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title: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Private Tour from central Amsterdam, Airport or Port
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 120
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 105
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en, nl]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 26 of 48 (Windmills & Countryside Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/zaanse-schans-3-hour-private-tour-from-central-amsterdam-airport-or-port/
---

# Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Private Tour from central Amsterdam, Airport or Port

In our comparison: #26 of 48 in Windmills & Countryside Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore Zaanse Schans on this 3-hour private tour from Amsterdam to the Dutch countryside and also visit a wooden-shoe workshop, cheese farm and an operating industrial windmill.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 14 start times: between 07:30 and 14:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €120 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 105 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Zaan Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Dutch
- Start times: 14 start times between 07:30 and 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.83 from 105 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 101 of 105.

- 5 stars: 95 (90%)
- 4 stars: 6 (6%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (2%)

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local driver/guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Zaanse Schans** (2h) - Enjoy a 2 tot 2,5 hour guided tour here
2. **Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop** (30m) - Visit a wooden shoe workshop where you can learn and admire different kinds of clogs. You will also see how wooden shoes are made during a demonstration and you will have some free time to look around.
3. **Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm** (20m) - Visit of a former cheese farm to receive an explanation about cheese making. After this, you will have some time to taste their cheeses in their shop.
4. **Molen De Kat** (20m; admission included) - Visit a working industrial paint mill. You can see how all the mechanics work, see a movie about how this windmill operates and climb up to the platform for the best view possible.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14 start times between 07:30 and 14:00
- 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

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €240 | €120 |
| 4 | €352 | €88 |
| 6 | €378 | €63 |

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 · #26 of 48** | €120 | 3h 30m | 4.83 (105) | 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 #26 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.

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