Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Unique Day Trip with Boat Cruise
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
This unique day tour takes you in the morning to Zaanse Schans. You would visit this village as a local resident by walking in the village from the residence entrance. Avoiding big buses and full of tourists at the main entrance. We will take you to a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration in Zaanse Schans. After that you will travel to Giethoorn, you will discover this 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn. You will of course have your own free time at these two places to take beautiful photos and discover the village by yourselves.
You will expect a luxurious and comfortable mini bus for this day tour. A bottled water will be provided to each traveler. Power bank, napkin, umbrella are provided and free to use during the whole trip.
This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Duration of the tour is 10 hours, including the travel time.
What To Expect
Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is a natural windmill village. You will arrive this village from the local residence entrance. You won't arrive here with big buses and full of tourists. You will walk and experience this local quite village at the beginning. After that, you will have a private guided Dutch cheese factory tour, to know how to make Gouda cheese in the traditional way. You have chance to taste more than 26 different flavors of cheeses. After that, you will visit a Dutch wooden shoes factory, we will show you a live demonstration of making wooden shoe 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 'Royal Lady' diamond with 268 facets. Of course you would have your own free time to get close to the windmills and take a lot of photos.
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
You would experience this old cheese farm/factory by having a private demonstration to understand how to make traditional Dutch cheese, get to know the history of this cheese farm, and cheese tasting for more than 26 different flavors.
Options
Including Lunch and Boat
Including Local Lunch
Including 1-Hour Boat Cruise
What‘s Included
One Bottle of Water per Traveler
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided Tour to Cheese Factory, Wooden Shoe Factory and Diamond Factory
One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We got to see the...
John B,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We got to see the windmills, cheese making, clog making and the cruise through the village with no streets, was very different. Erik was very informative and knowledgeable. Was a very good day other that the rain.
Good trip , Bad guide
Alanood A,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The trip was beautiful, the sites and stop location, but the guide was not up to the expected level or good. He was rude in his dealings and speech, also racist , as he bullied some nationalities in front of the group. His driving was somewhat dangerous. I recommend the trip, but with another guide.
Good day trip from Amsterdam
Olivia G,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Loved being able to see locations just outside Amsterdam in one convenient day tour. Zaanse Schans, the Afsluitdijk, and Geithoorn are places we would not normally have been able to get to with just a car or a train. We enjoyed all three locations.
Best day ever!
Tanya v,Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Koen was 5star!!!! Started communications the day before our trip ensuring that we knew exactly where to be and at what time. Excellent customer service and very informative. He was knowledgeable and his english was very good. Had a fantastic experience!
A Great Taste of Amsterdam History
Brenda E,Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Eric was wonderful. Gave a lot of history and helped to keep us informed. He even held our packages for us. Always went and got the van and brought it closer for us to get in. Really enjoyed seeing all the windmills and the tours of the cheese factory and clog making were wonderful. Had plenty of time for sightseeing and shopping. The canal tour was beautiful and so relaxing. Eric provided umbrellas during the brief showers that we had. Overall the weather was fantastic.
An interesting and insightful experience with an appreciation of the Netherlands history and culture.
SuJoma,Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day out with interesting activities with a friendly knowledgeable tour guide. The canal tour was great. With the added bonus of it being a small group tour.
Great Giethoorn experience
MATRAMLEE M,Jun 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experiences with good and friendly tour guide. He gave us enough time to enjoy the trip. The weather was superb with blue sky, makes all the photos taken turn awesomes.
Great day trip to the Dutch Countryside
N2Momma,Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on our day-trip exploring the Dutch countryside. Leidse was a GREAT host, he shared lots of information with us and his vibrant personality kept us entertained the whole day. I high recommend this tour and hope you get Leidse as a guide because he was great!!
Wonderful day
kathybN4991HD,Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing day. Great stops. Especially enjoyed the windmills, clog making demonstrations and boat ride. Our tour guide did a great job. Picked us up on time, was very knowledgeable about all the locations we stopped at. Answered every question regarding locations, Netherlands Hx: and its culture. Enjoyed Leidse immensely
Great tour!
Carmen K,May 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Pete was our guide and he’s very nice and friendly! Spilled many Dutch things we needa know. The pick up was smooth. Overall the tour was great. 8 people as a group is just perfect.
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