Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
This unique tour will bring you to the most famous scenic spots in the Netherlands, which are Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans within one day.
In our journey, you would visit a dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoes factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that a beautiful photo stop at Afsluitdijk, the longest dike of the world; In the afternoon, you would discover green 'Little Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn.
This tour offers free hotel pick-up service within Amsterdam; a luxury and comforable mini bus (Mecedes brand) with maximum 8 persons; and a free bottle of water (one bottle per traveler).
This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with a lot of beautiful photos. One remark: Making new friends on the road won't be a bad idea of your travel.
Please note: at the peak season, we might combine two groups together, we will contact you about this in advance.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zaanse Schans
You would expect to have following activities in our VIP tour at Zaanse Schans. you would have a private dutch cheese factory tour, to understand how to make cheese in the traditional way. You could taste more than 26 different types of cheese here. After that, we will take you to a private wooden shoes factory tour. You would watch a live demonstration of making wooden shoes by a traditional clog maker. After that you would have a private Royal Amsterdam Diamond tour, to know the history of diamond, and enjoy the diamond with 268 cuts. Of course you would have your own free time to get close to the windmills and take photos.
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
This attraction is the first stop at Zaanse Schans. As described above, you would experience this old cheese farm/factory, to have a private tour of how to make traditional dutch cheese, get to know the history of this cheese farm, and cheese tasting with more than 26 different flavors.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Including guided diamond demonstration tour
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Including guided wooden shoes factory tour
Including guided cheese factory tour
Including one hour boat cruise in Giethoorn
Lunch
Rent Your Own Boat (Drive the boat by yourself) with additional price
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour on Mini VIP Bus
Max.8 persons per bus
Pickup included
Reviews
1,683 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Leidse made the day for me
anguswither752,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful day out with Leidse as our guide, he was a great person and is definitely an asset to the company - Leidse went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable on the tour, including helping us with umbrellas, carrying any souvenirs and explaining all the interesting facts about every place we visited/passed through - I highly recommend anyone to have Leidse as their guide because he made the day really special and I will miss his positive energy/happiness
Excellent Tour with Perfect Travel Buddy cum “Driver”
jacklW6906TU,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leidse is a very friendly and knowledgeable “Travel Buddy”. He is attentive, helpful and fun tour guide, boat captain and “driver”. He is able to communicate well in both English and Chinese, and I am sure in Dutch too. The whole day tour went well and smooth under the excellent planning of Leidse and we have so much fun!!!!!!
Easy 1 Day Tour of Lakewood Village
mulianl,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A pleasant and relaxing day, Leidse tour guide explains, fairy-tale scenery, called hills and mountains, 2 meters of sea height green land, cold weather are different experiences. Leidse guide speaks English quickly, but also speaks in simple Chinese. Windshield Village, Lego Village, Oakland Village, easy 1 day trip, saving time.
Loved the tour,especially the hospitality of our guide.
Inspire38236631176,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was amazing.He gave us a nice review about all the places we visited and also clicked our pictures.
Fantastic Journey and Awesome Tour
Tourist56051469778,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I joined a local day tour today to Zaanse Schans (Windmills), Zaandam (Lego Village), and Giethoorn, and it was hands down the highlight of our trip. As this was our first time visiting these iconic spots, we weren't sure what to expect, but our guide made the entire day feel incredibly welcoming and memorable. What stood out most was the guide’s genuine professionalism and warmth. They weren't just showing us the sights; they were sharing the heart of the Netherlands with us. We especially appreciated that there was zero pressure to buy anything at any of the stops, which allowed us to relax and truly enjoy the scenery. Furthermore, our guide provided us with countless valuable recommendations—from local hidden gems to the best ways to navigate the areas—that only a true local would know. If you are looking for an informative, stress-free, and friendly way to see the best of the Dutch countryside, look no further! We left the tour feeling like we had spent the day with a knowledgeable friend. Thank you for making our visit so special!
Great local guide Leidse!
S1861JPjimmyc,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leidse is a very good and considerate tour guide. He is very fluent in English and Mandarin. I had a great time in Giethoorn!
Great city day escape!
annon251,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day out, beautiful scenery and our guide, Pete was friendly, informative and a great guide! From the windmills, cheese making, clogs and the Dutch Venice is was a great way to see parts of Amsterdam out of the city centre. Recommend if you are short of time and want to get out of the busy city and see the countryside!
Giethorn a dream place.
damianaA2417HL,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All the excellent walk, really worth dedicating a day to know the mills, the levee and the village of Giethorn. It is very practical the.pickup And Liedse was an excellent guide making sure we were comfortable and had a great experience.
Amazing Tour Experience with a Passionate Guide
laksanatb,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had an incredible day on this tour, and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to explore Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, and Zaanse Schans in one trip. Our guide, Leidse, was outstanding. He was enthusiastic from the very start, and his passion and knowledge about Dutch history, culture, and each place we visited made the whole experience unforgettable. A highlight was the boat cruise in Giethoorn, which he personally guided and captained while sharing great stories along the way. He also offered traditional Dutch snacks during the drive, which added a thoughtful cultural touch. The pacing was perfect, giving us plenty of time at each stop without ever feeling rushed. Overall, the tour was well-organised and comfortable, led by someone who genuinely cares about making the day special. Highly recommended! Thank you again, Leidse, for such a wonderful day.
Highly recommended tour
Dolly a,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lot of fun, especially with Leidse’s guiding, he was fun, very informative and very helpful. Highly recommended
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