The 8 Clog Making Tours in the Netherlands a Local Would Point You At

1.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Our pick

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans in a small group of up to 16. Your guide leads you through the village, a clog workshop, Molen De Kat paint mill, and a cheese farm. Expect about 2.5 hours at the site, with indoor demonstrations, cheese tasting, free time, and round-trip transport.

“Learned so much about the past and present history of the people who live and work in Amsterdam. David, our tour guide, was extremely personable and very knowledgeable. He interacted with the whole group and made the experience joyful.”

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2.Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,485 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Leave central Amsterdam by bike and ferry for Waterland’s quiet lanes, canals, villages, and fields. Choose a 14-mile standard-bike route or a 23-mile e-bike ride with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a stroopwafel. Guides such as Simon, Shakira, Hugh, Rinse, and Rissa keep the ride friendly and well paced.

“Beautiful ride with a great guide. The cheese factory and wooden shoe making was wonderful to see. We saw a windmill which was fabulous.”

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3.Zaanse Schans and Volendam Private Tour – Clogs, Cheese and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $286

Travel by private car or van from Amsterdam or Amstelveen to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. See working windmills, watch clogs being made, taste Gouda at a Jersey cow farm, and stroll a former fishing village. Guides such as Younes, Elias, Mo, Saad, and Eric tailor the pace to your group.

“The tour was excellent. Our tour guide, Elias, was outstanding--very knowledgeable of Amsterdam and the area. He ensured that we were able to fully enjoy the sights at Zaanse Schans, the cheese factory and Volendam.”

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4.Traditional Costume Photo with Cheese & Clog Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

At Simonehoeve near Volendam, you dress in traditional Dutch clothing, pose for a professional photo, and learn how clogs and Gouda or Edam cheese are made. A guide leads the visit in English, Dutch, Spanish, French, or German, followed by tastings and souvenir shopping. Allow one hour, plus bus time from Amsterdam.

“Het was erg leuk en interessant. Gids wist leuk te vertellen en ze nam alle tijd met de foto's maken.”

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5.Windmills, Clogs & Cheese by Electric Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $76

Start near Purmerend in Wijdewormer with coffee, scooter instruction, and a Routiq route. Then ride independently through quiet North Holland countryside to Zaanse Schans, stopping for windmills, cheese, clogs, cafés, and villages. Bart and his small team provide the briefing, gear, and route support.

“Very nice. Great way to explore the country side near Amsterdam. The scooter are easy to handle, the round trip is good to find. You will have a good map on your scooter and there are a lot of marks on the way. So it is easy to follow. We visit a lot on our trip. Beautiful villages, a old gothic tower, a light house, harbors, the Ijsslemeer. We had a good lunch and coffee and apple cake. It was a great day. Thanks to Bart!”

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6.Dutch Countryside E-Bike with Cheese & Clogs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Ride from Amsterdam Central across the IJ and into North Holland’s polder country on a premium e-bike. Visit Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, D’Admiraal windmill, and a cheese and clog farm. English-speaking guides such as Rissa, Rinse, Hugh, and Stefan keep the pace friendly and manageable.

“Had a wonderful day exploring the countryside of Amsterdam. Honestly the best way to see it, by cycling. Our tour guide was lovely and informative. Highlight of the day was the cheese tasting by far, the farmer was very entertaining”

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7.Private Zaanse Schans & Volendam Tour: Windmills, Cheese & Clogs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $341

Spend five hours with a private driver-guide exploring Zaanse Schans and Volendam from Amsterdam. See working windmills, a clog workshop, a cheese farm with more than 30 samples, and a historic fishing harbor. Pickup is available from hotels, the port, stations, Schiphol, or another Amsterdam address.

“This was an amazing experience. Our tour guide took us to the windmills, the cheese factory, and because we finished early he took us to see tulips and the sea town. On our drive he told us the makeup of Amsterdam and suggested other areas to explore. My husband and I were throughly impressed. It was nice to see other parts of this country. Thank you for a great experience.”

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8.Private tour from Amsterdam, windmills, clogs & cheese..

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $278

Travel by private vehicle with a driver-guide from Amsterdam or Schiphol, choosing from Zaanse Schans, cheese and clog makers, Volendam, Marken, Keukenhof, and city stops. Guides such as Guillermo, Singh, Ramzi, and Rudy have adapted routes for families, cruise passengers, and long layovers. Keukenhof entry and some windmill fees cost extra.

“Our guide was knowledgeable about the windmills and clogs. It was a cute village setting. The dairy farm was very interesting learning about the robotic milking stations and the cheese tasing was fun.”

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