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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Day Trip with Cruise

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Taste Dutch 'gouda' cheese, watch a wooden shoe demonstration in Zaanse Schans, and float through the waterways of Giethoorn on a boat cruise with this day trip from Amsterdam.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • 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
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off in select areas of Amsterdam
    • 1-hour Giethoorn cruise
    • English-speaking guide
    • Cheese tasting
    • Wooden shoe workshop
    • Diamond demonstration
    • 1 bottle of water
    • Power bank to use during the tour
    • Umbrella to use during the tour
    • Lunch
    • Boat rental in Giethoorn
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of Giethoorn's waterways on a riverboat cruise
  • Experience local flavors with a cheese tasting at a gouda factory
  • Connect with local crafts with a shoe-making demonstration in Zaanse Schans
  • Travel in a Mercedes minivan and have a power bank and umbrella to use
  • Enjoy the convenience of hotel transfers from select areas in Amsterdam

Description

Start with hotel pickup from select areas of Amsterdam. Be provided with a bottle of way and whisked away in a comfortable Mercedes minivan. Take in the scenic Dutch countryside on the drive to a local cheese factory.

Be provided with a power bank and an umbrella to use during your tour. See what makes gouda so good as you find out about the production process at the cheese factory. Sample some fresh cheese during your visit.

Continue to the charming town of Zaanse Schans which is well-known for its windmills. Discover traditional clog-making at a family-fun workshop in Zaanse Schans.

Head to Giethoorn for a scenic river cruise. Soak up the tranquility of a cozy car-free community by traversing the streams that connect it. Return to your hotel in Amsterdam with a deeper appreciation for Dutch countryside and for Dutch cheese and crafts.

Good to know before you go
  • Pickup is provided to hotels in the A10 Highway Ring (excluding north part of the Het IJ river)
  • There is free ferry that you can take from North Amsterdam to the Central Station
  • During the peak season, two groups might be combined together, but in this case the activity provider lets you know 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 does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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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