You're not just looking at windmills. You're floating through the birthplace of the industrial world, a river valley that once powered more machines than anywhere else on earth. In the 1600s, this single stretch of the Zaan ran over 1,000 windmills supplying the entire world with timber, spices, paint and whale oil. It's the place where the modern world was invented. During your 25 minute cruise you will see: All 10 UNESCO windmills of Zaanse Schans, seen from the water closer than any path gets you. The world's earliest industrial cacao and chocolate factories, still standing on the riverbank. The whale hunting facilities that once made this region the oil capital of Europe. Traditional Zaanse Houses and the tea houses where merchants traded goods from across the Dutch empire. And a few surprises your guide has saved for the water. Your skipper tailors every cruise to the group on board. Everyone leaves knowing something they didn't expect to learn.

Small-group of maximum 16 guests ensures full and personal attention from your local guide with a convenient pickup from te city center of Zaandam. Enjoy everything Zaanse Schans has to offer: lots of photo opportunities, traditional crafts like cheese making and clog making. Visit a working Industrial windmill.

You enjoy personalised service throughout the tour, your friendly guide offers more in-depth knowledge of the two top attractions around Amsterdam area. Hotel pickup service is included. Small group 8 persons max. makes it a more pleasant travelling experience especially during peak season. Fast entrance to cheese factory, clogs factory and waffle museum with free demonstrations.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Zaanse Schans' main dock. Get on a luxury boat for an exciting adventure. The main attraction is the famous windmills. You'll have a relaxed boat ride with a great view of these old wonders. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the windmills and the history of the area, making your experience more interesting. After that, you'll see beautiful traditional Dutch houses from the boat. Your guide will tell you stories about these historical homes. Moving on through the Dutch countryside, you'll reach Wormerveer, which has played an important role in the Dutch colonial past. Explore old industries, warehouses, and history, discovering the story of this place. On the way, you'll find important heritage like Cacao and Soap factories, adding to the area's history. If you're lucky, you might smell the delicious roasted Cacao. The tour ends where it started, giving you a full understanding of the history and culture of this amazing region.

You no longer have to wait in the line for a taxi transfer from the Zaanse Schans windmills to your destination in Amsterdam. You will be transported in a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan by a professional driver. The ride to Amsterdam will takes about 20 minutes. The price is fixed so no extra hidden costs.

You will be picked up at the cruise / port terminal in Amsterdam with a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan. The driver will bring you to your hotel or other address in Zaandam.

Crack Zaandam’s Hidden Secrets! Stroll past colorful houses and buzzing markets, feel the energy of shipyards and waterways, and help Tsar Peter the Great recover his stolen blueprints as you uncover the city’s past and vibrant present. The Secrets of Zaandam City Game offers a unique way to explore the city’s heart through a GPS-based self-guided adventure. Highlights include the striking Inntel Hotel with its stacked Zaan-style façades, the historic Tsar Peter House, the lively Gedempte Gracht shopping street, and the symbolic Monument Februaristaking. Play solo for a personal quest or with friends and family for a shared challenge. Solve interactive puzzles, riddles, and photo tasks as you uncover hidden gems, earn points, and unlock clues that bring Zaandam’s stories to life. You can pause anytime and continue later, making it flexible and fun. Compete for a spot on the leaderboard or turn it into a friendly team-building experience filled with discovery and adventure.

Discover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of Scavenger Hunt, an exciting GPS-based exploration game! Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard! Our Scavenger Hunt offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the Scavenger Hunt, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the Scavenger Hunt and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Private taxi transfer from Zaandam to AMS Schiphol Airport in a luxury sedan or minivan by a professional driver.

You will be picked up at your hotel in Zaandam or other address in Zaandam with a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan. The driver will bring you to the cruise/port terminal in Amsterdam.