Tour from Amsterdam to the windmill village Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof
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Set off on a self-guided day trip from Amsterdam and immerse yourself in Dutch culture. Discover one of the world's largest flower gardens at Keukenhof and visit the traditional windmill village, Zaanse Schans where you can see the windmills, sample some Dutch cheese, and see the Wooden Shoe Museum.Depart from Amsterdam and transfer to the Zaanse Schans. Go at your own pace and check out additional experiences you can purchase, including wooden shoe-making and clog painting workshops. Use the app for a walking tour and get tips from locals. Try local cheese and see the historic buildings and windmills that the Netherlands is so well known for.Head to Keukenhof and admire millions of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils in bloom. Enjoy the flower shows, explore special exhibitions, and take part in different activities. The garden also features a sculpture park, a maze, and a fairytale garden. Stay as long as you like in Keukenhof. Return to Amsterdam at your leisure.
Highlights
- Enjoy the millions of flowers and other special exhibits on at Keukenhof
- Discover the windmill village of Zaanse Schans at your own pace
- Spend as much time as you want in Keukenhof Gardens
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
6 hours
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
What's included
- Cheese tasting
- Entrance to wooden shoe factory
- Entrance to the Keukenhof and Windmill village Zaanse Schans
- Transportation
- Parking
- Discounts at restaurants and stores
Not included
- Drinks
- Food
Where you'll meet
The tour departs from "This is Holland" building, Overhoeksplein in Amsterdam. To get there, take the free ferry from platform F3 behind Central Station. The ferry shows direction Buiksloterweg (a 3-minute ferry ride to the opposite side). When you get off the ferry, turn left. Look up and you will see a round building with the red, white and blue flag of Holland. From the ferry, it’s a 3-minute walk.
Operated by
Holland Ticket Services
Important information
Know in advance:
* infants (age 0-2) can join the tour for free
* infants must sit on the parent's lap (they can not occupy a seat)
* shuttle buses depart Keukenhof every 30-minutes from 9.00 am to 6.30 pm (last departure)
* visit Keukenhof Park at your own leisure: there is no minimum or maximum duration, as long as you're on the last bus
* upon arrival at This is Holland you'll be offered a multilingual leaflet available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Portuguese