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

Linda_S

18 Apr, 2024

Pur Guide Abraham was just spectacular. He was so informative, and went the total extra mile to make everyone happy . The windmills are fon but Gienthoorn was speco

221nishac

17 Apr, 2024

Ibrahim was an amazing tour guide. He made funny jokes along the way and made the day go by fast. Amazing tour and would highly recommend

Sylvia_S

14 Apr, 2024

It started out prettY bad because they changed the meeting point and didn’t let us know. However, they made up for this by sending a taxi to pick us up and take us to where the bus was. Once on the tour, it was very interesting. Fernando had a lot of information about the history of the Netherlands and we enjoyed it very much.

Sarina_C

14 Apr, 2024

The guide is very responsible and very helpful. The trip in general is a very good trip. Will recommend

Stephen_H

13 Apr, 2024

Great experience! From the prompt pick up to the comfortable bus. Wish we would've had a little bit more time at Zaanse Schans, but in general, perfect amount of time at Giethoorn. Really nice and pleasant driver, and a great guide! Ibrahim was the star of the show! He was very knowlegeable and entertaining, so funny. Always making sure we were all comfortable and having a good time. Gave us so many tidbits about Holland and you can see how happy it makes him to share stories and facts about his country. We also received water bottles, stroopafels and a warm drink to enjoy during the cruise at Giethoorn, and they even made a really quick stop at a Market where Ibrahim bought us all beautiful, fresh apples! All of these very nice and appreciated details. A superb trip all around! Completely recommend!

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