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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Carlise_w
Oct 18, 2024
Wonderful experience - Jay, our guide, was so great! He was very informative and kept us entertained all day. I had been to Zaanse Schans before, but my mom had not, so it was great to see again! Giethoorn was beautiful and the boat ride through the canals was great, as well.
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Ahmed_t
Oct 16, 2024
Must visit for anyone visiting Netherlands - Ibrahim is one of the best tour guides I’ve met in Europe. The trip overall was perfect. It’s a must visit for anyone visiting Netherlands
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Sarah_d
Oct 13, 2024
Great way to spend a day - This tour was amazing. Loved are tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I’ve gone on a lot of tours and this one was one of my favorites.
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Bonitad21
Oct 12, 2024
Fabulous full day ! - Full day of experiencing a fairy tale real life Dutch village, canal ride , windmills , clogs and cheese .. well organized and well worth it . Great tour guide! Loved it all ! ❤️
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Zane_s
Oct 10, 2024
A must do in Amsterdam - A must do when visiting the netherlands. Ibrahim the guide really made the tour special with a lot of local knowledge and stories. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
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295navd
Oct 9, 2024
Wonderful Windmills and Fantastic Fantasyland - Great trip to wonderland on blessed sunny day. Overall great experience. Thanks to Jay and Schekel (forgive me if spelling wrong). Jay was wonderful with stories and very informative. Driver was friendly and very safe hands. Everything was planned by tour operator to the minute with adequate time. Thanks again for wonderful trip.
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Goplaces57898935054
Oct 8, 2024
Jay was awesome! The tour was incredible! If you’re hesitant to book; stop it! Just do it! - The whole day was incredible! Jay (our tour guide) was so engaging and fun. He provided so much information on the history on Amsterdam and the Netherlands in general. His sense of humor and his ability to make stories engaging were above and beyond our expectations. He even stopped and purchased an apple for everyone on the bus. Our bus driver was also awesome! Jacko (at least that’s what Jay called him) made it smooth and easy. The bus ride felt like a breeze and Geithoorn was beautiful! So many scenic areas to see and they provided great insight to the region and history. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Exequiel_d
Oct 6, 2024
Well done! - Ibrahim is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable about important information we need about the trip.
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Mellanie_a
Oct 5, 2024
A must tour!! - Excellent tour! Excellent tour guide-Jay. Jay was extremely funny, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable!! As a guide, Jay set the bar very high!! Our driver was friendly and professional. I would recommend this tour 100%. Rainy day but Jay brought out the sun with his sunny personality which made a big difference.
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Wing_s
Oct 4, 2024
Perfect day tour! - The day tour arrangement was just perfect! Especially the tour guide Jay, he was so nice and provided much information about Netherlands that are so useful (first time in Netherlands), i will definitely recommend my friends and family to join the tour if they have a chance to visit Amsterdam!
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From $122
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).