Zaanse Schans Giethoorn Private Tour from Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy an 8-hour private tour with a professional driver in a luxury vehicle. Start your day at Zaanse Schans, where you can immerse yourself in traditional Dutch culture by visiting a wooden shoe factory and a cheese shop, where you can sample and purchase local cheeses.
Next, journey to Giethoorn, the charming water village. Here, you can embark on a one-hour canal tour, included in your visit, where you’ll glide through picturesque waterways and admire the beautiful scenery.
You also have the option to enhance your experience with a private boat tour or rent a boat to explore on your own, both available for an additional cost. This personalized tour combines culture, beauty, and the freedom to explore at your own pace!
With the flexibility of a private tour, you can fully enjoy each location at your own pace, making for a relaxed and memorable experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Once they have booked this tour they need to to provide the name and the phone number so that we can call the traveler 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
The remaining hours will be for transportation in which 1 hour 30 minutes will be from Zaanse to Giethoorn then another 1 hour and 30 from Giethorn to amsterdam.
this tour is available in English language
What To Expect
Zaanse Schans
Half an hour drive from Amsterdam city, in the middle of the authentic Dutch countryside, you will find Zaanse Schans. Covered with water, cows grazing the fresh grasses, colorful flowers and green-timbered houses, Zaanse Schans is home to what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World: the historic 18th-century windmills. Along the river Zaan, these robust windmills are lined up facing the direction from where they catch wind. Your personal chauffeur will present you with historical and cultural explanation.
Giethoorn
Giethoorn, the most romantic town in the Netherlands, awaits you in Overijssel, surrounded by serene waterways and lush nature. With no cars around, many homes are only accessible by boat, and even the mail is delivered by canoe! Your visit includes a one-hour covered canal tour to explore this charming village. Glide along narrow canals, admire centuries-old thatched farmhouses, and learn about Giethoorn’s unique history—all while staying cozy, rain or shine. You’ll also have free time to enjoy lunch or take a peaceful walk, wandering under picturesque wooden bridges and soaking up the timeless atmosphere.
Options
Zaanse Schans Giethoorn Private Tour from Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Boat ticket 1-hour canal tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver/host
Gratuities
Private boat rental or canal cruise in Giethoorn
Private boat tour (Ask for the options)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best!!!
Scenic46729046298,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service. Communication 10/10. We recommend them without a doubt and we will make excursions with them again.
We had an amazing time and a great experience
Wanderer46238989342,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience, all thanks to Younes. He gave us a lot of informations which was really helpful. Will recommend to our friends and family. You are going a great job Younes!
Layover Tour
C8336LAcolinn,Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great customer service & fantastic response. We really appreciated the fast response and quality tour. We would recommend.
A relaxing and magical experience
IreneS1421,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful, magical, and relaxing experience! Will highly recommend to friends and family! Elias was very nice. Just when we thought our quiet boat ride was about to end, he took us to the Swan lake and it was just beautiful to see so many Swans in one place. Saved the best for last, I guess. Also the ride to and from Gierthoorn was very comfortable. Thank so much for this experience!
Great Tour with Amsterdam's BEST Host!!!
samuelrT3323HY,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonder, informative and fun tour hosted by the city's BEST guide!!! We opted for a private experience over the 40-70 person bus tour. It was worth every Euro cent. Younes picked us up at our houseboat accommodation on time and in a very nice luxury automobile (BMW 5-series). We liked him instantly. We found him to be personable, engaging and knowledgeable every step of the way. Our trip was unrushed and tailorable. It had a definite "more or this less of that" vibe based on our interests. Not only did he display excellent historical and cultural knowledge, he also explained the technical aspects of windmill operations allowing me to completely "nerd-out" on the iconic structures. I don't know which one joyed more, the truly amazing tour, or meeting a new friend and learning about his family and comparing world travel experiences. He even took great photos of us along the way! A very memorable experience. Bottom line at the bottom: amazing excursion with an equally amazing and personable guide (now friend).
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