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title: Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 115
currency: EUR
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availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 1171
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 27 of 48 (Windmills & Countryside Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/giethoorn-zaanse-schans-windmills-guided-day-trip-from-amsterdam/
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# Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

In our comparison: #27 of 48 in Windmills & Countryside Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 1 of 3 options (Small Group + Hotel Pickup)
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Max 8 people: small group
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Lunch is not included and can be purchased…
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 3 options (Small Group + Hotel Pickup)

## Key facts

- Price: from €115 per person for the Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam option; other options up to €139
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 1171 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Dutchtrips
- Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.82 from 1171 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1129 of 1171.

- 5 stars: 1036 (88%)
- 4 stars: 93 (8%)
- 3 stars: 22 (2%)
- 2 stars: 11 (1%)
- 1 star: 9 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam | €115 / person | English | - |
| Small Group Tour – Max 8/Van | €129 / person | English | Air-conditioned minivan: Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of 8 travelers per van and one guide per van. |
| Small Group + Hotel Pickup | €139 / person | English | Small 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. |

## What's 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

## Not included

- 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

## Itinerary

1. **Zaanse Schans** (2h) - Explore the Zaanse Schans, famous for its historic windmills and traditional Dutch houses. Visit a wooden clog workshop, learn how clogs are made, and enjoy a cheese tasting at a local cheese farm.
2. **Giethoorn** (3h) - Discover Giethoorn, known as the “Venice of the North.” Enjoy a scenic boat cruise through the canals, see traditional thatched-roof houses and wooden bridges, and have free time to explore the village on foot and enjoy lunch.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- 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

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.


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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

## Compared with other Windmills & Countryside Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #27 of 48** | €115 | 10h | 4.82 (1171) | shared, max 8 |
| [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 #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.

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