Amsterdam & Zaanse Schans

Canals, windmills and cheese

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Duration: 1 day
Next departure: Sat, 17 October 2026
Country: Netherlands
Departs from: Dortmund; +3
reviews: 4.6 / 5; 164 reviews

One day, two faces of the Netherlands: the historic open-air village of Zaanse Schans with its windmills in the morning, Amsterdam's canal ring in the afternoon.

Tour highlights

Windmills and craft workshops at Zaanse Schans
Canal cruise in Amsterdam (optional)
Free time at Dam Square and in the Jordaan district
Cheese dairy and clog-making workshop

Itinerary

05:30
Departure
Departure from Dortmund with pick-ups in the Ruhr area.
09:30
Zaanse Schans
Walk through the windmill village with time for the workshops and photos.
12:30
Amsterdam
Transfer into the city centre, free time and an optional canal cruise.
18:00
Return journey
Meet at the coach, arriving in Dortmund at around 22:30.

What's included

Return travel by long-distance coach
Tour escort
Fixed meeting points

Not included

Canal cruise (approx. 18 €)
Museum admissions
Meals

Boarding points

Dortmund
Duisburg
Essen
Düsseldorf

Additional boarding points along the route are available on request.

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