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Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens and Zaanse Schans Windmills - Departure from Brussels - Optional Belgian Beer World ticket

Discover the treasures of the Netherlands on a full-day excursion from Brussels!

The essentials

Discover the treasures of the Netherlands on a full-day excursion from Brussels!

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Duration
12 hours
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Starting time
8:00 AM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Guided tour of the historic village of Zaanse Schans

Discover traditional clog-making techniques

Dutch cheese tasting at a local farm

Free exploration of the sumptuous Keukenhof gardens

Description

Discover the treasures of Holland on a full-day excursion from Brussels!

Your day begins with a comfortable coach ride from the center of Brussels, accompanied by an experienced guide. After a three-hour drive through the picturesque Dutch countryside, you'll arrive at the village of Zaanse Schans. This open-air museum will immerse you in the atmosphere of 18th- and 19th-century Holland, with its working windmills, traditional wooden houses and craftsmen's workshops.

Accompanied by your guide, you'll explore the village and discover how the historic windmills work. You'll also visit a clog factory, where you'll watch a demonstration of the making of wooden clogs, emblematic of Dutch culture. Afterwards, you'll head to a local cheese factory, Catharina Hoeve Farm, for a tasting of traditional Dutch cheeses and to learn more about artisanal production methods.

After this cultural immersion, you'll hit the road again in the direction of the famous Keukenhof gardens, located in Lisse. On arrival, your guide will offer a short introduction, then you'll have free time to explore the 32 hectares of this exceptional floral park at your own pace. Admire the millions of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring flowers that make up the colorful, fragrant mosaics. Don't miss the pavilion dedicated to orchids or the Japanese-inspired garden, and take advantage of the many vantage points to immortalize these unforgettable moments.

At the end of the afternoon, you'll rejoin your group for the drive back to Brussels, with memories full of eyes and anecdotes to share!

Meeting point

Important information

  • Seasonal activity: end of March to mid-May only
  • Availability: Wednesday and Saturday (except in exceptional cases)
  • Duration: approximately 12 hours
  • Meeting place: near Brussels Central Station
  • Access: this tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • Languages: a multilingual guide will provide commentary in both English and Spanish
  • Tulips and other bulbous flowers are natural products, and although Keukenhof Park has advanced cultivation methods, nature's course depends mainly on weather conditions. It is therefore not possible to guarantee the number of flowers and flower fields that may be visited and seen during your tour
  • Cash payments are not accepted in Keukenhof Park
  • This tour involves a number of steps and staircases
  • Schedules are subject to change depending on traffic conditions
  • This tour/activity can accommodate a maximum of 60 travelers
  • Toddlers aged 0 to 3 can take part in the tours free of charge. It is not necessary to include them in the booking, as they will not have a seat. They must sit on their guardian's lap
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Entrance to the windmills can be purchased at Zaanse Schans
  • Comfortable shoes are advised and an umbrella for rainy days
  • The cheese farm demonstration and the wooden shoe demonstration can be conducted in English only
  • You must be in possession of a valid passport and visa to visit the Netherlands

Included

  • Comfortable coach transportation to and from Brussels

  • Services of a professional multilingual guide

  • Entrance tickets to the Keukenhof gardens

  • Guided tour of Zaanse Schans

  • Clog-making demonstration

  • Cheese tasting at a local farm

Not included

  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Admission to the Zaanse Schans windmills
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • All other extras

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