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Half-Day Trip to Zaanse Schans and Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Take a self-guided walking tour and discover the picturesque windmill village Zaanse Schans. The windmill village Zaanse Schans, 30 minutes from Amsterdam, is a residential area in which the 18th and 19th centuries are brought to life.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in authentic Dutch culture as you explore the preserved wooden houses, windmills, and barns
  • Visit the cheese factory and witness a live cheesemaking demonstration, followed by a cheese-tasting experience
  • Choose between two convenient departure times, allowing you to make the most of your visit to Zaanse Schans
  • Benefit from a free map and discounts at over 10 local shops, the perfect opportunity for some souvenir shopping

Description

With its traditional houses, windmills, warehouses and workshops, Zaanse Schans offers a preserved glimpse of what it was like to live in the Netherlands in the 18th and 19th centuries.Discover the Zaanse Schans on your own, stroll past the bakery museum and enjoy the smell of fresh cookies, or take a look at the warehouse where clogs are made. You...

What's Included

  • Audio guide, Roundtrip transportation, Food tasting, Discounts at restaurants and stores, Bottled water, With audioguide, Transport included

Important informations

  • Instant confirmation Free cancellation Tour with Audioguide e-Voucher  COVID-19 information: Government regulations compliant Where: Overhoeksplein, Amsterdam, Netherlands Meeting point: The tour departs from This is Holland, Overhoeksplein in Amsterdam. To get to This is Holland, take the free ferry from platform F3 behind Central Station. The ferry shows direction “Buiksloterweg”. It is only 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. This building is “This is Holland”. From the ferry, it’s a 3-minute walk. What to remember:  Know in advance:Infants (age 0-2) may join the tour for free. They must sit on the parent's lap (they can not occupy a seat)Schedule: for the morning tours, the return trip departs from Zaanse Schans at 1.30 pm; for the afternoon tours at 5.30 pmPlease be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departureThe self-guided audio tour is available in English, Italian, Spanish, German, and French 
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

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