Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese Guided Tour

Overview

See all the Dutch icons such as the Tulips in Keukenhof gardens & the windmills, cheese and clogs at Zaanse Schans. Leave Amsterdam aboard a comfortable coach and head into the heart of the Dutch countryside. On the way, enjoy views of colorful flower fields in bloom. At Keukenhof Gardens, begin with a 45-minute guided tour through its show gardens. Your expert guide will explain the history, cultivation, and cultural importance of the tulip, the Netherlands’ most iconic flower. Then, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace and capture stunning photos of the gardens. Next, continue to Zaanse Schans, a picture-perfect village famous for its historic windmills and traditional houses. Your guide will lead an orientation tour before giving you time to explore independently. Watch a live clog-making demonstration, visit an authentic cheese farm for a tasting, and stroll through this charming open-air museum of Dutch heritage.

What's included

• ✓1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise ticket (if option selected) Timeslot each 30 minutes between 10 and 21
• ✓Live wooden shoe-making demonstration
• ✓Zaanse Schans orientation tour with a local guide
• ✓Guided 45-minute tour of Keukenhof Gardens
• ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
• ✓Professional bilingual guide
• ✓Dutch cheese tasting at Catharina Hoeve Farm
• ✓Skip the line ticket Keukenhof gardens and guided tour
• ✓Live commentary provided on board by a guide

• ✕Gratuities for the guide and driver
• ✕Entree to a windmill at the Zaanse Schans. The price of a windmill is approximately €7.50 per person
• ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
• ✕(unless specified)

What you'll do

1. 1

   Start your tour from meetingpoint in Amsterdam: Tour Company, Stationsplein 4, 1012 AB Amsterdam . Our meeting point is only a 1-minute walk from the Amsterdam Central Station. When you arrive at Amsterdam Central, exit through the Stations-side (city side) main entrance onto Stationsplein. You’ll see our location at Stationsplein 4, in the white Stromma building, just a short walk across the square towards the city center. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions

   ⏱ 10 min
2. 2

   We then continue to the highlight of the tour: Keukenhof, the world’s most famous flower park. Located in the heart of the Dutch tulip region, Keukenhof features 32 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens and over 15 kilometers of walking paths filled with millions of blooming tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring flowers. Stroll through themed gardens, admire colourful flower displays, and experience one of the Netherlands’ most spectacular seasonal attractions. Bringing your own food: It is allowed to bring your own food and drinks into the park. There are designated picnic areas with benches where you can enjoy your own lunch. You can also buy lunch at various locations throughout the park. The Keukenhof Gardens also offer good vegan options.

   ⏱ 3h 30m
3. 3

   Step back in time at Zaanse Schans, a charming Dutch heritage village known for its historic windmills, traditional wooden houses, and artisan workshops. Discover how clogs and cheese are made, stroll along scenic canals, and experience the authentic atmosphere of the Netherlands’ rich cultural history. Bringing your own food: It is allowed to bring your own food and drinks into the village. At the Zaanse Schans, you can grab lunch from food trucks or enjoy a typical Dutch lunch at a pancake restaurant.

   ⏱ 2h 30m
4. 4

   You will visit the clog museum and wooden shoemaker’s workshop, where you’ll watch traditional craftsmen at work making clogs and other wooden artifacts. You will also enjoy a live demonstration showing how wooden clogs are traditionally made.

Availability & pricing

6 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Tulips and other bulb flowers are natural products and even though the Keukenhof has advanced growing methods, the course of nature depends mainly on the weather. Therefore it cannot be guaranteed how many flowers and flower fields can be visited and seen during your tour.
• The Keukenhof Gardens is a cash-free site, so cash payments will not be accepted
• Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat)
• Not suitable for people with mobility impairments
• Tour Company will oblige by the strict rules and measurements of the Dutch government and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.