Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Giethoorn Private Trip

Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam



Enjoy a full day of sightseeing with a private driver on a trip to Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans windmills from Amsterdam. Discover the windmills, a local cheese farm with real cows and a clogs factory.

Experience a private day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, ideal for travelers interested in Dutch countryside and cultural heritage.

Highlights

  • Peaceful canal cruise in Giethoorn
  • Explore the village of Giethoorn
  • Views of typical Dutch countryside
  • Visit an iconic Dutch windmill
  • Taste 30 different cheese flavors and buy cheese and clogs

Description

Start your tour with pickup from your accommodation in Amsterdam in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with a professional driver. Travel to Giethoorn, one of Holland's most beautiful villages, located within one of northern Europe's largest fenlands.

Enjoy a relaxing canal cruise through Giethoorn’s elongated village layout. After the cruise, take time to stroll around or have lunch if the schedule allows. Then continue to Zaanse Schans.

At Zaanse Schans, walk past the bakery museum and experience the aroma of fresh bread. Visit a clog factory warehouse and admire wooden houses, windmills, and barns on the way to a local cheese farm. Options include cycling, sailing, browsing shops, or dining at the pancake restaurant.

After the day’s activities, return to your accommodation with your driver.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
  • Private driver/host
  • Guided canal cruise ticket
  • Option to drive a small boat yourself
  • Ticket for one windmill of your choice
  • Cheese farm visit with tasting
  • Opportunity to buy cheese and clogs

Excludes

  • Tour guide
  • Tips (optional)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance for preferred pickup times. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking around villages. The best time to visit is during daylight hours to fully appreciate the scenery and activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes a canal cruise in Giethoorn, visits to a traditional Dutch village and an iconic windmill, views of the Dutch countryside, and cheese tasting.
The private trip begins with pickup from your accommodation in Amsterdam by a professional driver.
The canal cruise typically lasts around 1 hour, allowing you to explore Giethoorn’s waterways at a leisurely pace.
Yes, you can taste up to 30 different types of Dutch cheese and have the option to buy cheese and clogs.
Yes, the tour offers scenic views of the typical Dutch countryside outside Amsterdam, including visits to Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans.
You will visit an iconic Dutch windmill located at Zaanse Schans during the private trip from Amsterdam.
No, transportation is provided with a luxury Mercedes vehicle driven by a professional driver from Amsterdam.
Yes, this is a private day trip tailored for individual travelers or groups interested in Dutch culture and countryside.
The trip is available year-round, but check the website for current operating hours and seasonal conditions.
Yes, you can buy traditional Dutch souvenirs such as cheese and wooden clogs during the tour.

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