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Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

4.8 · 1,171 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Amsterdam Operated by Dutchtrips Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
10h
Group
Shared, up to 8 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00 · Hotel pickup only on 1 of 3 options (Small Group + Hotel Pickup)
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from AmsterdamThe page price€115
Small Group Tour – Max 8/VanAir-conditioned minivan: Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of 8 travelers per van and one guide per van.€129
Small Group + Hotel PickupSmall Group: Small-group experience with a maximum of 8 travelers per van and one guide per van. Air-conditioned minivan: Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of 8 travelers per van. Hotel pickup included: Pickup within Amsterdam’s A10 ring. Exact pickup time confirmed before the tour.€139

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • 1-hour canal cruise in Giethoorn
  • Comfortable transportation by air-conditioned coach or van throughout the tour.
  • Visit to a traditional cheese farm
  • Live commentary during the tour
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Clog-making demonstration
  • Lunch is not included and can be purchased at your own expense during the tour.
  • Optional windmill visit (entrance ticket at your own expense).
  • Gratuities are entirely optional
  • Personal Expenses

Reviews

4.8
1,171 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,129 of 1,171

Star breakdown of all 1,171 ratings

5 stars
1,036 · 88%
4 stars
93 · 8%
3 stars
22 · 2%
2 stars
11 · 1%
1 star
9 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet your guide at Aloha Bowling, De Ruijterkade 153, between 07:45–08:00. Look for the WHITE UMBRELLA with the DUTCHTRIPS logo. Departure is exactly at 08:00. Expected return to Amsterdam is around 18:00.
Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup only on 1 of 3 options (Small Group + Hotel Pickup)
Operator
Dutchtrips; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Experience two of the Netherlands’ most famous destinations in one unforgettable day. Discover the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans, watch traditional clog making and visit a cheese farm. Then travel to beautiful Giethoorn, where you’ll enjoy a scenic canal cruise and free time to explore the charming village. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned coach or minivan with a knowledgeable guide.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Lunch is not included and can be purchased…

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Windmills & Countryside Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #27 of 48€11510h4.82 (1171)shared, max 8
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, "Lego-houses" and Volendam Tour€335h 30m4.94 (570)shared
Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam€905h 30m4.94 (533)shared
Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages€3007h4.96 (280)private

Ranked #27 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. Compare all 48 Windmills & Countryside Tours

From €115 per adult · Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam