Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Day Trip from Amsterdam

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Experience Highlights

Enjoy an exciting day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, two of the most iconic places in the Netherlands.

Visit a cheese factory, a clog factory and take part in a diamond cutting demonstration in Zaanse Schans. Walk along the canals of Giethoorn, the "Venice of the Netherlands".

  • Enjoy a minibus with a small group of 8 people and an expert guide.
  • Visit a cheese factory, a wooden clog factory and a diamond cutting factory.
  • Visit the famous windmills of Zaanse Schans.
  • Discover the charming town of Giethoorn and its picturesque canals on a boat tour.

What’s included

  • Excursion to Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans.
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus.
  • Boat trip along the canals of Giethoorn.
  • Entrance to the windmills of the Zaanse Schans.

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Step by Step

Embark on an exciting guided day trip from Amsterdam and discover iconic destinations in the Netherlands such as Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans.

The tour starts with a comfortable minibus ride in a personalised experience with a small group of around 8 people.

You will have a private visit to a Dutch cheese factory to learn how to make cheese in the traditional way. Then you will visit a wooden shoe factory, where you will see how a traditional clog maker makes these shoes. You will also enjoy a private tour to Royal Amsterdam Diamond, to learn about the history of the diamond and see 268 cuts.

You will visit Zaanse Schans, a historic village famous for its windmills.

In the afternoon you will tour Giethoorn, a charming town known as the "Venice of the Netherlands", where you can admire the beautiful country houses, lush gardens and panoramic views of the watery landscape. Your guide will tell you about the history and curiosities of this charming town as you cruise along the canals.

Reviews

4.9
· 10 Reviews
  • W
    W.
    5
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    Visiting Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans with my sister, we fell in love with the picturesque canals and windmills - a must if you are in Amsterdam!
  • I
    I.
    5
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    An incredible experience exploring the natural beauty and historic architecture of the Netherlands, all in one day - unforgettable!
  • A
    A.
    5
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    I loved the tranquillity of Giethoorn, it was like a breath of fresh air. Zaanse Schans, with its windmills, transported me to another era.
  • J
    J.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    I loved the tour of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans. It was fascinating to learn about the history of the mills and see the canals up close.
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