Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Small Group Tour from Amsterdam
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Looking for daytrips from Amsterdam but don’t want the hassle of driving yourself? On this small group full day tour (maximum 8 people in a group) to Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, we combine beautiful landscapes and historic villages, see windmills, explore traditional crafts and enjoy the local hospitality off the beaten path (yes, even in Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans!).
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water, soft drinks and snacks are included in the tour
- We have booster seats for children up to 12 years old. However, please contact us if you need an infant seat as we only bring these upon request
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit to Zaanse Schans windmill village and clog-making demonstration
- A boat tour in Giethoorn and entrance to two windmills in Zaanse Schans is included in the price
- Professional driver-guide
What's not
- lunch and other meals are not included
- personal expenses like souvenirs are not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Giethoorn, also known as the Venice of the North, is the first stop on this perfect daytrip from Amsterdam. We will visit the preserved village on foot and see how each farmhouse is built on a small man-made island. There is time to wander the narrow footpaths to discover hundreds of bridges and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the village during your boat tour!
Then it is time to discover the Dutch countryside, driving to historic open-air museum Zaanse Schans: here you will see the typical Dutch windmills, waterlands, cheese makers and clog factories up close, and learn about the region’s rich history. Visit Zaanse Schans traditional wooden windmills and distinctive green wooden houses which were relocated there to recreate the atmosphere of an 18th/19th-century village. Here oil, paint, mustard, and paper were produced. We will spend about 2,5 hours at Zaanse Schans including a demonstration of wooden shoe making. A photo stop at the bank of Zaan River for the best panoramic view of all the windmills is of course included!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet at the bottom of the giant bowling pin. Please look for a minivan with our logo on it or a guide with a dark blue vest/shirt/jacket with our logo on it.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Dutch Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- wheelchair accessible upon request!
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Its from-price is 18% below the median of the 328 day trips we list in Amsterdam.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam rings its golden-age centre with tree-lined canals, gabled houses and bridges, packing great art and easy cycling into a compact city.
The canal ring, dug in the seventeenth century, curves around the old centre in concentric arcs: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, lined with tall merchants' houses. The Jordaan, just west, is a maze of small canals, courtyards, brown cafés and independent shops, and the Anne Frank House stands on the Prinsengracht at its edge.
Top-ranked sights in Amsterdam: Amstel River, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Anne Frank House.
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