Tulips in bloom at Keukenhof Gardens with a windmill in Amsterdam.
Visitors enjoying vibrant flowers at Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam.
Visitors taking a selfie among colorful tulips at Keukenhof Gardens.
Windmills at Zaanse Schans by the water in the Netherlands.
Cheese maker explaining cheese production process in a Dutch cheese factory.
Roundtrip AC coach with Amsterdam tour branding and scenic imagery.
Boat cruise view of windmills along a canal in Keukenhof, Netherlands.

Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

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Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

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Explore Keukenhof’s tulips and Zaanse Schans’ windmills with expert guides included. Enjoy historic wooden houses and floral art at your own leisure.

Relax with premium round-trip transfers from Amsterdam. Your professional English/German/Spanish-speaking guide ensures a perfectly organized day .

Discover 18th-century heritage with live commentary. Witness working windmills and delve into Dutch horticultural mastery with your knowledgeable guide.

Savour Holland’s flavors with cheese-making demos and live clog-carving. Your guide shares the stories behind these iconic traditional crafts.

Upgrade your journey with a scenic Amsterdam Canal Cruise! Get a voucher at check-in to glide past UNESCO-listed city waterfronts whenever you choose.

Full-day tour to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans

Entry tickets to Keukenhof

Round-trip transfers via AC coach from Amsterdam

Luxury air-conditioned coach with guaranteed seating

Witness wooden shoe-making

Live cheese-making demonstration and tasting

45-min guided tour of Keukenhof

English/German/Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Self-guided walking tour of Zaanse Schans with local insider tips

Complimentary multilingual map and information leaflet in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German

Friendly hosts in Amsterdam and Keukenhof

10% discount on Henri Willig cheeses

10% discount on pancakes at De Kraai in Zaanse Schans

Amsterdam canal cruise

Food and drinks

Entrance to the windmills (available at additional cost)

Tulips in bloom at Keukenhof Gardens with a windmill in Amsterdam.

Tulips in bloom at Keukenhof Gardens with a windmill in Amsterdam.

Make the most of an iconic Dutch double-feature with a full-day journey to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans, complete with included professional guides, seamless entry, luxury coach transfers, and immersive heritage demonstrations.

Getting started

Begin your adventure at This is Holland in Amsterdam, where you'll be greeted by your expert guides and board a premium, air-conditioned coach with guaranteed seating. Upon arrival, your guides will provide an orientation and share insider tips to help you maximise every moment of your day.

What to expect

Keukenhof

Step into the 'Garden of Europe', a world-famous spring paradise showcasing millions of blooming bulbs across stunningly designed themed landscapes.

Features:

  • Guided orientation: Enjoy a 45-minute guided introduction to the park, where your expert guide shares the history of the gardens and points out the season's must-see floral highlights.

  • Total freedom: Use your included ticket and complimentary map to navigate 32 hectares of vibrant displays at a pace that suits you.

  • Flexible exploration: Spend as much time as you desire capturing the perfect photos and exploring fragrant pavilions before catching the shuttle to your next destination.

Zaanse Schans

Travel back in time to an enchanting open-air village, famous for its historic windmills and traditional Dutch craftsmanship.

  • Authentic heritage demos: Witness the artistry of live clog-making and traditional cheese-making, complete with delicious tastings and exclusive in-destination discounts.

  • Scenic walking routes: Follow a curated guided path through green wooden houses and working workshops, offering the best vantage points for windmill photography.

Extras

  • Amsterdam canal cruise: Add a relaxing canal cruise to your package for a classic city perspective once you return to Amsterdam.

Wrapping up

Return buses from Keukenhof operate on a frequent, regular schedule back to Amsterdam, giving you the total flexibility to conclude your Dutch countryside experience whenever you’re ready.

Visitors enjoying vibrant flowers at Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam.

Visitors enjoying vibrant flowers at Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam.

Visitors taking a selfie among colorful tulips at Keukenhof Gardens.

Visitors taking a selfie among colorful tulips at Keukenhof Gardens.

Windmills at Zaanse Schans by the water in the Netherlands.

Windmills at Zaanse Schans by the water in the Netherlands.

What’s not allowed

  • Please note that Keukenhof is a cash-free site, so cash payments will not be accepted.

  • Due to bus restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

  • Free entry for children under the age of 3.

  • Child tickets must be booked for kids aged 4-13.

  • Buses back to Amsterdam run frequently; you may stay longer at Keukenhof and take any return bus.

  • Facilities at check-in: Waiting room, coffee bar, and toilets; free restrooms available.

Cheese maker explaining cheese production process in a Dutch cheese factory.

Cheese maker explaining cheese production process in a Dutch cheese factory.

Roundtrip AC coach with Amsterdam tour branding and scenic imagery.

Roundtrip AC coach with Amsterdam tour branding and scenic imagery.

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Operating hours

Keukenhof

Monday
8:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:15pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:15pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:15pm
Thursday
8:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:15pm
Friday
8:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:15pm
Saturday
8:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:15pm
Sunday
8:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 6:15pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Free entry for children under the age of 3. Child tickets must be booked for kids aged 4-13. Buses back to Amsterdam run frequently; you may stay longer at Keukenhof and take any return bus. Facilities at check-in: Waiting room, coffee bar, and toilets; free restrooms available.
Please note that Keukenhof is a cash-free site, so cash payments will not be accepted. Due to bus restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

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