Zaanse Schans Windmills & LEGO City Day Trip
Zaanse Schans: the Most Famous Windmills in the Dutch Countryside
At the designated time, we'll meet up and board a comfortable bus heading north from Amsterdam to the iconic Zaanse Schans windmills. One of the prettiest villages in the country awaits!
After a journey of just over half an hour, we'll arrive at this small municipality on the banks of the Zaan River, where windmills have become the ultimate symbol of an entire nation. We'll tell you the full story as we take in the most famous postcard view in Holland. Perfect for photos!
Do you know what Zaanse Schans means? Or why it was an economic powerhouse between the 16th and 18th centuries? Standing in front of these imposing windmills, we'll learn about their many uses and take a close look at their structure. We'll also step inside one to understand how they worked when they were used to grind the spices brought over from the colonies.
But Zaanse Schans isn't just about windmills. We'll also discover the long tradition of wooden clog-making. We'll visit a Dutch clog workshop and learn about the artisan process behind designing and crafting the country's most iconic footwear.
The last stop will be a visit to a cheese farm, where we'll sample a wide variety of cheeses. After that, you'll have 1.5 hours of free time to keep exploring the village at your own pace.
We'll head back to Amsterdam after a total of 3.5 to 4.5 hours, wrapping up the day trip at the starting point.
Itinerary Changes
Please note that from Monday, June 8, 2026, the order of the itinerary will change.
After pickup at the designated time, we'll set off from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, where you'll enjoy a live demonstration of how a wooden clog is made. You'll then have around 40 minutes of free time before a cheese demonstration and tasting. After that, we'll get back on the bus and head to Zaandam for a 1-hour visit to the famous LEGO City.
Finally, we'll return to the meeting point in Amsterdam, wrapping up this approximately 4-hour 45-minute day trip.
Boat Trip Option
If you choose this option, you'll enjoy a boat trip around the Zaanse Schans windmill lagoon during your free time, photographing these icons of rural Holland from the water and taking in the traditional Dutch landscape from a completely different perspective.
Volendam, Marken, Edam & Zaanse Schans
For those who'd also like to explore other unmissable villages and landscapes in northern Holland alongside the Zaanse Schans windmills, we recommend checking out this Volendam, Marken, Edam, and Zaanse Schans day trip.
More Information
Duration
3h 30m - 4h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Visit to a clog workshop and a cheese farm
Cheese tasting
Boat trip (if you choose this option)
Not included
Admission to a Zaanse Schans windmill: € 4 (US$ 4.63) per person
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Will we see the inside of the windmills?
A - Yes. We'll be able to visit the inside of one of the windmills to see how it works, but an additional fee of 4EUR applies.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Camaleón Tours Corporate name: Camaleón Tours B.V. Registered Office: Bernhard Eilershof 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): NL857567020B01 Contact information Email: reservas@camaleontours.com Phone: +31 615 467 640 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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