--- title: "From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Giethoorn with Boat Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 139 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 65 duration_minutes: 540 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 43 of 48 (Windmills & Countryside Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/from-amsterdam-zaanse-schans-volendam-giethoorn-with-boat-tour/ --- # From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Giethoorn with Boat Tour In our comparison: #43 of 48 in Windmills & Countryside Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview GIETHOORN - VOLENDAM - ZAANSE SCHANS (The Holland Dream Tour) is a unique combination of several tourist destinations that are packaged in a simple and amazing way, which will take you in a travel experience that will not be forgotten in a lifetime. (departure from the designated location in Amsterdam). ## Before you book - Meeting point: • Please wait in front of the LOVERS… - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €139 per person - Duration: 9h–10h - Rating: 4.51/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: XALAM TOURS & TRAVELS - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.51 from 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 65. - 5 stars: 50 (77%) - 4 stars: 7 (11%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 3 (5%) - 1 star: 3 (5%) ## What's included - Walking tour/free time in Giethoorn - Live demonstration and food tasting by cheese factory in Zaanse Schans - Free transport in car/ minivan / Coach - English-speaking guide with deep local knowledge - Live demonstration for clog factory in Zaanse Schans - Walking tour/free time in Volendam - Full day trip from Amsterdam - Walking tour/free time in Zaanse Schans - Canal cruise in Giethoorn ## Not included - Personal expenses - Food and drinks - Gratuities (optional) - Anything else that is not mentioned on "Included" ## Itinerary 1. **We take you to the enchanting village of Giethoorn in the north of the Nether...** (2h) - We take you to the enchanting village of Giethoorn in the north of the Netherlands for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Known as the "Venice of North," the village is notable for its many canals and complete lack of roads. You will explore the fairytale village, where less... 2. **Haven Volendam** (1h) - Your trip will continue to the village of Volendam, where you can admire brightly painted wooden houses, and see locals wearing their colorful regional dress. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the Volendam harbor, one of the most popular tourist attraction in... 3. **Zaanse Schans** (2h) - Your last destination is to explore the most picturesque traditional 17th-century village where houses and a collection of beautifully preserved windmills from the nation’s industrial heritage. In the Zaanse Schans village, you can stroll past the charming greenhouses and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point • Please wait in front of the LOVERS Cafe (Lovers Canal Cruises Amsterdam). • Arrive 15 minutes before the activity's start time. • We shall depart promptly at 8:30 AM. Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - This tour will take place rain or shine - Please wear comfortable shoes - Don't forget to bring your camera - Pets are not allowed - This tour involves a fair amount of walking ## Compared with other Windmills & Countryside Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #43 of 48** | €139 | 9h–10h | 4.51 (65) | shared | | [Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, "Lego-houses" and Volendam Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-zaanse-schans-lego-houses-and-volendam-tour/?format=md) | €33 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (570) | shared | | [Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/escape-amsterdam-e-bike-to-zaanse-schans-windmills-zaandam/?format=md) | €90 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (533) | shared | | [Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-private-tour-to-windmills-cheese-farm-and-villages/?format=md) | €300 | 7h | 4.96 (280) | private | Ranked #43 of 48 in Windmills & Countryside Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €11 to €600, median €119; typical length 5h 30m. 17 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/windmills-countryside-tours-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/from-amsterdam-zaanse-schans-volendam-giethoorn-with-boat-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md