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Windmills Amsterdam: Private Windmill Tour & Boat Ride

By Mike's green tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$959 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This private 4‑hour tour brings together the most iconic Dutch landscapes in a relaxed and personal way. After pickup at your hotel, your guide takes you to the Zaanse Schans, a historic village known for its traditional wooden houses, working windmills and authentic crafts.

The highlight of the tour is a boat cruise along 10 UNESCO‑listed windmills, offering the most scenic and authentic view of Holland’s industrial heritage. From the water, you’ll see windmills that once powered one of Europe’s most important production areas.

After the cruise, you’ll have time to explore the Zaanse Schans, visit a working windmill, enjoy local shops and take beautiful photos — all without rushing.

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What to Expect

• Hotel pickup
• 20–25 minute drive to the Zaanse Schans
• Guided walk through the village
• Boat tour along 10 UNESCO windmills
• Free time for photos, windmill visit & shops
• Return to Amsterdam

Total duration: 4 hours

Activity location

  • Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Check availability

Windmills Amsterdam: Private Windmill Tour & Boat Ride

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$959.21 x 1 TravellerNZ$959.21
Total
Price is NZ$959.21
Until Tue, 7 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit cheese factory.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to the windmill park.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat ride 30 minutes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit wooden shoe factory.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottle of water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    TIPS

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Zaanse Schans

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
During this exclusive 4‑hour Windmills Amsterdam private tour, guests enjoy a seamless blend of Dutch history, iconic landscapes, and a stunning boat experience. Your private guide choices you up in a premium vehicle and brings you straight to the Zaanse Schans, where traditional wooden houses, working windmills, and local crafts come to life. The highlight is a beautiful UNESCO windmill boat ride along the Zaan River, passing 10 historic windmills from the water — the most authentic and scenic way to experience Holland’s heritage. Guests enjoy plenty of photo moments, personal stories, and a relaxed, crowd‑free atmosphere. This tour is designed for travellers who want a private Dutch experience with comfort, culture, and unforgettable views — all within just four hours.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

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