Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam | 10 hours 30 minutes

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Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
2 Adults x $120.82
$241.64
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$241.64

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • 1-Hour Boat Cruise
  • Driver/guide
  • Tour of the cheese factory + clog factory
  • Live commentary on board
  • Gratuities

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

  • Giethoorn

    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.

  • Zaanse Schans

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

    2 hours

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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Reviews

4.8

904 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    790
  • 4 stars
    76
  • 3 stars
    19
  • 2 stars
    11
  • 1 star
    8

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Showing 1-5 of 790 reviews with 5 stars

Highly recommended

Published on Mar, 2025

If you’re visiting Amsterdam and want to experience the beauty of the Dutch countryside, this Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans windmill day trip is an absolute must. The tour offered a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. I absolutely loved exploring Zaanse Schans—the traditional windmills were like stepping into a postcard, and the demonstrations of cheese making and wooden clog carving were both fascinating and fun. It gave a real sense of Dutch history and craftsmanship that you can’t get just by walking around Amsterdam. Giethoorn was truly the highlight of the trip. The boat tour through the peaceful canals of this car-free village was like drifting through a fairytale. The charming houses, lush greenery, and serene atmosphere made it feel like a hidden gem. Our tour guide Ibrahim was fantastic—friendly, accommodating, and very knowledgeable. He made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable, answering all our questions and ensuring everyone felt taken care of throughout the day. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to escape the city for a day and experience the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam. It’s a fantastic way to see more of the country’s charm, culture, and scenic beauty in just one day.

Jay is the Best!

Published on Mar, 2025

Jay was THE best. Felt like visiting a new land with a friend. So informative, friendly and funny. We lucked into having a very small group bc of the off season and it made for a great day for my daughter and I. Very much worth the time and money!

Great experience

Published on Mar, 2025

Fantastic experience, kudos to Ibrahim and Rashid. Ibrahim gave us very good insights on the way, about Netherlands, the villages and made us aware about smallest details of Netherlands. He gave us enough time for us to spend at each location, gave us restaurants recommendations. Boat tour at Giethoorn is worth it with free coffee ;). We had ~1.5 hours to roam in the village. Highly recommended

Jay was very informative....

Published on Feb, 2025

Jay was very informative. Wish there was a little more time at each place, otherwise great experience!

Must do activity in Nederlands.

Published on Feb, 2025

Must do in Nederlands, very good guide, the guide gave everone an organic apple and pear, was very good, the windmills were very good and the small village Giethoorn was the best.

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