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Zaanse Schans, Edam & Volendam, Netherlands
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Duration

Approx. 9 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Languages

Chinese, English, Espanol, Francais, German, Italian, Russian, Turkish

About this tour

Dutch Countryside: Clogs, Canals & Cheese in Zaanse Schans, Edam & Volendam

Curious about the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam? This private day tour invites you to experience the charm of the Dutch countryside in the most authentic way. You’ll visit three picture-perfect towns—Zaanse Schans, Edam, and Volendam—each offering a glimpse into the country’s rich traditions.

See how the Dutch once harnessed the wind to power their industries with a walk among real working windmills. Learn how world-famous Dutch cheese is made—and taste it fresh at a local farm. Watch skilled artisans shape wooden clogs by hand, and stroll through cozy, colorful villages that look straight out of a painting. Along the way, you’ll hear quirky stories, try local treats (including chocolate beer!), and learn what makes this region of the Netherlands so unique. 

Whether it’s your first time visiting the Netherlands or you’re eager to explore beyond the city, this countryside escape is the perfect way to get a deeper, tastier, and more memorable experience of Dutch life.

Highlights

  • Visit the working windmills of Zaanse Schans
  • Chocolate masterclass & tasting
  • Cheese-making demonstration with local pairings
  • Traditional clog workshop & Dutch costume fun
  • Walking tours of Edam and Volendam
  • Local food tastings: herring, mustard, sweets
  • Dinner at a historic smokehouse

Included/Excluded

  • Private guide & transportation
  • Guided tours of all locations
  • Windmill entrance
  • Cheese tasting
  • Chocolate masterclass
  • Clog workshop
  • Dinner at a traditional smokehouse
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

Pick-up from your hotel by your private guide and driver.

Wander through this open-air museum of historic windmills. See how wind power drove Dutch industry in the 17th century, from paint and oil to perfume production.

Discover the history of cocoa in the Netherlands with an optional chocolate workshop, featuring cocoa tastings and even chocolate beer.

Watch a cheese-making demonstration and sample Edam, Gouda, and mustard pairings. Optional visit to a high-tech dairy with automated milking.

Enjoy a hands-on clog-making demo and try on traditional Dutch costumes. Visit the antique store and bakery museum, and grab a few sweet souvenirs.

Stroll past cobbled lanes and peaceful canals, visit the historic Weighing House, and learn how Edam became a major cheese export hub.

Explore this charming fishing village, snap photos by the harbor, taste fresh herring, and spot whimsical street art and murals.

Enjoy a traditional Dutch dinner in a family-run smokehouse featuring house specialties like eel soup and local champagne.

Relax during the drive back after a day full of flavor and stories.

Duration

Full-day (10+ hours)

Languages

Chinese
English
Espanol
Francais
German
Italian
Russian
Turkish

Special note

Book a free discovery call to tailor your perfect countryside adventure!

Tour's Location

Zaanse Schans, Edam & Volendam, Netherlands

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