Explore Holland's Windmills, Cheese and Countryside

Windmillgirl Tours — Windmills, Cheese and Dutch Countryside

Explore authentic Dutch culture with half-day and full-day tours that focus on windmills, cheese tastings, historic villages and seasonal tulip fields.

What to expect

Windmillgirl Tours operates multiple itineraries through northern Holland and frequently departs from Amsterdam. Guides lead small-group and private tours visiting Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, Marken and the UNESCO-listed Beemster Polder. Typical inclusions are Gouda and Edam cheese tastings, clog-making demonstrations, working windmills and scenic ferry rides.

Featured tours

• Off-the-Beaten-Path Countryside Windmill tour — Embark on a unique Countryside Windmill Tour through northern Holland's picturesque landscapes, visiting Beemster Polder and Henri Willig cheese farm.
• Half Day Tour Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam — Step back in time at Zaanse Schans with working windmills, hot chocolate, Gouda tasting and wooden shoe demonstrations.
• Highlights of Holland, Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam — A full-day route combining windmills, clog-making, Gouda and Edam cheeses, Volendam fishing village and Edam's historic streets.
• Hollands Finest Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken and Cheese farm Tour — Visit windmills, enjoy a Marken ferry ride and taste Gouda at a local farm.
• Dutch Countryside Food tour to: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Monnickendam — Luxury Mercedes van small-group option with guided walks and food tastings.
• Senior Friendly Countryside Windmill Tour — Private accessible itinerary tailored for seniors and guests with mobility needs, visiting De Rijp, Edam and Beemster Polder.
• Zaanse Schans with paint your own clog workshop Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam — Includes a guided walk, cheese tasting and a hands-on clog painting workshop.
• Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Cheese farm Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam — Explore windmills, view clog-making and sample Gouda at a cheese farm.
• Half day tour Edam, Volendam & Marken from Amsterdam — Quick highlights tour with cheese tasting, windmill photo stops and a Marken ferry crossing.
• Off-the-Beaten-Path Tulip and Windmill Tour — Private spring tour to Poldertuin, tulip fields, a historic windmill and local cheese tastings.
• Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof Spring Gardens tour
• Non-Touristy Tulips, Windmill & Cheese Tasting (Half-Day Tour)

Practical details

Bookings are available through third-party platforms and direct reservation channels listed by Windmillgirl Tours on those sites. Many itineraries depart from Amsterdam and travel across northern Holland. Group sizes, transportation type and exact inclusions vary by itinerary; several descriptions note small-group, private or senior-friendly options.

Why book these tours

Windmillgirl Tours focuses on cultural immersion with food tastings, working windmills and interactive demonstrations. Popular keywords for searchers include windmills near Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans tours, cheese tasting tours, tulip field excursions and senior-friendly Dutch tours.

Traveler tips

• Wear comfortable shoes for village walks and windmill steps.
• Check seasonal availability for tulip and spring garden tours.
• Senior-friendly and private options are available on selected itineraries.

Book with confidence

Trip descriptions specify activities like cheese tastings at Henri Willig, clog-making demonstrations, ferry rides to Marken and visits to Beemster Polder. Use itinerary details to match interests: food-focused tours, spring tulip routes, historic village visits and accessible senior-friendly itineraries.

Explore Windmillgirl Tours' variety of itineraries today. Options include the Off-the-Beaten-Path Countryside Windmill Tour, Half Day Tour Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam, Highlights of Holland including Zaanse Schans Edam and Volendam, the Hollands Finest Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken and Cheese farm Tour, and seasonal tulip-focused trips such as Off-the-Beaten-Path Tulip and Windmill Tour and Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof Spring Gardens tour. Families, seniors and food lovers can find cheese tasting experiences, paint-your-own-clog workshops, and small-group Mercedes van departures. Review each trip itinerary for duration, meeting point and inclusions. Select an itinerary that fits timing preferences—half-day, full-day or private—and follow booking instructions on platform listings to reserve seats. Confirm accessibility needs in advance and check seasonal schedules for tulips before booking online.