Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam | La Vacanza Travel

Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Amsterdam
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  • 10 hours
  • Amsterdam
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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!

 

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Schansend 1, 1509 AW Zaandam The Netherlands

See a typical Dutch clog shop and learn how and why these wooden shoes were made. Visit the cheese factory.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Giethoorn, Giethoorn, Overijssel Province

Next stop is Giethoorn, typically referred to as ‘Venice of the North’. As cars aren’t 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.

Inclusions
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • 1-Hour Boat Cruise
  • Bottled water
  • Tour of the cheese factory + clog factory

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 44 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

De Ruijterkade 151, 1011 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands


Departure Time

08:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 hours


User's Reviews

RaftNut

25 Apr, 2024

Out tour guide went above and beyond. He stopped the bus to get us apples and pears on the way to Geithoorn then on the away back stopped at tulip field

FarahSterlin

25 Apr, 2024

Omg!!! Jay is the best tour guide ever!! Knew the cities history, funny, polite. Can asked for a better experience. It was my mother's dream to visit those villages and he made it memorable!!!!!😍😍

Don_a

25 Apr, 2024

Doing a day trip to visit the windmills of Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn was a definitely worth the time and money. A great way to see a bit more of the Netherlands without a big time investment. The tour was well organized after the initial meeting. Unfortunately, the email meeting place was not correct. This created some stress and chaos to get started. This happened to both us and another couple. If this did not happen it would have been a 5 star trip.

Laura_R

24 Apr, 2024

The scenery was breathtaking. Fernando and the bus driver, I’m sorry, I can’t remember his name were both informative and entertaining.

Nichele_M

24 Apr, 2024

Our tour guide Fernando made the day exponentially more fun with his humor and extensive knowledge of Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, and Giethoorn. 10/10 stars!!!

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5/5 great experience!

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Best guided tour and highlight of Netherlands

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Family friendly tour!

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