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
1,023 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We went to two very...
John H,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We went to two very different villages; Zaanse Shans and Giethoorn. Zaanse Schans is very pretty with buildings that are replicas of typical Netherlands buildings. There are demonstrations of various trades such as making wooden clogs. Lots of full bus loads of visitors at the same time, but a big enough area to spread all out Giethoorn is a unique and genuine village created originally by a group of people who followed the Mennonite denomination of Christianity. Lots of canals through the village, and we had a lovely boat ride. Our guide Ibrahim was amazing. His organisation was impeccable, and his commentary was entertaining and informative We started at 8 am and got back at 7pm. A long day made even longer by terrible traffic A fun day
Wonderful tour
Yue G,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour to both villages. They are amazingly beautiful! The tour was very well organized with lots of history and local culture information provided on the bus in an interesting and humorous way, and plenty of time left for self discovery. Our tour guide, Ibrahim is very knowledgeable and considerate of every one’s needs and very kind. He bought everyone local apple and plum, distributed water and Stroopwafels on the bus, and took care of our needs of using the restroom! He is very talkative and attentive for everyone! We did enjoy the tour very much!
Had a great day lots of...
Supraja B,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great day lots of info along the way, our guide Ibrahim and driver Tom made the trip just perfect and enjoyable.
Awesome sauce!
Christyna P,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour was amazing and Jay was very informative, funny and outgoing. You won't be bored with Jay as your tour guide. We enjoyed this tour very much. It exceeded our expectations! Thanks again guys♡
This was a great day...
Charlotte J,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great day trip—very well organized and enjoyable. Jay was a wonderful guide and had a great mix of info and humor! His commentary made the somewhat long drive go by quickly. We enjoyed the mix of tour and free time, highly recommend!
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