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title: Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 263
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 262
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [ar, en, nl, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 17 of 33 (Food, Cheese & Beer Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/zaanse-schans-and-volendam-private-tour-clogs-cheese-and-more/
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# Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More

In our comparison: #17 of 33 in Food, Cheese & Beer Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Avoid the inconvenience of renting a car and maneuvering through unfamiliar country roads. With a personal driver/host , your tour becomes effortlessly smooth and stress-free.

Be Dutch for a day! A day full of windmills, cheese and traditional wooden clogs.

Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colourful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills. 

Everybody knows about cheese, but few know how it’s produced. Your private driver/host will take you to the place where the magic happens, where the Dutch dairy gold is crafted. You will visit a local cheese factory in the picturesque fisherman village of Volendam, where you will be taught about the cheese-making craft and enjoy a delicious cheese tasting. 

With windmills and cheese on board, it’s unthinkable to skip the traditional wooden clogs in this tour.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 4 to book: not for solo travellers
- 15 start times: between 08:00 and 15:00
- Food included: Cheese tasting
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €263 per person for the Private Mercedes mini-van option; other options up to €429
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 262 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Dutch Tours and Transfers
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: Arabic, English, Dutch, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 15 start times between 08:00 and 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.87 from 262 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 254 of 262.

- 5 stars: 242 (92%)
- 4 stars: 12 (5%)
- 3 stars: 5 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 3 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Mercedes mini-van | €169 / person (for 4+ people) | Dutch, Arabic, English, Spanish | Luxury Mercedes Van: Mercedes V class / EQV 1-7 persons Mercedes Vito 1-8 persons Mercedes Sprinter 1-24 persons Pickup included |
| Private premium Sedan(1-3Pax) | €263 / person (for 2+ people) | Dutch, Arabic, English, Spanish | Luxury premium sedan: Mercedes E class/ Bmw 5 serie/ Tesla model S/ Volvo S90 Pickup included |
| First-Class Experience Upgrade | €429 / person (for 2+ people) | Dutch, Arabic, English, Spanish | FIrst-Class. BEST of the BEST: The Most Luxuriuos Vans And the most experienced guides that we have. we are offering the Best of the Best. Duration: 5 hours Mercedes S or V-class : Travel in style with our First-Class Limousine S class or V-class Vans, featuring a panoramic roof, and ultimate comfort. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- We are a professional tour company, ensuring all our customers are fully insured.
- Luxury car or luxury Van
- Local Guide
- Parking Fees
- Professional, licensed drivers operate fully insured vehicles.
- Cheese tasting

## Not included

- Tip (optional)
- Lunch
- The entry fee for windmill De Kat can be purchased on the spot: €7.50 per adult. creditdcard/cash
- Love the tour? Extend it for just €85 per extra hour, paid directly to your guide.creditcard or cash

## Itinerary

1. **Amsterdam** (pass by, no stop) - We will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship in a comfortable premium-brand car, such as Mercedes or BMW. Tours include pickup within the Amsterdam area. For locations outside Amsterdam or at the airport, please contact us, as additional costs may apply.
2. **Zaanse Schans** (30m; admission included) - Discover the art of Dutch wooden shoe craftsmanship and witness a live demonstration of the traditional clog-making process. Immerse yourself in the experience and, if you desire, explore the option to purchase these iconic wooden shoes, clogs, and various other souvenirs...
3. **Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig** (30m; admission included) - Embark on an adventure to an authentic Dutch farm, where cows and charming calves graze freely. Explore the captivating realm of cheese-making at the Henri Willig farm, where Jersey cow's milk is artfully crafted into delicious cheese using a state-of-the-art automatic...
4. **Volendam** (1h) - Discover the charm of Volendam, a unique fishing village where you can savor fresh fish at local restaurants, stroll along the dike and harbor, capturing the vibrant waterfront ambiance, and engage with the welcoming locals.
5. **Zaanse Schans** (1h) - Explore the fascinating Dutch Windmills and venture inside their workings. The Zaanse Schans is home to seven remaining windmills, and several are accessible for exploration. Among them are the iconic paint windmill, where Rembrandt, the renowned Dutch artist, purchased his...
6. **Amsterdam** (pass by, no stop) - We will drop you off at your hotel, Airbnb, or any other location in the Amsterdam area. Drop-offs outside Amsterdam are possible as well; however, additional costs may apply. Feel free to contact us to ask about any extra charges.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15 start times between 08:00 and 15:00
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is exclusive to your group; only your party will be participating.
- Please note: this service is not suitable for disabled adults who require full assistance with transfers or who cannot stand or move independently

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €526 | €263 |
| 4 | €676 | €169 |
| 6 | €678 | €113 |

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 · #17 of 33** | €263 | 4h–5h | 4.87 (262) | 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 #17 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.

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