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Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Day Tour Small Group Incl. Boat Ride

4.6 · 56 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 10h ✓ Free cancellation
Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Day Tour Small Group Incl. Boat Ride

At a glance

Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Day Tour Small Group Incl. Boat Ride is a 10h guided experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by K7 Travel Amsterdam. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 56 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $136.29 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Guided Private Tour for Cheese, Wooden Shoes and Diamond Factory, Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn (13 Euro), All Fees and Taxes.

Highlights

  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary

Quick facts

Duration
10h
Group
Small group, up to 28 travellers
Languages
Chinese, 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

This day trip brings you in the morning to Zaanse Schans. You would visit a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration in Zaanse Schans. After that we will travel to Giethoorn, you would discover the 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn. You will of course have your own free time at these two places.

This unique tour offers certain hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam. A bottled water will be provided to each traveler. Power bank, napkin, umbrella are provided and free to use during the whole trip.

This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.

What's included

What's included

  • Guided Private Tour for Cheese, Wooden Shoes and Diamond Factory
  • Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn (13 Euro)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • One Bottle per Traveler

Not included

  • Lunch in Giethoorn at your own choice

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 2h

    Zaanse Schans is best known for its collection of well-preserved historic windmills and houses. At Zaanse Schans, the natural windmill village, you would first have a private guided Dutch cheese factory tour, to know how to make Gouda cheese in the traditional way. You could taste more than 26 different flavors of cheese. After that, you will visit a Dutch wooden shoes factory, over here you would watch a live demonstration of making wooden shoes by a traditional clog maker. After that you would have a private Royal Amsterdam Diamond tour, to know the history of diamond, and enjoy the 'Royal Lady' diamond with 268 facets. Of course you would have your own free time to get close to the windmills and take a lot of photos.

  2. Stop 2 · 30m

    This attraction is the first stop at Zaanse Schans. As described above, you would experience this old cheese farm/factory, to have a private demonstration to understand how to make traditional Dutch cheese, get to know the history of this cheese farm, and cheese tasting with more than 26 different flavors.

  3. Stop 3 · 30m

    At this attraction, you would expect to see a live demonstration of making wooden shoes by a traditional clog maker, get to know the history of wooden shoes, and see different types of wooden shoes. You could have wooden shoes try-on here with different paintings / colors. Of course you can take as many photos as you want.

  4. Stop 4 · 4h

    After Zaanse Schans, we will travel to Giethoorn. You would explore the ‘Green Little Venice’ of the Netherlands. You will enjoy free time to explore the sights by yourself and your loved ones. we include 1 hour traditional boat cruise here. But if you want, you could cruise your own boat by yourself, that would have more fun with your family or friends.

  5. Stop 5 · 1h

    You will enjoy 1 hour boat cruise in Giethoorn to see canals, houses, and a big lake behind the village.

Meeting point

This meeting point is at Amsterdam Central Station. You could take north exit, direction east. It is 5 minutes walk from central station, near the ferry terminal and river cruise terminal. You can use google maps for navigation.

This meeting point is 2 minutes walking from Amsterdam Central Station. Please be prepared and wait in front of the hotel from 7:45.

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 Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Day Tour Small Group Incl. Boat Ride take?

The experience lasts about 10h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $136.29 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?

Guided Private Tour for Cheese, Wooden Shoes and Diamond Factory; Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn (13 Euro); All Fees and Taxes; Air-conditioned vehicle; One Bottle per Traveler.

Where does it start?

This meeting point is at Amsterdam Central Station. You could take north exit, direction east. It is 5 minutes walk from central station, near the ferry terminal and river cruise terminal. You can use google maps for navigation. This meeting point is 2 minutes walking from…

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 Chinese, English.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 56 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.

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