Giethoorn Boat Ride & Zaanse Schans Day Trip from Amsterdam
Discover Dutch crafts and village life with guided visits and time to explore
Duration
10 hrs
Includes
Hotel transfers, Guide, Boat cruise
Highlights
Explore the Dutch countryside by road and boat on a guided day trip from Amsterdam, with free time to wander independently. Shared and private tours are available, and selected options add a visit to Zaandam's Lego Village.
- Taste Dutch cheese during a guided cheese experience at Zaanse Schans
- Discover traditional wooden footwear in a wooden shoe workshop
- Watch a diamond demonstration for a closer look at another Dutch craft
Itinerary
Start with hotel pickup. The Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn private options offer pickup in Amsterdam and the airport area. For the shared option and all Zaanse Schans, Lego Village & Giethoorn options, meet at Amsterdam Central Station if your hotel is outside the pickup area.
Ride to Zaanse Schans.
Explore Zaanse Schans on a guided tour, visiting a cheese factory, wooden shoe factory, and diamond factory. Spend 2 hours 30 minutes here, or 2 hours 15 minutes on the Zaanse Schans, Lego Village & Giethoorn options.
Continue by road. The Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn options depart for Giethoorn at 11:30. The Zaanse Schans, Lego Village & Giethoorn options travel next to Zaandam Station.
On the Zaanse Schans, Lego Village & Giethoorn options only, explore Lego Village at Zaandam Station independently for 30 minutes. Walk around and take photos, then continue by road to Giethoorn.
Explore Giethoorn on a guided visit. The Zaanse Schans & Giethoorn options arrive at 13:00 for 3 hours 30 minutes, including 1 hour for lunch at a restaurant of your choice, an included 1-hour boat cruise, and 1 hour 30 minutes of free time. The Zaanse Schans, Lego Village & Giethoorn options spend 3 hours here, with 1 hour each for lunch, the included boat cruise, and free time.
Depart Giethoorn at 16:30 for the return journey by road.
Finish at 18:00 with the included return shuttle.
What's Included
- Professional driver/guide, with English and Chinese available
- Round-trip transfers from eligible properties
- Attraction admission and guided visits
- 1-hour boat cruise in Giethoorn
- One bottle of water per person
Lunch, tips and personal expenses are not included in the listed price.
Important details
- On shared tours, infants require their own seat and cannot travel on your lap. Boarding may be refused if this requirement is not met.
- Your pickup time is assigned and confirmed before the tour. Arrive 5 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (local time) for a full refund. Shared tours require 6 participants; otherwise, reschedule or receive a full refund. On the shared tour without Lego Village, no refunds after activity or ticket use; no refunds or changes for lateness or no-show. If canceled for extreme weather or unforeseen events, choose rescheduling or a full refund.
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