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Amsterdam and Windmills 12 Hour Day Trip from Brussels

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  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

This Amsterdam and Windmills Galore day trip offers an unforgettable blend of Dutch history, culture, and scenic beauty. Start by visiting the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans, where you’ll learn about traditional craftsmanship, from wood sawing to oil production. Watch a live demonstration of wooden shoe making at the Clogs Workshop. Then, head to Amsterdam, where you'll enjoy a canal cruise to explore the city’s picturesque waterways and historic architecture. Discover the lively Dam Square, then indulge in a delicious Dutch lunch. This tour offers the perfect mix of cultural exploration, iconic landmarks, and authentic Dutch experiences, all in one day.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Amsterdam canal cruise tickets
  • Professional guide in Zaanse Schans
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Zaanse Schans Windmills
  • Private transportation

What's not

  • Meals and beverages
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Zaanse Schans is a charming historic village in the Netherlands, famous for its collection of traditional windmills. Set along the Zaan River, the site offers visitors a glimpse into Dutch history with well-preserved working windmills, quaint wooden houses, and artisan workshops. Visitors can explore the windmills, learn about traditional crafts like wooden shoe making and cheese production, and enjoy picturesque views, making it a perfect spot for an authentic Dutch experience.

    1 hAdmission included

  2. The Wooden Shoe Workshop at Zaanse Schans offers visitors a fascinating look into the traditional craft of clog-making. Here, artisans demonstrate how the iconic Dutch wooden shoes, or klompen, are carefully carved and shaped using centuries-old techniques. Visitors can watch the process and even purchase a pair of handmade clogs as a unique souvenir, immersing themselves in a quintessential part of Dutch culture.

    1 h

  3. Embark on a canal cruise to experience Amsterdam from the water. Admire historic houses, arched bridges, and vibrant neighborhoods. Most canal cruises offer audio guides, providing historical and cultural context.

    1.3 hAdmission included

  4. Explore this lively square, home to street performers, shops, and the National Monument.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
European Voyages
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time included in total duration
  • All sight seeing's and entrance ticket are subject to availability

How it compares in Brussels

  • Its from-price is 125% above the median of the 104 day trips we list in Brussels.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Brussels

Brussels, Belgium's capital and a seat of European institutions, pairs a gilded Grand-Place with comic-strip murals, Art Nouveau houses and waffle stalls.

The Grand-Place is the centre of old Brussels, a cobbled square ringed by gilded guildhalls and the Gothic town hall, whose spire rises over everything. A few streets away, the small bronze Manneken Pis draws a crowd. On the hill above, the Royal Palace and the Mont des Arts gardens look down on the lower town, while the Atomium, a giant model of an iron crystal built for the 1958 World Fair, stands on the northern edge.

Top-ranked sights in Brussels: Grand-Place (Grote Markt), Manneken Pis, Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert (Les Galeries St-Hubert).

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