Turning windmill sails, green wooden houses and views over the river Zaan. At Zaanse Schans, you discover the Holland of the postcards. Stroll past historic windmills, see how clogs are made and taste Dutch cheese.
With the Zaanse Schans Tours of HopOn HopOff Holland, you travel comfortably from Amsterdam to this special destination. Choose a relaxed half day among the windmills or combine your visit with the floral splendour of Keukenhof.
As an official partner of Zaanse Schans, we help you make more of your visit, with personal service, handy walking information and local tips.
Discover our tours and choose your favourite day full of Dutch experiences.
A great day out starts with a warm welcome. You check in at This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam-Noord. Our team welcomes you and helps you on your way.
Before departure, you can use the toilets or get a cup of coffee at the coffee corner. Then you board our comfortable coach and leave the city behind.
A seat is available for every booked guest. Take your seat, look out of the window and look forward to a visit full of windmills, crafts and Dutch flavours.
With our Zaanse Schans Tours, the enjoyment starts as soon as you depart. Your outward and return journey are arranged and you travel directly from Amsterdam to your destination.
Step in, take your seat and enjoy. We arrange the journey, you discover Zaanse Schans.
Get out of the city for a while and get to know Dutch traditions. During this half-day trip, you discover Zaanse Schans at your own pace.
Walk past the windmills along the Zaan, look at the characteristic wooden houses and take a look at the clog workshop. Discover how a piece of wood turns into a recognisable Dutch icon and taste different cheeses at Henri Willig.
With the free map, you easily find your way. Take time for photos, visit the little shops or find a spot for a cup of coffee with something tasty.
A lovely choice if you want to experience Zaanse Schans and still have time left for Amsterdam.
Historic windmills and millions of spring flowers in one day. With this combination, you discover two of the best-known highlights of the Netherlands.
You start at Zaanse Schans, where you walk past windmills, wooden houses and traditional crafts. Then you travel on to Keukenhof. Here you swap the view over the Zaan for colourful flower beds, inspiring gardens and flower shows.
Your Keukenhof admission ticket is included. Thanks to the flexible return, you choose yourself when to go back to Amsterdam, within the available return times.
The ideal combination for anyone who wants to experience Dutch traditions and spring in full colour.
Zaanse Schans invites you to look further. Behind the wooden facades and along the water, you discover stories about craftsmanship, trade and life in the Zaan region.
Look at the windmills up close and imagine what it sounded like here in the past, with turning sails and bustle along the water. Then step into a craft workshop and see how much knowledge and skill it takes to make something by hand.
In between, there is plenty of room to look around. A glimpse between the houses or a walk along the riverbank often gives you the best photo of the day.
A visit to Holland also includes Dutch flavours. Discover your favourite cheese at Henri Willig and enjoy a 10% discount on your purchases on our half-day tour.
Feeling hungry? Find a cosy spot for lunch or enjoy a pancake at De Kraai. A nice moment to sit down for a while and talk about what you have seen.
Meals and drinks are not included.
Our tours depart from This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam-Noord.
The combination tour with Keukenhof is available during the Keukenhof season. When booking, always check the available departure dates, times and the programme of your chosen tour.
You depart from This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam-Noord. This is where you check in with our team and you can use the toilets and the coffee corner before departure.
Yes. A seat on the coach is available for every booked guest, on both the outward and the return journey.
The half-day tour takes about four hours, including the outward and return journey. If you choose the combination with Keukenhof, it becomes a full day trip.
Yes. You walk around at your own pace. With our free map and visitor information, you find the highlights and decide yourself where to linger.
An admission ticket for an individual windmill or museum is not included as standard. Check on the tour page which visits and activities are part of your booking.
Yes. During the Keukenhof season, you can choose our Keukenhof & Zaanse Schans Tour. You first visit Zaanse Schans and then travel on to the flower gardens. Keukenhof admission is included.
Yes. The windmills, clog workshop and cheese tasting make Zaanse Schans a varied destination for families. Keep a close eye on young children near the water and choose a tour length that suits your family.
Our regular coaches are not wheelchair accessible. Are you travelling with a rollator or do you need help boarding? Please contact us before booking to discuss the options.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a coat or rain jacket. It can be windy along the water. Keep your camera or phone at hand for the windmills, wooden houses and beautiful views.
Turning sails, the taste of Dutch cheese and a photo together with the windmills in the background. At Zaanse Schans, the well-known images of the Netherlands come to life.
Browse our Zaanse Schans Tours, choose your favourite combination and book your day from Amsterdam.
