Zaanse Schans: Guided Tour from Amsterdam

See historic windmills and learn how Gouda cheese is made

Visit the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans with a professional guide from Amsterdam. Learn about Gouda cheese production and taste its butter. See windmills from the 18th century, including a working mill used for producing cocoa powder and other goods. View the wooden houses and old shops painted in traditional green, beige, and blue. Explore the homes of merchants and mill owners. The open-air museum includes windmills, barns, workshops, and museums from the 18th and 19th centuries.