Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

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10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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!

 

What's Included

1-Hour Boat Cruise
Driver/guide
Tour of the cheese factory + clog factory
Live commentary on board
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
De Ruijterkade 153

Meet your guide between 07:45 and 08:00 in front of the Aloha Bowling on De Ruijterkade 153. To check in. Your guide will be holding a WHITE UMBRELLA with the logo of DUTCHTRIPS. Please check in between 7:45 and 8:00, as we will be departing on schedule at 08:00. We will be returning around 18:00

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Zaanse Schans

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

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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