Discover Zaanse Schans and its Windmills

Discover the most authentic Holland on this free tour of Zaanse Schans, the famous windmill village where the first wind-powered industrial revolution was born. A picture-postcard landscape of wooden houses, green fields, and pure Dutch tradition.

🚆 Important : We will meet directly at Zaanse Schans train station . You can easily reach it from Amsterdam by train (approximately 15 minutes from Amsterdam Centraal). Once you have booked, we will send you a message with information about recommended trains and schedules. Each traveler will need to purchase their own ticket, and the guide will be waiting for you there to begin the tour.

During a 2-hour guided tour, we will stroll among the most emblematic historic mills while discovering how they worked to produce oil, spices, dyes or wood, and why this area came to concentrate nearly 1,000 mills, becoming one of the first industrialized areas in Europe.

In addition, we will visit traditional places such as the clock museum, learn about the history of the first Albert Heijn supermarket, enjoy a tasting of artisan cheeses, and attend a live demonstration of clog making.

History, culture, and local traditions in a unique setting. If you want to experience the essence of the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam, this tour is for you.

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in Spanish

Guide: El Ámsterdamer

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Guiding since 2023

EL Amsterdam, the most entertaining and educational way to get to know this wonderful and chaotic city. My tours are an immersive experience. I propose to you the challenge of soaking up Dutch culture with the most complete tour of the entire city. Amsterdam is a very peculiar city in every way. On this tour I will show you the history of a country where engineering merges with architecture and canals that give it a unique and beautiful beauty. Its history enchants, its tolerant and open people give it the master touch that makes my tour the best menu you can taste in this city.

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4 stops

1.2 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroMeeting point: Stationsplein 1, 1541 LK Koog aan de Zaan (Zaanse Schans). After getting off the train at Zaanse Schans station, follow the signs to the main exit. You will need to cross the pedestrian tunnel under the tracks. Upon exiting, you will arrive directly at the station square (Stationsplein), right in front of the station building. Your guide will be waiting for you there, holding a black umbrella, as with all our tours. Access is easy, level, and suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Kalverringdijk 3

Outside visit

Kalverringdijk 27

Outside visit

7 25

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 10 people.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 6 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.