Passeios por Zaanse Schans

First of all, this trip is definitely worth the money! There were multiple stops including the windmill, cheese factory, Edam, Volendam & Marken Tour. Personally, I found that the time in the windmill area was extremely tight; after a few photoshoots, we barely had any time to visit the stores. However, places like Edam & Marken Tour I found a little bit of a waste of time as the tour guide stopped and shared historic moments in these areas. Some of the explanations could have been done during the bus ride to reduce time in those areas, which were pretty dull. Volendam was an interesting area where we had our lunch recommended by the guide. 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, and there was a good range of cheese for purchase afterward. Highly recommended.

Tickets and tour vouchers were obtained smoothly. Station staff directed us to platform B to wait for the guide to lead us onto the bus. Sitting on the upper deck of the double-decker bus provided a better view during the journey. The first stop was Afsluitdijk, where we had a brief 30-minute stay to learn about the Dutch dam engineering technology that balances the separation of sea and land. The second stop was Giethoorn. We first took a traditional boat tour for 1 hour, followed by a very generous 2.5 hours of free time. Strolling through the village with its small bridges, flowing water, and houses, the overall experience was very satisfying. I recommend this to travelers who don't want to go by themselves but wish to spend more time in Giethoorn.

Hi Mr. Surui, thank you so much for everything today! I really appreciate how hard you worked to help me out. You made my trip so much more enjoyable. It was a pleasure having you as our guide. I highly recommend Mr. Surui as a tour guide! He is conscientious, responsible, and enthusiastic, and he worked tirelessly all day. He is very familiar with local characteristics and even proactively helped us with our concerns. He is a fantastic guide. Thank you for your service, I had a very pleasant trip!

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!

I recently had the pleasure of joining this tour and it was an absolutely delightful experience. From start to finish, the tour was well-organized and offered a perfect blend of picturesque scenery, charming villages, and fascinating cultural insights. Yulia, our guide, is amazing and she can speak 3 different languages.

We booked the Zaanse Schans & Keukenhof day trip on Klook and loved the flexibility of the hop-on, hop-off setup — it let us explore at our own pace without feeling rushed. I personally enjoyed the windmills at Zaanse Schans, while my mom absolutely loved the beautiful flowers at Keukenhof Gardens. Both spots were stunning in their own way. Very convenient, well-organized, and perfect for a relaxed day trip. Highly recommended!

We visited the 3 places and feel that there was not enough time given to Zaanse Schans. There was a presentation at each of the locations but due to photo opportunities at Zaanse Schans windmills, there was not enough time to visit the shops for souvenirs. Would suggest to cutback time at Volendam as there was more than enough time to take lunch and visit the shops. Although Marken itself is interesting, there is not much to see while taking the boat from Volendam to Marken. Truly enjoyed the tour and is highly recommend.

The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and the meeting point was also convenient, about a 5-minute walk from the train station. I enjoyed the cheese factory visit very much. The visit to the windmill village was a bit rushed, though; I wish it had been about 30 minutes longer. Overall, a good experience :)