Overview
Explore the top two sightseeing attractions near Amsterdam in one day. Visit idyllic canal village ''Dutch Venice'' Giethoorn, cruise around Giethoorn on a small electric boat guided by our friendly guide. You may navigate the boat for a real local lifestyle experience, at no extra cost, no hassle, no squeezing in a big boat, enjoy the perfect view with the open boat.
Touring in a unique lifestyle in a Dutch village without main roads, discovering each and every unique charming thatched-roof farmhouses and arch shaped wooden bridges.
Guided tour in Zaanse Schans in traditional clog factory and try out wooden shoes with demonstration, cheese factory with demonstration and free tasting, windmills, diamond factory with demonstration.
Admire distinctive architecture green wooden houses along River Zaan, at the most instagrammable photo spot. Appreciate the lifestyle of a typical 18th/19th-century Dutch village. A complete day tour while you are near Amsterdam!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Boat trip on a small electric boat in Giethoorn, guided and drive your own boat experience.
Professional guide
Guided tour in cheese factory, Zaanse Schans.
Tour coach or van
Guided tour in diamond factory, Zaanse Schans.
Guided tour in wooden shoes factory, Zaanse Schans.
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We meet in front of NH Barbizon Hotel 5 mins in advance. Pls provide mobile contact in case we do not see you there, we call you.
End point
Where exactly we drop off according to the actual traffic situation.
Good to know
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
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Zaanse Schans
1 hour 30 min
Visit Zaanse Schans traditional wooden windmills and distinctive green wooden houses which were relocated there to recreate the atmosphere of an 18th/19th-century village. Duration is about 1.5 hours including visits with demonstrations at cheese factory and wooden shoes factory. Photo stop at the bank of Zaan River for the best panoramic view of all the windmills.
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Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
20 min
(This part is included in Zaanse Schans) Visit wooden shoes factory to learn about history of traditional Dutch clogs. Attend a workshop with demonstration of how clogs are made. Try fitting wooden shoes to have a feeling of wearing wooden shoes. Some free time for souvenirs shopping.
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Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
20 min
(This part is included in Zaanse Schans) Attend a professional demonstration of quality cheese-making by the staff in traditional Dutch costumes. Followed by free tasting of a wide cheese selection, and other typical Dutch treats. Free time for Dutch delights shopping.
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IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel)
20 min
On the way to Giethoorn, enjoy interesting facts and stories from our friendly guides pointing out of significant sights including the largest artificial lake in the Netherlands - IJsselmeer. IJsselmeer is a closed off inland bay, bordered by the Afsluitdijk (Enclosing Dike) which is the largest dike in the Netherlands with 32KM long, constructed during 1927-1932, being part of the Delta Works, Seven Modern Wonders.
We will also pass by Ketelbrug, it is a bridge also a dike to get a good feeling of a dike. Unlike the largest one Enclosing dike, it is only 800-metre-long (2,600 ft) bridge opened on 15 June 1970. -
Giethoorn
3 hours 30 min
Discover a Dutch village only accessible by boat on a day trip to Giethoorn from Amsterdam. Experience the "Venice of the Netherlands" where there are no main roads and all transport is on the water of the many canals. Take 1-hour small electric boat (9 people maximum) led by our friendly guide cruising around the village. Be your own captain, you can even drive the boat to experience a real local lifestyle. See the unique traditional thatch-roof cottages connected to arch-shape wooden bridges (there are over 150 arch-shape wooden bridges in the Giethoorn).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Amsterdam).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travellers with reduced mobility.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Trip from Amsterdam with Small Boat
Can I cancel Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Trip from Amsterdam with Small Boat for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Where does it start?
We meet in front of NH Barbizon Hotel 5 mins in advance. Pls provide mobile contact in case we do not see you there, we call you.
What's included?
- Boat trip on a small electric boat in Giethoorn, guided and drive your own boat experience.
- Professional guide
- Guided tour in cheese factory, Zaanse Schans.
- Tour coach or van
- Guided tour in diamond factory, Zaanse Schans.
- Guided tour in wooden shoes factory, Zaanse Schans.
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Zaanse Schans, Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop, Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm, IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel), Giethoorn.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Chinese, Cantonese, English, Dutch, Spanish.
Operated by Cherry Travel & Tours
