Embark on a full-day private tour from Amsterdam to explore the enchanting village of Giethoorn, known as the Dutch Venice. Cruise along its canals and visit the iconic Zaanse Schans windmills, a local cheese and clogs factory, and a dairy farm with baby cows.
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Zaanse Schans - Discover the iconic Dutch Windmills and capture some beautiful photos. There are 7 windmills remaining at Zaanse Schans, with a few open for visits. Explore the paint windmill (where the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt sourced his paint), a sawmill, a spice mill, and more. Admission to the windmill park and parking fees are included in this tour.
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Zaanse Schans - Learn about traditional Dutch wooden shoe making and watch a demonstration of how clogs are crafted today. You can purchase wooden shoes, clogs, and other souvenirs at the wooden shoe factory.
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Zaanse Schans - Tour the paint windmill (where the famous Dutch artist Rembrandt bought his paint) from the inside. There are also opportunities to take stunning photos of the windmills.
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Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig - Visit an authentic Dutch farm with cows and calves. Learn how the Henri Willig farm produces cheese from Jersey cow milk, featuring an automatic milking robot. Afterward, enjoy tasting their special Gouda cheese with over 30 varieties available, all for free! You can also purchase cheese, and if you lack space in your luggage, they offer shipping to your country.
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Giethoorn - Explore one of the most picturesque places in The Netherlands: Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice village. Relish the tranquility and natural beauty of this charming village. Take a guided 1-hour boat tour under linden trees, admire the characteristic wooden bridges, and old farmhouses. You can also opt to drive a small boat yourself; just inform your driver to make arrangements. After the canal cruise, enjoy a delightful lunch at one of the local restaurants or take a leisurely stroll through the village.
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Giethoorn - Enjoy free time to wander through the historic town and discover the charm of this Dutch Venice village.
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Café-Restaurant Smit - Option to have a delightful lunch at one of the best restaurants in Giethoorn.
- Free cheese tasting and purchase options for cheese, fresh waffles, and clogs
- Private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with WiFi and bottled water
- Entrance tickets for a windmill tour and guided canal cruise
- Professional driver/host
- Opportunity to drive the boat yourself
- See cows being milked with a milking robot
- Admission to the windmill park and parking costs included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Professional guide
Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn the Dutch Venice! You will have a guided canal cruise of 1 hour in a large boat or you can drive a small boat by yourself. Please inform your driver/host what you prefer. After Giethoorn you will go to the windmills, the countryside and a local cheese and clogs factory. You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil. Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs. The next stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
- Customer can choose the time of start of the tour
- Please provide us your departure up time and pick up address
- We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 08:30 AM till 06:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
- This is a private tour so no other people will join in the car.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
