Experience the beauty of Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice, on a private canal cruise. Explore windmills, the Amsterdam countryside, and a cheese and clogs factory in this full-day tour.
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Zaanse Schans - Discover the iconic Dutch Windmills and capture some beautiful photos. There are 7 windmills remaining at Zaanse Schans, with a few open for visits. You can explore the paint windmill (where the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt sourced his paint), a sawmill, a spice mill, and more. Admission to the windmill park and parking fees are included in this tour.
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Zaanse Schans - Learn about traditional Dutch wooden shoe making and watch a demonstration of how clogs are made today. You can purchase wooden shoes, clogs, and other souvenirs at the wooden shoe factory.
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Zaanse Schans - Tour the paint windmill (where the famous Dutch artist Rembrandt bought his paint) or the unique sawmill. There are also opportunities to take stunning photos of all the windmills.
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Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig - Visit an authentic Dutch farm with cows and calves. Learn how the Henri Willig farm produces cheese from Jersey cow milk, featuring an automatic milking robot. Afterward, enjoy tasting their special Gouda cheese with over 30 varieties available, all for free! You can purchase cheese, and if you lack space in your suitcase, they offer shipping to your country.
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Giethoorn - Explore one of the most picturesque places in The Netherlands: Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice village. Relish the tranquility and natural beauty of this charming village. Take a guided 1-hour boat tour under linden trees, admire the characteristic wooden bridges and historic farmhouses. You can also opt to drive a small boat yourself; just inform your driver to make arrangements. After the canal cruise, enjoy a delightful lunch at one of the local restaurants or take a leisurely stroll through the village.
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Giethoorn - Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the top restaurants in Giethoorn.
- Free cheese tasting and option to buy cheese, fresh waffles, and clogs
- Private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with WiFi and bottled water
- Entrance tickets for a windmill tour and guided canal cruise
- Professional driver/host
- Option to drive the boat yourself
- See cows being milked with a milking robot
- Admission to windmills park and parking costs included
- Gratuity (Optional)
- Professional Guide
Discover the charm of one of Holland’s most picturesque villages, Giethoorn, often called the Dutch Venice, on a full-day private sightseeing tour! Enjoy a guided canal cruise in a large boat or take the helm of a small boat yourself—just let your driver/host know your preference. After exploring Giethoorn, you’ll visit the iconic windmills, the serene countryside, and a local cheese and clogs factory.
Your journey continues to the unique Dutch park, Zaanse Schans, located not far from Amsterdam. Here, you’ll find some of the Netherlands’ most remarkable windmills, including those used for paint, sawing, spices, and peanut oil production.
Next, you’ll witness the traditional craft of clog-making, with opportunities to purchase clogs and other souvenirs. The tour then takes you to the Henri Willig farm, where you’ll learn about cow care, watch milking demonstrations, and even interact with baby cows. Finally, indulge in a free tasting of over 30 varieties of delicious Dutch cheese!
- Please provide us your pick up time from your hotel to start the tour
- Please provide the name of your hotel and address
- We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 08:30 AM till 06:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
- This is a private tour so no other people will join in the car.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
