Time zone
GMT +01:00
No time difference
Currency
Euro
1MYR = 0.22EUR
Official languages
Dutch
Best time to visit
JUN - AUG
Warm temperatures and cultural events make for enjoyable visits.
Recommended trip duration
1 days
Top things to do in Zaanstad
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Edam, Volendam & Marken Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(170) • 4K+ booked
From
RM 123.65
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Volendam, Marken & Windmills of Zaanse Schans Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(849) • 10K+ booked
From
RM 163.05
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Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Day Tour with Hotel Pick Up and Boat
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Private tour
Small group
(318) • 5K+ booked
RM 547.15
Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn Full-Day Experience with Lunch & Boat Cruise
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English guided
Free cancellation
(19) • 300+ booked
RM 380.45
Keukenhof Tours with Countryside and Cruise Options
English guided
Free cancellation
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(329) • 7K+ booked
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RM 192.40
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Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn and Lego Village Full-Day Guided Tour
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Private tour
Small group
(82) • 1K+ booked
RM 609.65
Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof Day Trip from Amsterdam
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(26) • 600+ booked
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RM 292.09
Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Tour with Lunch, Boat and Chinese Guide
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Free cancellation
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(33) • 300+ booked
RM 487.70
Windmills, Cheese and Wooden Shoes Countryside Tour from Amsterdam
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English guided
Free cancellation
(709) • 10K+ booked
From
RM 153.99
Windmills of Zaanse Schans Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Korean or English Guide
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
RM 79.25
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Amsterdam Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn Full-Day Small Group Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
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(10) • 200+ booked
RM 624.89
Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam
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Small group
English guided
(10) • 200+ booked
From
RM 192.00
Hotels in Zaanstad
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RM 227.53
Harbour Lodges
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RM 805.4
Boetiek Hotel de Kade Zaandam-Amsterdam
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RM 456.25
Nebula Hotel by INE'S
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RM 338.15
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RM 417.63
Boutique Hotel 43
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RM 440.91
Reviews of Zaanstad activities
klookuser ***
2026-10-19 07:35:42
Excellent stay. We love the Location of the hotel. It's very near Zaandam station. This area is away from the hustle and hustle, yet has everything you need in close proximity, and can easily connect you to different parts of Netherlands. The hotel staff are very friendly and accommodating. We absolutely love the seperated shower and bathtub. This hotel even has a decent sized pool and a sauna room (both steam sauna and dry sauna), which is a nice surprise. Primark is literally right across from the hotel, you can shop till you drop.
Jasper ***
2026-06-09 11:23:43
perfectly quiet, close to the train station, and easy to get to! the staff were friendly and I had all the help I needed. thanks everyone.
Soo *******
2026-10-10 18:33:53
Lovely experience. Our guide Surui was also professional and affable. He was punctual, made adjustments for us so we can do the boat ride before the rain and also made sure he ordered our lunch in advance with the restaurant. learned alot from him regarding the windmills as well as the beautiful houses at Giethoorn.
Cleopatra ***********
2026-07-17 16:34:20
The tour is wonderful with many stops. Claudia, the tour guide is very professional with providing information and managing the time frame. Let's us enjoy wonderful trip.
Li ********
2026-07-06 18:43:08
This Countryside & Windmills All-In Tour is extremely good value for money. For just S$55 on Klook, you see so much—it's a much better deal than buying from the local Amsterdam agencies, which charge €45 on the ticket.
We loved seeing the inside of a working windmill, watching how clogs are crafted, and catching the Gouda cheese and stroopwafel making demonstrations (plus getting to taste them!). It’s highly educational, fun, and moves at a great, brisk pace. Perfect if you prefer to keep moving and don't want to spend too long in one place. Highly recommended!
Ashley ***
2026-07-14 18:08:50
A 10/10 experience, coming from a female solo traveller! It may be more exp than the rest but it’s worth every penny. there is only a small group of us (8 pax) and the guide (Reinier) will take care of you from the start to the end, from preparing water bottles, picking you up directly from the hotel, preparing powerbank, wifi and everything! he makes sure we go early enough to avoid the crowd and get good pictures (he knows the best spots for pics). As compared to a large bus tour, this is a curated tour for smaller groups to understand the history of the places, and this tour includes the additional Lego House in Zandaam and most importantly Giethoorn which is a MUST go cause it’s so charming. I cannot recommend this tour and the tour guide Reiner enough!
