Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Day Trip with Hotel Pickup from Amsterdam
by K7 Travel
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€214.20Overview
This small-group day trip from Amsterdam lasts about 10 hours and includes hotel pickup in a Mercedes minivan. Groups have a maximum of 8 people to keep the tour focused and comfortable. Bottled water, a power bank, and an umbrella are provided for use throughout the trip. The morning is spent at Zaanse Schans, where the tour includes guided visits to a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe workshop, and a royal diamond demonstration. At the cheese factory, travelers learn how Gouda cheese is made and can taste more than 26 varieties. The wooden shoe workshop features a live clog-making demonstration and displays different types of wooden shoes. The diamond tour covers the history of diamonds and offers a close look at the 'Royal Lady' diamond with 268 facets. Visitors also have free time to walk near the windmills and take photos. After Zaanse Schans, the trip continues to Giethoorn, known as the 'Green Venice' of the Netherlands. Here, travelers have three to four hours to explore independently. Included is a one-hour traditional boat cruise on the canals. Alternatively, guests may rent their own boat to navigate the waterways. Lunch is not included on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zaanse Schans
At Zaanse Schans, visitors take a private guided tour of a Dutch cheese factory to learn traditional Gouda cheese making and taste over 26 cheese varieties. Next is a visit to a wooden shoe factory where a traditional clog maker demonstrates how wooden shoes are made. The tour also includes a private Royal Amsterdam Diamond presentation, covering diamond history and showing the 'Royal Lady' diamond with 268 facets. Guests have free time to walk near the windmills and take photos.
120 min
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
This historic cheese farm is the first stop at Zaanse Schans. Visitors watch a private demonstration of traditional Dutch cheese making, learn the farm's history, and taste more than 26 cheese flavors.
30 min
Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
At this wooden shoe workshop, guests see a live clog-making demonstration, learn about the history of wooden shoes, and view various shoe styles. Visitors may try on wooden shoes with different designs and take photos.
30 min
Giethoorn
After Zaanse Schans, the tour proceeds to Giethoorn, known as the 'Green Little Venice' of the Netherlands. Travelers have three to four hours to explore on their own and enjoy a one-hour traditional boat cruise included in the tour. Guests may also rent their own boat to navigate the canals.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Day Trip with Hotel Pickup from Amsterdam
by K7 Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€214.20Overview
This small-group day trip from Amsterdam lasts about 10 hours and includes hotel pickup in a Mercedes minivan. Groups have a maximum of 8 people to keep the tour focused and comfortable. Bottled water, a power bank, and an umbrella are provided for use throughout the trip. The morning is spent at Zaanse Schans, where the tour includes guided visits to a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe workshop, and a royal diamond demonstration. At the cheese factory, travelers learn how Gouda cheese is made and can taste more than 26 varieties. The wooden shoe workshop features a live clog-making demonstration and displays different types of wooden shoes. The diamond tour covers the history of diamonds and offers a close look at the 'Royal Lady' diamond with 268 facets. Visitors also have free time to walk near the windmills and take photos. After Zaanse Schans, the trip continues to Giethoorn, known as the 'Green Venice' of the Netherlands. Here, travelers have three to four hours to explore independently. Included is a one-hour traditional boat cruise on the canals. Alternatively, guests may rent their own boat to navigate the waterways. Lunch is not included on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zaanse Schans
At Zaanse Schans, visitors take a private guided tour of a Dutch cheese factory to learn traditional Gouda cheese making and taste over 26 cheese varieties. Next is a visit to a wooden shoe factory where a traditional clog maker demonstrates how wooden shoes are made. The tour also includes a private Royal Amsterdam Diamond presentation, covering diamond history and showing the 'Royal Lady' diamond with 268 facets. Guests have free time to walk near the windmills and take photos.
120 min
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
This historic cheese farm is the first stop at Zaanse Schans. Visitors watch a private demonstration of traditional Dutch cheese making, learn the farm's history, and taste more than 26 cheese flavors.
30 min
Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
At this wooden shoe workshop, guests see a live clog-making demonstration, learn about the history of wooden shoes, and view various shoe styles. Visitors may try on wooden shoes with different designs and take photos.
30 min
Giethoorn
After Zaanse Schans, the tour proceeds to Giethoorn, known as the 'Green Little Venice' of the Netherlands. Travelers have three to four hours to explore on their own and enjoy a one-hour traditional boat cruise included in the tour. Guests may also rent their own boat to navigate the canals.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.