Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages
At a glance
Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages is a 9h 30m small-group experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by Alx Tours. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 109 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $146.59 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bottled water, professional tour guide, Giethoorn canal cruise..
Highlights
- Rated 4.7/5 by 109 travellers
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Enjoy a full-day tour visiting The Most Famous Dutch Iconic villages of Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn and a beautiful Local Farm with an informative guide.
Explore traditional windmills ,waterways, landscapes, clog factories and cheese makers up close.
Take a boat ride through Geithoorn’s picture-postcard canals with views of the beautiful houses and gardens.
You will also have a chance to choose to visit a Dutch dairy farm or a peaceful local fish village.
*All tours are designed with great care;
*small size groups to guarantee personal attention;
*Professional, friendly and knowledgeable tour guides:
*Have fun, make new friends world wide;
* Plenty of free time for exploring on your own, easy, comfortable and relaxed,
* Perfect for all members of the family;
What's included
What's included
- Bottled water
- professional tour guide
- Giethoorn canal cruise.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Cheese, Waffels, Chocholate tasting.
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Visit traditional wooden windmills, distinctive green wooden houses, view the typical Dutch landscapes of the polders, dikes. Your guide will give interesting facts about the village and some information related to landscapes, windmills and history. (30 minutes driving)
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Stop 2 · 30m
The wooden shoe workshop is located in Zaamse schans, Learn about the history of traditional Dutch clogs. Attend a workshop with demonstration of how clogs are made.you' ll have free time to explore the wooden shoe workshop.
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Stop 3 · 1h
The Cheese Farm is located in Zaamse schans,Attend a professional demonstration to know how cheese is made. In the farm, you will have chance to taste more than 25 different types of Dutch Cheese. Right after guided section is over in the farm, you' ll have free time to explore the village and the shops on your own.
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Stop 4 · 1h
At the farm, you will have a chance to taste fresh milk, and you can see the surrounded nature of farm land. More over, you can take memorable photos with Netherland’s productive cows. ( 30 minutes driving )
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Stop 5 · 6h
5 .Experience the "Venice of the Netherlands" where there are no main roads and all transport is on the water of the many canals. With an hour boat trip, you will sail across the old village and the Bovenwijde lake to explore unique thatch-roof cottages and arch-shape wooden bridges. After the boat trip, you' ll have free time to explore the village and the shops on your own, after than going bak Amsterdam ( 3 hours driving )
Meeting point
Behind Amsterdam central station ( KISS +RIDE )
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages take?
The experience lasts about 9h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $146.59 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Bottled water; professional tour guide; Giethoorn canal cruise.; All Fees and Taxes; Air-conditioned vehicle; Cheese, Waffels, Chocholate tasting..
Where does it start?
Behind Amsterdam central station ( KISS +RIDE )
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 109 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
