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A garden with a pond, colorful flowers, and traditional houses. 1
A traditional windmill with a green roof and a sign that reads 'Windmill Tour.' 2
A person in a blue jacket and striped skirt standing in front of shelves of cheese. 3
A couple standing in front of a green windmill with a wooden cart and a street lamp in the background. 4
A couple posing for a photo with a windmill and traditional Dutch windmill houses in the background. 5
By Dutchtrips

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €115 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Experience two of the Netherlands’ most famous destinations in one unforgettable day. Discover the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans, watch traditional clog making and visit a cheese farm. Then travel to beautiful Giethoorn, where you’ll enjoy a scenic canal cruise and free time to explore the charming village. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned coach or minivan with a knowledgeable guide.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via tour Bus tours
    • 153 De Ruijterkade
    • 1011 AB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€115.00 x 1 Adult€115.00
Total
Price is €115.00

Small Group Tour – Max 8/Van

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Air-conditioned minivan: Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of 8 travellers per van and one guide per van.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€129.00 x 1 Adult€129.00
Total
Price is €129.00

Small Group + Hotel Pickup

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Small Group: Small-group experience with a maximum of 8 travellers per van and one guide per van.
Air-conditioned minivan: Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of 8 travellers per van.
Hotel pickup included: Pickup within Amsterdam’s A10 ring. Exact pickup time confirmed before the tour.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€139.00 x 1 Adult€139.00
Total
Price is €139.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    1-hour canal cruise in Giethoorn
  • Inclusions
    Comfortable transport by air-conditioned coach or van throughout the tour.
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a traditional cheese farm
  • Inclusions
    Live commentary during the tour
  • Inclusions
    Professional driver/guide
  • Inclusions
    Clog-making demonstration
  • Exclusions
    Lunch is not included and can be purchased at your own expense during the tour.
  • Exclusions
    Optional windmill visit (entrance ticket at your own expense).
  • Exclusions
    Service charge are entirely optional
  • Exclusions
    Personal Expenses

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Zaanse Schans

  • 2h
Explore the Zaanse Schans, famous for its historic windmills and traditional Dutch houses. Visit a wooden clog workshop, learn how clogs are made, and enjoy a cheese tasting at a local cheese farm.

Giethoorn

  • 3h
Discover Giethoorn, known as the “Venice of the North.” Enjoy a scenic boat cruise through the canals, see traditional thatched-roof houses and wooden bridges, and have free time to explore the village on foot and enjoy lunch.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Via tour Bus tours
    • 153 De Ruijterkade
    • 1011 AB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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