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On this private full-day tour, we combine beautiful landscapes and the historic villages of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, see windmills, explore traditional crafts, and taste local delicacies like cheese and cookies. Our experienced guides Eva and Sarah are skilled drivers and great hosts!
As we leave Amsterdam early we will be the first visitors in Giethoorn, avoiding the crowds and enjoying private time on the water in a boat or walking along the canal and the bridges, providing for amazing photo opportunities! We have time to shop or for a coffee in an authentic Dutch cafe.
In the afternoon we head to the Zaanse Schans: the top Dutch heritage attraction close to Amsterdam! Enjoy the windmills, water and Dutch folklore! Taste cheese and try on some real wooden shoes! Entrance to two mills is included at this top Dutch destination.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will be wearing a blue Dutch Tours jacket with orange print
Itinerary
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1Giethoorn
Known as the "Venice of North," the village of Giethoorn is known for its many canals and picturesque footpaths and bridges. You will explore the fairytale village on foot and experience the scenery on a leisurely trip through the canals on a boat tour!
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Zaanse Schans
Discover the Dutch countryside driving to historic open-air museum Zaanse Schans: see 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 3 hours including a boat tour, demonstrations of wooden shoe making, and a visit to a cheese factory. A photo stop at the bank of Zaan River for the best panoramic view of all the windmills is of course included!
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- infants seats on request, need to contact before
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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