Private Tour

Giethoorn, Private Boat Tour & Zaanse Schans Windmills

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Dutch

7 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Your private guide will drive you directly to the Zaanse Schans and walk you through this picturesque Dutch heritage site. Experience many famous aspects of Dutch manufacturing and visit an old working windmill to learn about how products were fabricated in the 17th and 18th century. The second highlight of the day is the picturesque village of Giethoorn.

The centre of the village is car-free so the only way to get around is by boat or on foot. Your guide will transform himself into your captain and welcome you on board a typical 'punter', a small Dutch flat bottomed boat designed to sail in shallow waters for a private one hour tour through Giethoorn. After you're back on dry land you'll join your guide for a short walking tour giving you another perspective on this picture perfect little village.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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Lunch

Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Zaanse Schans

3 hours • Admission Included

Giethoorn

The second highlight of the day is the picturesque village of Giethoorn. The centre of the village is car-free so the only way to get around is by boat or on foot. Your guide will transform himself into your captain and welcome you on board a typical 'punter', a small Dutch flat bottomed boat designed to sail in shallow waters for a private one hour tour through Giethoorn. After you're back on dry land you'll join your guide for a short walking tour giving you another perspective on this picture perfect little village.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Giethoorn, Private Boat Tour & Zaanse Schans Windmills

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We truly enjoyed the trip...
Patty C,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We truly enjoyed the trip to Giethoorn and the windmills and Steven was very professional and patient.
This trip with Steve was just great.
667ren t,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Steve has always provided us with valuable information during the tour about the sights and the origin of the country. It was a great trip that we will remember thanks to Steve.
Our tour guide Steven was...
John R,
Apr 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Steven was very knowledgeable and informative. The tour was excellent and would recommend it to anyone looking to get outside of the city and see other sites.
Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Perfect Private Tour!
WilliamT49,
Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Steve was an amazing guide! He made the day effortless and thoroughly enjoyable! Giethoorn was magical. Zaanse Schans was great! The information that Steve shared on tour was fantastic!
Giethoorn/Zaanse Schans tour
Phil,
Jul 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Steven guided us through a great day. The drive to was filled with beautiful scenery and Steven shared so much knowledge of how Amsterdam has been built up over the centuries. While in Giethoorn, Steven guided us on a boat tour of this quaint town that is so peaceful and beautiful. We also stopped at a restaurant to try some local snack food. Steven provided great guidance on what to try and all were great. We then drove to Zaanse Schans to see all the workings of a windmill town. The entire day was great and I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you again, Steven for making this a great day!
A wonderful day with an attentive guide!
S9270XOdrewd,
Sep 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Steven was an excellent guide with a wealth of knowledge and experience in all of our areas of Dutch cultural and historical interest, not only about Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans! Both sights were beautiful and unique, as was the drive through the reclaimed Dutch countryside. And, Giethoorn really lived up to its reputation as the most beautiful village in the world! Steven provided an excellent and attentive customized tour, including Dutch music for the car ride. Highly recommend.
A magical day
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Jul 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Giethoorn is an exquisite treasure, so charming and unique. Our guide, Steve, was so knowledgeable and engaging. Our conversations ranged wildly from history, the culture of The Netherlands, their land management, and the precise operation of windmills! We went up and all through a working windmill, with Steve's explanations of the various procedures and products. We saw, learned, and experienced things we'd have never known of otherwise!