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Small Group Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans w/ Pickup & Small Boat

4.6(274)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 274 reviews9 hFree cancellationBy Cherry Travel & Tours
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About this activity

Enjoy easy hotel pickup on this small-group day tour from Amsterdam, visiting the idyllic canal village of Giethoorn, known as the “Dutch Venice,” with a photo stop at the iconic Lego Hotel in Zaandam, and the historic village of Zaanse Schans.

Explore Zaanse Schans with a traditional clog and cheese factory demonstration, try on wooden clogs, taste Dutch cheese, see iconic windmills and visit a diamond factory. Admire the green wooden houses along the River Zaan and capture Instagram-worthy photos while learning about 18th- and 19th-century Dutch village life.

Cruise Giethoorn’s canals on a small electric boat guided by a friendly expert—you can even navigate the boat yourself for an authentic local experience, avoiding crowds and enjoying open views. Wander past charming thatched-roof houses, wooden bridges, and scenic canals.

This full day small-group tour combines scenic beauty, culture, history, and hands-on experiences for a seamless, unforgettable day in the Netherlands.

What's included

  • ✓Hotel Pickup for two or more participants at one location
  • ✓Professional guide
  • ✓Boat trip on a small electric boat in Giethoorn, guided and drive your own boat experience.
  • ✓Tour coach or van
  • ✓Guided tour in clogs, cheese and diamond factory in Zaanse Schans.

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Big touristy 40-seater boat, at own cost and own arrangement. We offer small boat local experience.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If you come with luggage, strollers, or bulk items, please inform the tour operator Cherry Tours in advance.
  • Children younger than 12 years need car seats, infants need baby chair provided by travellers.
  • Cancellations within 24 hours due to failure to inform tour operator for special arrangement will not get refund.
  • Infant with less than 6 years old, we do not recommend this tour.
  • Cancellation due to any of the above unfulfilled conditions, will not be refunded.
  • The trip offers small open boat, if customers wish to take a big boat (covered, with 40 passengers on board, shared with other groups), at own cost, arrangement and subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travellers with reduced mobility.

Cancellation policy

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

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