Maximize your AMS layover with a half-day tour to Zaanse Schans windmills, cheese tasting, and Volendam’s charm. Discover Dutch culture efficiently.
- Zaanse Schans - Discover the iconic Dutch Windmills and capture some beautiful photos. There are 7 windmills remaining at Zaanse Schans, with a few open for visits. You’ll tour the paint windmill, where the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt sourced his paint. Admission to the windmill park and parking fees are included in this tour.
- Zaanse Schans - Learn about traditional Dutch wooden shoe making and watch a demonstration of how clogs are crafted today. You can purchase wooden shoes, clogs, and other souvenirs at the wooden shoe factory.
- Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig - Visit an authentic Dutch farm with cows and calves. You’ll receive an explanation of how the Henri Willig farm produces cheese from the milk of their Jersey cows, including a demonstration of their automatic milking robot. Afterward, enjoy tasting their special Gouda cheese, with over 30 varieties available to sample for free! Cheese is also available for purchase, and they offer shipping if you don’t have enough room in your suitcase.
- Volendam - Explore the charming and famous Dutch fishing village of Volendam. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the top fish restaurants in town, buy fresh Dutch waffles, or stroll along the famous dike to see Volendam’s picturesque harbor. Souvenirs are also available for purchase.
- Pick up at AMS Schiphol Airport and drop off at AMS Schiphol Airport after the tour
- Pick up by a professional driver/guide in a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
- Admission to the windmillspark and parking costs
- Entrance tickets to see a windmill from inside
- Possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot
- Possibility to taste more than 30 flavors of our best cheese for free and to buy cheese and clogs
- Possibility to buy the tastiest waffles in Volendam
- Tip (optional)
- Professional guide
Spend your time effectively during a layover at AMS Schiphol Airport with a half-day sightseeing tour to windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory, and Volendam.
You’ll visit the unique Dutch park, Zaanse Schans, located not far from Amsterdam. This park features some of the most special windmills in the Netherlands, including a paint windmill, a sawmill, a spice mill, and a peanut oil mill.
Next, you’ll see how original Dutch clogs are made, with an opportunity to purchase clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs.
The second stop is at the Henri Willig farm, where you’ll learn about cow treatment, watch cow milking, and even interact with baby cows. You’ll also get to taste over 30 types of delicious Dutch cheese for free!
Finally, you’ll visit Volendam, where you can have lunch at one of the best fish restaurants in town, buy some delightful Dutch waffles, or enjoy the charming harbor of Volendam.
- We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 08:30 AM till 06:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
