• Zaanse Schans - Visit Zaanse Schans traditional wooden windmills and distinctive green wooden houses which were relocated there to recreate the atmosphere of an 18th/19th-century village. Duration is about 1.5 hours including visits with demonstrations at cheese factory and wooden shoes factory. Photo stop at the bank of Zaan River for the best panoramic view of all the windmills.
• Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop - (This part is included in Zaanse Schans) Visit wooden shoes factory to learn about history of traditional Dutch clogs. Attend a workshop with demonstration of how clogs are made. Try fitting wooden shoes to have a feeling of wearing wooden shoes. Some free time for souvenirs shopping.
• Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm - (This part is included in Zaanse Schans) Attend a professional demonstration of quality cheese-making by the staff in traditional Dutch costumes. Followed by free tasting of a wide cheese selection, and other typical Dutch treats. Free time for Dutch delights shopping.
• IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel) - On the way to Giethoorn, enjoy interesting facts and stories from our friendly guides pointing out of significant sights including the largest artificial lake in the Netherlands - IJsselmeer. IJsselmeer is a closed off inland bay, bordered by the Afsluitdijk (Enclosing Dike) which is the largest dike in the Netherlands with 32KM long, constructed during 1927-1932, being part of the Delta Works, Seven Modern Wonders.

We will also pass by Ketelbrug, it is a bridge also a dike to get a good feeling of a dike. Unlike the largest one Enclosing dike, it is only 800-metre-long (2,600 ft) bridge opened on 15 June 1970.

• Giethoorn - Discover a Dutch village only accessible by boat on a day trip to Giethoorn from Amsterdam. Experience the “Venice of the Netherlands” where there are no main roads and all transport is on the water of the many canals. Take 1-hour small electric boat (9 people maximum) led by our friendly guide cruising around the village. Be your own captain, you can even drive the boat to experience a real local lifestyle. See the unique traditional thatch-roof cottages connected to arch-shape wooden bridges (there are over 150 arch-shape wooden bridges in the Giethoorn).

• Boat trip on a small electric boat in Giethoorn, guided and drive your own boat experience
• Professional guide
• Guided tour in cheese factory, Zaanse Schans
• Tour coach or van
• Guided tour in diamond factory, Zaanse Schans
• Guided tour in wooden shoes factory, Zaanse Schans

• Gratuities
• Lunch
• Big touristy 40-seater boat, at own cost and own arrangement. We offer small boat local experience.

Experience convenient hotel pickup for this small-group day tour from Amsterdam, exploring the picturesque canal village of Giethoorn, often referred to as the “Dutch Venice.” The tour includes a photo opportunity at the iconic Lego Hotel in Zaandam and a visit to the historic village of Zaanse Schans.

Discover Zaanse Schans with a demonstration at a traditional clog and cheese factory, where you can try on wooden clogs and taste authentic Dutch cheese. Witness the iconic windmills and explore a diamond factory. Marvel at the green wooden houses along the River Zaan and capture stunning photos while learning about Dutch village life in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Navigate Giethoorn’s canals on a small electric boat led by a friendly expert, or take the helm yourself for a genuine local experience, avoiding crowds and enjoying unobstructed views. Stroll past charming thatched-roof houses, wooden bridges, and scenic canals.

This full-day small-group tour blends scenic beauty, culture, history, and interactive experiences for an unforgettable day in the Netherlands.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• If you come with luggage, strollers, or bulk items, please inform the tour operator Cherry Tours in advance.
• Children younger than 12 years need car seats, infants need baby chair provided by travellers.
• Cancellations within 24 hours due to failure to inform tour operator for special arrangement will not get refund.
• Infant with less than 6 years old, we do not recommend this tour.
• Cancellation due to any of the above unfulfilled conditions, will not be refunded.
• The trip offers small open boat, if customers wish to take a big boat (covered, with 40 passengers on board, shared with other groups), at own cost, arrangement and subject to availability
• Not recommended for travellers with reduced mobility.

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