Private Tour Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans: Experience Traditional Dutch Crafts and Delicacies

Experience the beauty of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans on a private tour. Explore historic villages, see windmills, try traditional crafts, and taste local delicacies. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Giethoorn - Known as the “Venice of North,” the village of Giethoorn is known for its many canals and picturesque footpaths and bridges. You will explore the fairytale village on foot and experience the scenery on a leisurely trip through the canals on a boat tour!
  • Zaanse Schans - Discover the Dutch countryside driving to historic open-air museum Zaanse Schans: see windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close, and learn about the region’s rich history. 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. Here oil, paint, mustard, and paper were produced.

We will spend about 3 hours including a boat tour, demonstrations of wooden shoe making, and a visit to a cheese factory. A photo stop at the bank of Zaan River for the best panoramic view of all the windmills is of course included!

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day private trip where we weave the stunning landscapes with the historical hamlets of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans. You’ll get to observe windmills, delve into traditional crafts, and savor local delights such as cheese and cookies. Our professional guides, Eva and Sarah, are skilled drivers and excellent hosts!

Setting off from Amsterdam early, we will be the first ones to visit Giethoorn, evading the rush and experiencing some private moments either on a boat in the water or walking along the canal and bridges, a perfect setup for capturing great photos! We also set aside time for shopping or unwinding with a coffee in a genuine Dutch cafe.

In the afternoon, our destination is the Zaanse Schans, a leading Dutch heritage site located near Amsterdam! Revel in the majestic windmills, the tranquil water, and Dutch traditional culture! Sample some cheese and try wearing authentic wooden shoes! This top Dutch spot introduces you to two mills, with the entrance fees already included.

  • infants seats on request, need to contact before
Location
Giethoorn
Cancellation Policy

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

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623lindao
Jun 25, 2024
Incredible Private Tours! - Our family of 4 adults and three children (ages 12, 11 and 9) had the pleasure of going on two private tours organized by Dutch Tours last week. The first was a full day tour to Giethoorn village and Zaanse Schans and the following day a half day tour to De Haar Castle and lunch at a nearby goat farm. I would have written this review sooner, but I have been struggling to find enough superlatives to convey just how wonderful these experiences were. Our tour guide for both days was Eva and she was everything you could ask for in a tour guide and more. The 90 minute drive to Giethoorn from our hotel flew by as Eva shared interesting stories and anecdotes as well as patiently answering our many questions about Dutch history and culture. She arranged our boat ride through the village (the cost for all admissions were included in the tour price) and gave us expert tips on how to make the most of our time there. In Zaanse Schans she knew the best places to take us and even took countless pictures of our group for us. The next day when Eva met us at our hotel, it was like greeting an old friend! Her expertise at De Haar Castle really shone through as she regaled us with interesting and sometimes funny stories that helped keep the children engaged throughout the tour. Lunch at the goat farm was such a pleasant surprise and we were thrilled to visit a place that seemed to be off the beaten path and frequented more by locals than tourists. I had mentioned to Eva that I was concerned about getting transportation to the airport for our large group in a few days because the area our hotel was in wasn’t frequented by many taxis. While at the goat farm, Eva made a call and arranged a driver to pick us up at our hotel on travel day! She even called us through the taxi company as we were on our way to the airport to make sure everything went smoothly and wish us safe travels! We learned so much on both tours and all of us were so thankful that we chose Dutch Tours as our guides. The company is owned by two women who care deeply about providing the best possible experiences for their clients and it shows! Communication during the booking process was great with fast responses to my (many) questions. Our only regret was that we didn’t have more time to so more tours with them. You can’t go wrong choosing Dutch Tours and whether your guide is Eva or Sarah, you will be so glad you chose them !
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Zirconium11
Jun 9, 2024
A wonderful Sunday trip with Ibrahim! - It was a very educational trip with Ibrahim and the driver (whom we sadly forgotten his name). Throughout the trip, Ibrahim never stop to offer his wealth of knowledge and insights into Amsterdam and the places where we visited for the day. Ibrahim was very enthusiastic and showed a lot of pride in his work, and we were blessed with such excellent service, including good driving skills from the driver. The coach (bus) was in good condition, and we were very pleased with the cleanliness of the coach. All in all, it was money well spent and we added some tips to both of them to make their day, just as they have made our day.
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