Private Daytrip Giethoorn and Windmills of Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam

Overview

Visit the 2 most popular places in Holland in one day, The Zaanse Schans with its incredible windmills and Giethoorn (also known as the Venice of the North). Your personal guide will pick you up at the time and place that suit you in Amsterdam. In 20 minutes you will arrive at The Zaanse Schans where you will see the typical famous Dutch windmills. The Zaanse Schans is an open air museum with a cheese farm and a clogs maker’s. you have the possibility to visit museums such as the Diamond Museum, Bakery Museum, the Kuiperij, which is the place where barrels were crafted for transportation of goods. The sightings surrounding this incredible place are breathtaking. The beautifull green timbrtrd traditional houses, authentic and unique craftmanship all over the place, and you find youself surrounded by many solemn wonderfull windmills being swung round and round by breezes and wind in the open Dutch air

What's included

• ✓Private transportation
• ✓Bottled water
• ✓Air-conditioned vehicle

• ✕Lunch

What you'll do

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   At the first stop you will see the famous typical Dutch windmills, the Zaanse Schans, which is like an open air museum with a cheese farm, a wooden clogs factury. There are museums included such as the Diamond Museum, Bakery Museum, the Kuiperij, which is the place where barrels were crafted for transportation of goods.  The sightings surrounding this incredible place are breathtaking. The beautifull green timbrtrd traditional houses, authentic and unique craftmanship all over the place, and you find youself surrounded by many solemn wonderfull windmills being swung round and round by breezes and wind in the open Dutch air

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   Your personal guide will pick you up at the time and place that suit you. After a few words of welcome he or she will take you the first sightseeing point.

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   Your guide will take you to the world famous Dutch village GIETHOORN. A village that is sparkling with beauty in all seasons. Giethoorn feels like Alice in wonderland, so splendid and peaceful it seems unreal. Our guide will inform and talk about the history of this unique place, giving you the ‘insights’ on the secrets and stories to Giethoorn and its region. Then, embark on a boat tour of Giethoorn for an hour, guided by a local captain. Sliding through its canals you will be in awe of the views of the marvels of the farytale village with its authentic lovely ‘thatched roof’ farmhouses. After you'll have time at leisure to explore, venturing over its narrow paths by foot or by bike . You can also opt for a speed lesson to operate the so called “whisper boat” an electric motor boat, then you’ll be YOUR OWN CAPTAIN for an hour! (bike and boat rental are at own cost).

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   As we arrive back in amsterdam in the evening the night in Amsterdam is just about to start. Amsterdam centre is boiling with adventure an fantastic places.  Your personal guide will suggest and inform you about the places that are a MUST to see and the places to go to and spend a great night à la AMSTERDAM

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.