Private Tour: Zaanse Schans and River Zaan Cruise from Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Begin the day in Amsterdam, then cruise along the Zaan River from one enchanting Dutch village to another on this private, half-day tour. Your friendly skipper and guide will regale you with stories about life along the river after you visit the village of Zaanse Schans and see windmills and traditional crafts in action. Relax and enjoy the boat ride from Zaanse Schans to the town of Zaandam, where you'll stop for lunch before the drive back to Amsteram.

Start your journey from Amsterdam alongside your guide at a departure time of your choice, and enjoy a comfortable car ride to the Dutch countryside. Your first stop is Zaanse Schans, a little village full of traditional crafts, windmills, and quaint wooden houses. Visit artisanal craftsmen including a wooden-shoe workshop, a cheese farm, and an operating industrial windmill with plenty of personalized attention from your local guide. Then, hop aboard your private boat as you view the windmills from a different perspective by cruising along the Zaan river towards Zaandam. Refuel with a traditional Dutch lunch in Zaandam before getting back on the boat to see this unique and historical city from the water, as your skipper regales you with stories about life along the Zaan river. The 5-hour tour concludes back at your original starting point in Amsterdam.

USD $86.00

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   Wes R,    October 2017
This was a terrific way to see the country side and explore the river

Review by:   Georgef4414,    September 2017
This private tour exceeded our expectations in every way. If you want to see the true culture of old Holland and the real windmills this is the tour for you. The guide was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the culture back than. She did not read off a prepared sheet of tour items or hesitate on answers to questions we asked about life and living conditions back in the 1700's. She took us to buildings that were not open to the general public or group tours. The guide was very observant of our slow walking and us trying to take in as much of the sights and scenery as we could and did not hurray us along or pressure us to move on like most tour guides. This is rare to find in the tour industry. I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like to immerse your self in the history and culture of the past.

Review by:   TRICIA H,    August 2017
EXCELLENT GUIDES, FANTASTIC BOAT TRIP and FABULOUS LUNCH

Review by:   Morris S,    July 2017
Bart took us on an amazing, not rushed, private adventure where we experienced the beauty of old Holland's windmills, old towns, cheese and clog making as well as a great tour of the river. Very informative and not rushed at all! Highly recommended if you have little ones!

Review by:   JOHN I,    September 2016
Bart was wonderful! We had a great time and he was very informative and polite. The weather was perfect which was an added blessing. If you go with Bart you'll have a great time.

Review by:   Dean M,    May 2016
Bart showed up on time to pick us up with his minivan. He was very friendly and relaxed throughout the trip, very flexible and accommodating. Because of his reasonable prices we were able to take this private tour, and we enjoyed it very much.

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