Amsterdam Windmill Tour 2025
Visit Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken | Private transportation
About Amsterdam Windmill Tour
Travel just outside the Dutch capital, and join us on our Amsterdam Windmill Tour! You’ll explore Zaanse Schans, a quaint village full of beautifully preserved Dutch windmills. We’ll also stop by several other picturesque, typical Dutch villages: Edam, Volendam, and Marken. A cheese tasting and a clog-making demonstration are also included.
The Netherlands has over 1200 windmills, and on this guided tour, you’ll see 11! Since 1961, historic windmills have been relocated to Zaanse Schans for preservation efforts. Admire their industrial beauty, and learn their huge importance in Dutch history.
During the Amsterdam Windmill Tour, you’ll also stop in Edam - a town well-known for its mild, flavorful cheese. Attend a cheese tasting at a traditional Dutch farm and sample Edam and Gouda cheeses. You’ll see why they’re famous!
13th-century Volendam is a beautiful, historic fishing town next to several polders (land reclaimed from the sea). Because of its idyllic seaside scenery, many artists moved to Volendam, and the town is home to many paintings by Dutch masters.
Your Amsterdam Windmill Tour includes a visit to Marken - a fishing village that was an island until 1957, when it was connected to the mainland by a causeway.
If you’re unsure when you’ll attend the tour, don’t worry! Just reserve your spot and only pay after finalizing plans. Alternatively, simply cancel at least 24 hours in advance, and we’ll provide a refund so you can re-book.
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These aren’t any ordinary windmills
Normally when someone says windmills, I think of big, white, sterile ones. These are nothing like that! They’re old-fashioned, charming, and in a bunch of bright green and red colors. Very beautiful, and I really enjoyed our trip there. Our guide was also so nice - he took photos of my husband and me in front of De Huisman.
Very beautiful scenery on the tour
What a gorgeous tour! The windmills were so cute, and so was the rest of Zaanse Schans, all the green 17th century houses. Beautiful scenery, and we learned a lot. Our guide knew exactly what each windmill was for, explained how they work, and explained the difference between polder and industrial mills. The transportation was on time and the ride was comfortable. I’d recommend this tour to anyone!
DESCRIPTION
Amsterdam Windmill Tour
- Expert live tour guide
- A visit to the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans
- Clog-making demonstration at a wooden shoe factory
- Cheese tasting on a traditional Dutch farm in Edam
- Visiting the charming fishing towns Volendam and Marken
- Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned private bus
- English, Spanish
SEE TRADITIONAL DUTCH WINDMILLS IN ZAANSE SCHANS
Leave Amsterdam in a luxury bus, and travel to the picturesque town of Zaanse Schans! From 1961 to 1974, historic windmills and buildings from all over the Netherlands were transported here so those iconic relics from the Dutch golden age could be properly preserved. First, you’ll see colorful and powerful windmills used for milling saws, oil, dyes, and more. After that, visit charming traditional 17th-century houses and watch a clog-making demonstration at a wooden shoe factory. One of the most famous painters, Rembrandt, often painted landscapes inspired by the region around Zaanse Schans. You can book your Rembrandt House Museum tickets to visit his original home and studio in Amsterdam the day after your tour.
ATTEND A DELICIOUS CHEESE TASTING IN EDAM
Continue to quiet Edam, famous as the birthplace of the mild cheese called - you guessed it - Edam! You’ll even be taken to a dairy farm, where you can try Edam yourself in a cheese tasting. Before that, however, your guide will show you the town’s historic city center, and the charming St. Nicolas church and town hall.
DISCOVER DUTCH FISHING VILLAGES: VOLENDAM AND MARKEN
Continue to the seaside towns of Volendam and Marken, both home to quaint fishing harbors and narrow streets. The two towns are profoundly connected to the sea, with Volendam being so beautiful it attracted countless Dutch artists to move there for inspiration. While traveling to the villages, you’ll see several polders - land that the Dutch reclaimed from the sea.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Did you know one of the world's first industrial estates was an Amsterdam windmill complex?
The primary purpose of industrial windmills is turning raw materials into a tradeable product via pounding, mauling, hacking, etc. The windmills were extremely useful, and there even used to be a complex of sawmills on the Kostenverlorenkade in Amsterdam, considered one of the first industrial estates. Today, one windmill is still standing - the Otter.
Amsterdam's industrial tradition didn’t stop there—Heineken, one of the world’s most famous beers, began brewing here in 1864. Book your Heineken Experience tickets to discover how this local brewery became a global icon.
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Good to know before you go
- For the most enjoyable experience, it’s a good idea to wear comfortable shoes.
- Since this is a day trip tour, you’d be best off dressing in layers, just in case of temperature changes throughout the day.
- It is required for all visitors to have a photo ID with them, either a driver’s license, a passport, or an ID card.
- During the summer, it’s a good idea to wear a sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Remember to bring a bottle of water and some snacks, as this is a day-long tour.
- The Amsterdam Windmill Tour is selling up fast - make sure you get your spot in time!
- This windmill tour includes a free cancellation option up to 24 hours in advance, just like all our Amsterdam day trips.
Meeting Point
To start the tour, meet your guide at the main entrance of the “Aloha” Bowling Alley - the exact address is De Ruijterkade 153, 1011AC. Your guide will be dressed in green, so you’ll be able to recognize them easily.
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FAQ - Amsterdam Windmill Tour
What should I wear on the Amsterdam Windmill Tour?
The countryside is usually a little cooler than Amsterdam, and it’s normally windy near the windmill area. Therefore, it’d be best if you wore layers; a jacket will ensure you’re comfortable throughout the tour. A rain jacket would probably be best, just in case of rain.What should I bring with me on the Amsterdam Windmill Tour?
Don’t forget your camera! There’ll be some beautiful photo spots. Also, make sure to bring a bottle of water - there’ll be plenty of spots to refill it throughout the day.How can I get to the meeting point?
You can either take the metro (lines 51 and 52) or the bus (lines 18, 21, 22, 305, and 397). All of these lines pass near the meeting point and will be a short walk away.What else can I do while in Amsterdam?
You can join a Walking Tour Amsterdam to get to know the city from a local perspective. For a deeper and more emotional connection to one part of history, book your Anne Frank House tickets and visit one of the most meaningful places in Amsterdam. If you're curious about Dutch flavors, try the Amsterdam Food Tour. To get around easily and see all the main sights, the Hop-On Hop-Off Amsterdam Bus Tour is a good option. In spring – often considered the best time to visit Amsterdam – you might want to take a break from the city with a Tulip Tour Amsterdam, or buy Keukenhof ticket online to see the famous flower gardens in bloom.Don't wait! Book now!
- Reserve now & pay later
- Free cancellation
- Expert tour guide
- Transportation
- Cheese tasting
- Easy booking process!