Amsterdam to Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Tour: A Must-Visit Dutch Experience

Experience the best of Holland on this day tour from Amsterdam. Visit the Zaanse Schans windmills and explore the charming village of Giethoorn, known as the ‘Venice of the North’. Don’t miss this must-visit Dutch experience!

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Enjoy a 1-hour scenic boat cruise
  • Professional driver and guide
  • Explore cheese and clog factories
  • Live commentary during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This excursion is essential for individuals keen on exploring Holland’s primary attractions. Hop onto a comfortable, air-conditioned bus, which will take you to the Zaanse Schans in just 20 minutes. The Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum, is definitely worth your time. Experience a conventional Dutch clog shop and tour a cheese manufacturing unit….

Location
De Ruijterkade 151
De Ruijterkade
Meet your guide between 07:45 and 08:00 in front of the Aloha Bowling on De Ruijterkade 153. To check in. Your guide will be holding a WHITE UMBRELLA with the logo of DUTCHTRIPS. Please check in between 7:45 and 8:00, as we will be departing on schedule at 08:00. We will be returning around 18:00.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Anonymous
Dec 20, 2024
Jay is so nice guide, he... - Jay is so nice guide, he told me about a lot of of the history of Holland and Giethoorn , which made me learn so much thank you
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Julio
Dec 11, 2024
Amazing Tour with Ibrahim - Our travel guide, Ibrahim, was fantastic. We arrived a few minutes late and he called & stayed on the call until the meet up. He was very knowledgeable and informative about the important points and always with humor and a great attitude. He looked after us throughout the tour, including taking pictures and made sure we were comfortable and engaged. I highly recommend this tour and we thank Ibrahim for his superb guidance. 👏❤️
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Kristine_l
Dec 9, 2024
Ibrahim did an amazing job!! - Our tour guide Ibrahim went above and beyond! He was so knowledgeable, brought umbrellas if we needed, and even offered to take pictures for us! I'm so glad I chose to go on this tour!
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Mobile52538540346
Dec 6, 2024
Must visit place - Visited a picture perfect destination .Must visit for anyone who wants to have real feel of Netherlands. Personalized well by the guide cum driver.
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Ottawajrtraveller
Nov 15, 2024
A countryside tour not to be missed! - Windmills, cheese, clogs and canals—what more could you ask for with a day in the countryside? How about a sensational tour guide? Our guide Saïd was amazing, with story telling his greatest asset. Learned so much about history and fun facts about the Netherlands. Never boring, always engaging, Saïd made the tour unforgettable, as we took in the windmills, clogs and cheese tasting in Zaanse, visited a farmers fruit and veggie market, and strolled the quaint thatched-roofed village with a canal ride in Giethoorn. The 10 hour day flew by as we arrived safely back home. Thank you Saïd for a phenomenal day—if only all tours were as extraordinary as this. Highly recommended!
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Sheryl_f
Nov 14, 2024
Wonder day trip experiencing the. Netherlands - We love Ibrahim!! He is simply the best guide. We met during a previous visit and were thrilled to spend the day with him. His vast knowledge and enthusiasm along with his vivacious personality made the whole trip. Now, if you love cheese, this experience is definitely worth it, along with the beautiful windmills and experience of the amazing villages visited.
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Andrea_v
Nov 11, 2024
Unforgettable memories in AMS - I was in Amsterdam for a conference and took a day to explore the city when I came across this tour. I’m so glad I booked it because it was so an amazing experience filled with good facts and even better pictures taken. I recommend anyone traveling solo to take this tour! You make friends and don’t feel lonely!
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Li_w
Nov 5, 2024
Worth Joining - relaxing yet beautiful tour. Jay, the driver cum tour guide is humour and helpful from all aspects..
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S7684smnicolab
Oct 30, 2024
Excellent trip - Amazing trip, well worth going .Our tour guide ,Ibrahim was so knowledgable and engaging and we learnt a lot about the Netherlands
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George_h
Oct 29, 2024
Learning as exploring - We did the Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn tour with our guide/driver Jey! It was more like a private tour along with a few more couples in a minivan. He was more than helpful to teach us a lot about the history of Netherlands with a playful and unique way. Both of the places we visited worth every penny. Even though the weather wasn't great, we had an amazing experience thanks to Jey.
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