From Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn Day Trip
Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam
Discover Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn on a private day trip from Amsterdam. Explore the open-air heritage village of Zaanse Schans and enjoy a boat cruise through Giethoorn's canals.
Highlights
- Private day trip from Amsterdam with a Chinese or English driver-guide
- See the historic windmills and green houses of Zaanse Schans
- Glide through the canals of Giethoorn, the 'Venice of the Netherlands'
- Boat cruise in Giethoorn included in the price
- Door-to-door hotel pickup in Amsterdam, relaxed all-day pace
Description
Escape the city for a day of Dutch windmills and storybook canals on a private trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, with a Chinese or English driver-guide who shares the stories along the way.
Your driver-guide picks you up at your Amsterdam hotel at 9:00 AM and drives to Zaanse Schans, an open-air heritage village where historic green wooden houses and working windmills line the river. Wander freely among the mills, watch traditional crafts like clog-making and cheese-making, and take in one of the most iconic views in the Netherlands. Entry to the village is free, so you explore at your own pace.
In the afternoon you continue to Giethoorn, a car-free village often called the 'Venice of the Netherlands,' where thatched-roof farmhouses sit on tiny islands linked by wooden bridges and quiet canals. A boat cruise, included in your trip, takes you gently through the waterways for the village's most magical views.
It is a fully private trip for your group, with comfortable vans seating up to 8 guests each, door-to-door from your Amsterdam accommodation. Your driver-guide handles the driving, parking and local know-how, so your day stays relaxed and unhurried.
Note: lunch and personal purchases are paid by guests. The Giethoorn boat cruise, driver service, parking, fuel and tolls are all included. Your driver-guide speaks Chinese and English.
Includes
- Private vehicle for your group (vans seating up to 8 guests each)
- A Chinese or English driver-guide
- Giethoorn boat cruise
- Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off in Amsterdam
- Parking, fuel, tolls and driver's expenses
Excludes
- Lunch and drinks
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Optional attraction fees not listed above
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Your driver-guide speaks Chinese and English. Pickup is from your accommodation within Amsterdam at 9:00 AM; please provide your hotel address when booking. The Giethoorn boat cruise is included; lunch and personal purchases are paid by guests. Entry to Zaanse Schans village is free; you explore at your own pace. The price covers the listed route and day; please confirm your group size when booking. If weather, operating conditions, or attraction status remove a core stop from your booked trip, you will be offered a full refund.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
