Cheese Trips · DUTCH WINDMILL AND CHEESE TOURS
Green timber houses, working sails and a farm that still presses Gouda by hand. The 15 below run out to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Edam, priced and timed, with a note on which go by bike and which by coach.
Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans with a multilingual guide. See a clog-making demonstration, taste Dutch cheese at Catharina Hoeve, learn about old windmills, then explore independently. The $22 half-day trip leaves your afternoon free, with an optional canal cruise voucher.
“Great informative guide “Rob”. thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the demonstrations”
Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans with a guide such as David, Maaike, or Callum. See clogs being made, enter Molen De Kat paint mill, taste Dutch cheese, and enjoy about 2.5 hours in the village with shared transport included.
“Perfect combination to see the mills and linked activities including gooda cheese and the dutch clogs”
Travel by modern coach from Amsterdam Central to Volendam and Zaanse Schans. A multilingual guide leads village walks, a clog-making demonstration, and a farm cheese tasting. You get about 1.5 hours in Volendam and 2 hours at Zaanse Schans, with an optional canal-cruise voucher.
“It was an amazing day and Tri-lingual Linda was an amazing and knowledgeable guide !!”
Ride from central Amsterdam across the IJ into Waterland, passing windmills, canals, villages, and open fields. Choose a 14-mile standard-bike route or a 23-mile e-bike tour with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a stroopwafel. Guides include Simon, Shakira, Hugh, Rinse, and Charles.
“Over 4 hours of riding bike with lots of interesting stops along the way. Rider should be in reasonable shape to do this tour.”
Leave Amsterdam by ferry, then ride an e-bike through Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Katwoude, and Zunderdorp. Choose a live English guide or self-guided app route. Expect canals, farms, a windmill, cows, and generous cheese tasting over roughly four hours.
“This was a perfect way to see so much of Amsterdam all in one tour. Countryside, old windmill, small villages, farms, canals, animals, locals and more. Be prepared to ride a lot but I loved that too! I do wish I could have pet a cow like in the pictures but that’s ok. Our guide was friendly and the perfect amount of history without being too long. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Leave Amsterdam by comfortable midibus for Zaanse Schans, a Dutch cheese farm, and Volendam. You get guided context on the road, live cheese and clog demonstrations, and generous free time to explore independently. English and Spanish service is available, with hosts such as Dino praised for friendly, careful driving.
“It was a really fun tour. I loved the cheese tasting, it was delicious. The windmills were beautiful as was the fishing village. This tour was a great way to experience three different settings without the stress of traveling yourself.”
Spend about three and a half hours at Zaanse Schans with a multilingual guide, visiting working windmills, a clog workshop, and Catharina Hoeve cheese farm. Guides such as Rick, Anna, Eveline, and Rob have been praised for clear commentary, though meeting-point directions and large groups can be drawbacks. An optional Amsterdam canal cruise voucher is available.
“Prepare for any type of weather but being there is fantastic Visiting the old windmill towns is worth the entire trip”
Leave Amsterdam at 11:30 for Zaanse Schans and Volendam, with live bus commentary, free time, cheese tasting and clog-making demonstrations. Guides such as Robert, Jolanda and Rick have earned praise for clear local stories. An optional canal-cruise voucher adds a one-hour Amsterdam boat ride.
“Amazing guide, full of very interesting fun facts and information. The bus ride was very comfortable, we had plenty of time to explore on our own. I would highly recommend it!!!”
In Gouda’s city center, enter a giant cheese-shaped exhibit for a 1 to 1.5-hour self-guided journey through cheesemaking, markets, and Dutch tradition. Try virtual milking, turn a wheel, answer the Cheese Master quiz, and finish with a Gouda tasting. Staff, including Mariella, add a friendly touch.
“Fantastic museum, enthusiastic and friendly staff. Very well set up and the quiz is such a good way to make it more interactive for the whole family. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.”
Ride from Brussels to Amsterdam in an air-conditioned coach, stopping at Rembrandt Hoeve for cheese and clog making before exploring Amsterdam on your own. Guides such as Bruno, Roxanna, and Johan have led trips in English, French, and Spanish. Plan carefully for the long drive and limited city time.
“Great GREAT excursion and well worth the money. The cheese and clog place you stop at is amazing. Lots of items to buy and you should definitely buy lots of items there rather than waiting to get into Amsterdam to do it because many are cheaper. So much to see and do in Amsterdam so plan ahead. If you want to go to Anne Frank house, book tickets up to 2-3 weeks in advance because they sell out quickly. If you want to shop, lots of stores to do it. Lots of places to eat and drink. Tour guide is informative and super helpful.”
Leave Amsterdam Centraal by bike and ferry for a flat ride through North Holland. Visit d’Admiraal windmill, Zunderdorp, Ransdorp, and Nieuwendammerdijk, then stop for Dutch cheese and a small snack. Guides such as Simon, Christian, Mike, and Rinse add history and practical cycling help.
“My wife and I really enjoyed the afternoon ride. Gives you a feeling of the daily routine for some locals. Weather was sunny with a bit of a breeze. The E-bikes assist and do there part so no need to strain yourself. Cheese was amazing. Our guide Rinsor shared along the way history and lore. Was a highlight of your trip. Thanks again”
Ride from central Amsterdam into Waterland with an English-speaking guide such as Skip, Kim, or Thijs. Expect about 22 kilometers of mostly flat cycling, city traffic, canals, villages, a farm visit with cow and sheep cheese, baby animals, a ferry, and an exterior look at De Gooyer Windmill.
“Skip was the best guide you could ever ask for! Very friendly and professional, I am a tour guide as well and I will make sure to give him a great tour in London!”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Amsterdam through Dutch polder country. Stop at Rembrandt Hoeve for cheese tasting and clog-making, pause by a windmill, then explore Amsterdam independently for about four hours. Guides such as Bruno add history, humor, and useful city tips.
“The cheese and clog farm was super cute! The only unfortunate part has been the “quick”stops we made in the morning and on the way back. Our guide said only 10 minutes and no food was allowed on the bus. Had time for a coffee and was back on the bus. Others took 20+ minutes but nothing was said. After Amsterdam a couple got on the bus with hot food that you could smell through the bus, nothing was said. The last stop of the evening they say again 10 minutes NO FOOD. For a tour that started at 0830 our first stop in a place to get food wasn’t…”
Travel by luxury coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, then explore at your own pace with a map and walking app. See clog-making, sample Dutch cheeses, visit traditional workshops, and view the windmills. Allow for about two hours on site, with optional windmill entry at extra cost.
“We had a great morning visiting Zaanse Schans. Our driver Mike was lovely and answered any questions people had. When we got there we had plenty of time to just wander about and take in the sights. We got to taste lots of yummy cheese and watch clogs get made while also having the tastiest hot chocolate ever! Overall a brilliant addition to our trip to the Netherlands!”
Leave Amsterdam with a private guide such as Philip or Teun for a seven-hour trip through Zaanse Schans, Edam, Monnickendam, and Waterland. Enter a working windmill, taste cheese, see clog-making, and enjoy hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
“Phillip was outstanding. He was Knowledgeable, courteous, safe and entertaining. He got us into behind the scenes places and was a pleasure to be with.”
Pick a dairy, a cellar, a boat or a bench with a bowl of curd on it.
