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Amsterdam to Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Tour: A Must-Visit Dutch Experience
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753 Ratings
Amsterdam
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
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zaanse Schans - See a typical Dutch clog shop and learn how and why these wooden shoes were made. Visit the cheese factory.
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Giethoorn - Next stop is Giethoorn, typically referred to as
âVenice of the Northâ. As cars arenât 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 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.
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. Witness various fully functional windmills and Dutch craftsmen. You can observe them as they demonstrate their craft. Learn about the remarkable history of the windmills that kick-started the Netherlands’ Golden Age. Following this, enjoy a scenic drive through the Dutch polders, man-made landscapes, to the enchanting village of Giethoorn, often referred to as the “Northern Venice”. Your next adventure involves a one-hour guided boat tour. Marvel at the sights, journey under quaint bridges as the boatman shares an intriguing history of Giethoorn. Take some time to traverse the village independently, either on foot or bike, and perhaps partake in a delectable meal!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(753 Ratings)
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Shari_m
Jun 9, 2024
A great way to spend a day! - Our tour guide was amazing! He was knowledgeable and ensured we were comfortable throughout the trip.
Each stop was unique and we really got to experience the countryside, culture and cheese!
Highly recommend.
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Amies806
Jun 9, 2024
Windmills, cheese and Clogs. - The tour guide was wonderful along with the tour bus driver. We loved both destinations and wish we had more time in each place. The directions to the meeting point were easy.
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Cecile_f
Jun 9, 2024
Wonderful Amsterdam and a fabulous tour guide - The windmills and all the stories about them. But the most memorable part was Jay, our tour guide, and the fabulous stories she told us about the Netherlands. He which one of the most interesting tour guides we ever experienced. The whole day was wonderful.
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Susan_c
Jun 6, 2024
Windmills and canals - Our guide Jay was so welcoming and informative. He gave us so much information about the history of the places we visited and was interesting and funny while he talked. He encouraged questions and was very well versed on the area. We visited the specific towns we had chosen, but also left with a broad overview of the local history, culture and geography. We have found that tours like this are the best way to experience a new city and this was one of our favorites. Thank you, Jay!
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Daliah_s
Jun 6, 2024
See above. - Guide was personable & knew all about the places we visited. I ended this trip and would recommend it.
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Rsmiller91
Jun 3, 2024
Beautiful Day - Beautiful trip. After we found the meeting spot. Tripadvisor provided very poor details on initial meeting point. There were 11 of us waiting in the wrong spot, so it wasn't just my husband and me. Please give better directions. After this initial mishap, the trip was amazing. We traveled in vans instead of a large bus which made the experience so much more personal. The clog shoes and the cheese "factory" were so fun and the windmills were beautiful. We had to pay extra to go inside a windmill, so inclusion of this in the price would have been acceptable to us. The canal cruise was ok - the tea and snacks before the cruise were outstanding. Having lots of time to walk around in both stops was much appreciated.
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Khoa_v
Jun 2, 2024
Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans by Dutchtrips - I usually don’t care about writing feedback but thought first timers like myself who are wondering what trips to choose, who to purchase it from would benefit from my experience as there are many options being offered. I know i’ve spent a lot of time reviewing comments from people who wrote reviews about their trip before making my decision. My family thoroughly enjoyed the trip provided by Dutchtrips via Viator.com. Jay is the consummate professional. He has a wealth of knowledge of Amsterdam, but also other areas of the world and was able to connect with his audience. He speaks perfect English and is very funny. Our group was about 20 something people but we never felt too crowded. The windmills, cheese tasting, and Giethoorn, all worth the visit. My 2 boys really enjoy the whole trip. Highly recommend to look for tours provided by Dutchtrips.
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Scott_s
Jun 2, 2024
Worth every penny! - Jay was a wonderful guide! He gave us so much interesting information on the country, and he has a great sense of humor. The boat ride and time spent in Giethoorn were our absolute favorites!
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Peter_d
Jun 1, 2024
Fantastic day trip - Fantastic trip.
Ibrahim was a fantastic and entertaining guide. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and spoke clearly and loudly for everyone to hear and And made sure everyone was comfortable and knew where they were going and what was going on. A fantastic guide. One of the best I've ever had on viator. Both the windmill village was awesome. The clog factory cheese making and even the diamond cutting we saw was all great and the other village and the boat ride was very relaxing, peaceful and a wonderful day to spend a relaxing afternoon and a great ride home. The driver was also fantastic. Highly recommend this trip. Don't miss it! Hope you enjoy. Pete
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Debbie_f
Jun 1, 2024
Lost in Amsterdam - We were unable to locate the tour guide and contacted him to indicate we were lost. He indicated I should contact Viator to request a refund. I will be doing that on the next business day (June 3, 2024). The meeting point for this excursion was changed from the original which was close to the city center and easy to find. The revised location was extremely confusing and our Google maps could not locate the meeting point. We were extremely frustrated as this excursion was to be the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. We would like a refund as we are regular customers of Viator as well as the family and friends we have referred to your company.
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