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From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Countryside Trip

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About the activity

Embark on a private full-day trip to the serene countryside of the Netherlands from Amsterdam with hotel transfers included. Travel to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn and explore the villages on your own.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Host or greeter
    Dutch, English
  • Duration
    9 hours
  • Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Roundtrip transportation from Amsterdam
    • All tickets
    • Bottle of water
    • Private host
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Feel like stepping into a fairytale with a visit to the village of Giethoorn
  • Embark on a guided boat tour through a scenic landscape of quiet canals
  • Visit Zaanse Schans in the Dutch town of Zaandam, full of mills and barns
  • Explore ancient windmills, traditional wooden houses, and green fields
  • Discover the process of crafting wooden shoes at a traditional clog factory

Description

Embark on a journey from Amsterdam to the serene countryside with a full-day private tour of Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, two quintessential Dutch destinations. After a hotel pickup, be led by your host to your first stop.

In Zaanse Schans, discover historic windmills, charming wooden houses, and traditional crafts like cheese-making and clog-carving. Capture timeless photos of this picturesque village and discover the art of making wooden shoes.

Next, explore Giethoorn and its tranquil canals, thatched-roof cottages, wooden bridges, and lush landscapes. Glide along the waterways on a boat tour, marveling at the beauty of this car-free village.

Enjoy personalized service, convenient transportation, and the expertise of your local host throughout the tour.

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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.