and photography lovers seeking an immersive, personalized day out. Beat the Crowds: Explore authentic windmills at Zaanse Schans and walk through peaceful villages like Edam, Monnickendam and picturesque Broek in Waterland. Interactive Experience: Enjoy an authentic cheese tasting and a traditional clog-making demonstration at a local farm. 100% Flexible & Tailored: As a private tour, the schedule adapts to you. Door-to-Door Comfort: Travel in a clean, spacious vehicle with hotel pickup/drop-off and expert commentary from your personal local guide. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €300 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 280 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Holland Windmills - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.96 from 280 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 279 of 280. - 5 stars: 272 (97%) - 4 stars: 7 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## What's included - Bottled water - Hotel pick up and return - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - Entrance fee to a windmill at The Zaanse Schans - Professional tour guide ## Not included - Lunch - This private tour is not suitable for children under the age of seven years old. ## Itinerary 1. **Zaanse Schans** (2h; admission included) - Step back into the 17th century at the historic windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Enjoy entry to a fully operational working windmill and watch the massive wooden gears turning. Walk along picturesque historic wooden mills and scenic waterways away from the large bus groups. 2. **Edam** (30m) - Explore the cobblestone streets, peaceful canals, and historic warehouses of Edam. Known world-wide for its cheese history, this quiet town features historic shipyards, unique tea houses, and grand 17th-century architecture. 3. **Simonehoeve** (45m) - Visit an authentic local farm to learn the craft of traditional Dutch cheesemaking and wooden clog crafting. Sample a wide variety of freshly made Gouda and Edam cheeses during an interactive tasting session. 4. **Monnickendam** (45m) - Stroll through the historic maritime town of Monnickendam. Marvel at the iconic Speeltoren carillon tower, charming brick bridges, quiet inner harbors, and former fishing boats docked along the quay. Monnickendam is also the perfect stop for an optional lunch at a lovely... 5. **Broek in Waterland** (45m) - Discover Broek in Waterland, one of Holland's most charming and aristocratic villages. Wander past pastel-colored wooden houses, manicured flower gardens, idyllic canals, and the historic 14th-century Broeker Church situated at the peaceful Havenrak harbor. Because large... 6. **Waterland** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy a scenic drive back to Amsterdam through the historic Waterland wetlands. We navigate peaceful country roads and narrow bridges through low-lying polder landscapes that large tourist buses cannot access. Relax as you pass classic green meadows, historic peatlands,... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €600 | €300 | | 4 | €700 | €175 | | 6 | €798 | €133 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food, Cheese & Beer Tours start at €19 per person. ## Compared with other Food, Cheese & Beer Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 33** | €300 | 7h | 4.96 (280) | private | | [Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-food-and-cultural-tour-with-10-tastings/?format=md) | €79 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (6732) | shared | | [Amsterdam's Market Street Food Tour with Streat Bites](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-s-market-street-food-tour-with-streat-bites/?format=md) | €110 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (466) | shared | | [10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/10-tastes-of-amsterdam-food-tour-small-group-full-meal-drinks/?format=md) | €94 | 3h | 4.92 (4485) | shared | Ranked #4 of 33 in Food, Cheese & Beer Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €430, median €83; typical length 3h. 10 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/food-tours-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-private-tour-to-windmills-cheese-farm-and-villages/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md