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Tours • From Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Edam, Volendam & Marken Tour

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English guided
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4.6 / 5
(170) • 4K+ booked
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Tours • From Amsterdam

Volendam, Marken & Windmills of Zaanse Schans Tour

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English guided
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4.6 / 5
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Tours • From Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Day Tour with Hotel Pick Up and Boat

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4.8 / 5
(318) • 5K+ booked
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AED 450
Tours • From Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn Full-Day Experience with Lunch & Boat Cruise

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English guided
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4.9 / 5
(19) • 300+ booked
AED 382
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Tours • From Amsterdam

Keukenhof Tours with Countryside and Cruise Options

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4.6 / 5
(329) • 7K+ booked
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Tours • From Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn and Lego Village Full-Day Guided Tour

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Private tour
Small group
4.7 / 5
(82) • 1K+ booked
AED 497
Tours • From Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof Day Trip from Amsterdam

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4.7 / 5
(26) • 600+ booked
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Tours • From Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Tour with Lunch, Boat and Chinese Guide

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5.0 / 5
(33) • 300+ booked
AED 441
Tours • From Amsterdam

Windmills, Cheese and Wooden Shoes Countryside Tour from Amsterdam

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English guided
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4.6 / 5
(709) • 10K+ booked
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Windmills of Zaanse Schans Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Korean or English Guide

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AED 71
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Tours • From Amsterdam

Amsterdam Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn Full-Day Small Group Tour

English guided
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4.9 / 5
(10) • 200+ booked
AED 565
Tours • From Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam

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English guided
4.9 / 5
(10) • 200+ booked
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Tours • From Amsterdam

Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour with Hotel Pick up

Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(125) • 1K+ booked
AED 530
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Tours • From Amsterdam

Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans & Volendam tour from Amsterdam

English guided
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4.4 / 5
(18) • 400+ booked
AED 406
Tours • From Amsterdam

Self-Guided Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Tour from Amsterdam

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50+ booked
AED 92
Tours • From Amsterdam

Amsterdam Full-Day City Highlights & Windmills Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
AED 269
Tours • From Amsterdam

Amsterdam Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn Full-Day Tour with Canal Cruise

English guided
Free cancellation
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AED 447
Tours • From Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans Windmills and Cheese E-Bike Tour from Amsterdam

Small group
English guided
Instant confirmation
AED 324
Tours • From Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Private Tour incl. Hotel Pick

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
4.7 / 5
(3)
AED 2,848
Tours • From Amsterdam

Amsterdam Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Full-Day Private Car Experience

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AED 3,310
Tours • From Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken

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English guided
AED 2,267
Tours • From Amsterdam

Amsterdam Windmills & Keukenhof Full-Day Private Tour

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AED 3,310
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Luxury Private Amsterdam Boat Tour to Zaanse Schans

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Small group
English guided
AED 4,712

Reviews of Zaanstad activities

Soo *******
2026-10-10 18:33:53
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Klook User
2026-05-10 14:36:35
Fantastic 5.0
A very nice experience especially for us Travelling beginners. We had a lot of fun and everything are well organized
Saravanan *********
2026-05-17 13:52:49
Fantastic 5.0
It was a nice and enjoyable trip, the tour guide which cover everything as driver and he explained very well all the places visited. recommended for those new to Netherlands since the tour taken care very well from end to end by the tour guide name is Eric.

Zaanstad at a glance

When is the busiest time for things to do in Zaanstad?

Based on when travelers book attractions & activities

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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Quietest 36
Jan
74
Feb
171
Mar
Busiest 206
Apr
184
May
198
Jun
47
Jul
48
Aug
45
Sep
87
Oct
53
Nov
55
Dec

Bookings from travellers from Australia surged in April, around +106% above a typical month, while January was much quieter at roughly 64% below a typical month; expect higher competition for popular activities in April. Based on Klook historical booking data.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

4 daysLast-minute
15 daysTypical
37 daysEarly

Travellers typically booked around 15 days ahead, which implies some flexibility in planning but expect busier conditions in April—so consider booking earlier during that month. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

What to know before visiting Zaanstad

What to expect in Zaanstad

This catalogue is led by Tours, which is the main category available and covers the full range from entry-level to upper-end options, so travellers can pick anything from budget outings to pricier guided experiences. Demand rises through spring into a strong peak in April, and the quietest month is January, which means similar experiences are easier to find in January and become harder to book around April. Expect the variety in Tours to suit families, first-time visitors and anyone who prefers guided days out.

How to choose what to book

The main choice is whether you want a simple, affordable outing or a more comprehensive guided experience — Tours cover that whole spectrum. The category with the widest range is Tours, with entry-level options typically around AUD 102 and upper-end options around AUD 185, while the same category is also the city's most affordable way in for filling gaps in an itinerary. For travellers wanting straightforward budgeting, the mid-range typical option is AUD 151, and here what you get can vary more between different tour products.

When travellers from Australia book

Most travellers usually book about 15 days ahead, while the earliest planners book around 37 days out, so plan on booking one to four weeks ahead. That cushion matters most for travel in April, the city's peak month, when demand is highest.

How prices compare across categories

The table below shows how the city's top category compares on typical price and the usual booking range.

Category Typical Price Usual Range
Tours AUD 151 AUD 102 – 185

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

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