Absolutely recommend going to see the windmills and clog making. My whole family enjoyed the experience. We decided to catch the train from Amsterdam central which was a fraction of the tour guide price. It’s a short walk from the station to the windmill village where it’s free to see the clog making workshop and enter the windmill shops. We only had to pay for entry into the working windmill.

While I enjoyed seeing an area outside of Amsterdam that included scenic waterways and historic mills, the cheese factory is not an actual cheese factory where they make cheese, rather it is an educational display in a former small cheese factory with cheese samples and store. There was a demonstration showing how wood clogs are made. I thought our guide was very good, just know that this is a more touristy type tour.

Highly recommend this tour if you're visiting Amsterdam! It’s a great way to experience Dutch culture and history in a short amount of time. Perfect for families or anyone interested in traditional craftsmanship. Tips that i would like to give Wear comfortable shoes, as there’s some walking involved. Don’t miss the cheese tasting—it’s delicious! Bring a camera for beautiful photos of the windmills and countryside. Arrive a little early to fully enjoy the experience before the group departs

Such a nice trip out of the city. I think you could do most of this on your own, however our guide was very good. We went on a Monday and arrived about 2:30 to the village. Keep in mind this is a VERY windy location and although the weather forecast called for 45 degrees F. It was freezing cold. I had extra clothes and was glad I had every piece of clothing. We sampled chocolate, cheese and had a demo of a wooden shoe making process. This town gets 3million visitors a year and it is small. It must be insane in the summer. Got some nice pics.

Even so it was rainy and cold our tour guide made it fun! She alternated inside with outside activities! She was very knowledgeable. Love that little village. Because of the weather there were no crowds!

This was a very well organised trip, with excellent help and guides. There was a running commentary and we had plenty of time at each site. I would highly recommend this trip

We went to wind mill in Amsterdam last November it was amazing nice walk the windmill were spectacular and the shops around gave us opportunity to buy something to remember

Our tour guide Micky was very charming! We truly enjoyed all aspects of the tour. It was a very enjoyable day! Would recommend.

Zaanse Schans is a must-visit for anyone wanting a taste of traditional Dutch culture! The village is incredibly picturesque, with its iconic windmills, charming wooden houses, and serene canals. It felt like stepping into a postcard. The local craftsmanship on display was a highlight. Watching traditional clogs being made was fascinating, and the selection of handcrafted shoes in the shop was delightful. The cheese and chocolate were divine! Sampling the variety of cheeses, from creamy goudas to spiced specialties, was a real treat, and the chocolate was equally irresistible. The guided tour was well-organized and informative, though we found it a little quick. It would have been nice to have more time to explore freely, as there’s so much to see and soak in. However, we understand there’s a lot to cover in one trip. Overall, Zaanse Schans offers a fantastic peek into Dutch heritage, and we’d highly recommend it. Just plan to go back if you want to linger longer!

Great location to visit, and having Micky our guide added a lot to the experience. Good value for money, interesting inputs at the cheese factory and the paint mill and the clog makers. Good demos by witty presenters. Plenty of things to try or taste, plenty of time to do your own thing too. Only 25 minutes drive, would recommend.

The trip was informative- the guide and driver were excellent! The weather wasn’t so great!! Hail, rain, thunder and lightning!

This was a great way to explore a windmill and old houses, close to the city. We met at a spot in central city and 25 minutes later we were at the destination. David was a great tour host - growing up nearby he understood the area and the history. Fascinating to find out how windmills were used in so many different ways. The cheese store and clog makers were well worth the visit too.

Very well planned trip. Collum acted as our driver & our tourguide. He was pleasant and funny with lots of great information. The actual village is amazing and we saw alot in our allotted time. I've been living in Amsterdam as an ex pat for a few years now and learned so much. I would highly recommend!

This was a comfortable way to experience this area. Our guide Bianca was friendly and knowledgeable about Dutch history. Being part of the tour allowed us to get private access to the clog making and cheese making demonstrations. It’s an interesting area to spend a few hours. The ride there and back in the tour bus was very comfortable.

The tour is very helpful. The place is actually free of charge but gettibg the tour guide and the shuttle is worth it no need to worry about transportation and our tour guide David was very helpful and knowledgable!! It is so worth it!!