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By Dutchtrips

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Free cancellation available
Price is $127 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover two of the Netherlands’ most beautiful destinations on a small-group day trip from Amsterdam, with a maximum of 8 guests per minivan.

    Explore the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans, enjoy traditional clog-making and cheese demonstrations, and discover the charming village of Giethoorn.

    Enjoy an included 1-hour canal cruise through Giethoorn’s picturesque waterways, followed by free time to explore the village at your own pace.

    Travel comfortably in a small group with a knowledgeable guide for a more personal and relaxed experience.

Activity location

  • Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via tour Bus tours
    • 153 De Ruijterkade
    • 1011 AB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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No Personal Pick-up

  • Earn $7.62
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Central Meeting Point : We meet all travelers at a meeting point Via tour Bus tours, De Ruijterkade 153, 1011 AB Amsterdam.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$127.06 x 2 Adults$254.12
Total
Price is $254.12

With Personal Pick-up

  • Earn $8.55
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pick up: Pickup within Amsterdam’s A10 ring. Exact pickup time confirmed before the tour.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$142.53 x 2 Adults$285.06
Total
Price is $285.06

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    1-hour canal cruise in Giethoorn
  • Inclusions
    Comfortable transportation by air-conditioned coach or van throughout the tour.
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a traditional cheese farm
  • Inclusions
    Live commentary during the tour
  • Inclusions
    Professional driver/guide
  • Inclusions
    Clog-making demonstration
  • Exclusions
    Lunch is not included and can be purchased at your own expense during the tour.
  • Exclusions
    Optional windmill visit (entrance ticket at your own expense).
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities are entirely optional
  • Exclusions
    Personal Expenses

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Activity itinerary

Zaanse Schans

  • 2h
Explore the Zaanse Schans, famous for its historic windmills and traditional Dutch houses. Visit a wooden clog workshop, learn how clogs are made, and enjoy a cheese tasting at a local cheese farm.

Giethoorn

  • 3h
Discover Giethoorn, known as the “Venice of the North.” Enjoy a scenic boat cruise through the canals, see traditional thatched-roof houses and wooden bridges, and have free time to explore the village on foot and enjoy lunch.

Location

Activity location

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    Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via tour Bus tours
    • 153 De Ruijterkade
    • 1011 AB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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