Klook User
2026-10-01 15:49:25
Leidse is full of positive energy and love for engaging his customers! brings in extra context to every landmark making the day trip so worthwhile. I enjoyed myself very much! thank you
Klook 用戶
2026-10-14 05:38:03
Our tour guide from K7 Travel was Surui. It was a small group of 8 people, picked up and dropped off in a 9-seater van. The guide sends a text message the day before to remind you of the meeting spot and time, and arrives at the meeting place about 5 minutes early, so there is no need to arrive too early (the area around the meeting point is open with no shelter from rain or sun). The only regret was that it rained all day, but the guide was very thoughtful and prepared an umbrella for everyone in advance. After arriving at the Zaanse Schans, the guide led us on a walk, flexibly adjusting the tour pace based on the weather and other conditions, while sharing interesting history and information about the Netherlands and the various sights along the way. After touring the cheese factory and wooden clog factory together, we had about an hour and a half of free time. Next, we headed to Giethoorn, where we had a group lunch first. There were two options for lunch: Chinese food (beef noodles or fried rice) or a Dutch meal. After eating, we all went on a boat tour, which lasted about half an hour. Following the boat tour, we had free time—nearly 2 hours of it. As I recall, we left Giethoorn at 4:00 PM and were back in downtown Amsterdam by 5:30 PM. Since both of these attractions are somewhat far from the city center and traveling there independently is actually quite inconvenient, I feel that joining a guided tour like this offers great value for the money, with plenty of free time allotted. I highly recommend it for travelers who want some free roaming time without the hassle of dealing with transportation on their own.
Gaby *******
2026-05-20 11:04:29
We purchased a Keukenhof ticket package with a shuttle bus from Amsterdam, with flexible pick-ups every 30 minutes. Klook partners with official tourism partner "This is Holland."
Easy to use, and everyone was happy. The shuttle bus was more convenient than public transportation.
There is no guide just bus driver to deliver us.
because I visited on the last day on May 10th 2026, it certainly wasn't as good as in the middle of the season when the tulips and other flowers weren't fully bloomed.
Zaanstad at a glance
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What to do in Zaanstad
Zaanstad is best explored through its top-ranked activity: Tours, which dominate bookings year-round and shape how visitors experience the city. Klook booking data shows demand climbs through spring into summer, with quieter travel in winter and a marked lull in August. That rhythm makes Zaanstad ideal for those who enjoy guided walks and curated day trips in busier months, while travellers seeking a calmer pace should aim for the quieter months. Decide whether you want lively, tour-driven summers or a quieter, off-peak visit. Based on Klook booking data.
Best months to visit Zaanstad
Peak visitor numbers land in July while August is notably quiet, and prices follow their own pattern across the year: the priciest month is December while the lowest typical price appears in July. Where demand and price align, expect busy, festive conditions in December; where they diverge, July offers high demand but relatively lower typical prices. For lower prices and smaller crowds, target late summer shoulder months; for peak-season atmosphere, plan for December or July.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Quieter than usual | USD 74 |
| February | Quieter than usual | USD 75 |
| March | Very quiet | USD 78 |
| April | Busier than usual | USD 79 |
| May | Busier than usual | USD 71 |
| June | Busier than usual | USD 64 |
| July | Peak demand | USD 63 |
| August | Very quiet | USD 71 |
| September | Busier than usual | USD 111 |
| October | Peak demand | USD 101 |
| November | Quieter than usual | USD 124 |
| December | Quieter than usual | USD 133 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Travel tips for planning your trip
Most travellers lock in experiences about 11 days ahead, while the earliest planners secure bookings roughly 33 days out. That means you can often be flexible and book a few days before travel, but in the busier months—especially July and December—planning earlier pays. If you prefer lower prices, use Klook to check July fares (typically around USD 63) and compare mid-year options; if you want festival or peak-season energy, consider December even though typical prices are higher. All suggestions based on Klook booking data.
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- 6 Amsterdam Day Tour Giethoorn Zaanse Schans
- 7 Private Zaanse Schans Windmills Edam Volendam
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