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Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour

4.6  / 5
387 reviews
Activity provider:Xavaria Experience (Xalam Group)
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour

Activity provider:Xavaria Experience (Xalam Group)
4.6  / 5
387 reviews

From US$ 136.49 per person

Visit Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans on a day tour with your guide. See traditional houses, take a canal cruise, sample local cheese at a factory, and try on traditional costumes.

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Duration 10 hours
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English, Dutch, Indonesian, Arabic

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the enchanting village of Giethoorn in the north of the Netherlands, known as the “Venice of the North”
  • Take a short walk through the Volendam harbor, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the village since 1875
  • Enjoy a picturesque 17th-century village which houses a collection of beautifully preserved windmills
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See three different regions of the Netherlands with pickup and drop-off from Hotel ibis Amsterdam Centre. Sample local cheeses, enjoy lunch, dress up and take pictures, and take a cruise in Giethoorn.

 

First, start with a visit to the 17th-century village, Zaanse Schans. See windmills from the country's industrial background, and stroll among the green residences. Then visit a factory that makes the popular clogs in this region of the Netherlands. 

 

Before continuing to Volendam, stop at Catharina Hoeve Farm, where you can sample cheese and learn how its made. In Volendam, see brightly-painted wooden buildings and residents dressed in vibrant regional clothing. Your guide will lead you on a brief stroll around Volendam harbor. 

 

Pick up souvenirs and gifts for friends and family back home, and take photographs in traditional Dutch costumes. Stop for a local lunch, then continue to Giethoorn in the northeastern Netherlands, known as the "Venice of the North".

 

See the numerous canals and lack of motorways in Giethroon. During a 1-hour guided boat trip, you'll learn about this fairy-tale village with less than 3,000 residents. Next, stroll through the preserved village. 

 

Finally, explore the village's small footpaths to find hundreds of bridges and take in the tranquil ambiance before returning to Amsterdam.

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  • Day trip from Amsterdam
  • Live demonstration
  • Food tasting
  • Local driver/guide
  • Transportation by car/minivan/coach
  • Canal cruise in Giethoorn
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
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  • People with mobility impairments

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Meet your guide in front of the Hotel ibis Amsterdam Centre to exchange your voucher before the tour begins.

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  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • This experience requires a minimum number of 4 travelers (if it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund)

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  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
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It was a wonderful day with our guide Berke, he was knowledgeable, intelligent and cheerful, we were talking all the way! We felt safe with his driving! He even ordered a taxi for us to go to hotel! We really appreciate his passion and charm! Tatiana and Robert.

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September 13, 2023

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Tatiana – New ZealandVerified booking

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Toby was our guide and was fantastic the whole day! Had great tidbits to share, made sure we were all good on water, time, itinerary, etc. My only thought was that Giethoorn was really far out of the way for how little time we stayed there. We took an hour long canal cruise, which was beautiful, but then we had about 15 min for food/water before we were back driving the 1 hour and 40 min drive. For the extra money, it wasn’t worth it for me. My suggestion would be to book the tour without that part and spend more time in the city!

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September 9, 2023

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Dani – United StatesVerified booking

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This was a very excellent tour for the price in my opinion!! The guide Berke was very knowledgeable and personable, he really made the experience extra special- he gave wonderful tips of things to check out in each location. This tour really gave a good taste of Dutch culture and history- from windmills to cheese making and clog making demonstrations, eating the local fish, and of course the beautiful boat ride through the canals of Giethoorn. Would highly recommend to anyone!

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