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Public Cruises at Zaanse Schans Windmills

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Explore the Zaanse Schans Windmills, while we cruise past the highlights of the area, accompanied by an experienced skipper/tourguide!

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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!

What Other Have to Say About Dutch Boat Tours

     EXCELLENT  
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   Thamara 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leuke boottocht, lekker bier en leuke verhalen van schipper Ward.
  
 
      
   Caroline Dove 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a fantastic trip to see the wind bells with our wonderful Skipper Jorge, highly recommend, really fun and fantastic value for money
  
 
      
   Gk Ganesh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great tour and George is a great skipper
  
 
      
   Sergio Colin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gran tour!!! Excelente para conocer la historia de los molinos...

George, el mejor, gran actitud y super amable... 100/10

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   Yun Ng 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very interesting tour of the windmills and their history.  George was excellent guide.
  
 
      
   Nibal Saeed 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ward is a great captain , we had a great boat ride
  
 
      
   Benjamin Kröger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captin Ward was great
  
 
      
   lenovo lenovo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ibai, he was a very good captain. Please give him a raise. Also, may you pass this message to him? "Thank you for letting my sister drive the boat. I know she was annoying and many asking very dump questions, but also thank you for keeping your cool. I really appreciate it. I'm her older sister, the one who was wearing a hat, green jacket and white clothes. thank you! Mays god bless you! "
  
 
      
   Mark Eisden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leuke rondvaart,schipper George leuke man,die goed zijn best deed om alles te vertellen
  
 
      
   Maria Anna Fonnesu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Assolutamente raccomandato. George è stato molto simpatico e ci ha fornito delle belle spiegazioni. Il giro in barca è stato divertente, interessante e anche rilassante. Lo consiglio a tutti.

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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!

Contact Details

Dutch Boat Tours

Sail the Zaan, the Dutch way.

Adres: Schansend, 1509 AW Zaandam

Phone Number: +31757810027

Email: ahoy@dutchboattours.nl

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