From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Day Trip
Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam
Discover the picturesque village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Visit the Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum with working windmills.
This guided tour from Amsterdam visits Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, ideal for travelers interested in Dutch culture and scenic villages.
Highlights
- Discover the village of Giethoorn, known as the Venice of the North
- Visit Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum featuring working windmills
- See a typical Dutch clog shop and a cheese factory
- Enjoy a guided boat tour through Giethoorn’s canals
- Explore Giethoorn on foot, by boat, or by bike and enjoy a meal
Description
Start with a trip on an air-conditioned bus from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans. Visit a Dutch clog shop and cheese factory, and admire original working windmills. Learn about the windmills’ history and their role during the Dutch Golden Age.
Then, travel through the Dutch polders to Giethoorn. Take a guided one-hour boat tour along the canals, passing under bridges while listening to the village’s history. After the boat tour, explore Giethoorn independently by foot, bike, or boat. You can also enjoy a meal before returning to Amsterdam.
Includes
- Air-conditioned bus transportation
- Syrup waffle and water
- Visit to a Dutch clog shop
- Visit to a cheese factory
- Guided boat tour in Giethoorn
- Free time to explore Giethoorn independently
Excludes
- Meals
- Bike rental in Giethoorn
- Private boat rental
Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Bring a camera for the scenic views
- Consider packing water and sunscreen
- Smoking is not allowed on the bus
- No animals allowed on the bus
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes visits to Zaanse Schans with its clog shop and cheese factory, a guided boat tour in Giethoorn, and free time to explore the village by foot, boat, or bike.
You travel by air-conditioned bus from Amsterdam to both Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn during the day trip.
Yes, the tour provides free time to explore Giethoorn on foot, by boat, or by bike after the guided boat tour.
Yes, the guided boat tour through Giethoorn’s canals is part of the day trip package from Amsterdam.
You visit Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum near Amsterdam, to see several working traditional Dutch windmills.
Yes, the tour includes stops at a traditional Dutch clog shop and a cheese factory in Zaanse Schans.
This tour can be taken year-round, but check the website for current operating hours and seasonal availability.
Yes, transportation by air-conditioned bus between Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, and Giethoorn is included in the day trip.
Yes, there is an opportunity to enjoy a meal in Giethoorn during the day trip from Amsterdam.
