Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
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This tour is a must for anyone who wants to visit the two of the most popular places in Holland! Board an air-conditioned bus. In 20 minutes you will arrive at the Zaanse Schans, an open air museum absolutely worthwhile your visit. See a typical Dutch clog shop and visit a cheese factory. See the various original still working windmills and the Dutch artisans. You can glance over their shoulders while they are performing their crafts. Learn about the impressive windmill history that set off the Golden Age in the Netherlands. Next enjoy the ride through the Dutch polders, reclaimed land, to the fairytale like village of Giethoorn, also known as “the Venice of the North. Next up, a one hour guided boat tour. You will be in awe of the sights of the surroundings, ducking under picturesque bridges the captain will tell you the impressive history of the Giethoorn. You will have time explore the village on your own, on foot or by bike, You can also enjoy a delicious meal!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1-Hour Boat Cruise
Driver/guide
Tour of the cheese factory + clog factory
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
What To Expect
Zaanse Schans
See a typical Dutch clog shop and learn how and why these wooden shoes were made. Visit the cheese factory.
Giethoorn
Next stop is Giethoorn, typically referred to as ‘Venice of the North’. As cars aren’t allowed, transportation is traditionally on foot, by bike, or by boat. You can experience how the Dutch live with and on the water. Learn about the outstanding water-management techniques of the Dutch and you can see the beautiful farmhouses and the many picturesque bridges of this idyllic village with merely 2500 inhabitants. After your boat tour, you'll have time at leisure to explore Giethoorn. Stroll around centuries of history of traditional Dutch craftsmanship. Discover the unique Dutch culture with guidance and recommendations from your personal guide.
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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
Reviews
1,033 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome
Gemma T,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience. Our tour guide even called us a few minutes before the bus leaves to see if we could make it or not.. Somebody got sick on the bus on our way back and he gave his full attention
A unique Dutch experience
Kayleigh J,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing time. Our guide was friendly and did everything to give us the best experience. Definitely the highlight of our trip
A+ Tour with A+ People
Andres G,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00An Amazing Experience with Abrahim and Nicole! Our tour with Abrahim and Nicole was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and full of thoughtful touches. They even made a special stop at a local farmers market so we could pick up fresh apples and some delicious waffle cookies—such a sweet surprise! Abrahim is truly an amazing tour guide. His commentary was both informative and hilarious—never boring for a second. He kept us engaged the whole time with his great energy and sense of humor. We’ve been on other tours before, but none as entertaining and enjoyable as this one. Nicole, our driver, was spectacular. She drove so smoothly and confidently that we actually managed to take a relaxing nap on the way back—something that rarely happens on tours! We loved every minute and highly recommend this experience. Thank you, Abrahim and Nicole, for making our day so special!
Clogs, Cheese, Windmills and Giethoorn.
Jenny M,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ibrahim was a great guide who has a wealth of knowledge and lots of energy. The tour was a great pace and gave us plenty of time to explore each stop.
Was a lovely vacation
priyanka p,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ibrahim Was brilliant. I enjoyed the overall trip. However, i thought we dint have to spend so much time in Geithoorn.
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