Public Cruises - Dutch Boat Tours

Public Cruises at Zaanse Schans Windmills

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€11,50

/Person

The ultimiate public windmill experience

25 Minute Public Tour

Looking to get the most out of the Zaan area, while having limited time? Look no further! In our 25 minute public tour we cover all the highlights in the area, while we provide you with all the information you need to know! All tour are accompanied by an experienced skipper/tourguide in order to guarantee a smooth and safe experience!

You will see:

10 UNESCO Windmills of the Zaanse Schans

Experience the highlights of the Zaan area in an open boat! Cruise along the 10 windmills while the skipper tells you everything you need to know about the history of the windmills, the area and the Netherlands in general.

Traditional Dutch Houses in 'Zaans Green'

You will sail past many traditional ‘Zaanse Houses’, which can be recognised by their green color. The houses can only be seen up close by boat and our skipper will tell you everything about these houses, including the secret to why they are green.

The Worlds Biggest 'Chocolate Factories'

Did you know the that the Zaan area has been the biggest Cacao processing area of the past centuries? You will sail past some of the biggest ‘Chocolate factories’ in the world, that proces the majority of the worlds Cacao. If the wind is in the right direction, your tour will be accompanied by the smell of chocolate. And if you are even more lucky, you will see the ‘Chocolate Boats’, that transport the Cacao between the factories!

Whale Hunting Facility

The Zaan area was infamous for their Whale hunting facilities and many of the houses on the Zaan still have some sort of references to whales. You will see an old Whale Hunting Facility, transformed into a beautiful restaurant.

Centuries Old Teahouse

Sail past a centuries old Teahouse and see where the Dutch elite used to enjoy their cup of Tea!

Hop on Hop Off At The Zaanse Schans Windmills!

Would you like to join one of our cruises and make new friends in the meantime? Join our Public Cruises at the Zaanse Schans Windmill area! We offer the best rated Hop on Hop off tour at the Zaanse Schans Windmills and guarantee a great time!

The tour is accompanied by an experienced skipper/tourguide which will tell you everything about the history of the Zaan. In our 25 minute Hop on Hop off tour at the Amsterdam Windmills we cover the biggest highlights of the area: the 10 Windmills, traditional Dutch houses (which can only be seen from the water), Cacao factory and much more .

Want to see more than just the highlights? Please take a look at our private tours!