From Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn Day Tour
Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam
Discover Dutch windmills at Zaanse Schans, watch clog making, taste artisanal cheese, and enjoy a scenic 1-hour canal cruise through picturesque Giethoorn.
Highlights
- Explore iconic wooden windmills and historic houses at Zaanse Schans
- Enjoy a scenic 1-hour boat cruise through Giethoorn's tranquil canals
- Watch a traditional clog-making demonstration by an artisan cobbler
- Sample delicious local cheeses during a guided cheese farm visit
- Relax with comfortable, air-conditioned roundtrip bus transfer
Description
Escape the bustling city center of Amsterdam and immerse yourself in classic Dutch countryside charm on this full-day guided excursion.
Your journey begins with a smooth ride to the world-famous village of Zaanse Schans. Step back in time among historic 18th-century wooden windmills and traditional green-timbered houses. Here, you’ll visit an authentic wooden shoe workshop to observe a master artisan craft traditional Dutch clogs. Next, visit a local cheese farm to learn about traditional Dutch cheesemaking and sample a variety of artisanal cheeses.
After exploring Zaanse Schans, head eastward to Giethoorn, widely celebrated as the 'Venice of the North.' Because the old center has no roads, you'll board a comfortable canal boat for a 1-hour guided cruise through idyllic waterways, gliding past thatched-roof farmhouses and wooden footbridges.
Following the cruise, enjoy dedicated free time to stroll along Giethoorn's flower-lined paths, relax at a waterside cafe, or grab lunch at your own pace before a comfortable return transfer to central Amsterdam.
Includes
- Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned van
- Professional driver and expert live English-speaking guide
- 1-hour canal boat cruise in Giethoorn
- Visit to a traditional cheese farm with cheese tasting
- Live clog-making workshop demonstration
Excludes
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
- Food and drinks (Lunch available for purchase in Giethoorn)
- Optional entrance fee inside a working windmill in Zaanse Schans (€6.00 per person)
- Gratuities / Tips (optional)
Important Information
- Upgrade available for Amsterdam canal cruise
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
