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Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans Day Trip

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Explore the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, taste Gouda cheese, and watch a wooden shoe demonstration on a trip from Amsterdam. Then, make a stop at Afsluitdijk and enjoy a boat tour in Giethoorn.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    10 hours
  • Includes
    • Tour guide
    • Hotel pickup in Amsterdam (inside highway ring A10, excluding the north side of IJ River)
    • 1-hour boat cruise in Giethoorn
    • Cheese tasting, wooden shoe workshop, and diamond demonstration
    • 1 water bottle per guest
    • Parking fee and fuel
    • Lunch
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Experience the Dutch countryside's charm on a scenic drive from Amsterdam
  • Explore the famous windmill village of Zaanse Schans in the town of Zaandam
  • Visit a clog-making workshop and cheese factory to learn about these crafts
  • Take photos on the Afsluitdijk, a major dam and causeway in the Netherlands
  • Sail through Giethoorn's narrow canals and pass under its bridges on a cruise

Description

Explore the most famous scenic spots in the Netherlands – Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, and Zaanse Schans – on a guided day trip from Amsterdam. Start with a hotel pickup, traveling on a luxury minivan.

First, visit a Dutch cheese factory, followed by a wooden clog factory. Then, enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans, a site known for historic windmills and wooden houses.

Afterward, make a photo stop at Afsluitdijk, the longest dyke in the Netherlands. In the afternoon, discover the car-free village of Giethoorn for a boat tour of its scenic canals.

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  • During the peak season, two groups may be grouped together. The activity provider will inform you in advance

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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