Enjoy a tour of Zaanse Schans, a charming preservation village with windmills, wooden houses, and a delightful cheese tasting experience, and get creative in this fun clog painting workshop! Especially great for families with children or anyone who loves to get creative! Using vibrant colors and brushes, you’ll have fun designing your own unique Dutch clog, whether it’s a playful pattern or a more artistic masterpiece like Rembrandt. It’s a perfect blend of creativity and Dutch tradition for all ages!
Meet your guide at your hotel in Amsterdam (or other convenient location) for departure to Zaanse Schans. Travel in style and luxury with a spacious Mercedes EQV, offering air-conditioned private transportation and a smooth electric ride.
Zaanse Schans: Explore this picturesque, historic village, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Wander among the iconic wooden houses, and working windmills, while learning about the area's rich history and heritage. Your guide will lead you along the dike next to the river Zaan, passing the iconic windmills and sharing stories about life during the Dutch Golden Age.
De Kat Windmill: This iconic paint mill, dating back to 1781, is the last working paint mill in the world. As a miller's daughter, Esther can tell you everything about the windmills, sharing fascinating insights into their history, operation, and the vital role they played in Dutch life. Learn about the process of making pigments and the role of windmills in Dutch industry. If you wish, you can climb the windmill and enjoy stunning views from the external gallery.
Chocolate History: The Zaan region has been a global center for cocoa production for over two centuries. Visit the chocolate shop to learn about the region's rich chocolate-making history. Smell the aroma of fresh cocoa beans, try some locally made chocolate, or make your own hot chocolate with the local raw cocoa powder.
Cheese Experience: At the cheese farm of Henri Willig, we’ll taste a variety of Gouda and Edam cheeses. With over 30 different flavors, this is a must for cheese lovers! The best part? These cheeses are crafted specifically for travel, so you can bring the unique flavors of Holland back home, no matter where in the world you’re headed.
Stop at a local stand for a taste of Holland’s most famous cookie: the Stroopwafel. Warm, syrupy, and absolutely delicious!
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If you've always been curious about how traditional wooden clogs are made, the Wooden Shoe Craft Demonstration at Zaanse Schans is the perfect opportunity to learn! At the Clog Museum, you’ll dive deeper into the history of Dutch clogs, discovering how they were traditionally worn by farmers, workers, and sailors. The museum showcases a wide variety of clogs, from the simple ones used for daily work to the beautifully decorated ones made for special occasions.
Get creative in this fun clog painting workshop! With vibrant colors and brushes, you’ll design your own Dutch clog, whether it's a masterpiece like Rembrandt or a playful pattern. Enjoy Dutch cookies, candies, and a drink while you work. The quick-drying paint ensures your one-of-a-kind creation is ready to take home as a perfect Dutch souvenir by the end of the tour!
Excluded: Workshop fee of €29,95
After a delightful half day exploring Zaanse Schans and unleashing your inner artist, the tour concludes with a return to your hotel in Amsterdam.
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Prices are the same for all our tours. All tours include private pick up, windmill entries & a complimentary bottle of water.