Photos: own archive and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)Private tours · Schiphol
Schiphol Layover Holland
Turn your Schiphol layover into Holland: Zaanse Schans windmills and an Amsterdam canal drive-by, back at Schiphol in time. 4 hours, per vehicle including 9% VAT.
The route
1. Zaanse Schans windmills± 105 min
The Zaanse Schans is a historic neighbourhood with windmills, wooden houses and workshops from the 18th and 19th centuries. Several mills still work and can be visited inside, for example a paint mill and a sawmill. There are also a cheese farm, a clog workshop and the Molenmuseum.
2. Amsterdam canal drive-by± 45 min
During the canal drive-by you see the 17th-century canal ring from the car: the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht with their canal houses, houseboats and bridges. The chauffeur tells you about the city along the way. There is a short photo stop.
Included
- Private car or taxibus with chauffeur
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, address or terminal
- Waiting at every stop
- Water on board
- Parking costs
Not included
- Entrance tickets (optional add-on at cost price)
- Food and drinks
What you will see
Practical information
Zaanse Schans windmills
Entry to the area is free; individual mills and museums charge an entrance fee (optional add-on). Paths are flat; count on 1.5 to 2 hours. It can be busy between 11:00 and 15:00.
Amsterdam canal drive-by
This is a drive-through part of the tour; you stay in the vehicle except for the photo stop. Traffic in the centre can be slow, which gives more time to look around.