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Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Giethoorn and windmills of Zaanse schans daytrip from Amsterdam
Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

By Dutchtrips
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$204 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h 30m
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Overview

This tour is a must for anyone who wants to visit the two of the most popular places in Holland! Board an air-conditioned bus. In 20 minutes you will arrive at the Zaanse Schans, an open air museum absolutely worthwhile your visit. See a typical Dutch clog shop and visit a cheese factory. See the various original still working windmills and the Dutch artisans. You can glance over their shoulders while they are performing their crafts. Learn about the impressive windmill history that set off the Golden Age in the Netherlands. Next enjoy the ride through the Dutch polders, reclaimed land, to the fairytale like village of Giethoorn, also known as “the Venice of the North. Next up, a one hour guided boat tour. You will be in awe of the sights of the surroundings, ducking under picturesque bridges the captain will tell you the impressive history of the Giethoorn. You will have time explore the village on your own, on foot or by bike, You can also enjoy a delicious meal!

 

Activity location

  • Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • IJRO 1
    • 153 De Ruijterkade
    • 1011 AB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$204.31 x 1 AdultAU$204.31
Total
Price is AU$204.31
Until Fri, 25 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included1-Hour Boat Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour of the cheese factory + clog factory
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Activity itinerary

Zaanse Schans
  • 2h
See a typical Dutch clog shop and learn how and why these wooden shoes were made. Visit the cheese factory.
Giethoorn
Next stop is Giethoorn, typically referred to as ‘Venice of the North’. As cars aren’t allowed, transport 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 many picturesque bridges of this idyllic village with merely 2500 inhabitants. After your boat tour, you'll have time at leisure to explore Giethoorn. Stroll around centuries of history of traditional Dutch craftsmanship. Discover the unique Dutch culture with guidance and recommendations from your personal guide.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESZaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIJRO 1
    • 153 De Ruijterkade
    • 1011 AB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Laura_K

Reviewed on Viator
22 Apr 2025
Lovely your, a lot of cute houses and a lot of time to take pictures etc. Guide was also so nice. The boar ride was also great.
10.0 out of 10

Nandish_G

Reviewed on Viator
20 Apr 2025
Ibrahim guide was too good. Gave commentary of the places and tour continuously. Very Informative. Best part was the stop at tulip fields. This was really amazing with guests enjoying photo sessions in tulip fields without any crowd
10.0 out of 10

Sahil_P

Reviewed on Viator
18 Apr 2025
Nicely organised trip, got sufficient time to visit and click photos. A must trip if you are in Amsterdam. Ibrahim was too good, gave so such information and goes out of way to help and show different things which were not even listed as part of tour.
10.0 out of 10

Lara_S

Reviewed on Viator
16 Apr 2025
This was a fantastic day out, our guide Ibrahim and our bus driver Mary were fantastic. Ibrahim was very knowledgeable about everything Dutch and to do with The Netherlands. He was very attentive to all the guests/visitors needs, he gave recommendations and information on anything we asked.
10.0 out of 10

Angela_S

Reviewed on Viator
13 Apr 2025
We really enjoyed our day with Ibrahim! Towards the end of the tour, he knew we were running late for a reservation. He went above and beyond and helped us coordinate a ride to ensure we got there on time. Thank you for such a special day!!!
10.0 out of 10

Bing_R

Reviewed on Viator
9 Apr 2025
Great agenda, amazing tour guide. Our tour guide Jay is the best I ever met. He is very knowledgeable, funny and passionate about the places.
10.0 out of 10

Samantha_W

Reviewed on Viator
3 Apr 2025
What a beautiful tour! Ibrahim was the BEST tour guide, providing culture and history details with his natural humor, the day flew by. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get out of the city center to see how clogs and Gouda are made, the history of the beautiful windmills, and to walk around Venice of the Netherlands.
10.0 out of 10

Rachel_P

Reviewed on Viator
17 Mar 2025
If you’re visiting Amsterdam and want to experience the beauty of the Dutch countryside, this Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans windmill day trip is an absolute must. The tour offered a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. I absolutely loved exploring Zaanse Schans—the traditional windmills were like stepping into a postcard, and the demonstrations of cheese making and wooden clog carving were both fascinating and fun. It gave a real sense of Dutch history and craftsmanship that you can’t get just by walking around Amsterdam. Giethoorn was truly the highlight of the trip. The boat tour through the peaceful canals of this car-free village was like drifting through a fairytale. The charming houses, lush greenery, and serene atmosphere made it feel like a hidden gem. Our tour guide Ibrahim was fantastic—friendly, accommodating, and very knowledgeable. He made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable, answering all our questions and ensuring everyone felt taken care of throughout the day. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to escape the city for a day and experience the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam. It’s a fantastic way to see more of the country’s charm, culture, and scenic beauty in just one day.
10.0 out of 10

Yash_P

Reviewed on Viator
11 Mar 2025
Fantastic experience, kudos to Ibrahim and Rashid. Ibrahim gave us very good insights on the way, about Netherlands, the villages and made us aware about smallest details of Netherlands. He gave us enough time for us to spend at each location, gave us restaurants recommendations. Boat tour at Giethoorn is worth it with free coffee ;). We had ~1.5 hours to roam in the village. Highly recommended
2.0 out of 10

Athena_B

Reviewed on Viator
3 Mar 2025
The tour guide spoke very little English and had little to offer in terms of the history or the area we visited. He recommended that we navigate the boat ourselves through the canals and we were lost for an hour.

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