Things to do in Zaanse Schans

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!

We had such a wonderful experience visiting a traditional cheese farm in Edam and exploring the beautiful village of Volendam. Everything felt so authentic—from learning about the cheese-making process to tasting some of the freshest and most delicious cheeses. 🧀 Volendam was absolutely charming, with its scenic views and cozy atmosphere. We also had one of the best lunches there—definitely a highlight of the trip! 😋 A special mention to our guide, Rob, who made the experience even more memorable. He was very eloquent, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the places we visited. You can really feel his passion for sharing the history and culture. And the cherry on top? Seeing the famous windmills—it truly completed the whole Dutch experience! 🌬️✨ Overall, a perfect tour—highly recommended! 5/5 🫶🏼

First of all, this trip is definitely worth the bucks! There were multiple stops including the windmill, cheese factory, Edam, Volendam & Marken Tour. Personally found that the time in the windmill area was extremely tight, after a few photoshoot we barely had anytime to visit the stores, however places like Edam & Marken Tour I found it a little waste of time as the tour guide stopped and share historic moments in these areas, some of the explanations could’ve been done in the bus ride to reduce time in those area, which were pretty dull. Volendam was an interesting area where we had our lunch recommended by the guide, also more time could be allocated here but overall it was still pleasant. The cheese factory had a nice Dutch Lady sharing how the cheese was processed, there were a good range of cheese for purchase afterward. highly recommended

I really enjoyed this little day trip, we decided to do this when there were transport strikes as it made it easier to get around. the tour guide Evenline was lovely and friendly, we enjoyed exploring the area it was beautiful! it rained and was sunny but was enjoyable with both weather. it’s a nice way to immerse yourself into Dutch culture without going too far. the cheese was yum, there are cafes nearby for lunch. We chose the 11:30 time which worked well for us.

The itinerary was packed with activities, and the guide’s explanations were very detailed. I really got a deep understanding of Zaandam’s history and culture. Highly recommended for travelers!

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!

Our tour guide, Lei Zhen, was incredibly professional. He explained every itinerary item very clearly and had an excellent service attitude! He was also very attentive to everyone's needs, and the arrangements were seamless. His explanations of the attractions were vivid and engaging, and he introduced us to the local cultural characteristics along the way, giving us a deeper understanding of Amsterdam and its customs. The entire trip was filled with laughter and a great atmosphere! Highly recommended to everyone!

Guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. Areas we visited well worth the money

Giethoorn is a must in the summer. Lucas was informative yet concise. The boat ride lasts an hour and the rest of the intinerary is free time which is perfect.