--- title: The Ultimate Zaanse-Schans Private Day Trip lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 220 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 45 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 23 of 48 (Windmills & Countryside Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/the-ultimate-zaanse-schans-private-day-trip/ --- # The Ultimate Zaanse-Schans Private Day Trip In our comparison: #23 of 48 in Windmills & Countryside Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview What if there was a way to experience Zaanse-Schans away from the big tourist busses and audio guides? Well, you are in luck because this is the private Zaanse-Schans day trip you are looking for! Meet your local guide in Amsterdam and embark on a Zaanse-Schans journey where you'll get to discover this unique attraction off the beaten path. Yes, get ready to experience Zaanse-Schans windmill town from an authentic perspective with its highlights, the ins and outs, stories, and cultural facts - just for you! And don't forget to check out Clog-making workshop, a must-see while exploring with your local guide. Withlocals The Ultimate Zaanse-Schans Private Day Trip™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of Cafe Loetje Centraal, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 12 start times: between 10:30 and 16:00 - Food included: Cheese Tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €220 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 12 start times between 10:30 and 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.87 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 45. - 5 stars: 40 (89%) - 4 stars: 4 (9%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Carbon neutral experience - Cheese Tasting - Entrance Ticket to a Windmill - Public transport - Private local guide ## Not included - Lunch - Entrance to any other attractions than mentioned - Hotel pick up and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Zaanse Schans** (40m) - Be part of a wooden clogs or 'klompen' workshop at a local shoemaking factory 2. **Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm** (30m) - Learn about the different cheeses in Holland & taste them 3. **Zaans Museum** (20m) - Visit the magical windmills of Zaanse Schans old village 4. **Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 5. **Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **Zaans Gedaan CacaoLab** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **Molen De Kat** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 8. **Museumwinkel Albert Heijn** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 9. **Centraal Station** (10m) - Head back to Amsterdam by train and get more personalised recommendations ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 10:30 and 16:00 - 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. ## Meeting point In front of Cafe Loetje Centraal, Stationsplein 10, 1012 AB Amsterdam. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Wear comfortable shoes. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €440 | €220 | | 4 | €532 | €133 | | 6 | €624 | €104 | 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 Windmills & Countryside Tours start at €11 per person. ## Compared with other Windmills & Countryside Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 48** | €220 | 4h | 4.87 (45) | private | | [Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, "Lego-houses" and Volendam Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-zaanse-schans-lego-houses-and-volendam-tour/?format=md) | €33 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (570) | shared | | [Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/escape-amsterdam-e-bike-to-zaanse-schans-windmills-zaandam/?format=md) | €90 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (533) | shared | | [Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-private-tour-to-windmills-cheese-farm-and-villages/?format=md) | €300 | 7h | 4.96 (280) | private | Ranked #23 of 48 in Windmills & Countryside Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €11 to €600, median €119; typical length 5h 30m. 17 of 48 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/windmills-countryside-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/the-ultimate-zaanse-schans-private-day-trip/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md