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Holland Dream Tour: Giethoorn, Volendam, Zaanse Schans
4.4
54 Ratings
Amsterdam
GIETHOORN - VOLENDAM - ZAANSE SCHANS (The Holland Dream Tour) presents a distinct blend of various tourist spots, stunningly stitched together for an unforgettable travel journey. (Kick-off from the specified spot in Amsterdam).
GIETHOORN - VOLENDAM - ZAANSE SCHANS (The Holland Dream Tour) presents a distinct blend of various tourist spots, stunningly stitched together for an unforgettable travel journey. (Kick-off from the specified spot in Amsterdam).
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Giethoorn Center - Embark on a journey to the captivating village of Giethoorn in the northern Netherlands for an unforgettable experience. Dubbed the “Venice of the North,” this village is renowned for its numerous canals and absence of roads. Enjoy a 1-hour guided boat tour through this enchanting village, home to fewer than 3,000 residents….
- Giethoorn Center - Embark on a journey to the captivating village of Giethoorn in the northern Netherlands for an unforgettable experience. Dubbed the “Venice of the North,” this village is renowned for its numerous canals and absence of roads. Enjoy a 1-hour guided boat tour through this enchanting village, home to fewer than 3,000 residents. Relish the scenic views on a leisurely canal cruise. Explore the well-preserved village on foot, observing how each farmhouse is situated on a small, man-made island. Meander along the narrow footpaths to uncover hundreds of bridges and soak in the village’s tranquil ambiance.
- Volendam Haven - Continue your journey to the village of Volendam, where you can admire the vibrantly painted wooden houses and see locals in their colorful regional attire. Your guide will lead you on a brief walk through the Volendam harbor, a popular tourist attraction since 1875. It’s an ideal spot to purchase souvenirs and gifts for loved ones or yourself, and to capture photos in traditional Dutch costume at one of the many photo studios in the village.
- Zaanse Schans - Conclude your adventure by exploring the most picturesque traditional 17th-century village, featuring houses and a collection of beautifully preserved windmills from the nation’s industrial past. In Zaanse Schans, you can wander past the charming greenhouses and visit a factory where the region’s famous clogs are crafted. Discover the process of making world-renowned Dutch cheeses as well.
What's Included
- Full day trip from Amsterdam
- Transport in car/minivan/coach
- English-speaking guide with deep local knowledge
- Walking tour/free time in Giethoorn
- Canal cruise in Giethoorn
- Live demonstration and food tasting by cheese factory in Zaanse Schans
- Live demonstration for clog factory in Zaanse Schans
- Walking tour/free time in Zaanse Schans
- Walking tour/free time in Volendam
- Full day trip from Amsterdam
- Transport in car/minivan/coach
- English-speaking guide with deep local knowledge
- Walking tour/free time in Giethoorn
- Canal cruise in Giethoorn
- Live demonstration and food tasting by cheese factory in Zaanse Schans
- Live demonstration for clog factory in Zaanse Schans
- Walking tour/free time in Zaanse Schans
- Walking tour/free time in Volendam
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Anything else that is not mentioned on “Included”
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Anything else that is not mentioned on “Included”
Additional Information
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Don’t forget to bring your camera
- Pets are not allowed
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Don’t forget to bring your camera
- Pets are not allowed
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking
Location
Prins Hendrikkade 20A
Prins Hendrikkade
• Please wait in front of the LOVERS Cafe (Lovers Canal Cruises Amsterdam).
• Arrive 15 minutes before the activity's start time.
• We shall depart promptly at 8:30 AM.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(54 Ratings)
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Lindsay_b
Aug 14, 2025
Much Better than expected - Just did this trip with Igor as our guide Could not hv asked for a better day We saw and experienced a lot Every stop Igor was there with info practical help and great communication sense of humour and a real focus on getting the most from our trip Could not recommended Igor and the tour higher PS This tour gives you more than most others
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Phillip_g
Aug 7, 2025
Amsterdam Day Trip - It was quite an enjoyable tour.
We had fun visiting a small fishing village and a traditional Dutch village.
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Shereen_j
Jul 16, 2025
Awesome trip - The experience was awesome. Worth every penny.. guide (Igor) was friendly and caring. He took us to all the places and also explained about each places.. it was marvellous. I thoroughly enjoyed it
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Catherine_w
Jun 28, 2025
Excellent authentic excursion! - We had a wonderful time on our tour! It was wonderful to see the authentic villages of Holland on the outskirts of Amsterdam. This was honestly the best part of our trip to Amsterdam, and we are so glad that we did this. Each of the villages is charming, informative, and picturesque. The tour guide, who is very friendly, local, and informative, has also designed the trip in an order that avoids the crowds very well. I would highly recommend this trip, our trip would have been far from complete without this excursion!
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Michaell_a
Jun 15, 2025
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Giethoorn with Boat Tour - Our tour guide Adonis picked us up on time at the meeting point and then we start our tour. We visited the Giethoorn Center in the north of the Netherlands known as the Venice of North, the village is beautiful and also we had a 1 hour guided boat tour. We also visited the Zane Schans the most picturesque traditional 17th century village where houses and the collection of the windmills, learn how they produce world famous Dutch cheeses. Also we visited the Voledam Haven where you can see brightly painted wooden houses and see their colorful regional dress. Highly recommended it.
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Soraya_b
May 25, 2025
Highly Recommend the Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Giethoorn Tour with Igor! - This day trip was the perfect way to experience the natural beauty of Holland. Our guide, Igor, was amazing – knowledgeable, friendly, and made us (two ladies traveling together) feel completely comfortable. He shared fascinating insights into Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Giethoorn, and his passion for the places we visited was evident.
The boat tour in Giethoorn was particularly magical, offering stunning views of this charming village. If you’re planning this trip, I highly recommend booking it with Igor. He truly made the experience unforgettable!
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Anett_c
Oct 16, 2024
Awesome tour!! - I had a great time with my tour guide Antonis. He is very knowledgeable about the area and he went out of his way to ensure that I got to see the most of the area. Beautiful landscape and interesting history. Highly recommend.
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Rajesh_r
Jun 13, 2025
It was a good experience... - It was a good experience visiting the villages. Giethoorn is a really beautiful village , boat ride was good.
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88mot
Oct 19, 2024
Had I imagined more spectacular - I had imagined myself more spectacular. Almost only souvenir shops and cheese where everyone had their fingers in I didn't want to eat. There are really nicer places in the area
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Brent_l
May 6, 2025
You didn’t provide the service return my money! - They cancelled at the last minute and have not refunded our money. When I message them about my refund I get no response.
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